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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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Powered close is definitely a cool feature, especially when we can operate it remotely, BUT maybe you've been a bit spoiled driving one...
Friday at 9:19 AM
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It boggles my mind the number of people that assume just because they don't use the frunk it means that no one uses the frunk. I am...
Friday at 6:51 AM
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Do you have a Rivian and welcome as a new member of the forum. You cannot tell from anecdotal comments how widely used the frunk is. For...
Friday at 6:50 AM
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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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I believe I think you are wrong about how many people use the frunk daily. I also use my frunk EVERYDAY as my truck. I have a bike rack...
Friday at 6:48 AM
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One of the craziest things I’ve read on this forum. The frunk is the most used storage space I use and similarly for other R1 owners I know.
Friday at 6:48 AM
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R2 non-powered frunk is a mistake?
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It's so weird to hear people say they don't use the frunk on the R1, because it's such a large and useful space. When I first got my...
Friday at 6:46 AM
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R2 Favorite Features - What's Yours?
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I’m going to say the rear drop glass. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve farted in my vehicle, my wife starts complaining, and then I...
Thursday at 9:41 AM
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Mark Rober teases R2 modification
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I honestly cannot understand anyone who sees a duck and doesn't think it's a duck. Especially when he hangs out with other ducks and...
Thursday at 9:37 AM
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EDV offroads and self recovers 😆
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Spotted by @ derek4reals1
May 11, 2026
SlaterGS
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Winter Range Effects in Midwest
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40% hit is crazy high IMO. Maybe if you are parking outside in extreme cold and only driving a few miles each time you jump in. 120mi...
May 11, 2026
SlaterGS
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Why is the R1S so cramped?
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Family of 7 here, and we use the 3rd row daily—mostly with our 6- and 9-year-olds. I can understand the complaint if adults are...
May 7, 2026
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R2 Performance Launch Package Gets Costal Cloud Interior - Rivian Stories
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Forest Green probably feels old to this forum as it was on R1, but it's not commonplace to the rest of us looking for our first Rivian...
Apr 29, 2026
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Phantom alarm push notifications
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I have had this probably half a dozen times in four years. I have concluded it is an interior motion detection related to a flying...
Apr 22, 2026
SlaterGS
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Phantom alarm push notifications
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100% what happens to us. Likely OP has a fly inside. I just vent the windows remotely and it usually clears up after a bit.
Apr 22, 2026
SlaterGS
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Employee R2 deliveries spotted @ Normal plant
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A lot of shade thrown at Catalina Cove in recent threads, but I am absolutely on board for this 😍
Apr 16, 2026
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Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T)
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It's funny, the more I see of CC, the more I like it. It's not bright, but I think it really flatters the R2's form and has a mature...
Apr 13, 2026
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Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T)
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Shady side of car always look darker.. or angle of incidence makes medium colors look darker.
Apr 13, 2026
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Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T)
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I agree with you that’s is personal preference and colors can look quite different on the different sized and shaped vehicles. Red...
Apr 13, 2026
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Model Y mattress fits pretty perfect in R2 cargo area (photos)
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The great team at the Venice event let me test my Model Y mattress and it fit pretty perfectly in the R2. Even the staff was impressed...
Apr 13, 2026
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Pre-Production Catalina Cove R2 in the wild (vs. my Rivian Blue R1T)
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Sounds like many of you most vocal on here are leaning toward super vibrant colors, which I totally respect. Personally, I’ve always...
Apr 13, 2026
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R1S Subtrunk Fridge
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Thanks - I've got the risers as well - they're lost in the photo of all of the other crap I keep in the subtrunk, but they're easily...
Apr 7, 2026
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EV $$$ saving Calculator: EV vs ICE at the Apple Store
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In CA is about $1,000 reg.for a $100,000 purchase price because of a Transportation Improvement Fee for cars over 60K and New Mexico is...
Apr 7, 2026
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R1S Subtrunk Fridge
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I've been on a bit of a quest to find the perfect 12V (or 120V) fridge/freezer that could live in the subtrunk of our R1S and believe...
Apr 7, 2026
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R1S Subtrunk Fridge
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I have practically the identical setup and have been running it for about 3 years. You'll love it! Might I suggest looking into this...
Apr 7, 2026
SlaterGS
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EV $$$ saving Calculator: EV vs ICE at the Apple Store
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My insurance wasn't anymore than my Navigator, in fact it was the same and my Navigator was 3 years older 🤷♂️ Worth adding though for...
Apr 7, 2026
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Cincinnati L3 Charging Desert - WTF?
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Using ABRP there appear to be lots of Tesla options, and a few EA options.
Mar 26, 2026
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Which R2 Color Will You Choose?
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I will very much happily give up lidar for free autonomy and borealis and towing. Won't see results from lidar for years anyway.
Mar 26, 2026
SlaterGS
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Android app - pls fix PAAK change in latest update
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Not just Android, been happening on my iPhone for the last 2 updates.
Mar 23, 2026
SlaterGS
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Up to 10k interest deduction on personal auto loans in tax code.
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On here for just over 2 years and this is your first post?
Mar 20, 2026
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2027 BMW i3 EV revealed with 440 miles range
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How is this a Rivian competitor? iX3 I get, the i3 not so much.
Mar 18, 2026
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2027 BMW i3 EV revealed with 440 miles range
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If BMW introduces a 7 seater EV based on this platform, I would seriously consider replacing our R1S with that. 400kw charging with...
Mar 18, 2026
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Am I the only one who thinks anything less than 400mi of range is legacy at this point?
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You should drink more water :D
Mar 17, 2026
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R2 Performance Launch Edition Poll: Are You Interested?
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Unfortunately, no leasing in WI where I live. Otherwise, I agree with you.
Mar 13, 2026
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R2 Performance Launch Edition Poll: Are You Interested?
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More interested in the standard long range as well, however if lease options are good then I would jump on an LE for 24-36 months.
Mar 13, 2026
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R2 Performance Launch Edition Poll: Are You Interested?
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I'm more interested in the standard RWD long range TBH.
Mar 13, 2026
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PAAK got worse recently?
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Since the last two updates mine (LE R1S) has been significantly worse. Biggest annoyance is that it doesn't get my "home" correct, it...
Mar 13, 2026
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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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...
Mar 13, 2026
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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Hopefully this helps. If not, I'm happy to try another way.
Mar 13, 2026
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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I'm going to take that as a serious question, although it seems silly/obvious to me. Yes, to your second question. We've got 7 in our...
Mar 12, 2026
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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Sooooo much better-looking than Model Y. You can keep FSD.
Mar 12, 2026
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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Go to the R2 page then scroll to this section: https://rivian.com/r2
Mar 12, 2026
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2027 R2 Reveal! Specs, Pricing, Range, Dimensions, Wallpapers, Colors, Interiors
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Digging the Catalina color
Mar 12, 2026
SlaterGS
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Scout Launch Delayed to 2028: Report [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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I was stating facts, but maybe my tone was a bit off. Whatever, focusing the thread back on Scout isn't a bad thing...
Mar 11, 2026
SlaterGS
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Scout Launch Delayed to 2028: Report [ADMIN WARNING: NO POLITICS]
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LMAO I replied to a Fallout joke with a comment about hoarding caps. Amazing what is removed and then what is left.
Mar 11, 2026
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2026 R2 pricing, range & specs! $57,990 Performance Launch Edition / $53,990 Premium / $48,490 Standard / $45,000 Standard (Smaller Battery)
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Careful comparing interior dimensions based on exterior dimensions when comparing ICE and EV. EV's are often (though not always) much...
Mar 11, 2026
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R2 Colors List Revealed! Launch Green, Borealis, Midnight, Forest Green, Esker Silver, Catalina Cove, Glacier White, Half Moon Grey 🎨
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I’m confused how you could describe it this way, because how many other car models have more variety than the color palette posted here?
Mar 11, 2026
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R2 Colors List Revealed! Launch Green, Borealis, Midnight, Forest Green, Esker Silver, Catalina Cove, Glacier White, Half Moon Grey 🎨
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Keep in mind... MY iX3 EX60 MacanEV And just for one non EV people love to compare the R2 to, 4Runner
Mar 11, 2026
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