R2 Test Drive - First Impressions

[Rade]

I took my R1T into the Canton SC today for routine service (preparing for a series of road trips over the next several months). While there, Jack Tighe (Rivian Field Sales Advisor, and really nice guy) offered to let me test one of the demo R2's they had on the lot. I have to say, the Catalina Cove was a STUNNER, and I got to take it out for a quick spin. Solid, quiet, peppy. A little tighter behind the wheel (versus the cavernous R1T), but acceptable. I really liked it a lot! They also had a black R2, but it just...reminded me too much of my Dad's old, bland Ford... blah.

I am definitely going to consider the upgrade when the 2nd Gen R2 (with LiDAR) is available. YES, I want the LiDAR. I ain't getting any younger.

Profile shot of the R2...

Kudos to the Canton SC team; the R1T was done and charged in short order! They even plugged it into the Rivian DCFC!

Rade

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[defcon888]

My wife and I have done a test drive and love it. I was also able to sign up for another demo drive and I am taking my brothjer-in-law (we both own R1Ts). He may trade in the R1T as we probably will as well for the R2.

We have hte Riviaibn Blue (see my profile picture), and we are liking the Esker silver.

 

[TechDad]

When I first saw this image I was like "OMG! Did someone already sideswipe this person's new R2?!?!" Then I quickly realized it was the reflection from the parking line, LOL!

 

[Rade]

When I first saw this image I was like "OMG! Did someone already sideswipe this person's new R2?!?!"

The sales advisor said that DID happen to an R2 that out for a test drive a week or so ago. Got side-swiped.

 

[iamnid]

There's already a test drive first impressions thread with about 10+ pages -- maybe the moderators can merge these two threads?

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