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Rivian financial situation and Volkswagen collaboration
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SpaceXAIviansla Stranger things have happened
Yesterday at 3:17 PM
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Rivian financial situation and Volkswagen collaboration
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Tesla may buy them. Tesla has the cash and can leverage the unique positioning while adding FSD.
Yesterday at 3:13 PM
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Rivian financial situation and Volkswagen collaboration
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With what money? VW is in a dire position.
Yesterday at 3:13 PM
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Possibly the strangest R1 quirk I have had yet - inverted drive direction!
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Itās not just strange, itās the kind of bug that should completely disqualify you from marketing and selling automobiles.
Yesterday at 11:38 AM
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R2 Delivery Problems
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It won't take that long. No hit on Rivian; even if the R2 is wildly successful it won't take that long.
Yesterday at 8:25 AM
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R2 Upfitting Guide (PDF)
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A guide to not doing anything.
Wednesday at 3:05 PM
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Tested! R2 vs. our favorite EV SUVs: Model Y, Ioniq 5, Mach-E --by MotorTrend
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Itās not the publicationās fault everyone is obsessed with HP, 0-60, and launch mode. Look at Rivianās own focus on these things on the...
Monday at 6:16 PM
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New R2 Purchase w/ 700 Miles Road Trip Thoughts
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However, through the magic of crack sweat evaporation, room temp air may still be cooling in practice!
Monday at 1:46 PM
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Skid pad testing numbers for R2?
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I guess it wasnāt in the article I was thinking about, itās here...
Monday at 1:24 PM
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Skid pad testing numbers for R2?
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Pretty sure Edmundās posted 0.84 on 21s in their recent comparo
Monday at 12:32 PM
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R2 Performance vs. Model Y Performance acceleration comparison: 0-60, 50-90, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile, 75-0 braking
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If pointing out things I donāt like about a car Iām considering buying is "anti-Rivian bullshit" then sure, guilty :) Iām buying a car...
Monday at 9:00 AM
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New R2 Purchase w/ 700 Miles Road Trip Thoughts
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I don't think this is true, many other brands offer multiple capacities without issue in this category. From what I understand BMW is...
Monday at 6:15 AM
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The 330-Mile Question: Where Are the 260+ Mile R2 Drives?
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Wait, youāre saying 9ā of ground clearance and 2-box shape doesnāt match the cruising efficiency of a low-slung, perfectly tapered turd...
Aug 26, 2026
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R2: 20ā vs. 21ā Tires Detailed Comparison
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Yeah, ultimately tires are a consumable and on EVās, at least the 3 Iāve had, get replaced every two years. And if Iām unhappy with them...
Aug 24, 2026
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Growing efficiency Gap: R2 w/ 21" vs. 20" tire sets
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So youāre saying Trailseeker has the same 70MPH efficiency as a MY juniper AWD?
Aug 20, 2026
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We Just Got the 2026 Model Y Performance - Thoughts and Wishlist for R2 Tri
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MYP and R2P/LE are more or less ādirect competitors;ā tri-motor anything in this size class has no competition, and I wouldnāt expect it...
Aug 20, 2026
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R2 overhead window switches: backwards?
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Interestingly there are apparently no issues having the open and close buttons for sunroofs be push-operated. On my 4Runner: Push to...
Aug 20, 2026
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R2 overhead window switches: backwards?
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Not to mention, exactly the same as 4Runner rear window switches have always been. Same muscle movement to open all windows - push to...
Aug 20, 2026
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Lease or Buy R2 ?
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If the lease numbers were at all attractive maybe it would make sense. Either way, plan for significant depreciation in the first...
Aug 19, 2026
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LE R2 No More Backlog
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Nope. I'm still Nov-Dec window w/a 2025 reservation for LE in Seattle metro. But I'm OK waiting. Still not decided. My iX3 order is...
Aug 18, 2026
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Backwoods Driving - Maps outside cell coverage
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No but this feature has been around for years and years on AA/CP Oh wait, that's not helpful here...
Aug 14, 2026
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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Not only that but many of us have multiple cars from multiple manufacturers. Itās a lot more streamlined to have your phone as the...
Aug 12, 2026
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Cancelling my Pre-order, thoughts inside from test drive
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They make this decision if AA/CP is unavailable and the built in navigation or media apps are poor quality. I believe most people use...
Aug 12, 2026
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Update on R2 order invitation timing now in account
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Sounds like the movement has been only CA
Aug 11, 2026
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R2 Build Quality Review by Out of Spec
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This isn't even a customer delivery right? Specifically loaned as a press vehicle from R. So very likely it's been massaged QC-wise more...
Aug 8, 2026
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R2 Pet Mode Concerns From Owner's Test
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This honestly just goes back to my long standing opinion of why the hell do we have fan speed options WHEN IN AUTO MODE in general...
Jul 16, 2026
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R2 Owners - what's the official treadlife/warranty on your tires?
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OEM tires don't have treadlife warranties.
Jul 16, 2026
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Sad, but I think Iām out
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Not another car forum thread that has devolved into a financial advice debate among armchair economists
Jul 16, 2026
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Mobile service on gravel or dirt?
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It would be a defensible policy to only do work that requires lifting any of the wheels off the ground on level concrete, IMO. But let...
Jul 15, 2026
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R2 Pet Mode Concerns From Owner's Test
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If it's different than how the R1 operates, it does seem like they should be consistent. That being said, my default assumption would...
Jul 15, 2026
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Ketchum: Wait for LiDAR? - The Rivian R2 LiDAR story isnāt what you think
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Letās get back on track, this has become a weird Tesla propaganda thread instead of a discussion about Rivianās self-driving technology...
Jul 14, 2026
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Coast to coast race: Model Y vs R2 (ABRP simulation)
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Good, because the R2 is a crossover. The MY is more of a hatchback. Both have inflated their classifications for marketing purposes...
Jul 14, 2026
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R2 cargo area air flow for dogs
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It seems like most people here have a fundamental misunderstanding of how air "circulates" in a car. It is not like your house with...
Jul 14, 2026
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R2 cargo area air flow for dogs
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My labs did the same thing in Scottsdale!
Jul 14, 2026
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R2 cargo area air flow for dogs
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Yeah, Iām really confused. OP is clearly familiar with 5-seater SUVs and the fact that the Rivianās air vent setup is by far the...
Jul 14, 2026
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A very unpleasant surprise: dent in tailgate
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you backed into 3 things trying to get into a charging station? You are who all of us are afraid of trying to park near us!
Jul 12, 2026
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R2 Rear Seat Comfort
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Zero adjustment whatsoever? What is this, a penalty box?
Jul 7, 2026
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The backrest angle is not adjustable and I found it too far reclined. Also they do not slide forward/backward. (Our Ioniq5 beats them...
Jul 7, 2026
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Update on R2 order invitation timing now in account
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The figures trace back to a 2022 AutoInsuranceEZ study that combined US fire-incident data from the National Transportation Safety Board...
Jul 7, 2026
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Update on R2 order invitation timing now in account
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It's not an age thing, it's variety of problems: For my mother, her parking is on her property but entirely uncovered and about 50 feet...
Jul 7, 2026
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Update on R2 order invitation timing now in account
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I don't think the fear of vehicle fires is widely thought to be a significant factor in the take rate of EVs in the USA today... There...
Jul 7, 2026
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Hmm, to be clear, my comment was saying the target of the R2 was to be a Model Y competitor with approximately the off-road capability...
Jul 7, 2026
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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Same with Audi Quattro these days. A vast majority of AWD (in ICE form) and multi-motor (in EV form) are 2WD until slippage is detected...
Jul 7, 2026
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Four years, four R1Ts. An adventure and a bitter-sweet cautionary tale.
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Great data, and really solidifies why Rivian is nowhere near the reliability/dependability benchmark it needs to be at. That being...
Jul 6, 2026
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Upcoming BMW iX5 will be a range beast
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Looks nice-ish other than the weirdly shaped black section in the lower fascia, same as the ix3 sport trims. Also, loss of the tailgate...
Jul 6, 2026
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Finished R2 demo test drive? Share your review / impressions
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All good points. Iām assuming you werenāt following the 2 years of steady info coming out about the R2 after placing your reservation...
Jul 6, 2026
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Pet Mode for R2 coming in next OTA update š¾
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Totally, but exceedingly rare in 2-row cars.
Jul 6, 2026
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1 Month Update: R2 Three Day Ownership Review. Comparison to R1T. Efficiency and Range data!
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The front seats absolutely recline, it sounds like the rears arenāt adjustable at all (not talking about headrests) But, this isnāt...
Jul 6, 2026
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R2 compact spare tire purchase
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32, but yeah not fitting there
Jul 6, 2026
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20in wheel worse range even with all season tires?
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Exactly. Buy whatever 20s your trim offers, and swap to a tire you prefer, depending on what youāre targeting, either right away or at...
Jul 6, 2026
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