I asked the Rivian AI Assistant this exact question this AM. The answer was that it will be available with the Launch Edition:
Q: I am hoping to order the R2 launch edition with the Coastal Cloud Signature interior. Is this possible?
A: Yes, you can order the R2 Performance with the Launch...
Every car manufacturer has advertised a starting price for 50+ years. Every car manufacturer has options that add additional cost. Is the expectation that Rivian would include upgraded trim levels and options at no charge or that they would launch with all trim levels available immediately?
I was concerned that only the black interior would be available with the Launch Edition (Free Autonomy+ is a huge motivator to get the Launch Edition)--so I asked the Rivian AI Assistant about interior choices with the Launch Edition:
Yes, you can order the R2 Performance with the Launch...
Interesting results, and the methodology seems logical. But why compare to the smallest PHEV from a non-luxury brand? Many cars are closer in size, performance, and features: BMW, Volvo, Rage Rover, and Genesis all have more comparable vehicles with PHEV drivetrains. You also used a very high...