R2 with new wheels & camo spotted with R1S - photos & video

Administrator · Feb 5, 2026

This R2 prototype with new wheels and camo was just spotted testing near Rivian's Irvine HQ, with an R1S as follow vehicle.

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ENVErider · Feb 6, 2026

Thanks for posting. You can really see the size difference between the R1 and the R2, with the R1 following so closely. Those wheels look very close to, but slightly different from, the original 20"ATs. https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/20-in-all-terrain-wheel-and-tire-set

TexasBob · Feb 6, 2026

ENVErider said:
Thanks for posting. You can really see the size difference between the R1 and the R2, with the R1 following so closely. Those wheels look very close to, but slightly different from, the original 20"ATs. https://gearshop.rivian.com/products/20-in-all-terrain-wheel-and-tire-set

It looks really little next to the R1S!

GreggVA · Feb 6, 2026

Very cool. Hope that is a paint option :CWL:

elektrode · Feb 6, 2026

Someone’s kid won an internal camo wrap contest - apparently.

Bubbsgrampa · Feb 6, 2026

Thanks for the post. What--if anything--should I read into the fact that as yet I have never seen an R2 with a sharkfin antenna? Not even on the validation builds. Anyone have a idea?

CrazyOne · Feb 6, 2026

Bubbsgrampa said:
Thanks for the post. What--if anything--should I read into the fact that as yet I have never seen an R2 with a sharkfin antenna? Not even on the validation builds. Anyone have a idea?

Some cars have the tech to remove the shark fin.

ENVErider · Feb 6, 2026

Bubbsgrampa said:
Thanks for the post. What--if anything--should I read into the fact that as yet I have never seen an R2 with a sharkfin antenna? Not even on the validation builds. Anyone have a idea?

I'm not an RF expert, but maybe the new rear airflow deflector is hiding something, given it's most likely non-metallic.

mkg3 · Feb 6, 2026

Bubbsgrampa said:
Thanks for the post. What--if anything--should I read into the fact that as yet I have never seen an R2 with a sharkfin antenna? Not even on the validation builds. Anyone have a idea?

Probably embedded into the windshield.

VandalSibs · Feb 6, 2026

Bubbsgrampa said:
Thanks for the post. What--if anything--should I read into the fact that as yet I have never seen an R2 with a sharkfin antenna? Not even on the validation builds. Anyone have a idea?

Lots of smaller vehicles have removed any antenna and have instead just run wiring thru the trim work along with what @mkg3 mentioned: using coatings and other materials on the glass. Pretty cool stuff.

MountainPassPerformance · Feb 6, 2026

Finally an R2 with better looking wheels than the tragedies they showed the R2 with originally

(We know, some people like them, sorry)

Dark-Fx · Feb 6, 2026

elektrode said:
Someone’s kid won an internal camo wrap contest - apparently.

Pretty sure this camo wrap is just a selection of R2 launch colors with a natural theme to it.

Oldsmobile_Mike · Feb 6, 2026

Watching this in a small window, I thought for a sec there was a giant Rivian logo on this building.

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I hope they have "normal people" test driving these, as well. But I guess only time will tell, for that.

R2 with new wheels & camo spotted with R1S - photos & video

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