2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors

[mkg3]

I do wish the Coastal Cloud interior came with an option for a black headliner.

So you might say that there is a dark cloud over your head....

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[blipit]

Just wanted to mention that Rivian did an Outstanding job on their website reveal for the R2. Highly interactive, Rivian assist, comparisons, photos and videos leave little to the imagination. A virtual tour that covers virtually everything. Now all I need to do is test drive. Awesome.

Going by the amount of confusion about things on this forum. They left a lot of questions unanswered.

The planned live stream would have maybe cleared some things up, but they cancelled it.

 

[9527]

I’ve watched a few YouTube videos on the R2 but it looks like no one has tried the horn. Did Rivian put a proper horn on the R2? The puny horn was the one thing I absolute hated about my R1.

 

[Who-Dat]

https://rivian.com/r2

R2 TrimPowertrainBattery Capacity (Usable)PowerTorque0-60 mph AccelerationRangeStarting MSRPAvailabilityPerformanceDual-Motor AWD87.9 kWh656 hp609 lb-ft3.6 sec330 miles (EPA est.)$57,990 (incl. Launch Package)Spring 2026
(MY2027)PremiumDual-Motor AWD87.9 kWh450 hp537 lb-ft4.6 sec330 miles (EPA est.)$53,990Late 2026
(MY2027)Standard (Long Range)RWD Long Range87.9 kWh350 hp355 lb-ft5.9 sec345 miles
(Rivian est.)$48,490Early 2027
(MY2028)StandardRWDTBD350 hp355 lb-ft5.9 sec275+ miles
(Rivian est.)$45,000Late 2027
(MY2028)


2027 R2 Performance / Launch Edition
$57,990 excluding $1,495 delivery
87.9 kWh battery
330-mile range
29 mins (10 to 80 percent)
656 hp / 609 lb-ft
Matrix LED headlights
21" inch wheels
Heated/ventilated front seats, heated rear
185.9 inches long, 78.1 inches wide, 66.9 inches tall, 115.6-inch wheelbase
9.6 inches ground clearance
4,400 pounds towing

2027 R2 Premium (late 2026)
$53,990
87.9 kWh battery pack
330-mile range
450 hp / 537 lb-ft
No semi-active suspension
20" inch wheels
Fewer drive modes than Performance model (no Rally, Soft Sand or Launch Mode)

2027 R2 Single Motor RWD (next year)
$48,490
87.9 kWh battery pack
345 miles
350 hp / 355 lb-ft
19" inch wheels
All-black interior
Only heated front seats
Five speakers (instead of nine),
No all-terrain drive mode,
No drop-down rear glass window

2028 R2 Standard (late 2027)
$45,000
Smaller than 87.9 kWh battery pack
265 miles

COLORS

Glacier White

Borealis

Midnight Black

Forest Green

Launch Green

Half Moon Grey

Esker Silver

Catalina Cove

R2 Costal Cloud Interior

R2 Black Crater Signature Interior

VIDEOS

AWESOME Post.. Gret information. I am on the wait list. I use to own a FISKER OCEAN EV. What are your thoughts about the Standard RWD Long Rang is it ok or would you suggest getting the AWD?
Thanks

 

[AlphaSnowbordergirl]

Those little dots on the site are so weird to me - in all the photos I've seen, Catalina Cove doesn't seem to be quite as dark, while Borealis is a little brighter. And my Forest Green R1T is also a little darker, but it has so much depth.

Online samples for car colors never seems to line up, with any auto manufacturer...

It really depends on lighting for them. If you watch the SXSW videos, the Borealis can look extremely dark or very bright depending on the lighting. Same with a lot of their line up actually. I have to say I don't recall other cars having such a drastic change between in the shade and sunlight like these colors, but then again, I don't stare at cars all day unless its a rivian lol.

 

[bronco7777]

AWESOME Post.. Gret information. I am on the wait list. I use to own a FISKER OCEAN EV. What are your thoughts about the Standard RWD Long Rang is it ok or would you suggest getting the AWD?
Thanks

First, good to see you hear. I remember you from the Fisker forum. We made it through that debacle. Interesting to see that Rivian borrowed a few things from the Ocean like the drop down rear glass, a single button that drops all windows down at once (almost similar to "california mode" but without the opening of the glass roof) and so many of the R2 easter eggs are almost the same as the Ocean. Rivian was even toying around with the concept of doggie windows...though that didn't make it into the final R2 version.

In terms of RWD vs AWD for the R2 I think that comes down to your priorities as a driver/owner. If you strictly prioritize getting the most range possible from an EV; then the Standard LR trim ($48K) is likely the best for you. If you enjoy having a balance of HP & Range or if you lean more towards power, then I would say a dual motor trim is the way to go. Of course, budget can be the ultimate decision maker for anyone. Personally, while I keep an eye on range, I like to have power. Thus the reason I would likely go for the LE given the currently lineup Rivian is offering. If I had my way, I'd be getting the Tri-motor R2; if Rivian had released it with this batch of options. But who knows when that will be available and how much it will cost. I don't think I could wait till late 2027 or 2028. I believe an EV has to be able to go over 300 miles on range. That's more than enough for our lifestyle and the R2 does this easily at any trim level except for that mythical $45K version. I know $60K is a lot of money for many, but I think it's the best value if you can get your hands on one and you don't care about LIDAR or eyes off autonomy.

 

[the.phd]

So I've been wavering on LE since announcement and keep going back and forth between LE and waiting for Gen3. Looking at it from cost, if I go LE, and then have to pay for 20" AT wheels (lets call that $2k) and LE green paint (lets say $1,000 even though that's low) we're looking at a pre-tax price of $61.2k, probably higher.

If I wait for Premium (not performance), paying for the autonomy+ and paint brings it to $58k pre tax and that's for much more powerful hardware, even though I may not use it. The non-semi-active suspension is easier on repairs and any lifts needed for off roading, and lets them work out the bugs.

Besides the semi-active suspension the real only difference I'm seeing between these two options otherwise is the pure software unlocking of performance mode. That's a $5,000 option after the fact, but is that alone worth $5k? I don't think so.

 

[sparked]

So I've been wavering on LE since announcement and keep going back and forth between LE and waiting for Gen3. Looking at it from cost, if I go LE, and then have to pay for 20" AT wheels (lets call that $2k) and LE green paint (lets say $1,000 even though that's low) we're looking at a pre-tax price of $61.2k, probably higher.

If I wait for Premium (not performance), paying for the autonomy+ and paint brings it to $58k pre tax and that's for much more powerful hardware, even though I may not use it. The non-semi-active suspension is easier on repairs and any lifts needed for off roading, and lets them work out the bugs.

Besides the semi-active suspension the real only difference I'm seeing between these two options otherwise is the pure software unlocking of performance mode. That's a $5,000 option after the fact, but is that alone worth $5k? I don't think so.

Tow package might be a factor for some too.

 

[the.phd]

Tow package might be a factor for some too.

Yeah. I almost included that but as much as I like having the ability I haven’t used it once, so not sure how much I’d be willing to pay for it.

 

[R2D2TOO]

So I've been wavering on LE since announcement and keep going back and forth between LE and waiting for Gen3. Looking at it from cost, if I go LE, and then have to pay for 20" AT wheels (lets call that $2k) and LE green paint (lets say $1,000 even though that's low) we're looking at a pre-tax price of $61.2k, probably higher.

If I wait for Premium (not performance), paying for the autonomy+ and paint brings it to $58k pre tax and that's for much more powerful hardware, even though I may not use it. The non-semi-active suspension is easier on repairs and any lifts needed for off roading, and lets them work out the bugs.

Besides the semi-active suspension the real only difference I'm seeing between these two options otherwise is the pure software unlocking of performance mode. That's a $5,000 option after the fact, but is that alone worth $5k? I don't think so.

I'm having a similar wrestling match in my head. Her's what I have decided - at this point anyway. I'm going with the LE assuming I can get one.
I WANT the performance mode, but I'm not sure I would pay extra for it.
I would prefer the 20" wheels/tires, but will pass on paying extra (see how it goes).
I DO want the Launch Green. Happy to pay for that.
I'd LIKE to have the light interior, but its sounds like that will not be an option for a while.
I like having the tow package, but don't really need it.
Gen3 doesn't buy me anything that I feel is important at this point, so I don't want to wait.
That said, I will probably lease for 24 or 36 months, so I can upgrade after that If I want.

 

[DuoRivian]

So I've been wavering on LE since announcement and keep going back and forth between LE and waiting for Gen3. Looking at it from cost, if I go LE, and then have to pay for 20" AT wheels (lets call that $2k) and LE green paint (lets say $1,000 even though that's low) we're looking at a pre-tax price of $61.2k, probably higher.

If I wait for Premium (not performance), paying for the autonomy+ and paint brings it to $58k pre tax and that's for much more powerful hardware, even though I may not use it. The non-semi-active suspension is easier on repairs and any lifts needed for off roading, and lets them work out the bugs.

Besides the semi-active suspension the real only difference I'm seeing between these two options otherwise is the pure software unlocking of performance mode. That's a $5,000 option after the fact, but is that alone worth $5k? I don't think so.

“Gen 3”’is only the third version of ADAS otherwise everything else is the same from a June 2026 to a June 2027 build.

 

[the.phd]

I'm having a similar wrestling match in my head. Her's what I have decided - at this point anyway. I'm going with the LE assuming I can get one.
I WANT the performance mode, but I'm not sure I would pay extra for it.
I would prefer the 20" wheels/tires, but will pass on paying extra (see how it goes).
I DO want the Launch Green. Happy to pay for that.
I'd LIKE to have the light interior, but its sounds like that will not be an option for a while.
I like having the tow package, but don't really need it.
Gen3 doesn't buy me anything that I feel is important at this point, so I don't want to wait.
That said, I will probably lease for 24 or 36 months, so I can upgrade after that If I want.

The big thing for me right now is the 20s have far more tire options than the 21s. Rivian went with a stupid proprietary tire size again for the 21s, which is stupid to me on a mass market car.

I agree about not needing the gen3, but I also like the idea of future proofing. Case and point pool how mad some Gen1 owners are about the loss of future abilities because of Gen2.

 

[VegasWeezy]

The big thing for me right now is the 20s have far more tire options than the 21s. Rivian went with a stupid proprietary tire size again for the 21s, which is stupid to me on a mass market car.

I agree about not needing the gen3, but I also like the idea of future proofing. Case and point pool how mad some Gen1 owners are about the loss of future abilities because of Gen2.

This will always be a problem no matter when or which model you buy. There will always be another generation, another advancement, another something, that will leave people jealous or wanting to upgrade to the latest model.

 

[DuoRivian]

The big thing for me right now is the 20s have far more tire options than the 21s. Rivian went with a stupid proprietary tire size again for the 21s, which is stupid to me on a mass market car.

I agree about not needing the gen3, but I also like the idea of future proofing. Case and point pool how mad some Gen1 owners are about the loss of future abilities because of Gen2.

The current version of ADAS for R2 will have much more headroom than version 1 ADAS did for R1 so no real impact until 2028/2029 at the earliest.

 

[the.phd]

This will always be a problem no matter when or which model you buy. There will always be another generation, another advancement, another something, that will leave people jealous or wanting to upgrade to the latest model.

Oh you're not wrong, but the question is it worth waiting ~6 months to have more time until I can justify "needing" an upgrade, and with the disruption in tech and EVs lately that's a really hard question to answer.

The current version of ADAS for R2 will have much more headroom than version 1 ADAS did for R1 so no real impact until 2028/2029 at the earliest.

100% valid, and that's part of my internal debate, but realistically deliveries are gonna fall to September-ish for LE and that means 2028 is barely a year away, too.

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