Rivian R2 Reveal w/ R3 and R3X Surprises! $45K, 0-60 >3 seconds, 300+ miles range, NACS port, 4695 batteries

[voxel]

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[mkhuffman]

I'm not so sure that's really the charge port. Seems too low.

It is. I hope they move it.

 

[mkhuffman]

I placed my R2 reservation today. But it is without many details, such as the tri-motor price, and the actual EPA range of the longest range R2s. The key for Rivian is producing them profitably, and at a price that is competitive. It is going to be very difficult. I am rooting for them.

Something tells me the Jeep Recon is going to give them serious trouble.

By the way, based on the pictures, the R2 will have significantly more interior capacity than my MME. There is more room behind the second row, and a manufacturer supported tow hitch. Two huge improvements over the MME, IMO.

 

[MABachE131]

Can't decide if the R3/R3X looks more like an old VW or a Yugo. Either way, pretty ugly.

Dodge Omni for sure

 

[CompilerBreak]

I too placed a reservation, but I'm supremely disappointed there was no truck announcement. R2 suv would make a great direct replacement but I strongly suspect I'll end up picking up a used Maverick or lightning and have 2 vehicles again.

 

[Strykerwsu]

I see this:

That's why its awesome. Party on Garth.

 

[voxel]

I placed my R2 reservation today. But it is without many details, such as the tri-motor price, and the actual EPA range of the longest range R2s. The key for Rivian is producing them profitably, and at a price that is competitive. It is going to be very difficult. I am rooting for them.

Something tells me the Jeep Recon is going to give them serious trouble.

By the way, based on the pictures, the R2 will have significantly more interior capacity than my MME. There is more room behind the second row, and a manufacturer supported tow hitch. Two huge improvements over the MME, IMO.

Given how Stellantis prices everything (cough... $10-15K more than competitors) don't expect it to be cheap. I know Wranglers and Grand Cherokees got a supposed $5K price cut but I argue they need another $5K lopped off.

https://www.caranddriver.com/jeep/recon-ev

 

[stealthytolkien]

I personally think Rivian vehicles look very ugly.

I placed my R2 reservation today. But it is without many details, such as the tri-motor price, and the actual EPA range of the longest range R2s. The key for Rivian is producing them profitably, and at a price that is competitive. It is going to be very difficult. I am rooting for them.

Something tells me the Jeep Recon is going to give them serious trouble.

By the way, based on the pictures, the R2 will have significantly more interior capacity than my MME. There is more room behind the second row, and a manufacturer supported tow hitch. Two huge improvements over the MME, IMO.

Would the 2nd row legroom be more than MME or just as much as MME?

Their current lineup has disappointingly small 2nd row legroom, smaller than MME.

 

[randomvoice]

Just put in a reservation. Wife's car will be hitting 10 years in 2026 so will probably land just in time for that. I feel they'll deliver it in 2027 though and by that time, I'm hoping there is a lot of competition in the market.

 

[GreaseMonkey]

Just made a reservation too. I love the idea of a bit more space and sub 3 sec acceleration with 300 miles of range. I’ll wait till 2027, or get a Tesla Juniper if it arrives much sooner.

Our Mach-E’s SoH of 85% at less than 10k miles was a deal breaker for my wife, despite trying to explain that it might not be accurate.

 

[JohnFoxeSheets]

Only thing is I keep seeing 1977 Chevy Chevette. ?

Nailed it!

 

[JohnFoxeSheets]

I placed my R2 reservation today. But it is without many details, such as the tri-motor price, and the actual EPA range of the longest range R2s. The key for Rivian is producing them profitably, and at a price that is competitive. It is going to be very difficult. I am rooting for them.

Something tells me the Jeep Recon is going to give them serious trouble.

By the way, based on the pictures, the R2 will have significantly more interior capacity than my MME. There is more room behind the second row, and a manufacturer supported tow hitch. Two huge improvements over the MME, IMO.

I agree on all your points Mike (though I haven't looked at the Jeep). I too placed an R2 reservation. One thing I wish was being talked about is suspension. Obviously it won't be as crazy good as the R1x platform, but I'm hoping it's in the ballpark. (And it seems pretty much certain that it will be more comfortable than the Mach E.) I really like that it is the same footprint as the Mach E but so much roomier. IMO it isn't nearly as good looking at the Mach E, but there are always tradeoffs... Time will tell whether or not we convert our reservation into an order. But it's fun getting in on the ground floor.

 

[67 Stang Convertible]

I think I'm going to make a reservation. The wife just got a "slightly used" Cadillac XT5 as she kept saying, "I'm not ready for full electric". But I see and hear the regret when I drive with her. No storage in the Xt5. It's almost ridiculous (no sun glass holder, small cubbie above the gear shifter- think wallet holder, no cup holder in door,ect....). The gas tank must be much smaller than the Highlander was; as she is upset about having to gas-up so often. For a Cadillac not to have "lane centering"???? Like what!!!

By 2026, I think she will be ready to go Full Electric and tired of the Cadillac with the REALLY SMALL SCREEN..... (5 inches or so). If the R2 is too small maybe I can pick up a used R1S. It's just cool that we have a few new American Car Manufacturers!!! Tesla & Rivian and OEMs Ford and Chevy making electric autos.

 

[mkhuffman]

Just made a reservation too. I love the idea of a bit more space and sub 3 sec acceleration with 300 miles of range. I’ll wait till 2027, or get a Tesla Juniper if it arrives much sooner.

Our Mach-E’s SoH of 85% at less than 10k miles was a deal breaker for my wife, despite trying to explain that it might not be accurate.

I saw your other post about the big SoH drop. It doesn't seem right at all. Have you done a few 100% charges since to see what the EtE is?

 

[mkhuffman]

Given how Stellantis prices everything (cough... $10-15K more than competitors) don't expect it to be cheap. I know Wranglers and Grand Cherokees got a supposed $5K price cut but I argue they need another $5K lopped off.

https://www.caranddriver.com/jeep/recon-ev

I read the Stelantis CEO requires all BEVs to be sold at a profit. So you are probably correct about how they will be priced in the market.

I think they plan to start deliveries this year, so we should know soon!

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