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That’s interesting. I feel like Catalina Cove is extremely popular. It’s more of a Cerulean Blue than a teal though (more blue than green). I found it too dark, even in a little bit of shadow. In the sun it just looks very flat to me. Hopefully Red Canyon doesn’t go away, too.

The Performance has three more driving modes than the Premium and definitely more than the Standard. The semi-active suspension allows for these extra modes which are: Rally, Soft Sand, and Launch Mode.

Glacier White seems like the obvious choice for the included paint color, especially since it doesn’t have any metallic flake in it. I drove one and it just blends in with everything else. Maybe that’s why they decided to change it and make the R2 stand out a little bit. Still not a bright...

I think Rivian is trying to get more R2 Performance with the Launch Package cued up before the end of Q3 by reminding the potential holdouts that the colors they want are right around the corner. They don’t want to lose momentum. I have a feeling that the 20K-25K units that they hope to move...

I found this article about the Rivian Georgia Plant. I wonder if customers could visit there and camp out? I doubt it. It’s probably only for employees, but what a cool idea. https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/general/rivian-s-georgia-plant-will-have-public-adventure-campus-campsites/ar-AA29tbGj

I think AI made the wheels in the front a little too big. Big wheels look cool. Designers especially like them, but I’ve heard they’re not quite as comfortable as something with larger sidewalls, like the 20” wheels.

That’s true, but you’ll still have the kickass Compass Yellow brake calipers. What wheels are you going to get?

It would probably look pretty cool, if you like more of a satin finish. I personally want the metallic flake to show, but clear PPF on the front wouldn’t be a bad idea.

Yeah, if Tesla’s paint is considered “normal” then it’s on the lower end (3.5 mils). I’ve heard that automakers are using thinner poorer quality windshield glass as well, which is leading to more scratches and breakages. I’ve even seen tint places offering a PPF-like product for your...

It’s definitely got pewter vibes (ie darker silver, like Tesla’s), but the sample had a ton of metallic flake in it giving it a super bright reflective quality. It’s really nice paint for the included version.

I think that’s from the lighting in the Rivian Space. I meant to take the sample outside in the sun, but got distracted by my demo drive.

Rivian's paint thickness averages around 3.9 mils, which is considered normal for most vehicles. This thickness is comparable to other automakers like Tesla and Honda, which typically range from 3.5 to 4.0 mils. I’m leasing a Tesla Model 3 and I have to say I think the paint is very thin. I got...

I think it looks great. Clean and bright. I bet it will reflect heat well, too. I can’t wait until next Spring/Summer.

I had the same thing happen to me at a Rivian Space today. You can see Catalina Cove looking bright on the far right, but then when I took a direct pic a few moments later it was really dark. The off-angle pic is somewhere in between.

I finally got to demo drive the R2. They had a Catalina Cove and a Glacier White outside and a Half Moon Grey inside at the Fishers, Indiana Rivian Space. If everything goes well I’ll be getting the R2 Standard Long-Range in Esker Silver. I put my photographic skills to the test and took a...

Everyone’s probably already covered this topic to death by now, but very few of the EVs out there actually come close to their estimated range. Some automakers have underpromised and overdelivered, like Porsche, and others have overpromised and underdelivered, like Tesla (in my opinion). In my...

They really do need a Frost Blue or a Glacier Blue in the lineup.

Looks fantastic. I’m hoping I can afford the R2 Standard Long-Range next Spring. If not I’ll be getting a Slate EV while I wait for the R3.

Thanks. Does that $3K-$6K include labor? It’s probably something I would do down the road. It’s kind of like getting a whole new vehicle when you wrap it. I want to keep my R2 and/or R3 longterm. I had my Honda Fit for 16 years and 276,000 miles.

That’s great. I’ll have to text this to my Dad. He’ll get a kick out of it. 🤣 I like Esker Silver, but how much does a decent wrap cost anyway, including labor?