Contends with: Tesla Model Y, Volkswagen ID.4, Portage Bronco Mach-E, Chevrolet Overcoat EV, Nissan Ariya, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Fisker Sea
Seems to be: R2 seems to be a more modest, two-line R1S with somewhat off-kilter extents; R3 is a lifted-hatchback shape, like the exemplary Volkswagen Golf Country, with unmistakable Rivian front and back styling
Powertrains: Single-motor rear-wheel drive or dual- or tri-motor all-wheel drive; two battery packs; Rivian-estimated 300-plus miles of range for all configurations; power TBA
Hits showrooms: R2 in the primary portion of 2026, R3 and R3X to follow
In the midst of reports of monetary misfortunes, Rivian today divulged two new electric vehicles it expectations will be both more reasonable and more productive than its lead R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV: the R2 SUV and R3 hybrid. Both the R2 and R3 ride on an all-new moderate size stage that Rivian says lessens fabricating intricacy and cost — while likewise decreasing vehicle size, which thusly ought to make these new vehicles more city-accommodating than the bigger R1T and R1S.
Exemplary Looks
The R2 is the more Rivian-looking of the two new vehicles, with comparable lines and styling to the three-column R1S SUV, yet in a more modest bundle. From what we saw on the livestream, the R2 is a smidgen off-kilter looking contrasted with the R1S, with a long hood comparative with its body size and a more limited back overhang contrasted with its older sibling. The general bundle, be that as it may, remains extremely present day and tough looking.
Remarkable outside elements of the R2 incorporate Rivian-signature yellow accents and legacy jump out back quarter windows. The back window additionally completely withdraws for inside access without opening the liftgate and to take into consideration longer thing stockpiling.
The R3 and sportier R3X, in the interim, are marked as hybrids yet look likened to the exemplary 1990s Volkswagen Golf Country, a lifted four-wheel-drive form of the unbelievable hatchback. The R3 looks fabricated more for city life than the nation, yet the sportier R3X has bulkier bumpers, fatter tires, front tow snares, a back spoiler and more to separate it from the R3. Like the R2, the R3 and R3X have a back liftgate with an optional strategy for access; dissimilar to the R2, this is a lifting back window as opposed to a withdrawing one.
Both the R2 and R3 have sizable front trunks, as well as built up components for front facing crash security (the two of which probably add to a portion of the proportionality issues).
Roomy Interiors
While the outside plans of the two new SUVs vary extensively, the insides are basically the same in plan. Both the R2 and R3 have cockpits with bunches of room, including an opening in front of the mid control area receptacle and underneath the enormous touchscreen show. For considerably more capacity, Rivian has paid attention to client criticism and added not one yet two glove boxes. The two models likewise have glass rooftops that ought to build the breezy sensation of their individual lodges.
Rivian additionally refreshed the guiding wheel plan for its new SUVs, and we're careful about the change: Both the R2 and R3 have contact touchy parchment wheels mounted in the controlling wheel. We've had unfortunate encounters in numerous vehicles with contact touchy controls on the directing wheel, however we'll save full judgment until we can encounter the element ourselves.
While the two vehicles have back windows that can support long thing transport, Rivian additionally made all seats fit for collapsing level. This ought to make it more straightforward to fit a wide range of things and, when the SUVs are left, change the inside into a tent-like space for some vehicle based setting up camp without the requirement for an outside frill.
Promising Powertrains
We’ll have to wait for full details of the new powertrains, but like the larger R1 models, both the R2 and R3 will be available in single-motor, rear-wheel-drive versions or two all-wheel-drive configurations — one with dual electric motors and one with three. The sporty R3X comes standard with the tri-motor configuration.
Also, two battery sizes will be accessible for the two models; the batteries will highlight new, denser 4695 cells that the automaker says will altogether work on yield. Official reach gauges are obscure, yet Rivian claims each engine setup will have something like 300 miles of reach on a solitary charge. Concerning charging information, Rivian says the two vehicles will come norm with the North American Charging Standard association (that makes them viable with refreshed Tesla Superchargers) and can interface with CCS charging stations through a connector. Rivian didn't give a most extreme charging rate to DC quick charging however guarantees the R2 and R3 will charge from 10% to 80% in less than 30 minutes.
Rivian likewise says these new SUVs will proclaim another period of independent driving innovation, with a set-up of 11 cameras and five radar sensors that ought to empower two sans hands and eyes-off independent driving; no course of events was accommodated the execution of such highlights, in any case.
Evaluating, Creation and Delivery Date
Rivian claims the R2 will be evaluated from roughly $45,000, which would make it altogether more reasonable than the $70,000-in addition to R1T and $75,000-in addition to R1S. We've likewise seen a lot of reasonable EVs guaranteed and more costly variants conveyed, so remain tuned for true estimating once the R2 goes marked down. That ought to occur in the primary portion of 2026 in the event that Rivian's arrangements hold, however intrigued customers can save one now with a $100 refundable store. The R3 will go on special after the R2 and cost not exactly the R2, yet how much is hazy, and the R3X will apparently be one of in the event that not the most costly rendition of the R3 when it opens up.
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