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They had the painted panel in the service center and i took it out side to compare with the LA silver in an R1. in bright light they looked similar with slightly different undertones and reflectivity - with a bit more sparkle on the R2 The 20 inch tire vs the 21 is definitely my last order...

Agreed - although as it appears that Rivian has provided for power backup in the case of main power failure it is less worrisome - some little safety tags with instructions near the access might help for passengers- if they would even read them or remember in an emergency

Yeah - Im really going to miss them...:)

Thank you for this.. Its surprising that neither af the Service reps at the Rivian service center had any knowledge of the and couldnt find them when they went looking for it when I asked. So in an emergency you will not likely to find them fast enough unless someone briefed you ahead of time...

I wonder if thats going to require a monthly fee to play the internet stations via the cellular service - and whether my local Public Boradcasting will be available there. Even in orange county california cellular service can really be spotty. The expert was a Rivian service rep who had...

There is no FM radio per the Rep - it requires an internet station - so if you were playing it was likely via some internet channel. There are hooks there - too low for a dress or longer garment to not be on the floor and not wide spacing enough to put more than one or two hangers on it.

They are right next to the clothing hooks (Not)

Where was the emergency release - I asked 2 reps abuout this at the drive and both were unaware of any? One even tore out the inside plastic on the left front door looking for it?

A long time Tesla owner'd first R2 ride. I have owned hybrid cars since the earliest Prius and still own a 2008 nearly one of its kind GMC Yukon Hybird Denali which I treasure, but like me, is due for retirement. I have owned a first gen Chevy Bolt, a 2019 Tesla Model 3, and my daily drive is...

Yes - Esker Silver seems to be deliberately kept out of the public eye - i wonder if that is to push the premium priced options. I am waiting to see it live next to the Half moon Gray.

Same here - on the other models the 20 inch wheel with Standard tires is the lesser expensive option - are we paying more just for the Tire - i would much prefer getting the 20 inch rims with a standard tire - so now not only do i have to pay for the smaller tire - but also a replacement set of...

Usually the first responders are the bystanders and uninjured that are nearby and minutes may be all you have. And while I do carry window breaking tools they might not be much help to a panicked kid in the back seat - especially if I am disabled in the crash. There have been multiple EV...

Yes - but in the crash emergency responders can open the door from the outside. Most child locks are set to disengage in a collision. FYI as beow 1. The Inside vs. Outside Distinction Interior Handles: When engaged, child safety locks mechanically decouple the interior door handle from the...

This is something that NTSB should have banned. I am surprised Rivian built the R2 with this feature. I cant imagine how children or almost anyone could escape this car in an emergency the way the manual escape was implemented - especially in the back seat. And really gave me pause about...

This is a must have in southern califronia - especially if the window doen't have that feature that can darken it automatically (which i understand is not on the LE). Especially if you have to park outside.