Rivian Introduces R2 Lineup, Sharing Full Trims & Pricing

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The soul of a Rivian, sized for each journey

As we speak, American automaker and know-how firm Rivian introduced full trims and pricing¹ for the all-new R2, a mid-size electrical SUV that brings Rivian’s design, efficiency and know-how to a considerably broader viewers with out dropping what makes a Rivian unmistakably Rivian.

Deliveries begin in Spring 2026, starting with R2 Efficiency with Launch Bundle (beginning at $57,990²), adopted by extra Premium configurations in late 2026 and Commonplace configurations in 2027.

Constructed on an all-new mid-size platform, R2 presents a extra accessible value level and not using a compromise in functionality. The R2 lineup will supply as much as 656 horsepower, 0–60 mph in as fast as 3.6 seconds (and unimaginable freeway acceleration from 50-70 mph in as fast as 1.55 seconds), whereas providing a Rivian-estimated vary of as much as 345 miles, delivering assured efficiency with on a regular basis versatility³.

“R2 embodies so a lot of our learnings that we’ve got collected—the eagerness and a spotlight to element from our staff is seen in all places,” stated RJ Scaringe, Founder and CEO of Rivian. “Thanks to all of the groups throughout Rivian who poured their power into bringing this unimaginable car to life. I couldn’t be extra excited.”

The R2 Lineup: Choices for Each Driver

R2 introduces an array of trims to accommodate various wants and driving kinds, delivering a definite mixture of vary, efficiency and functionality — all rooted in Rivian’s journey DNA. The R2 lineup has a local NACS cost port with entry to the Supercharger community, in addition to different charging networks with CCS adapter assist ⁴.

• R2 Efficiency (Out there Spring 2026): Debuting with Launch Bundle beginning at $57,990² (out there for restricted time), the Efficiency trim is probably the most succesful R2 on- and off-road. This dual-motor AWD variant delivers a staggering 656 horsepower and 609 lb-ft of torque, able to launching R2 from 0-60 mph in as fast as 3.6 seconds and providing an EPA-estimated vary of as much as 330 miles³.
  • Included on Efficiency:
    • Semi-active suspension
    • Esker Silver exterior
    • Compass Yellow brake calipers and exterior badging
    • All-new premium inside with Birch wooden accents in Black Crater Signature
    • Heated and ventilated entrance seats, heated rear outboard seats, heated steering wheel
    • 12-way energy driver & passenger seats with lumbar adjustment
    • Rivian Premium Audio (9 audio system, 2 midwoofers in force-balanced configuration, 2 subwoofers in force-balanced configuration, 975W)
    • Rear drop glass
    • Dynamic Journey Lighting with Adaptive Excessive Beams, Matrix LED headlights
    • Rivian Torch flashlight within the driver door
    • Built-in tow hooks
    • Drive modes: All-Objective, Preserve, Snow, All-Terrain, Rally, Comfortable Sand, Sport and Launch Mode
    • 21” Liquid Tungsten All-Season wheels
  • Along with all Efficiency options, the restricted version Launch Bundle contains:
    • Autonomy+⁵ for lifetime of the car
    • Particular Rivian Inexperienced anodized Key Fob
    • Unique choice of Launch Inexperienced exterior colour (paid improve)
    • Tow bundle with 4,400-lbs of towing capability
  • Non-compulsory on Efficiency:
    • Autonomy+ one-time charge or month-to-month subscription
    • 20” Black Sand All-Terrain wheels
    • Borealis, Catalina Cove, Forest Inexperienced, Glacier White, Half Moon Gray, and Midnight exterior colours
    • All-new premium inside with Birch wooden accents in Coastal Cloud Signature
    • Tow bundle with 4,400-lbs of towing capability

• R2 Premium (Out there Late 2026): Beginning at $53,990², the Premium trim is elevated in and out. That includes a dual-motor AWD setup that produces 450 horsepower and 537 lb-ft of torque, a 0-60 mph time of 4.6 seconds, and an EPA-estimated vary of as much as 330 miles³.
  • Included on Premium:
    • Esker Silver exterior
    • All-new premium inside with Birch wooden accents in Black Crater Signature
    • Heated and ventilated entrance seats, heated rear outboard seats, heated steering wheel
    • 12-way energy driver & passenger seats with lumbar adjustment
    • Rivian Premium Audio (9 audio system, 2 midwoofers in force-balanced configuration, 2 subwoofers in force-balanced configuration, 975W)
    • Rear drop glass
    • Dynamic Journey Lighting with Adaptive Excessive Beams, Matrix LED headlights
    • Rivian Torch flashlight within the driver door
    • Built-in tow hooks
    • Drive modes: All-Objective, Preserve, Snow, All-Terrain and Sport
    • 20” Bicolor Carbon All-Season wheels
  • Non-compulsory on Premium:
    • Autonomy+ one-time charge or month-to-month subscription
    • 21” Liquid Tungsten All-Season wheels
    • Catalina Cove, Forest Inexperienced, Glacier White, Half Moon Gray, and Midnight exterior colours
    • All-new premium inside with Birch wooden accents in Coastal Cloud Signature
    • Tow bundle with 4,400-lbs of towing capability
• R2 Commonplace (Out there First Half 2027): Beginning at $48,490², the Commonplace trim redefines expectations for the mid-size SUV section. The RWD Lengthy Vary configuration of Commonplace trim might be out there within the first half of 2027. This variant delivers 350 horsepower and 355 lb-ft of torque, a 0-60 mph time of 5.9 seconds and boasts a Rivian-estimated vary of as much as 345 miles³.
  • Included on Commonplace:
    • Esker Silver exterior
    • Single-motor RWD Lengthy Vary
    • All-new Black Crater inside
    • Heated entrance seats and heated steering wheel
    • 12-way energy driver seat with lumbar adjustment, 8-way energy passenger seat
    • Commonplace audio (5 audio system, 2 midwoofers in force-balanced configuration, 525W)
    • Drive modes: All-Objective, Preserve, Snow and Sport
    • 19” Machined Graphite All-Season wheels
  • Non-compulsory on Commonplace:
    • Autonomy+ one-time charge or month-to-month subscription
    • Twin-motor AWD with 450hp, 537 lb-ft of torque
    • Forest Inexperienced, Glacier White, Half Moon Gray, and Midnight exterior colours
    • 20” Bicolor Carbon All-Season wheels
    • Tow bundle with 4,400-lbs of towing capability

An extra R2 Commonplace variant will arrive in late 2027 beginning round $45,000², providing 275+ miles of estimated range³. Extra particulars on this car might be shared nearer to manufacturing launch.

Tailor-made to Your Journey: New Colours, Interiors and Wheels

Rivian is introducing three new exterior colours, increasing Rivian’s palette whereas reinforcing the car’s expressive, adventurous character.

• Catalina Cove: Unique to R2, just like the waters that encompass Catalina Island, this metallic paint shifts from deep Pacific blues to translucent greens within the gentle.
• Esker Silver: Impressed by the winding ridges of gravel and sand that glaciers go away behind, fantastic metallic flakes carry depth to this shimmering silver.
• Half Moon Gray: This metallic gray is impressed by the coastal cliffs of Half Moon Bay — layers of granite and sandstone shifting in heat gentle.

These be part of Rivian’s established exterior colours, together with Midnight, Glacier White, Forest Inexperienced, Borealis and Launch Inexperienced (out there for a restricted time with Launch Bundle), making a lineup that displays the environments R2 was designed to maneuver by and discover.

Drivers can customise their car’s stance and aesthetic to match their way of life. All R2 wheel and tire choices share a 32-inch total diameter (OD), with configurations throughout the lineup together with:

• 19” Machined Graphite All-Season: Aluminum wheels with a shiny machined end and graphite metallic pockets. With Pirelli all-season tires for versatile efficiency in all types of circumstances.
• 20” Bicolor Carbon All-Season: Aluminum wheels with satin machined particulars and satin carbon pockets are paired with Pirelli all-season tires for a mix of vary and efficiency.
• 20” Black Sand All-Terrain: Solid aluminum machined face wheels with darkish satin tint and black pockets. Paired with versatile BF Goodrich all-terrain tires for assured dealing with, on-road and off.
• 21” Liquid Tungsten All-Season: Solid aluminum machined face wheels completed with liquid tungsten tint and darkish pockets. With Pirelli all-season tires, this combo is greatest for maximizing vary and on-road efficiency.

Inside, R2 displays considerate utility with nature-inspired minimalism, expressed by distinct inside environments tailor-made to every trim. Fastidiously chosen supplies and clear architectural traces create an area that feels heat, fashionable and purposeful.

R2 Efficiency and Premium trims function two signature interiors outlined by a tactile mix of Birch wooden accents and natural textures.

• Black Crater Signature — Impressed by the dynamic darkish tones of volcanic rock, this inside is crafted with upcycled Birch wooden and textile accents. This creates an inviting, darkish tonal surroundings that seamlessly blends rugged sturdiness with a refined, minimalist aesthetic.
• Coastal Cloud Signature — Open and ethereal, the crisp tones of cool and cloudy coastal sky are warmed with upcycled Birch wooden and comfortable textile accents. This palette presents a contemporary aesthetic that’s grounded in Rivian’s nature-inspired design language.

For Commonplace trim:

• Black Crater — That includes darkish volcanic tones, a lightweight and ethereal headliner and pure fiber accents, for an inside that feels each expansive and welcoming.

Utility, Reimagined 

The inside maximizes each sq. inch, delivering premium views and a snug expertise for as much as 5 adults with zero dangerous seats within the cabin.

• Open-Air Freedom: An indicator of the R2 design is the rear drop glass window that lowers fully into the liftgate. With the contact of a button, drivers can drop all home windows to permit for flow-through breezes or simply haul lengthy gear like surfboards (included solely on Efficiency and Premium trims).
• Good Storage: With 90.1 cubic toes of whole enclosed storage, R2 simply adapts to your gear. The category-leading entrance trunk with 5.2 cu ft of house matches a carry-on and huge backpack, twin glove containers present most group, and the fold-flat rear seats create a stage loading floor for bikes and tenting gear.

Agility Meets Class-Main Functionality

At practically 2,000 lbs lighter than the R1 and sitting on a shorter wheelbase (115.6 in),  R2 is extremely responsive and maneuverable in city environments. Regardless of its nimbleness, it retains Rivian’s off-road DNA:

• Greatest-in-Class Stance: Options 9.6 inches of floor clearance, a 25° method angle, and a 26° departure angle.
• Dynamic Drive Expertise:  R2 achieves a planted, connected-to-the-road really feel by a low middle of gravity enabled by its structural battery pack. This basis is enhanced by a semi-active suspension (distinctive to Efficiency trim) that delivers superior dealing with and precision throughout each on- and off-road terrain.

Transformational Expertise 

R2 marks the evolution of the software-defined car: an AI-ready structure that pairs 5G-connected, offline-capable processing with tactile, haptic {hardware}. Constructed on a multi-modal notion stack—that includes 11 HDR cameras with a mixed 65MP and a classy five-radar system—the R2 delivers a leap in {hardware} constancy. This basis powers an increasing suite of driver help and energetic security options designed for a drive that feels as superior because it operates.

• Designed for the Highway Forward:  Rivian Autonomy+⁷ ($49.99/month or $2,500/one-time) {hardware} is constructed into all R2 trims and repair is optionally available throughout the lineup (lifetime entry to Autonomy+ included⁵ with Launch Bundle), bringing L2+ hands-free assisted driving to three.5 million miles of roads throughout the U.S. and Canada with Common Palms-Free⁶. Each Rivian comes customary with a system that repeatedly evolves with every software program replace, getting smarter proper out of your driveway, and foundational energetic security and driver help options. All new R2 deliveries embody a 60-day trial of Autonomy+.
• AI Powerhouse: R2 is outfitted with 200 sparse TOPS of edge AI compute devoted to the in-cabin expertise. This contains enabling the forthcoming Rivian Assistant—Rivian’s in-vehicle voice assistant that understands you, your car and your context—to easily run complicated duties regionally on the sting, even when the car is offline.
• Haptic Halo Wheels: On the middle of the R2 driving expertise is a redesigned steering wheel that includes haptic ‘halo’ dials. These dynamic and context-aware controls—able to scrolling, pushing, pulling and tilting—present distinct bodily responses for a number of features, bridging the hole between digital software program and tactile {hardware} to maintain the driving force’s deal with the horizon. Each the bodily wheels and underlying haptic know-how have been designed in-house.
• Twin Digital Shows: R2 presents flexibility and management with two shows—a driver show in entrance of the steering wheel for extra utility on the street, and the middle show for a deeper dive into options.
• Software program Updates: Rivian builds vertically-integrated {hardware} and software program, enabling your car to achieve significant updates through software program proper out of your driveway. R2 evolves this vertically built-in method with a brand new, streamlined electrical structure that delivers extra functionality with much less complexity, offering ample headroom for the longer term.

Coming this Spring

R2 deliveries start Spring 2026 with Efficiency trim with Launch Bundle. Premium configurations observe in late 2026 and Commonplace configurations observe by 2027. Reservations are open now with a $100 refundable deposit.

The R2 lineup might be on show to the general public at SXSW® 2026 from March 13-18, 2026 on the Rivian Roadhouse. R2 on-line configurator will open within the coming months. To study extra and reserve R2 go to: rivian.com/r2.

¹ R2 trims and pricing famous on this press launch are for USA-market autos. Extra data on Canadian-spec autos, packages and pricing will come nearer to market launch in Canada.

² Costs proven don’t embody all relevant taxes and costs.

³ Precise car functionality will depend upon chosen choices and trim. Torque, horsepower, and acceleration timing estimates differ primarily based on battery, tire, drive modes, car load and climate. Official EPA values are famous — some vary estimates are preliminary estimates primarily based on the EPA check cycle and are usually not official EPA values. The EPA estimates vary by a sequence of standardized lab assessments that mimic actual world circumstances. Elements together with tires, drive modes, HVAC settings and equipment can all have an effect on vary. 345 miles of Rivian-estimated vary anticipated for R2 Commonplace RWD Lengthy Vary. 0-60 acceleration in 3.6 seconds (with 21” wheel), 50-70 mph in as fast as 1.55 seconds and 656 horsepower out there with R2 Efficiency.

⁴ Charging speeds differ primarily based on battery capability, state of cost, and temperature, charger capability, climate, site-specific circumstances, and extra. Said speeds mirror optimum circumstances.

⁵ Autonomy+ options might differ primarily based on car mannequin and {hardware}. Autonomy+ product options stay out there in the course of the lifetime of function assist for the {hardware} on the car at supply.

⁶ Assistive driving function. Common Palms-Free won’t cease or decelerate for site visitors lights or cease indicators. Evaluate the Common Palms-Free software program launch notes and Rivian Proprietor’s Information for added element about this function when out there.

⁷ Driver help options, together with these out there by Autonomy+, assist the driving force however don’t substitute their judgment or the necessity to stay attentive and accountable for the car always.