[Updated w/ pics] R2 available for viewing in Austin TX @ Yeti Coolers -- today and tomorrow (3/15)

[Electric Rivilution]

R2 available to see at Yeti Coolers in Austin Texas -- today and tomorrow from 10am - 6pm:

Address:
220 South Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78704

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[OverEasyGoing]

I'd buy a Rivian co-branded Yeti cooler that fits the frunk.

 

[mattskr]

According to the guys onsite this is the same exact R2 from the reveal last week. They did not allow anyone to touch it or sit in it and wanted to make sure if you had backpacks and what not to make sure you didn't get close enough to scratch it.

They did not have a name for the new color of either the exterior or interior. It's there until 6pm today and tomorrow.

 

[Dark-Fx]

I hadn't noticed how they are doing the gas shocks before, that's... interesting.

 

[OverEasyGoing]

Interesting on the color, it's not Glacier White? Now that you mention it, some angles it does look like it has a bit of Limestone in it.

 

[R1 EVY]

I'd buy a Rivian co-branded Yeti cooler that fits the frunk.

It would be about $9,990, but cool and indestructible.

 

[mattskr]

Here's video of when they drove it in.

 

[Hillbilly]

Interesting on the color, it's not Glacier White? Now that you mention it, some angles it does look like it has a bit of Limestone in it.

Mixing paint they already have to save money?

 

[NoNoBadDog]

Interesting that all the side windows are tinted.

 

[CharonPDX]

Interesting that all the side windows are tinted.

Better for press photos - if you pay attention, nearly all "photo shoot" cars have fully darkened windows.

 

[Cdub512]

Went to see the R2 in person between lunch breaks yesterday. They knocked it out the ballpark with the size and look of R2. I still wish they could have put a 3rd row in as the back space is massive. Also, first post and long time lurker!

 

[ndmiller]

I hadn't noticed how they are doing the gas shocks before, that's... interesting.

It's a better more standard simple opening mechanism easy for an owner to fix. I've replaced 1/2 dozen sets when they get weak on all of my honda/lexus vehicles between 80-120K miles. Amazon has them (branded or not) and a 5 minute install on $30-$50 in parts.

The unique opening mechanisms on R1 are costly and complicated.

 

[Dark-Fx]

It's a better more standard simple opening mechanism easy for an owner to fix. I've replaced 1/2 dozen sets when they get weak on all of my honda/lexus vehicles between 80-120K miles. Amazon has them (branded or not) and a 5 minute install on $30-$50 in parts.

The unique opening mechanisms on R1 are costly and complicated.

The bottom part doesn't look simple, it looks like it's disappearing into the bodywork. Hard to tell if there's enough room to access the release tab from above.

 

[chester]

Went to see the R2 in person between lunch breaks yesterday. They knocked it out the ballpark with the size and look of R2. I still wish they could have put a 3rd row in as the back space is massive. Also, first post and long time lurker!

I'm interested in your thoughts on the cargo space. You said massive, any guesstimates as to the dimensions? I feel like it's probably really similar to the current 4Runner and I'm hoping so.

 

[Dr Andy]

I stopped down for a while in the afternoon. Great looking: styling-wise, it's got a better looking "hip-line" that runs along the side. I'm hoping for a 5,000lb towing capacity, and while I couldn't get anybody to confirm, one of the long-time Rivian people there confirmed they are committed to be "market-leading" in towing capacity, and that I shouldn't worry about it's ability to tow my 5,000lb ski boat/trailer. I hope he's right. I love my R1S, but it is too big for us, other than the need to tow.

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