A SUV of this size (i.e. very close to current generation BMW X3) doesn't need a split gate. The singular hatch isn't so big that people would have trouble finding enough clearance to open it, in real life situations (parking lots, street parking, etc.). I can see potential for a powered roll-down rear glass though, considering the rear is less rounded than R1S.
My plan as well. I do love my Model 3....but Im growing tired of Tesla's "jelly bean" design for all their vehicles. Looking forward to "Rivian Only" household.
More to do with size and resulting ease-of-use. But, yes, split gate does cost more to make and that cost is passed to consumers. On the R2, I see potential for power roll-down rear glass. The rear is more square/less rounded than R1S.
Basically identical to the Lyriq's center high stop lamp. I'm a big fan of how large the R1's are though, especially when I have bikes stacked up on the back.
This will be more than a concept because it was planned to be built next year before the factory delays. So design is locked down, equipment ordered and ready to go. They can do some more fine detailing with the additional year.
It looks like the glass will physically fit width wise inside the tailgate, but it may not roll down all the way due to the height (or lack of) the actual tailgate metal portion? it's hard to tell by that photo...
Agreed, maybe small things like the Shark Fin antenna is missing, but overall this may be an almost production ready vehicle we see at the reveal.. fingers crossed
A concept nonetheless. Unless they present it as production. Which they won't. Not going to argue further. We will know fact from fiction in just two days.
That's what I'm thinking. It may roll down at least 90% of the way.
Even that would be good, because with the proper support you could still stick them 12' 2x4's and pipes out the back.
