Rivian delivered an sudden one-two punch yesterday on the unveiling of the R2 the place it took everybody abruptly with the even smaller R3. Nevertheless, the primary order of enterprise is to kick off deliveries of its long-awaited Tesla Mannequin Y rival, however that will not occur till the primary half of 2026. When it does finally hit the streets, the R2 shall be suitable with a collection of nifty equipment.
Very like the larger R1T pickup and R1S SUV, the newest entry in Rivian’s rising lineup caters to outdoorsy individuals with a bunch of elective goodies. For instance, the Journey Kitchen bundles a water tank, a cooler, an induction cooktop with further storage and even a cookware set. Rivian will throw in some hanging lights for whenever you’re cooking at evening in the course of nowhere.
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Alternatively, the small kitchen could make approach for a removable cargo field with handles on the edges and tiny wheels to hold it round. It is good for gadgets that may in any other case make a large number contained in the automotive, sort of like a tiny moveable pickup truck mattress. The inside can be nice at storing stuff since not solely you may fold flat the rear bench but in addition each entrance seats. Oh, and there is a entrance trunk as nicely.
What else? The cargo field on the roof is nothing to put in writing house about however Rivian can swap it for a so-called Treehouse. It is a boxy rooftop tent that comes bundles with a ladder for ease of entry. Put in on the rear, the bike mount is connected to the R2 with out having to make use of instruments and it could actually retailer two bikes. Whereas some vehicles have built-in umbrella holders within the driver’s door, the electrical SUV makes use of that area for a flashlight.
Though undoubtedly an fascinating EV, the brand new Rivian R2 will sadly take its candy time to hit the market. It’s very true in Europe (together with the UK) the place it will not go on sale till 2027. In the USA, costs will begin at round $45,000 however you may be paying extra for these equipment. Logic tells us the Euro model shall be costlier given the value-added tax (VAT).
