Rivian R2 and R3 Are the Next Big Thing in Smaller EVs

[@scottkempton6085]

I really like the R3. That C/D pillar is straight off of a VW Golf - and that's a good thing.

[@rickjames5998]

c/d which is it, mate?

[@jysmtl]

More Lancia, but yes it’s a good thing.

[@stopthefomo]

R3 needs a removable top version like the Bronco, just imagine!

[@benartee9493]

Yes! WAY more convertible EV are needed!

[@paulholterhaus7084]

I'D LOVE an R3.........But I'm 81 and doubt I'll live to see One, And Yet still have a Drivers license.............Paul...............Wish Rivian the best.....The ONLY EV's that have ever looked good to Me

[@kedsmith90]

My friend don't say that! You'll still be around for the R6 years from now 😊

[@IOSARBX]

Driven Car Reviews With Tom Voelk, I can't get enough of your content, so I subscribed!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Welcome aboard!

[@phillm156]

The R3 is perfect for my MK1 GTI nostalgia!

[@jvphelan1]

I bought a Tesla Model S in 2013. One of the first 9000 cars. Nothing has been as exciting in the EV market until I saw the R3x sneak peak. I know Rivian may not make it, but I hope it does, just so I can order and get the R3x. Aptera too.

[@jysmtl]

They’ll definitely make it through launch of R2. After that, market will decide.

[@MeatChop24]

How long did that model s last you??

[@iancraigie7033]

Rivian: "... and here's the R3", Me: "Take my money!"

[@acchaladka]

I know, I actually went and bought stock. Really impressed.

[@WayApp]

Looks like pure art on wheels.

[@glentonrichards]

I already put a deposit down on the R2! Both it and the R3X look beautiful imo! I just wish they were available sooner! 😭

[@theshonen8899]

The R3 is genuinely one of the best looking cars I've ever seen in my life. Every single angle is gorgeous.

[@Jason-ls6wr]

As the owner of a 23’ Ioniq 5 you will miss the rear windshield wiper immensely.

[@ejhayes76]

I'm hoping the production R2 has a rear wiper. I'd trade the rear window for a wiper. They are a necessity, IMHO

[@anthonyc8499]

The R2 is absolutely beautiful. It looks like it strikes the right balance between performance, range, and capability with a real emphasis on outdoor recreation. As much as I love my Mustang Mach-E, I’m always bumping up against its limits as a real crossover/SUV not to mention, by 2026+ charging speeds should be appreciably improved which should make the R2 a very nice option as a replacement vehicle.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Well, I'm at the Mach-E Rally event right now so there's that.

[@anthonyc8499]

@@DrivenCarReviews oooh, exciting! When’s the embargo lift?

[@firworks]

The sparkly recycled ocean plastics in the interior look so good. If I could I would get those as an option on the R1T!

[@thenetworkarchitectchannel]

love watching. Nice first looks. Thx for making.

[@stevennewall5202]

hopefully one day i will have the R3X to drive here in the UK 🤞🤞🤞

[@briansim3942]

Tom, your videos continue to be class-leading in so many ways!! Always look forward to your new content! Keep up the amazing work and production quality! Thanks for bringing an in-depth look at both of these upcoming Rivians!

[@CompTechMike]

Great looking vehicles! Love my R1T, excited to see the new models.

I like the R2 so much I placed a deposit for one

[@chrisguntner6412]

How did you do that?

[@kilsterart]

​@@chrisguntner6412On the Rivian website, select R2 and on that page it should say to reserve one for $100.

[@td4940]

I wish Rivian open reservations for the R3X. I reserved the R2, and may keep when R3X is available.

[@migy5031]

R3 has such retro vibes 👌

[@jysmtl]

Updated retro. 1980s meet 2026.

[@tinylil]

Can’t wait to see more of the R3!

[@MattTaylor7]

I can’t wait to put the sticker “D2” below the R2 logo

[@MercOne]

Love the styling of these. I think I like Rivian.

[@xipalips]

The tent is powered?? I hadn't heard that! That's so neat!

[@kilsterart]

It's soo cool, it's powered through it's rooftop rails. So no additional wiring 😃

[@r5LgxTbQ]

I think R1T and R1S are going to drop in price on the used market enough to be at a comparable price, once we're at the 2-3 year mark and peoples' leases end. Current lease deals are pretty great, I'm sure many will opt to jump into a refreshed model instead of paying the $60k+ and doubling their payments to keep the lease

[@upsketch5145]

Thanks for sharing Tom! Would love to hear your take on the R1T and/or R1S.

[@AnySumptionBanter]

anyone else thought of star wars droid names? these are cool

[@jrmt6]

I wish they'd let us put order deposits in for the R3! Might be one of the first cars I'd happily put a deposit on before even seeing it first...

[@DrivenCarReviews]

It's going to be a while so that's probably the reason

[@jrmt6]

@@DrivenCarReviews Yeah i know :( Im just inpatient! I love the R3/R3x!

[@td4940]

I get the feeling not having the R3/R3X before the R2 is missed opportunity. I think demand for R3 will be higher, especially if they can get below $40K.

[@4literv6]

@@td4940 it's to small that segment in the U.S. does NOT sell well at ALL nm introducing its an ev into the mix. Overseas though yes the r3 if rivian survives? Will likely do very very well outside of America. They could prob even offer a smaller lfp pack with cheaper Chinese cells and even a less powerful motor&it would do good overseas. Many ev manufacturer's already offer 150-200 mile city evs that sell well outside of America.

[@td4940]

@@4literv6 I hear what you are saying, but there is something about the R3X makes me want it regardless of size and price. I’m someone who owns and prefer SUV size cars over years. I think the R3 platform will be a hit over the R2. I also think the R2 and R3 may give Tesla something to think about.

[@tonymars.official]

Thanks for all of your videos, Tom. Do you know if Rivian has improved the performance of camp mode? Three different KZbin reviewers of the R1S report that camp mode malfunctions halfway through the night and they are left with no heat or AC. Two of the three reviews dropped within just the last month. Camp mode is one of the most compelling features of the Rivian but it looks like they haven't gotten it to work reliably just yet. Would love any more info on this if you have it or can get it from Rivian. Thanks again!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Sorry, I am unfamiliar with that. And to be honest, it probably wouldn't be something I would test since I have a perfectly comfy bed.

[@rubenharris9241]

Another job well done Tom!!!

[@effa114]

I hope the statement that the R3X is available with single and dual motors (and not just tri motor) is accurate! I thought it would just be the tri motor. A RWD version would be amazing.

[@patrick7228]

Rivian. How about a showing in the New England area. Please!

[@jysmtl]

I guess they’ll show them in the new showroom when it opens on Mass Ave.

[@witsendcottage595]

Love the doggy window on the R2! HUD a available on the R2?

[@TheJ1s]

Don't mind a small car however, if backseat leg room can barely fit my skinny legs (I'm 5'9 ish) then I have a problem. The trunk space got to have a decent amount of space without needing to folding down the seats.

[@jysmtl]

Well there’s always the R1. Me, I want a smaller car, like this. I don’t carry many passengers in the back, only short distances when I do.

[@michaelvella8511]

Very nice and practical cars. Hopefully battery teck. will improve by the time these come out.

[@nelsonv741]

Nice looking car and good review. This is the size they should have come out first in both sizer AND price! Size is a matter of taste, but IMO this is better.

[@rcpmac]

R2 reservation holder here. Wish I’d known about this Seattle event. Anyone know how long it goes on?

[@fixittony]

I’m hoping that Rivian people are reading these comments. But a question for them if you ever do see them again is around integration. I would like for them to come up with a solution that would allow three fishing rods to find a nice sweet spot inside the cabin. Maybe up on top but preferably somehow compartment inside the cabin.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Sounds like an aftermarket solution.

[@brandonpollard8928]

Waiting 2 years for a car is crazy when Hyundai and Kia are probably putting out three cars tomorrow

[@stevenkeller3047]

This is good to see. I would love a Rivian but not willing to go into that kind of debit. The sad thing we all know is the R2 will NOT sell for under $50 grand by the time it comes to market. I'd love to be wrong, but it's still two-years away. Not one company has launched a new car at the price they first publish. It's a pipe dream, as sad as it is.

[@ELMS]

Is there still a Microsoft Store at the University Mall, or did it go away?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

You know that Lucid store shot at the top of the video? It took over the MS store. Which was always empty.

[@xipalips]

At 7:10 he mentions the Rivian bluetooth speaker..But the R2 won't be coming with one, to my understanding?

[@bictorsuave2102]

Kudos to the designers of the R3x everything about it is 10/10 except for those headlights. Even though the headlights are rivians thing the R3X is so rectangular with sharp edges and cool retro styling then you have those cute oblong headlights that dont really fit the aesthetic. I know in the video they mention these showrooms help rivian see what the customers think so that just my input. Wonder if anyone shares the same opinion?

[@robertt1336]

Great looking and practical design!

[@jpnw3272]

How long will this exhibit happening at University Place? Thx

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I think it's gone.

[@starshipcaptain4753]

I finally figured out why they made the R2 look exactly like the R1 because until 2026 when they deliver they have to keep R1s looking current and modern so they can keep selling them and if the R2 was newer looking it might kill sales. BTW I like the R2 and really like the R3

[@toronado455]

it doesn't look exactly like the R1. It has a family resemblence to the extent is necessary to create a brand image.

[@starshipcaptain4753]

@@toronado455 Excuse me? It looks almost identical just smaller

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@starshipcaptain4753 Not as much in person. Similar but not exact.

[@daleboettcherphoto]

I’ve heard the R2 is no longer going to have the front seats fully collapse. I hope that’s not true though

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I have also heard that. We'll see. My old Volvo wagon had front folding seats and I used it half a dozen times.

[@markemmerton5350]

It's a shame the R3X isn't going to be available for ages. I would buy one now if it was possible.

[@jmakhlouf422]

Need the R3 in Rosso Corsa to go with that interior!

[@cyberhard]

Nice! Nice Tom.

[@jefffaller8474]

Ahhh...yes the rooftop tent, my vote for the most expensive least used camping item you'll ever buy. Sure, I understand it's about broadcasting your overloading lifestyle (capability) as you haul your tent around with you to work, Costco, and home waiting for your overloading expedition. The reality is I can buy a great nearly new 3 person tent at any garage sale in the PNW for under $50, on any weekend.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

True on most accounts. But for those who use it, this one could be more practical than a Sprinter conversion van and a fraction of the cost.

[@toronado455]

Are we making fun of the term "overlanding" by calling it "overloading"? 😂

[@toronado455]

When he starting talking about laying out all his "gear" on the fold up shelf on the tailgate, I immediatly thought of the Portlandia "Get the Gear" episode. 😂

[@Novilicious]

As a Model Y Performance owner, I’m intrigued. The question is, how good is the autopilot/adaptive cruise system. NOTHING beats Tesla yet, but when it does, I’ll be getting one for sure!

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I don't think you've experienced Super Cruise then. I'm doing a full piece on it soon.

[@Novilicious]

@@DrivenCarReviews looking forward to it! But make sure you have tried it on smaller roads and streets, not just highways! And pretty please if you can find Tesla to compare for autopilot:)

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@@Novilicious I've been in and continue to get experience in Tesla's with Autopilot. It's good. But I find SC is better overall and it now operates on many 2 lane highways very confidently. This is not the only reason to buy a car though.

[@Novilicious]

@@DrivenCarReviews well said dear sir!! It’s about the total package 📦 and this vehicle is promising indeed. Looking forward to your next videos 💪

[@BoricuaFez]

R3 got my attention at the reveal, might be a contender in 2027-2028

[@fluffysharkdatazz9460]

I never see stitched padding on the back of the center console! even if it was 60-70k thats rare as hell. im actually quite impressed with the r3 at least at face value. Honestly wish the r3 came earlier, like wowww, another small SUV thats still too big for its target audience of a single person who only uses it to pick up 1 bag of groceries, how excitingggggg.

[@jenesuispasbavard]

I was hoping the R3 was Golf-sized, but if it's almost as big as an Ioniq 5, that's huge.

[@gemrough]

Things look great for Rivian!

[@4literv6]

Have you seen the Forbes article about them burning up over $20,000,000,000+ just since 2019? 😅

[@karatohongkongcat]

Beautiful! Better looking than my TESLA MYP

[@jamesellsworth9673]

"Left Coast" vehicles? Great vehicles...but how to buy the model we want?

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

The new smaller model looks really promising. Cats-eye headlights I’m still getting used to though… 😊

[@Motorheaddoc]

Can’t wait for the R2 and R3!!

[@DavidLeee]

didn't know you were based in WA, cool. or maybe you took a road trip to check out the R2/R3X? in either case, nice overview.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I'm in Seattle. Was a short drive over to U Village.

[@default7950]

I remember one of the first times I watched one of Tom's reviews, I thought, "Hey...that looks a lot like a Lakemont or other Seattle neighborhood." So I keep coming back to see both the cars and where they are being driven (see what I did there?).

[@AlisonAZ]

Thanks Tom. I like them

[@1anonymousb]

The R2 is pretty good, and it'll do for me, but I'd buy a R3 in a heartbeat. I really wish that one was coming out first. I've been keeping my ICE car chugging along, but it's not likely to last until 2027 at the earliest.

[@nikolayrayanov2895]

R2 looks good, I hope for R2X!

[@DJL78]

I’d love to know why these EV manufacturers haven’t designed an integrated coffee maker? Seriously, a Keurig style maker in the center console.

[@rexlybrand6688]

I literally am going to wet my pants ya waiting till for the R3X. Just sends me back to my first car - 1984 VW Rabbit GTI. PLEASE put bolstered front bucket seats in there like the old school Recaro’s - and you can take my whole bank account!!

[@MrWuggles]

R3X... are we going to be calling it "REX" anytime soon?

[@glennkennedy441]

I cast my vote for the R3, the smaller the better !

[@agaragar21]

Fantastic !!!!

[@JayzBeerz]

WOW! ❤

[@justaguy6862]

I really hope this company is able to navigate the bumpy road ahead as consumers - in general - seem to be turning their backs on EV's atm. The sooner we can get off the oil addiction, the better.

[@iananderson1935]

The average consumer has never been able to afford an EV. As prices come down, that will change.

[@mumwifeteacher]

Good luck with that. Our current president just put a 100% tariff on the average American buying a affordable ev and the potential back to the future president would do more of the same.

[@wonjoomin]

My question for these newer EV companies is why not start with the more affordable line up instead of 80k+? Are they just copying Tesla? My Rivian and Lucid stocks need some answers!

[@MrWuggles]

There's more money to be made per dollar spent the more expensive a vehicle is, particularly when a company is relatively new and still figuring our their manufacturing processes. Rivian already loses thousands for every vehicle they currently sell, so to be able to get as close to recouping those costs as possible is their main prerogative. Now that they've been at it for a bit and know more about how they do what they do, they can focus on expanding to new markets like affordable EVs. Just like the earliest cars, computers, and smartphones, it has to be expensive to prove it can work before it can be cheap.

[@shbdhd]

I'm no EV company exec or engineer, but I would imagine development and tooling costs mean they must start with the more expensive, higher margin product. When the production lines are established, and economies of scale are in play, they can at least save costs by reusing components or by tweaking the lines to produce what they need. At least that's how I make sense of that.

[@orenmk1973]

I would say however that if we got rid of all the fancy electronics and features and made a stripped down , basic model that someone could afford , it could be developed cheaper and sell and make small amounts of money and then invest that into the higher end products … I don’t need tents , I don’t need flashlights … basic screen and CarPlay … they won’t get money I don’t have to spend .. but I would give them my basic entry level money … now however , it might go to some one else (not that they really care about my money

[@xipalips]

@@orenmk1973 Eliminating those features aren't going to result in a significant price cut.. Those are neat, relatively inexpensive features to develop that draw people in within that price segment. The majority of the cost is already in the actual car you want.

[@youtubeaccount9808]

Rivian interiors are so much better than Tesla interiors. Love our Model S but this is the last Tesla we will own and look forward to buying an R1S next year.

[@toronado455]

What's next, the R2D2? 😂

[@treads2595]

Did anyone ask them why they didn’t build the R2 first? They would be selling like hotcakes!

[@Bren39]

Because they would lose so much money... They just didn't have cost under control. If they're around for r2 selling in 2026.. It'll sell for much more.

[@girldlm]

i want the R3 :(

[@jamesm654]

Please dear god deliver us from touch screen interiors. They are fricken awful!

[@RoguePlanetStudio]

looks like a bronco

[@bruintoo]

The R1S is WAY TOO BIG and HEAVY for most households. Notice that the EV cars getting the most attention if the Volvo EX30 and the Kia EV3.

[@LoveStallion]

I appreciate the vid, but this seems two months late?

[@LoveStallion]

I take it back. You got to see lots more fun stuff than during the reveal.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Wasn't invited to the reveal to be honest. but yeah, I got to spend more time with the vehicles and see some new features. Doing what I can...

[@LoveStallion]

@@DrivenCarReviews Who wouldn't invite Tom Voelk? This is madness!

[@ShapeThings]

Rivian should skip the R2 and accelerate getting the R3 to market.

[@denault3985]

Nice, but a retired person can't afford an R2 or R3.

[@shookfng]

Buy what you can afford

[@Motorheaddoc]

40k is less than the average price of a new vehicle

[@dunggg]

Where’s the R2T?

[@toronado455]

good question.

[@drive-channel1834]

R3 is beautiful. But I prefer R3.2 , it's same as R3, with 2" longer wheelbase. Yup, R3.2

[@rickjames5998]

camping with an eletric car? lol

[@erikjohnson9931]

So your name is driven car reviews yet you don’t drive it…why review something that wont come out for years and everyone knows the price range and options will change.

[@Bren39]

It's a paid for ad. You tubers are now just part of the sales marketing machine.

[@TinLeadHammer]

Smaller, maybe. Definitely not small. The R1S, Cybertruck and F150 Lightning are just humongous. As for 1980s styling, this is expected. Twenty years ago 1960s-styled PT Cruiser, New Beetle and New Mini were concieved to cater to the tastes of aging boomers. Now when boomers are dropping like flies, it is the Gen X to milk. I am a Gen X, I have an Mk7 GTi, not even looking for an EV wearing second-hand clothes, thank you very much.

[@rikramer1]

Man, Tesla went from a leader to (by far) a laggard in the EV space. Who is buying a Tesla in 2024 when there are so many newer and fresher options out there?!

[@TinLeadHammer]

What is wrong with Tesla? They make good-looking cars, not boxy SUVs (X and Y are technically trucks I suppose). Tesla cars still look fresh and S3XY, no need to change the looks. Tesla constantly updates its cars under the skin: motors, batteries, control system, telematics, etc. They meet modern safety regulations. I wished Model 3 was a hatchback, but Model Y is a good enough substitute. Two of my friends just bought a Model Y, one of them already had Model 3 in the family. Tesla's Supercharger network is the best, this is a big factor in considering an EV.

[@4literv6]

Well so far globally over 600,000 folks have bought a new 2024 model year tesla so there's that going for them.😀

[@Bren39]

Nice ad. I guarantee you the company won't be around or r2 selling at that price... No less than 55k.

[@mumwifeteacher]

Completely pointless and potentially vaper wear. For camping just buy a used dodge caravan and install a roof tent.

[@Bren39]

I know right.. Like 90% of these cars won't Even get off paved roads.

[@mumwifeteacher]

@@Bren39 meanwhile people are literally over landing in old school buses.

[@garryparton553]

The company lost $38,000 per vehicle sold in 1Q24, lost $6.8 billion last year, and has few service centers (you will be lucky to have one in your state). Honestly, who would buy a car from a company that may not be in business in a couple of years. Only EV cultists looking for a poor transportation solution would be this car, which will never be much of a thing. A person would be better off buying a Toyota hybrid system that has been the thing for 20 years.