Summarized: R2 / R3 / R3X specs & info from MKBHD & Scaringe hands-on interview

[theyoungone]

TLDW of the MKBHD / Scaringe interview (view below):


FULL INTERVIEW VIDEO:




R2
Base R2 RWD (starts @ 2:42) - $45K @ 270 mi. R2 RWD, AWD, and tri-motor variants that get 300+ mi. of range.

The setup in the interview/at the reveal is dual motor with a more off rim/tire setup (4:04). There is also a more on road tire.

Headliner is 100% recycled plastic and about half is from ocean based plastic (4:30).

The wireless charger will be updated (5:00).

The haptic wheels on the steering wheel were developed entirely in house and look REALLY cool (6:00).

Updated UI that will come to all R1 users as well (7:30). “Super Dark Mode” for when you’re sleeping/camping looks dope.

Back row. If you’re anywhere from 5’6” to 6’6” you should be cool. No second row screen but there are physical vent controls. (8:00)

Frunk is powered open and not power close (9:28).

All seats fold flat so their inflatable air mattress accessory (9:36) covers the whole area to create a whole in-vehicle camping experience.

R3

Same platform as R2 but a hrunk (10:50) and is a crossover interpreted how Rivian would. Great ground clearance can go off road. But it’s also an everyday vehicle.

R1 is most flagship. R2 is middle tier. R3 will be the cheapest and the wheelbase is the 5 in shorter than R2. (11:15)

Storage cover in the back of R3 (trunk) can be pulled out slightly as a seat (12:35).

R3X

Performance version of R3. A little wider (13:28)

R3X will have tri-motor (13:37).

Takes the R3 and interprets it though the lens of extreme off-road and on-road capability. (13:47)

No price yet but it comes after R2 and this shows the roadmap for R2 & R3. (14:08)

Same as the R3 in terms of lift gate, flipper glass, frunk, NACS, same steering wheel, etc. (14:17).

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[RayzorBEV]

It doesn't look like the R2 or R3 comes standard with power folding side mirrors? Anyone sees it differently? ?
Also, I hope there a hidden compartment under the center console, where the Camp speaker is located on the R1s?

 

[Toadkillerdog]

Great summary

 

[mkhuffman]

R2
Headliner is 100% recycled plastic and about half is from ocean based plastic (4:30).

I couldn't care less if they use recycled plastic or ocean based plastic. There are only two things that matter:
1) does it reduce material and manufacturing cost so that it makes it more likely Rivian can be cash flow positive producing the R2, and
2) does it feel better, look better and provide a better experience for the buyer.

If either of those are false, then this is a very bad decision and I question if the leadership can really right the ship and keep this awesome company from going bankrupt.

 

[Twitter Fingers]

It doesn't look like the R2 or R3 comes standard with power folding side mirrors? Anyone sees it differently? ?
Also, I hope there a hidden compartment under the center console, where the Camp speaker is located on the R1s?

 

[mkhuffman]

That picture is the opposite of what a luxury front row should look like. But if it saves them cash, and makes it possible to produce a profitable R2, it is the right call.

It does look like a $15k car, though...

 

[Twitter Fingers]

I have never associated the word "luxury" with the R2, personally.

I think it looks quite nice, simplistic and good quality. $15k car looking anything like this? No way.

 

[COdogman]

That is a great walkthrough. Thanks for the summary!

 

[mkhuffman]

I have never associated the word "luxury" with the R2, personally.

I think it looks quite nice, simplistic and good quality. $15k car looking anything like this? No way.

I am just looking at the picture, of course. Maybe in person it is a different experience.

That said, I am not concerned. If it is comfortable, it is good enough for me.

 

[mkhuffman]

I have never associated the word "luxury" with the R2, personally.

I think it looks quite nice, simplistic and good quality. $15k car looking anything like this? No way.

A $17k Nissan Versa. Apparently, there are no $15k MSRP vehicles. Who knew?

 

[krockett]

I wouldn’t even consider a R1 as a luxury vehicle.

 

[goldburger]

I couldn't care less if they use recycled plastic or ocean based plastic. There are only two things that matter:
1) does it reduce material and manufacturing cost so that it makes it more likely Rivian can be cash flow positive producing the R2, and
2) does it feel better, look better and provide a better experience for the buyer.

If either of those are false, then this is a very bad decision and I question if the leadership can really right the ship and keep this awesome company from going bankrupt.

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[theyoungone]

That picture is the opposite of what a luxury front row should look like. But if it saves them cash, and makes it possible to produce a profitable R2, it is the right call.

It does look like a $15k car, though...

Please explain what I luxury car is SUPPOSED to look like? This doesn’t look wholly different from the R1…at all. Other than the camp speaker.

 

[pricedm]

Please explain what I luxury car is SUPPOSED to look like? This doesn’t look wholly different from the R1…at all. Other than the camp speaker.

Maybe wants buttons, knobs, switches, and...more buttons, knobs and switches. You know, the German way. See Audi A5 for example.

I hope I conveyed my disdain for the plethora of physical controls syndrome which plauges many German designed cars. And are adored by R&T/ C&D ragozines.

 

[mkhuffman]

Please explain what I luxury car is SUPPOSED to look like? This doesn’t look wholly different from the R1…at all. Other than the camp speaker.

Well...

Now, don't get me wrong. I understand the Audi eTron will be $80k+. So if Rivian delivers a $50k BEV with a simple interior, which everyone knows is not luxury, I consider it a home run. Because the competition is really a Jeep Recon, right?

I could not find any interior pictures, and we don't know the MSRP yet, but to me this is the closest competitor.

Anyway, I am not trying to rain on the parade. I reserved a R2. I think it looks incredible. I am just a little taken aback by the interior shot that was posted. It looks cheap. I hope the tri-motor variant I am interested in will not look like that.

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