See the interior of the 2027 Rivian R2 Performance from every angle. The Rivian R2 Performance continues the classy design language seen on previous models from the startup company, despite a significantly lower starting price. The dashboard features high-quality materials, with a synthetic…
See the exterior of the 2027 Rivian R2 Performance from every angle. The Rivian R2 is a crucial vehicle for the young brand, slotting in below the pricey R1S as a competitor to the bestselling Tesla Model Y. The boxy design helps the R2 feel incredibly…
Also President Chris Yu opens up about surviving the AI server component crunch, rewriting UL battery standards, and why the company’s modular e-bike is just the first step. When Rivian quietly spun off its micromobility brand, Also, a lot of…
NORMAL (25News Now) - Less than six months after its launch, Rivian Automotive said the R2 SUV is its best-selling electric vehicle. The R2s and the company’s ability to provide hands-free driving are considered key in Rivian’s move toward profitability. R2s are less expensive than…
BMW Alpina's First New Model Spied as a V8-Powered 7 Series Toyota Unveils Five Rugged Woodland Concepts, Including A Lifted Sienna Arizona Trooper Stops Hoodless Camaro at 105 MPH, Finds Bigger Problem The only available model of the R2 midsize crossover is currently…
The strong sales come despite Rivian currently only offering the most expensive model, the $59,485 R2 Performance. The cat’s out of the bag. The Rivian R2 is good, and customers know it. In fact, they’re so in the know that the R2 is outselling…
RJ Scaringe spent nearly half of Rivian’s earnings call hyping self-driving tech. But taking on Tesla’s FSD with custom chips and pricey lidar is an enormous gamble while the mass-market R2 is still scaling up. During an hourlong earnings call last…
Rivian’s Normal, Illinois plant delivered 19,248 vehicles in Q3 2026, up 58% from Q2, yet automotive sales still posted an $80 million gross loss The R2 outsold both the premium R1 lineup and Rivian’s commercial delivery vans in its first full quarter of sales. CEO RJ Scaringe said…
Rivian Automotive RIVN shares rose about 7.2% in after-hours trading after the electric-vehicle maker reported third-quarter revenue above estimates, a narrower adjusted loss and an improved full-year delivery outlook. Revenue climbed 38% to $2.16 billion, topping the Bloomberg consensus estimate of $2.02 billion. Adjusted…
The R2 is already Rivian’s best-selling model just months after deliveries started, the California startup said in its third quarter earnings report Thursday. The midsize electric SUV already outsold the R1T, R1S, and its electric delivery van between July and September. As a…
The Rivian R1S is the family version of the R1T, a three-row electric SUV that shares the pickup's platform, powertrains and adventurous spirit. It arrived shortly after the truck, and for many buyers it has proved the more practical choice: it seats up to seven, carries more cargo under cover and combines a premium interior with genuine off-road capability. Its upright shape and friendly face give it a distinctive presence, and it has become a common sight in affluent suburbs, ski towns and national park parking lots alike.
Like the R1T, the R1S offers dual-motor, tri-motor and quad-motor versions, with air suspension that can raise it for trail clearance or lower it for highway efficiency. Its quickest versions can match sports cars in a straight line, while its off-road hardware lets it tackle trails that most luxury SUVs would never attempt. Critics have pointed to the tight third row, early software and quality glitches and a price that climbs steeply with options. A second-generation update brought a new electrical architecture, improved efficiency, better cameras and a more refined experience overall.
The R1S competes with electric luxury SUVs such as the Tesla Model X, Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, BMW iX, Volvo EX90 and Kia EV9, as well as gas-powered rivals such as the Land Rover Defender and Range Rover Sport. Its combination of three rows, off-road capability and electric power is rare, and that uniqueness has helped it stand out. It is built in Normal, Illinois, alongside the R1T, and its sales have often outpaced the pickup's.
The coverage here includes reviews, comparisons, off-road tests, software updates, recall notices, pricing changes and owner stories, along with news on autonomy features and service. Expect stories about family road trips, trail adventures and long-term ownership, as well as the broader debate about whether Rivian's flagship SUV can hold its ground as more electric three-rows arrive and as the cheaper R2 tempts buyers who might otherwise have stretched for an R1S.
Rivian's three-row electric SUV, an R1T with a roof and an extra row of seats, equally at home on a Rubicon Trail run or a school drop-off.
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