What's your R2 predictions?

[COdogman]

For $25k.....

Yes! I can't believe I forgot that part....

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[RivianMatt]

Design: Ends up being a sport wagon type vehicle that competes with the Subaru buyer.

Features: 1-removable seats or interchangeable configuration of seats and storage options behind the driver. 2-v2v charging capability. 3- sharks with laser beams anti theft mode ?

also, instead of a camp speaker, it has a storable Rivian camp chair…

This. There are a lot of Subaru folks who are just itching to buy the right EV. The Model Y isn't it, yet. It just needs to be a bit more rugged and outdoorsy.

 

[Dark-Fx]

Surprised no one suggested an integrated camp kitchen yet.

 

[ER1T]

If Rivian wants to keep up technology wise, they should go 48v/800v, LFP and Gigapress. A lot to ask for, but they’re building their new Georgia plant from the ground up. Now’s the perfect time!

 

[Oldsmobile_Mike]

Surprised no one suggested an integrated camp kitchen yet.

Maybe they could give us a hatchback version with something like this. ?

 

[popoga]

Mostly just hoping that it doesn't suck, and at least one trim level comes in below $45k so as to qualify for Washington state incentives.

 

[foxerson]

Full self driving! *


* Coming s00n. Like this year. Probably. If not then next year for sure.

 

[MidnightRivian]

Baby R1 aka Rivian R2 with 5 seater, fixed height suspension, 14 speaker system, 2 wheels / tire options and 2 battery pack options Standard and Max ($5,000 upgrade).

$39,900 - 399 HP RWD available 2028

$49,990 - 499 HP AWD available 2026

$59,990 - 599 HP AWD Max Performance available 2027

Overboost / Performance upgrade function available for extra $3000

 

[kurtlikevonnegut]

A 1200hp 6x6 with 800 mile range that charges from 10-80% in 2 minutes... And has a burrito warming drawer under the center console

I prefer my burritos cold, so I'll pass.

 

[edman007]

I really want a base model that is sub $50k, maybe $45k, needs room to option it a little and stay within the tax credit.

To get there, I think it should be:

1. Basic interior, with upgrade options to something nicer (like upgrade for ventilated)
2. Base should be single motor, with an option to do dual motor, people will do fine with a single 200hp motor in the rear and an option to upgrade to 400hp AWD.
3. 800V architecture
4. Option for a sunroof
5. A ~290mi base battery, option for a ~375mi battery

 

[COdogman]

I prefer my burritos cold, so I'll pass.

You could probably also use it for pizza, but it would be a travesty...

 

[SDH]

I really want a base model that is sub $50k, maybe $45k, needs room to option it a little and stay within the tax credit.

To get there, I think it should be:

1. Basic interior, with upgrade options to something nicer (like upgrade for ventilated)
2. Base should be single motor, with an option to do dual motor, people will do fine with a single 200hp motor in the rear and an option to upgrade to 400hp AWD.
3. 800V architecture
4. Option for a sunroof
5. A ~290mi base battery, option for a ~375mi battery

Yeah, I'm kind of with you. Really want it to come in closer to the $40k mark so keep it basic, but with options that allow the customer to spec it up.

Standard (base):
- Coil suspension (no air)
- Hard top roof (awesome if panels are removable like Jeep)
- 250 mile range minimum.
- Manual door handles (like Model 3,Y sort of thing)
- Manual air vents
- single motor

Options:
- leather/premium seat covers
- Premium speakers
- sunroof/glass roof
- dual motor/bigger pack
- Upgraded suspension (e.g. FOX, Bilstein)

 

[Chewy734]

I’m going with only 1 variant of the R2 being announced - the SUV. Additional colors (hopefully more than other shades of green), NACS, heat pump, 5 seater. No captain’s chairs, no quad, no air suspension, no split liftgate.

 

[rbr19870445]

Love to have a R2 but after constantly requiring repairs on my 2 R1Ts and 1 R1S, plus, the nearest service center is over 400 miles away, Rivian really needs to expand their service centers and mobile service while improving their quality.

I am in this same boat. I do feel like Tesla with the Model S and X suffered similar service center issues until the Model 3 really got going.

 

[Stainer85]

I'm hoping they announce they are opening up for preoders and get a million preorders in the first week. *And that i'm in the first 10K! Rivian for the win...LETS GOOO

They might need to do some serious marketing / awareness campaign to get that many preorders. I still get people asking all the time, who makes that truck, and who is Rivian.

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