R2 Standard Interior loses: ventilated seats, rear heated seats, torch flashlight

[ACDC]

Saw this pointed out by @Hilbe --

Rivian has updated the included features on the $48,490 Standard R2.

This lower cost version previously said it had a "Standard interior" as an included feature. Now it says "Standard interior with heated front seats and heated steering wheel". This means all seats are not ventilated and the rear seats are not heated. In addition, if you look at the R2 Premium it mentions the Torch flashlight on the same line. Therefore R2 Standard does not include a Torch flashlight.

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[Blitzjb]

You can buy a flashlight at the hardware store

 

[Nixapatfan]

It's all about the small medium large sales tactic to make you purchase the highest trim level as it looks like a bargain compared to the lowest trim level.

 

[JamboF4]

Saw this pointed out by @Hilbe --

Rivian has updated the included features on the $48,490 Standard R2.

This lower cost version previously said it had a "Standard interior" as an included feature. Now it says "Standard interior with heated front seats and heated steering wheel". This means all seats are not ventilated and the rear seats are not heated. In addition, if you look at the R2 Premium it mentions the Torch flashlight on the same line. Therefore R2 Standard does not include a Torch flashlight.

No great losses. JMHO, of course.

 

[mkg3]

It's all about the small medium large sales tactic to make you purchase the highest trim level as it looks like a bargain compared to the lowest trim level.

Ohhh I can see it now. McRivian Value Meal R2 Deal. Or is it "Super Size it"?

What will Rivian Happy Meal be???

 

[Great Gatsby]

Not a deal breaker for most people, honestly. Still a good car for the money that still outperforms most ICE vehicles, specially in this class, great range for this EV price and you still get the Rivian software. Likely a more comfortable ride on the smaller tires. This is probably the trim I'd recommend for most people who aren't enthusiast or luxury adjacent buyers.

 

[mikehmb]

$5k is a very small spread between variants - expect that to double, at least, in the next year.

 

[derekmw]

I’m a bit surprised the drop window isn’t standard across all. So if you surf and wanted it hanging out the window instead of on top, sorry you have to upgrade lol

 

[Mos Eisley]

I’m a bit surprised the drop window isn’t standard across all. So if you surf and wanted it hanging out the window instead of on top, sorry you have to upgrade lol

well… duh. More expensive. More complicated. Nothing LOL about that.

 

[derekmw]

well… duh. More expensive. More complicated. Nothing LOL about that.

oh yeah duh, that’s why 4Runner also doesn’t all have a rear power window…oh wait they do. Duh lol

 

[DuoRivian]

$5k is a very small spread between variants - expect that to double, at least, in the next year.

The spread between the AWD standard and Premium is like $2k and you get quite a bit for that money.

 

[Mos Eisley]

And tiny startup Rivian should match the margins of one of the largest auto manufacturers in the world…

 

[Tucker74]

Gotta pinch them pennies somewhere. Seriously though, so many people complained about stuff like the camp speaker and flashlights in the R1. Good to give the people options …

 

[Gen(R3)Xer]

Saw this pointed out by @Hilbe --

Rivian has updated the included features on the $48,490 Standard R2.

This lower cost version previously said it had a "Standard interior" as an included feature. Now it says "Standard interior with heated front seats and heated steering wheel". This means all seats are not ventilated and the rear seats are not heated. In addition, if you look at the R2 Premium it mentions the Torch flashlight on the same line. Therefore R2 Standard does not include a Torch flashlight.

I believe the dashboard doesn’t have a wooden trim either on the Standard.

 

[tivoboy]

Gotta pinch them pennies somewhere. Seriously though, so many people complained about stuff like the camp speaker and flashlights in the R1. Good to give the people options …

I used to work for a top German OEM. When visiting the R&D facility one time I noticed these painted side panels/skins on the wall and I asked what they were? “New material?”, “New colors, maybe just as rich but less coats?” And thus weight and cost.. nope, it was a surface layer that went on top o the clear coat, that virtually eliminated any SWIRLS LEFT AFTER WASHING!

I told the engineer. “This is great, I can’t wait to get this on a new car!” To which he repried.

”We can’t get the product development bean counters to accept it and put in on vehicles”

Why? because it would add FIFTY CENTS TO EACH CAR!..

I told the guy, we could sell this EASY as a 400-500$ upgrade.. it would sell in hot climates like hotcakes where cars are washed often. (My translation of hotcakes as Pfannkuchen landed flat!)

so yeah, penny pinchers pinch pennies (it’s probably in their job title) and all the pennies add up - I guess.

We never did see that new super special coating that would eliminate swirls. As I look back it was probably some nanoparticle based ceramic (although that sounds like it would have been more than FIFTY CENTS!)

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