Size comparison - R2 vs R3X

[SHRED]

R2 vs R3X.

I have a purchase window soon for the R2 but now I'm questioning if I want the smaller R3X for ease of parking in town.

Plus the R3X may be more capable off-roading?

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[rodhx]

R2 is the same length/width as Tesla Y, Ford Mockey, Ioniq5, etc and similar to Rav4/CRV and other small crossovers. So parking shouldn't be a problem. R3 is smaller still. Looked a bit "chunky" in person and bigger overall than something like a VW GTI but I don't have dimensions for it. Maybe think Mazda CX30, Honda HRV size

 

[Jeffvisor]

Any idea what the hung weight is on the RS for a Vespa Hitch Mount Hauler it's about 500lbs. Will the R2 Hitch hold that much weight?

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Hitch tongue weight is usually 10-15% of max towing capacity. R3 dimensions: https://www.rivianforums.com/forum/threads/r3-r3x-dimensions-161-4-in-length-59-5-in-height.24983/

 

[McSquashy]

Looking forward to the official R3X specs. I am a little worried though that it'll be a bit too small for me. It might be ok if it's at least the size of a Crosstrek.

The R2 seems closer to the size vehicle I'm looking for. Hopefully we'll see an R2X variant some day.

 

[CharonPDX]

Someone mocked up the sizes shortly after the announcement:

The R3/R3X might look like an '80s/'90s hot hatch, but it is actually quite a bit bigger than an old Golf. It's only slightly smaller than R2.

 

[DuoRivians]

Thing to keep in mind about off-roading in EVs is that they use a ton of power. I normally get about 1-1.3 mile/kwh when off-roading my R1T.

An R3 may be more efficient, but it’ll also have much smaller battery capacity. And keep in mind you have to get to and from the off-roading area.

So, while the size factor may have an advantage, unless battery density goes up a lot, EVs may not be very practical off-roaders.

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