Rivian R2 2026: Specs, Price, Availability

Jeremy WhiteGearJun 9, 2026 9:00 AMRivian R2 First Drive: The Rivian for the MassesWith a competitive price, winning design, and better performance than the R1, Rivian could be set to break into the big leagues. Just make sure you get the right model with the right tech.Courtesy of RivianCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyFor years, Rivian made one argument: Serious all-electric adventure vehicles had to cost serious money. The R1S, still one of the more capable off-roaders on any surface, starts at $75,900. The Tri Max configuration tips well past $105,000. A great SUV. Not a mass-market product. The R2 is Rivian's answer to its own problem.This midsize, five-seat electric SUV, built on an entirely new platform, is not merely a stripped-down R1S.

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