Coastal Cloud Interior Not Available with R2 Launch Edition

[bronco7777]

I see some clarity regarding this white interior option now. It comes via a video I saw last night from State of Charge and Tom Moloughney.

The white “Coastal Cloud Signature” interior IS AVAILABLE during the Launch Edition period as an optional upgrade.

When I first posted about this subject with my disappointment about what I thought was the lack of a white interior option for the launch, I was reacting to RivainTrackr’s article from 3/13 stating the white interior wasn’t available at all at launch.

I probably should have gone straight to the Rivian newsroom feed on the Rivian website to confirm this because they did post on 3/12 about this on launch day. They had a small paragraph listing the “options”. https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-introduces-r2-lineup

Honestly, I think Rivian could do a better job of clarifying this a bit more on the main R2 website feature page, beyond just a paragraph in the news feed.

Nonetheless, what is confirmed now is in line with what I was posting about when this all started.
I basically stated that:

• I would be willing to wait longer for a white interior delivery if it made production more efficient for Rivian by running the black interior first
• I also stated I would even pay extra for it. I just wanted to get it as part of the launch edition package.

It would make no sense to offer 7 extra exterior paint colors as “options” and then not offer a single “option” for the interior. Options are paid upgrades so Rivian will get their extra margins there.

Even though there’s a lot of current R1 owners with R2 reservations, I don’t think they will all go for the performance LE during this limited run of launch R2’s. I think there are some that want to hold out for GEN 3 with LIDAR (no eyes autonomy), or they simply want a lower priced trim because it will be a second car for a soccer mom, or they don’t need all the extra power and fluff.

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[DuoRivian]

Agreed, the truth is we don't know the full extent of what will change with Gen 3.

We know what the *planned* changes are with Gen 3, but we can't know the real changes until Gen 3 starts rolling off the assembly lines.

More likely than not Gen 3 will include the autonomy improvements + _____. We don't know, and Rivian may not yet know, how to fill in the rest of the sentence. For all we know there could be improved 4695 cells, and whatever they learned from issues/warranty claims on early production builds that necessitated parts/line changes as they install Gen 3 changes into the production lines. We also know Rivian excels at marketing, so they won't give us a long list of changes for Gen 3 now because they want/need people to buy the first batches of R2 vehicles.

My uninformed read? Gen 3 is the vehicle Rivian wanted to produce for R2. Gen 2 is what Rivian needed to produce to start moving metal and generating cash.

They are not going to change the battery after just six months of sales. They have had two years since the reveal in 2024 (and years before that) to get the R2 at the level they wanted it. I believe it will only be Gen 3 ADAS related items not bring else (infotainment chip, AI assistant, motors, batteries, suspension) will change.

 

[carsly]

They are not going to change the battery after just six months of sales. They have had two years since the reveal in 2024 (and years before that) to get the R2 at the level they wanted it. I believe it will only be Gen 3 ADAS related items not bring else (infotainment chip, AI assistant, motors, batteries, suspension) will change.

I guess we'll see

 

[RivianTrackr]

Hi all, I once again emailed and confirmed with Rivian this morning that the white interior will NOT be available at the launch of R2 in June. They expect the white interior to launch later in 2026 but since we don't know how many launch edition vehicles will be made, it is unknown if there will ever be the option together a Launch Edition with a white interior.

Originally I spoke with Jeff Hammond and the Rivian media team at the media event on Thursday of last week who confirmed this information to me. Additionally, all exterior colors will be available at launch so you can pick from:

- black interior only
- all colors
- 21" all season or 20" all terrain wheels

 

[gd_r1t]

I see some clarity regarding this white interior option now. It comes via a video I saw last night from State of Charge and Tom Moloughney.

The white “Coastal Cloud Signature” interior IS AVAILABLE during the Launch Edition period as an optional upgrade.

I probably should have gone straight to the Rivian newsroom feed on the Rivian website to confirm this because they did post on 3/12 about this on launch day. They had a small paragraph listing the “options”. https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-introduces-r2-lineup

I genuinely hope you're correct and that the light interior is available with Launch Editions. But the Rivian announcements, including the article you linked to which is what Tom M's video matches verbatim, have been ambiguous on it. And meanwhile reputably accurate sources like Rivian Trackr have explicitly said it won't be available

We'll either need to wait for the configurator / ordering to go live, or get clarity from Rivian providing follow-up information on it.

 

[RivianTrackr]

Also I REALLY hope I'm wrong about white because I want that interior Day 1.

 

[DuoRivian]

I guess we'll see

Yes we will. We can all spread FUD - whom is to say within two years of you getting your shiny new R2 with Lisa’s and RAP1 that RAP2 and 800v system doesn’t come out. I don’t believe it will but easy to spread FUD and make wild unsubstantiated claims.

Why would Rivian in all the years the R2 has been in development look to change within 1 year (let alone 3 years) batteries, motors or anything else. The only change WILL be the RAP1 chip and Lidar which enhances what will already be a high level of autonomy (interior and exterior colors are not included since we know they will change over time).

 

[carsly]

Yes we will. We can all spread FUD - whom is to say within two years of you getting your shiny new R2 with Lisa’s and RAP1 that RAP2 and 800v system doesn’t come out. I don’t believe it will but easy to spread FUD and make wild unsubstantiated claims.

Why would Rivian in all the years the R2 has been in development look to change within 1 year (let alone 3 years) batteries, motors or anything else. The only change WILL be the RAP1 chip and Lidar which enhances what will already be a high level of autonomy (interior and exterior colors are not included since we know they will change over time).

Talk about spreading FUD!

Unless you work at Rivian and have been authorized to share future product plans you're just speculating. Admit it and move along.

 

[bronco7777]

Hi all, I once again emailed and confirmed with Rivian this morning that the white interior will NOT be available at the launch of R2 in June. They expect the white interior to launch later in 2026 but since we don't know how many launch edition vehicles will be made, it is unknown if there will ever be the option together a Launch Edition with a white interior.

Originally I spoke with Jeff Hammond and the Rivian media team at the media event on Thursday of last week who confirmed this information to me. Additionally, all exterior colors will be available at launch so you can pick from:

- black interior only
- all colors
- 21" all season or 20" all terrain wheels

My apologies to Rivian Trackr if it comes across like his report was not correct. He obviously does a great job with all things related to Rivian and he gets a lot of inside scoops. Thanks Jose for all your efforts and your patience with this subject. I know you want the white as bad as I do.

As I understand it, phone calls to R2 reservation holders doesn't even start till June. That's already half way through the year. So if they expect the white interior to launch later in 2026, there really isn't much of 2026 left anyways; as working through the ordering process will likely push them into July.

I just have to ask myself...If Rivian wasn't sure about having optional orders for the white interior available for the launch; then why even add it in their official article on their own website for the LE section of the communication? It just feels disjointed. On one side the website reports the option is available. But then Jeff Hammond and/or the media team says something else.

I just really don't see why Rivian can't just sell the package as an upgrade at the moment they write up the LE order for the R2 reservation holder and just place a hold on the delivery of that car to the owner until the white is ready. They get to sell more cars and they get a margin on that paid upgrade...just like the exterior paint.

 

[DuoRivian]

Talk about spreading FUD!

Unless you work at Rivian and have been authorized to share future product plans you're just speculating. Admit it and move along.

You started it with being the only person I have see on here speculate (of which you complain about others doing) that in addition to the know RAP1/Lidar update that there would be other changes (potentially including battery changes).

Take your own advice and stop speculating.

The ironic thing is I said it was unsubstantiated and meant in jest when I mentioned 800v to indicate what you had done.

 

[sparked]

If Rivian wasn't sure about having optional orders for the white interior available for the launch; then why even add it in their official article on their own website for the LE section of the communication? It just feels disjointed. On one side the website reports the option is available. But then Jeff Hammond and/or the media team says something else.

Because on that official communication on 3/12, it's actually the section for the optional specs for the "Performance" model and not the exact Launch Edition options. Rivian probably should have been clearer that certain options may more limited for Launch Edition.

 

[artuvian]

There are only 4 items listed in the LE section: Autonomy+, tow package, key fob color, & option for launch green.

The LE is listed within the Performance section. They could have made it more clear, but their formatting needs improvement.

The Coastal Cloud is listed in the Performance section.

I suspect Rivian has some physical limitation or efficiency requirements that precludes them from offering the white early.

Personally, I agree with those that suggest if you order early, you get what you want, but later, still as an LE, but Rivian hasn't structured it that way for whatever reason.

Hopefully their R3 launch is much more clear.

EDIT: sparked answered already and much more succinctly!

And thank you Riviantrackr / Kryptonlogic for following up on our behalf!

 

[DuoRivian]

My apologies to Rivian Trackr if it comes across like his report was not correct. He obviously does a great job with all things related to Rivian and he gets a lot of inside scoops. Thanks Jose for all your efforts and your patience with this subject. I know you want the white as bad as I do.

As I understand it, phone calls to R2 reservation holders doesn't even start till June. That's already half way through the year. So if they expect the white interior to launch later in 2026, there really isn't much of 2026 left anyways; as working through the ordering process will likely push them into July.

I just have to ask myself...If Rivian wasn't sure about having optional orders for the white interior available for the launch; then why even add it in their official article on their own website for the LE section of the communication? It just feels disjointed. On one side the website reports the option is available. But then Jeff Hammond and/or the media team says something else.

I just really don't see why Rivian can't just sell the package as an upgrade at the moment they write up the LE order for the R2 reservation holder and just place a hold on the delivery of that car to the owner until the white is ready. They get to sell more cars and they get a margin on that paid upgrade...just like the exterior paint.

They would incur the extra cost of the included launch package items if they placed a hold rather than just sell what they have produced.
Either way this will become clearer and having a proper configurator would help.

 

[bronco7777]

They would incur the extra cost of the included launch package items if they placed a hold rather than just sell what they have produced.
Either way this will become clearer and having a proper configurator would help.

I agree we need more clarity from Rivian and a proper configurator. Just about everything they did with the R2 has been fantastic. I just can't believe they would give you 7 extra exterior paint options to buy as an add-on with the launch but not 1 option on the interior from the get-go.

 

[carsly]

I agree we need more clarity from Rivian and a proper configurator. Just about everything they did with the R2 has been fantastic. I just can't believe they would give you 7 extra exterior paint options to buy as an add-on with the launch but not 1 option on the interior from the get-go.

You made declarative statements about what will and will not happen.

My point was, and remains, we don't know what will happen with Gen 3. And I'd wager Rivian doesn't know all of the changes either because production has not yet ramped on R2.

Changes happen regularly on production lines, and Rivian has adopted a similar approach to Tesla - don't wait on model years to make changes. In this case we know one thing - there will be a Gen 3.

What changes come with iR2 Gen 3 are unknown, and unknowable at this time. But there are likely to be more changes than what Rivian has already announced. That's my entire position.

/end rant

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