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r2fb
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No real AM or FM radio in the R2
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Where is my AM radio and satellite modem then?
Yesterday at 6:35 AM
r2fb
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No real AM or FM radio in the R2
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They should release an option package that includes fm radio and powered sunshade
Saturday at 6:22 AM
r2fb
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No real AM or FM radio in the R2
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No you can't. That only removes commercials in the app like banners and such. The audio stream still has ads inserted so it's not a...
Friday at 5:07 PM
r2fb
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Ordered 4/24/26 and just got an invite to order...
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How is that possible I ordered in February 2026 and didn't get anything, probably a lottery system? Not in a rush since I want coastal...
Thursday at 9:24 AM
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13 Rivian R2 (out of 28 total) spotted in Park City, UT. Event Coverage Coming June 9
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The white looks so plain, glad silver is the free color and not white.
Jun 8, 2026
r2fb
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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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You can get power frunk installed aftermarket on a Model Y for about $1k, half that if you DIY. It integrates with the screen and app...
Jun 8, 2026
r2fb
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R2 Favorite Features - What's Yours?
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haha most likely. Maybe someone makes an umbrella accessory to fit there
Jun 6, 2026
r2fb
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R2 Favorite Features - What's Yours?
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I like the built in torch to the door so I can pretend I'm in a Rolls Royce with its built in umbrella
Jun 4, 2026
r2fb
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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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As long as you can open it from the outside and it has hydraulic struts I'm fine with it. Now that Rivian has confirmed Youtube music...
Jun 4, 2026
r2fb
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June 9 - R2 order invites, first customer deliveries and demo drives begin!
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You folks go ahead, I'm waiting for Coastal interior and Youtube music before buying. I hope they hurry up with both
Jun 3, 2026
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Self driving update: Gen 2 and Gen 3 Autonomy on R2 should be similar for a "couple of years"
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It's my experience, not saying it's the gold standard but if you look at top complaints about model Y Juniper, it's still ride quality...
Jun 2, 2026
r2fb
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Self driving update: Gen 2 and Gen 3 Autonomy on R2 should be similar for a "couple of years"
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This is not true at all, only Tesla picks different sources for different years. RAV4 beat Tesla in 2024 if you pick the same source...
Jun 2, 2026
r2fb
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Self driving update: Gen 2 and Gen 3 Autonomy on R2 should be similar for a "couple of years"
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I am only believeing what I personally experienced with ride quality across various cars including Y refresh. You saying "Tesla has...
Jun 2, 2026
r2fb
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Self driving update: Gen 2 and Gen 3 Autonomy on R2 should be similar for a "couple of years"
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The UItium vehicles I was in (including Honda prologue) had way better ride quality than any model Y I've ridden or driven, so you're...
Jun 2, 2026
r2fb
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R2 Compact Spare tire....are you ordering it on your build?
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No, that's what my phone is for and I never drive to places with no coverage. I'd rather have the extra cargo room.
Jun 2, 2026
r2fb
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Self driving update: Gen 2 and Gen 3 Autonomy on R2 should be similar for a "couple of years"
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It's maybe equivalent to a Toyota, or a GM (excluding Cadillac) but not Lexus or German luxury level. It can never be with those...
Jun 2, 2026
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Self driving update: Gen 2 and Gen 3 Autonomy on R2 should be similar for a "couple of years"
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Maybe a huge difference from the 2021-2022 Y's , but not a big comfort leap from the HW4 2023 Y's that had the "comfort suspension"...
Jun 2, 2026
r2fb
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Self driving update: Gen 2 and Gen 3 Autonomy on R2 should be similar for a "couple of years"
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No lane keep unless you pay $100 a month or 6k over 5 years. Teslas are horrible deals now. I don't care if FSD is better lane keeping...
Jun 2, 2026
r2fb
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Self driving update: Gen 2 and Gen 3 Autonomy on R2 should be similar for a "couple of years"
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No they don't really work. Phantom wipes are not the only problem. It either wipes too slow or too fast in rain as well. None of these...
Jun 2, 2026
r2fb
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Which R2 wheel size is everyone getting?
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21 of course. Better range and on road performance and cheaper. Unless you're going off road which few people will do, you're better off...
Jun 1, 2026
r2fb
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Wassym Bensaid DECODER interview: AI Rivian Assistant, Apple CarPlay, VW Joint Venture
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Strongly thinking of canceling my reservation purely because of what this a-hole silicon valley "exec" keeps saying. I don't really need...
May 30, 2026
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Voice is *TERRIBLE* when driving. Sure, in some situations it may be "fine." But if you're in a car full of noisy kids, there isn't a...
May 30, 2026
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In our case this applies to leases, but we've used a broker for the last few and it was amazing. Not only did we get a preset deal...
May 20, 2026
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Another giveaway that Rivian is targeting the soft roader mommy mobile (Model Y) crowd is that only the Performance is available with AT...
May 20, 2026
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Regarding Subaru, my wife has an Ascent, fantastic vehicle. We always need a medium sized SUV for skis and stuff. I suspect we are not...
May 20, 2026
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R2 Configurator is Live! ๐ What's your configuration?
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Subaru's do not have more ground clearence than the average CUV like the CRV or the RAV4, they built their business on standard AWD, and...
May 20, 2026
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You can pay someone else a few hundred bucks to do the haggling for you if you're that averse. Personally I'll take less than an hour of...
May 20, 2026
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R2 Configurator is Live! ๐ What's your configuration?
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I am on the list and I don't care the slightest bit about going off road. You're sorely mistaken if you think it's the off road...
May 20, 2026
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I personally agree with you but millions of people don't. Rivian doesn't either. If they only sell to people who actually want a...
May 20, 2026
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R2 Configurator is Live! ๐ What's your configuration?
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R1 is still (and will always be) a niche vehicle. Just like it happened with Tesla on model X vs Y, the R2 will rocket past the R1 in sales.
May 18, 2026
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Rival: EX60 Configurator opening this month
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That's because they're probably battery constrained and introduced the model with the smallest battery first. No such thing with R2...
May 18, 2026
r2fb
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R2 Configurator is Live! ๐ What's your configuration?
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Will that still be the case when in 3-4 years there are tens of thousands of R2's with 21" wheels that need new tires?
May 17, 2026
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Catalina Cove is Teal.
May 17, 2026
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Will the launch edition still exist when the coastal interior becomes available? That's the only option I'm picking on my LE, I...
May 16, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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The current X3 is also incredibly ugly. I was talking about previous gen facelifted model 2022-2025. That was peak BMW
May 6, 2026
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Rival: 2026 BMW iX3 reviews are impressive... R2 has its work cut out
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I really like the specs and the fact that you don't have to explain what it is a lot but that styling man....I can't get over how ugly...
May 6, 2026
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Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? โ๏ธ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] โ๏ธ
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I'm sure they're using standard rain sensors everyone other than Tesla is using so the wipers should work just fine.
May 5, 2026
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Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? โ๏ธ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] โ๏ธ
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I'd say working wipers, parking sensors, a driver's display and a much more comfortable ride makes it substantially different than a...
Apr 22, 2026
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Yes, the CT is a massive sales flop. Elon said they would sell 250,00 annually and Tesla built a line to produce that many. The CT is a...
Apr 22, 2026
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R2 customer production started today! R2 configurator / ordering starts June
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I have a reservation but it's from 2026. Hopefully Rivian will have Youtube Music app before my reservation is up.
Apr 22, 2026
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Apple Music, YouTube & the Connect+ subscription
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I have an extra line from verizon. Cars like Rivian/Tesla etc should just let you use your own sim/esim for connectivity.
Apr 22, 2026
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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I would never want to use an AT tire, I don't care about offroading and only reason I want a R2S instead of a Lucid Earth is that Lucid...
Apr 18, 2026
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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Selling tires is definitely hassle for me though.
Apr 18, 2026
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Would you go with 20" wheels or 21" wheels on Launch Edition R2?
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If there was a 20" all season option I'd have picked that but I'm not subjecting my brand new suv to all terrain tires that won't be...
Apr 18, 2026
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In my Gen 1 R1T, the basic lane assist/adaptive cruise control is nice, and this is essentially the equivalent of what Tesla's...
Apr 17, 2026
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I don't get the FSD love at all. I've tried it (v14.2) and while it's decently impressive, it's not as good as I am cutting through...
Apr 17, 2026
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Are you a Tesla owner getting the R2 as first Rivian? โ๏ธ [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS / NO ELON DISCUSSIONS] โ๏ธ
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Yes, hopefully it can come close to the software experience of the Model Y but with: - Good ride and comfort - Solid feeling body and...
Apr 16, 2026
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