Confirmed: R2 / R3 will have tow hitch

[kayakerrh]

The latest video shows the tow hitch mounted to the frame. It is definitely a 2 inch receiver. Even though I don't tow that often, I'm glad to see that Rivian has included a tow hitch from the factory. Here is a snap shot from the video.

As for my guess on the towing capacity it will be 6000 lbs. I currently drive a 2007 Nissan Xterra. Yes, I know it is old, but it has served me well for over 220,000+ miles. My Xterra weighs 4400 lbs, is 72.8 inches wide, and has a wheelbase of 106.3 inches. With those specs the Xterra can tow 5000 lbs. So the R2 will have a width of 75 inches, a wheelbase of 115.6 inches, and I'm also guessing the R2 will weigh between 5500-6000 lbs itself. With a larger footprint and more curb weight to work with it seems to be a logical guess that the R2 towing capacity will around 6000 lbs.

I have my reservation in and it will be my first EV. I am super excited about the R2 and can't wait to take delivery when my number comes up.

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[Gen(R3)Xer]

The latest video shows the tow hitch mounted to the frame. It is definitely a 2 inch receiver. Even though I don't tow that often, I'm glad to see that Rivian has included a tow hitch from the factory. Here is a snap shot from the video.

As for my guess on the towing capacity it will be 6000 lbs. I currently drive a 2007 Nissan Xterra. Yes, I know it is old, but it has served me well for over 220,000+ miles. My Xterra weighs 4400 lbs, is 72.8 inches wide, and has a wheelbase of 106.3 inches. With those specs the Xterra can tow 5000 lbs. So the R2 will have a width of 75 inches, a wheelbase of 115.6 inches, and I'm also guessing the R2 will weigh between 5500-6000 lbs itself. With a larger footprint and more curb weight to work with it seems to be a logical guess that the R2 towing capacity will around 6000 lbs.

I have my reservation in and it will be my first EV. I am super excited about the R2 and can't wait to take delivery when my number comes up.

I know everyone hasn’t gotten to configure their R2s yet, but make sure to get the Large or Max pack if available as towing that much weight will cut the range in half easily.

 

[CharonPDX]

I know everyone hasn’t gotten to configure their R2s yet, but make sure to get the Large or Max pack if available as towing that much weight will cut the range in half easily.

For me, R3(X) won't be a "distance tower", it'll be at best a "move the trailer from the house to the storage location across town" or maybe "tow the small boat from home to the river". Towing with it will be a "nice to have", not a requirement. Just too short towing range even with Max Pack on that small a vehicle. (I say as someone with a Gen 1 Quad Large w/ off-road tires who has towed over 10,000 miles.)

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