I've seen more than a few comments on this and noticed that Kyle mentioned it in his newest R2 launch video.
Coastal Cloud interior won't have the grainy steering wheel cap that looks like it has orange peel on it. The final production version of the cap apparently will fix that to some...
In the recent Reddit AMA, Wassym talked about how R2 infotainment is actually 1 generation ahead of R1. New infotainment available at launch. R2 will eventually be able to run local AI models for Rivian Assistant.
https://www.illinois.gov/about/live-video.html
RJ and the IL Governor are there.
Edit: An event to note the start of R2 production in IL. No new info for customers.
Recent VIN numbers at the factory were spotted in the event per this other thread...
There's been some teasers that more R2 variants could be coming from RAD. So maybe a tri-motor?
What's on your R2 tri-motor wishlist from RAD?
Here's a link to what RAD is: https://stories.rivian.com/rad-rivian-adventure-department-2026
The Drive: Rivian Won’t Talk About the Missing R2 Tri-Motor. The Reason Why Is Big
Article connects Rivian Adventure Department with a future tri-motor option. Might be a ways off since Rivian hasn't said much, but it's interesting.
InsideEvs Article: Rivian Targets 20,000 To 25,000 R2 Deliveries This Year
Rivian basically confirmed the expected slow ramp up for R2 in 2026 as they line up the factory and global supply chain.