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From Rivian page: https://stories.rivian.com/r2-garage-r1-size-comparison

R2 length: 185.9" inches
R2 tall height: 67" inches

R2 width: 84.7" inches






Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? Screenshot 2026-06-02 at 10.37.59 AM
Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? Screenshot 2026-06-02 at 10.37.46 AM
Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? Screenshot 2026-06-02 at 10.38.08 AM


As you get ready to bring R2 home to your driveway, two of the most common questions we get asked are “will R2 fit in my garage?” and “how much smaller is R2 than R1S?”

Let’s start outside.

R2 is a mid-size SUV, but it doesn't mean mid-effort, mid-capability, or mid-anything you actually care about. It means R2 is smaller where it matters: easier when you are navigating a parking garage, maneuvering through a tight city block or threading a switchback on a trail. Yet, R2 is surprisingly spacious where you need it.

R2 sits a bit lower and rides on a shorter wheelbase than R1S — and is about 15 inches shorter overall, to be exact. It's also roughly 4 inches narrower. The result is a vehicle that feels more agile and approachable without losing the confident stance and capability expected from a Rivian.

That packing efficiency becomes especially obvious in places like a standard suburban two-car garage. Two R2 vehicles parked side-by-side leave noticeably more breathing room than two R1S vehicles in the same setup. It may sound simple, but those extra inches of space make a difference when you live with R2 every day.

Smartly Packaged.
The new mid-size platform lets us optimize motor and battery packaging so that the space you experience is intentional, not incidental. The result is a vehicle that's one of the most efficiently packaged in its class.

And storage? R2 goes deep. The class-leading front trunk offers 5.2 cubic feet — enough for a carry-on suitcase and a large backpack, or a full set of golf clubs. The dual gloveboxes (a first for Rivian) keep the essentials organized and out of sight. Fold the second row flat and the rear cargo area becomes a level loading surface ready for bikes, camping gear, or whatever the weekend demands. All in, R2 offers 90.1 cubic feet of total enclosed storage. We packed it ourselves: five suitcases, three backpacks, a stroller, and yes, one overstuffed personal carry-on.

R2 proves that smaller on the outside doesn't have to mean less on the inside. It means we did the work to make every inch count.


UPDATE:

Here's some good R2 vs. R1S comparison side by side photos. R2 Launch Green vs. R1S Forest Green.

Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? Screenshot 2026-06-02 at 10.38.08 AM


Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? Screenshot 2026-06-02 at 10.38.08 AM


Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? Screenshot 2026-06-02 at 10.38.08 AM


Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? Screenshot 2026-06-02 at 10.38.08 AM
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Here's some good R2 vs. R1S comparison side by side photos. R2 Launch Green vs. R1S Forest Green.

Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? r2-vs-r1s-size-comparison-v0-6ywni746871h1


Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? r2-vs-r1s-size-comparison-v0-b43t7846871h1


Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? r2-vs-r1s-size-comparison-v0-d31x3746871h1


Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? r2-vs-r1s-size-comparison-v0-mmded646871h1
 

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Length is about the same as my Wrangler if I include the spare tire on the back on the back of the Wrangler. R2 is lower so I'm good there. The R2 is listed at about 10 inches wider though? The graphic makes it seem like they aren't including the mirrors in the measurements.
 
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Length is about the same as my Wrangler if I include the spare tire on the back on the back of the Wrangler. R2 is lower so I'm good there. The R2 is listed at about 10 inches wider though? The graphic makes it seem like they aren't including the mirrors in the measurements.
Looking at the main spec sheet at the bottom of rivian.com/r2 , the 84.7" measurement includes the mirrors unfolded. It's 78.1" with the mirrors folded.
 

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Did anyone else notice they never open the trunk inside the 82" garage in the video? They back the car up to where the trunk lid extends outside of the garage, which is an odd choice IMO.

I'm starting to have concerns that I won't be able to easily open the trunk in my garage and since there is no way to program the trunk lid to stop opening at a certain height, the odds of a family member forgetting to manually stop the trunk at some point is high (and likely expensive).

Do we have any official measurements of how high the trunk opens? My garage has about 90" of height when the door is closed, but when the door is open that drops the height to about 83" of space.

Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? Screenshot 2026-06-03 at 9.39.57 AM


Rivian R1T R1S Garage fit for R2 (vs R1S) - Height & Width Dimensions. Does it fit in your garage? Screenshot 2026-06-03 at 9.40.28 AM
 

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Is this confirmed? No way to set opening height? I hadn't heard that anywhere.

...... since there is no way to program the trunk lid to stop opening at a certain height, the odds of a family member forgetting to manually stop the trunk at some point is high (and likely expensive).
 

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Is this confirmed? No way to set opening height? I hadn't heard that anywhere.
I can't find anything saying it's programmable, but if you do a quick search reddit and other forums are full of people complaining that this functionality doesn't exist on R1S and Gemini says it's not available on the R2 (not that AI is trustworthy). Hopefully I can get into the SF location and see one again in person soon and check this out. I didn't think to investigate this at the Palo Alto black party since every car I've owned in the past 10+ years has offered this as standard.
 

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Programmable opening height is a pretty premium feature.. I doubt its going to be on the R2.

That said. At 6’4”, don’t think it wasn’t the first (ok 2nd) thing I checked with our 2 minutes with the car. And it’s JUST barely enough not to hit my head when it’s open, which is my standard test for SUV’s..
 

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Does it at least stop if you resist it (R1 at any rate)? Our Volvo is like that: I can open the tailgate in the garage and grab it before it hits the ceiling and it stops when it feels my resistance.
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