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I don't think there are grab handles, but I also think people who are worried about it should check these cars in person. Get in and out of the front/back seats to figure out whether that's ok or not.

There's no substitute besides testing it with the person you are worried about with ingress/egress.
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From a post on FB, a rep at one of the Chicago block parties supposedly said there are no grab handles.
 

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Hey guys, you won't believe this, but I don't think the R2 has grab handles.
 

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I would definitely put A-pillar grab handles on the R1 if someone made them
They won't. That's where the airbags live.
 

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How can they build the R2 with a 9 inch + ground clearance without grab handles to get in and out. This is a major safety concern, especially for older drivers.
I have the R1. The grab handles are way too small for my large hands. Might as well not have them like a Tesla.
 
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To all the goofs who reply to posts with unnecessary snark and condescending replies just because someone made a simple observation that some folks may deem important. This being that the R2 does not having grab handles, you really should reconsider your irrational behavior—especially when it comes to belittling older generations.

My original post suggested that this type of off-roading vehicle should include grab handles when you are traversing a rugged backcountry trail with passengers in the front and rear seats. And yes, I know the driver has the steering wheel to hold them in place.

To clarify, if you go to the Rivian configurator, you can see for yourself that there are no grab handles. I was also told by Rivian today that "the R2 is designed without grab handles." And no, I am not a senior citizen who cannot get in and out of a vehicle. I am simply an astute shopper who wants to know everything prior to making a $60,000 purchase.
 

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Aside from the obvious cost management, I think this speaks to how much "off-roading" a R2 is really capable of.
 

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They are available in the Configurator... $550 each /s
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