First Look & Impressions of New Rivian R2 [Hands-On]!
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- čas přidán 1. 06. 2024
- We had the pleasure of getting some hands-on time with the new Rivian R2! Here is everything you should know!
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You keep saying price will start at $47k, but at the reveal RJ said $45k. Did this price change already? “Outdoor tires”, do you mean “All Terrain”?
And he said the frunk isn't powered. You have to open and close it, which is not true
@@josephpowell1611 Yeah, it's power open, but manual close. I don't mind that, a very minor thing.
Pricing has not changed.
starting price is $45,000
The best EV to come out this year ❤❤❤❤
When you sat in the R2, did the seating position feel higher than the Model Y?
Got my reservation in on the day of the reveal! Can’t wait for the tour to come to Seattle!
i wish Rivian focus all their efforts into shipping this car in 2025 instead of 2026 🥲
agreed, ready to trade in the model 3 for this now
Takes a lotta money and time to release a product like this AND do it well. I’d rather them get it right the first time. They’re running crazy lease deals rn for the R1 stuff. Like $400-500 a month for 2-3 years with a trade in and the EV tax credit WHICH it does apply for when you lease it. So Im gonna lease an R1 something til I can buy the r2 and keep it forever.
Well, building new production lines takes time.
@@rohanm54 yes but at this burn rate, they won't survive until 2026... 🥹
@@mluu510 burn rate? They’re still selling cars lol. R1 platform’s BOM (bill of materials) is going to shrink so they’ll make more money/lose less money every R1 they sell. They will be FINE. Rivian has a commercial side too. People forget that. Amazon ordered 100k Vans. AT&T has a pilot program. All Canadian mail trucks will use the rivian van chassis/skateboard platform too.
Glad you pointed out the lift gate shelf…not many reviews have. One other thing you missed is not only is there the signature flashlight in the driver’s side door, the passenger side has a mini charger/hand warmer.
Looks amazing. I will likely trade in my R1S for this. I love the R1S, but I don't need a vehicle that big. Plus, two gloveboxes and that new steering wheel looks great. Native NACS makes me happy.
It appears to be a much bigger vehicle than I initially thought. Although very nice, it's still essentially a large SUV when what we really need is a good range of smaller choices, especially in crowded urban areas.
I think you want the R3, same plaform as the R2 but a bit smaller. Price should be better too, I hope.
@@B0obJunior Yes, or even smaller. Nth American drivers would be absolutely horrified by what is quite commonly thought of as a family car in the UK, Europe, and in many parts of south, east, & far eastern Asia. This isn't to say that SUV's aren't fashionable by any means. It's just that in truly crowded urban environments where parking is a nightmare, small simply makes sense. Then there's also the question of efficiency. Depending on where in the world you're looking at, daily round-trip journeys range anywhere from 6-12 miles on up to the 35-40 mark; it hardly makes sense to drive a tank when we're looking at (those) metrics. Smaller, lighter vehicles are less raw materials intensive along the entire supply chain, from sourcing to delivery to end users, & of course more fuel efficient, irrespective of drivetrain & 'fuel'. Since the electrification of transport is a crucial component of runaway climate change prevention, if we can spread the same raw materials across two or even three EVs, then that means getting the job done in hopefully, a much more timely fashion before we cook ourselves to death through our own sheer stupidity.
Don't get me wrong. I like a larger vehicle just like a lot of people from a comfort viewpoint, but they're often far from practical & a complete pain in the bum in town.
R3, buddy
There seems to be a few errors in the stats:
The base price is $45k not $47k and the base model does not get 300+ miles of range since it gets closer to 270mi. The front trunk is power opening but not power closing.
Frunk is power up, manual pull down, with a pull loop embedded on the inside.
Driver’s seat also folds flat, so you can put an inflatable mattress in for camping.
The driver seat also falls down - they specifically pointed that out
How does it compare size wise to a Toyota 4Runner and does the r2 have airbag suspension like the R1 t/s , thanks
It’s basically a boxy Model Y if you want to get a size comparison - it does not have air suspension
@@ranvanhappy I’ll take the boxy R2 over the jelly bean model y any day of the week, looks similar to a 4Runner not a Scion xb
Supreme!👍
How about a review of the latest MUNRO?
9to5Mac?
love the styling but judging by the crowd it's a very niche product
R2D2!
Yo, your that 9to5Mac guy..
Same publisher/owner.
I wish Tesla had similar designs. The Y looks ok but not quite SUV like.
$45K starting price, not $47K…could be as low as $35K with state and federal rebates.
Range Rover minimalist? In what world?
, so it’s robust
Holy moly.. speak more relaxed. You are not on a run!
A pleased RJ Scaringe talking to prospective future customers (pointing to the new port): "Look, if you want to charge on the largest, most reliable network in the world, we added the NACS port so you no longer have to carry around an adapter with you."
Perplexed customer: "But... the port is on the right rear. The vast majority of Superchargers are V3's, and will still be for many years to come."
RJ, his smile gone: "Alright, so instead you'll have to carry an extension around with you. What's the big deal?"
2026 to long of a wait #Rivian will be bankrupt befor this R2 goes into production
Goofy looking car, looks matter and I wouldn't buy this cartoon car 🚗