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Rivian had quite a bit to indicate at its launch occasion, and did an excellent job at maintaining it a secret earlier than the massive unveiling.
On Thursday, the corporate formally introduced the Rivian R2, a midsize electrical SUV that appears quite a bit like a shrunken model of the corporate's R1s. We just about knew it was coming, however the firm continued to shrink and introduced an excellent smaller Rivian R3 compact SUV, in addition to a extra rugged model of the identical automotive known as the Rivian R3X.
The value of the Rivian R2 begins at $45,000 and can start transport in 2016.
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The R2 could be very Rivian in comparison with rivals just like the Tesla Mannequin Y and Ford's Mustang Mach E. Meaning it's nonetheless tremendously boxy and prepared for journey, though it has one much less row of seats than the bigger R1S. Inside, you'll discover a broad, 15.6-inch show, and the whole infotainment setup needs to be much like the R1.
Not every little thing is thought about R2; We don't know the precise trim ranges or choices, nor their costs. However we do know that the automotive will are available in three totally different primary configurations: a single-motor model that drives the rear wheels, a dual-motor, all-wheel drive model, and a performance-oriented, three-motor model. That final one needs to be highly effective sufficient to propel the R2 from 0-60mph in below 3 seconds.
Clients will be capable to pair these motors with two totally different battery packs. The bigger of the 2, when mixed with the single-motor variant, can have the best vary – greater than 300 miles. Charging might be compliant with NACS and CCS requirements (adapters required for the latter), and the automotive will cost from 10 to 80 % in lower than half an hour.
The 15.6-inch show on the Rivian R2 would be the heart of your infotainment expertise.
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Regardless that the R2 is a smaller automotive than the R1S, anticipate loads of space for storing, together with a beneficiant frunk and flat-folding seats in each rows.
So far as pricing is anxious, the corporate stated the R2 will begin at round $45,000, presumably for the variant with only a single, rear motor and the smallest battery. For those who go for a extra highly effective, twin or tri-motor model with a bigger battery then anticipate the worth to extend considerably.
Sure, all seats fold flat.
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The corporate expects transport of the Rivian R2 to start within the first half of 2026.
The Rivian R3 is an SUV-like hatchback that’s standard in Europe lately, solely with a particular Rivian design. Sure, which means oval “eyes” on the entrance and light-weight stripes on each the back and front. On this small bundle, the often spectacular Rivian design really seems to be…cute?
The smallest of the Rivians.
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There are fewer particulars in regards to the R3, which is coming in 2027. We all know that, just like the R2, it should are available in three motor configurations, and the least power-hungry model can have a variety of 300 miles.
Contained in the R3X you'll discover funky supplies like cork.
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The R3X will solely come as a tri-motor model, and can have a wider profile, extra floor clearance, and plenty of design particulars that may scream “out” at you.
Identical to the Rivian R3, however somewhat longer, and somewhat extra rugged.
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Clients in Canada and the US can reserve their R2 now on Rivian's web site, whereas reservations for the R3 and R3X, in addition to worldwide reservations for the R2, will come at a later date.