Rivian held an online presentation of its electric SUV R2. Also quite unexpectedly, the company showed two more new models – R3 and R3X.
As predicted, the Rivian R2 is a compact 5-seater SUV. Compared to the Rivian R1S, the dimensions have decreased from 5100x1837x2212 mm to 4715x1700x2144 mm, and the wheelbase has decreased from 3075 mm to 2935 mm. Buyers are offered three versions of engine equipment:
a standard single-motor model with rear-wheel drive, a dual-motor all-wheel-drive model with motors front and rear, and a three-motor version that has two motors in the rear and one in the front.
It is this latest model that can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3 seconds.
All versions have a stated range of at least 300 miles (about 483 km). The car uses 4695 type battery cells and a battery that takes up most of the floor. The electric vehicle is equipped with a NACS charging port, so it will work with Tesla chargers. The company is also building its own network of charging stations called the Rivian Adventure Network, with plans to have 600 locations within a few years.
Rivian R2 is equipped with 11 cameras and 5 radars, including a long-range forward-facing radar. Thanks to all these sensors, autonomous driving capabilities have been improved.
The interior offers a panoramic roof, an infotainment center, 2 glove compartments (whereas the R1 line did not even have one), 2 scroll wheels with dynamic haptic feedback on the steering wheel. The rear and front seats fold down in the car, which allows you to arrange a full-fledged sleeping place in the cabin. The tailgate window can be lowered, which can be useful when transporting long items. Under the hood there is another fairly spacious trunk.
The Rivian R2 electric SUV will go on sale in the United States in 2026, starting at $45,000 for the single-motor version. The car is already available for pre-order.
The Rivian R3 is an even smaller version of the EV with a shorter wheelbase and more rigid design. This model will also be available in three versions with one, two or three motors. The battery is the same as the R2, but there is no information about the power reserve.
Rivian R3X is a version for those who need to travel off-road. It has short overhangs and greater ground clearance. In this case, only the three-engine configuration is offered.
Rivian has not yet disclosed information about prices and launch dates for the R3 and R3X models.
Source: Engadget
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