Poll: Should Rivian Consider a 3-row R2 model?

[3dogfl]

I'll take the one row option, with wide-open party space in the back.

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[VandalSibs]

Wut?
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I can't believe I forgot about the damn roadster!

 

[Hawkjody]

Better yet a two row R1 - with more leg room in the second row and captains chairs. There was a model discussed that did omit the thirrd row where the space was to be used for more battery space. The original MAX PAck was to be ~ 180 kw - thats the one i want - a true adventure vehicle! What i want ( want not need) is a true real world 400 mile range on the highway. One can wish

 

[AlphaSnowbordergirl]

With Tesla expected to launch the Model YL in North America soon (this weekend?), it got me thinking...

Even though the YL is a six-seater and the R2 is currently a five-seater, I think they'll compete for many of the same buyers, especially families and those looking for extra interior space for camping, road trips, and everyday adventures.

Do you think Rivian should consider a three-row R2 in the future?

I'm not suggesting it would replace the R1S. The R1S should remain Rivian's premium flagship. But a more affordable three-row Rivian could open the brand up to a much larger audience. Looking at the R2's proportions, it seems like it could be possible with some creative packaging and a few design tweaks.

The timing is interesting too. With Tesla shifting more attention toward the Model Y lineup, it makes me wonder if there's an opportunity for Rivian to eventually offer a more affordable three-row SUV below the R1S.

I'd be curious to hear what everyone thinks. Would you rather see Rivian keep the R2 as-is, or would you be interested in a three-row variant?

The moved the wheelbase back so the second row could have more leg room. It's a selling point of the R2. It would be difficult to add a third row at this point as well as reduce a benefit with a cramped third row.

 

[Electron]

The moved the wheelbase back so the second row could have more leg room. It's a selling point of the R2. It would be difficult to add a third row at this point as well as reduce a benefit with a cramped third row.

True. It could end up like the regular 7 seater Y, which is not practical at all. Like the YL, the R2 would need to be revamped to make it work properly.

 

[Mos Eisley]

True. It could end up like the regular 7 seater Y, which is not practical at all. Like the YL, the R2 would need to be revamped to make it work properly.

At which point I'd think using all the cost-savings they developed for R2 into a next-gen R1 as a two-row vehicle and less high-end fit/features could yield a roomy two-row R1S for under $80k, base price.

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