Posted by @OutofSpecKyle
Our Rivian R2 Performance v Tesla Model Y Performance testing numbers.
You can see the R2 launches softer but clearly rips harder up top
Metric
2026 Tesla Model Y
Performance
2027 Rivian R2
Performance
(Dual-Motor AWD)
(Dual-Motor AWD)
0-60 mph (no...
Here’s what the different R2 drive modes do, including Conserve Mode.
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/r2-drive-modes-explained-what-they-do-including-conserve-mode.62841/
The R2 Crossbars Guide has been posted:
https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/attachments/r2-cargo-crossbars-guide-en-us-20260803-pdf.163155/
https://assets.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym/1bxxXKAjBEyy56jOCFmmdt/5e3f43592675e8be88cf25b0711abd22/r2-cargo-crossbars-guide-en-us-20260803.pdf
The R2 Crossbars Guide has been posted by Rivian:
https://assets.ctfassets.net/2md5qhoeajym/1bxxXKAjBEyy56jOCFmmdt/5e3f43592675e8be88cf25b0711abd22/r2-cargo-crossbars-guide-en-us-20260803.pdf
Just posted by @runnerguy007 :clap:
Got my vin last night. It is in the 5400’s for those curious where they are at. Email came 7:22pm central time. Day 1 reservation with a lease expiring in about 3 weeks.
Details suspension info from a Sr. Staff Technical Specialist of Suspension at Rivian (Rohan Mahadik) --
R2 uses cost-effective and package efficient triple tube semi-active
MacPherson Strut in the Front, coupled with mechanical antiroll bars, and isolated subframe that carries the drive unit...