If the US configurator is like Canada, you need to go for the higher trim level if you want the Bowers and Wilkins stereo, for example. You get the chromatic roof, leather seats, different headlights, etc.
if those things aren’t needed then you are correct, the price would not be that much...
It is interesting that in the online comparisons, the R2 is never mentioned in the Volvo EX60, BMW iX3, or Mercedes GLC. I suppose it is because the R2 is not considered a luxury vehicle, and the others are.
After adding the options to the base prices of the cars, I think there will be a...
Not without risk for Rivian. https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/us-auto-safety-regulator-opens-probe-into-tesla-vehicles-with-fsd-2026-03-19/
The R2 would be my first EV. I live in Western NC and the closest dealer is near Atlanta. Is there any information out there about expanding dealer locations to support the R2 launch?