Rivian R2, R3 & R3X Reveal! What Rivian Didn't Tell You...But Told Me!

I was at Rivian's big reveal of the new R2, R3 and R3X! They're all based on their new R2 platform, but there are plenty of new details they told us after the Keynote!
0:00 Intro
0:32 R2 Reveal
1:53 The R2's Trunk Can Be A Bench
2:53 The R2's New Steering Wheel
4:41 What Are The Two Bumper Ports For?
5:07 A New USB-C Charger/Hand Warmer Accessory!
5:21 The Camp Kitchen Is Coming Back!
7:11 What The Biggest Thing R1 Has That R2 Doesn't?
8:27 Own A Rivian Already? Get Priority Delivery For R2
8:43 R3 Reveal
10:41 R3X Reveal
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[@jeraldb2868]

I was really looking forward to the R2, but now it’s the R3 I actually want!

[@WinnersMind67]

Hatchbacks are for trans. 😂😂😂

[@LifetimeShred]

Yeah I feel the same. R3 ticks a lot of boxes for an everyday vehicle.

[@YTeradicant]

Do you think it has blind spot cameras? I noticed some on the mirrors but I can't tell if they're for the blind spot or not

[@brivnii]

I'm so excited for the R3! Looks like such a fun car

[@bibasik7]

The R3 has a unique shape, which is unheard of in modern cars (aside from the cybertruck). Good to see a small SUV that isn't an amorphous blob.

[@ChaseEdson]

looks like an old lancia - i love it

[@Plexipal]

Looks like a bigger Honda e

[@EchoAccord]

Hatchback design is not new,

[@BosleyBeats]

It has Honda element vibes I’m digging it

[@bibasik7]

@@EchoAccord It's not new, but it's been gone for decades

[@frank118]

I like the R2. The R3 looks like a Yugo from the 80’s.

[@CallMrPC]

Your production quality is really top notch. Very good watch and very informative. Love the growth.

[@fuck_you_china]

His channel has been since 2006. What do you mean growth?

[@CallMrPC]

@@fuck_you_china You bored?

[@georgeh6856]

"The kitchen is on the back burner." lol

[@rcpmac]

Funny, I was reading your comment JUST as Brian said it in the video 😂

[@passdadoughnuts2299]

Nice overview Brian. Rivian knocked it out of the park. R3 looks like a great all rounder. Love it. I really want this company to succeed. Such a tough space, but they are working hard.

[@patrickklein2765]

Nice reveal wrap-up! Well done.

[@Niaaal]

Slam dunk from Rivian! Well done!

[@daem3n]

Love the R3. The R2 is also pimpin pimpin. Got my order in for the R2. Hopefully I see the R3 soon.

[@AaronHope_Sow]

Thanks for lending your thoughts Brian

[@pfang100]

That R3 is the VW rabbit reincarnate. What a nice retro design. Man.

[@dennwilliams3342]

VW has a lot of work ahead of them

[@AdventuresInTheSky]

R3x option for built in front/back winches would be sweet.

[@BakerStudiosIndy]

The R3X was the ultimate surprise. Reminiscent of the original VW Golf GTI. What some call a "hot hatch" or "pocket rocket." But with off-road chops to boot. Looks like as much fun as one can possible have in a relatively affordable daily driver.

[@floydb9100]

everything about the rivian is beautiful, expect those lights

[@jonathantrujillo3044]

I’m feeling the R3 very compact for an every day car and funky looking I like it I like 👍👍👍

[@dstephan34]

It's length is almost exactly the same as my 98 4Runner, which is just about perfect.

[@kasad3468]

Brian, thanks for your tech videos. Did Rivian mentioned anything about upgrading the R1s? New features etc etc? Thank you!!

[@frangurdian]

Inspiration: 4Runner rear window and old Land Cruiser pop rear side windiws. Cool.

[@rcpmac]

Sorry but you need to go to Detroit in the 60’s when dropping rear windows were standard on station wagons. If u drove with it down you sucked in awful exhaust fumes.

[@EverydayChris]

Damn daddy you put this video out FAST. haha. GOOD MEETING YOU BRO!!

[@briantong]

😂😂😂 Daddy?!? Just cranking hard, but looks like you got your out before me anyways! Great meeting you Chris!

[@lsmeteor4652]

The shape of the R3 reminds me of a Lada Niva

[@acdnintheusa]

Thanks for posting this B. Great to get your take on the launch. Reservation made 😊

[@UltimateCap]

He Said ELEMENT! @ 5:44 And Elements @ 6:21 Any Honda Elements Lovers here to check this out? This has my interest.

[@joer4367]

Thanks for including the R2 dimensions. It'll be interesting to see if they can bring it to market at that price. Any idea if it'll qualify for the tax credit if it's still around?

[@Kr0nyxx]

I really hope they make a sports car and car down the road - R1SC and R1C.

[@Boomtendo4tw]

Im interested in that fisker pear. The optional front bench seat for 6 seats is great

[@ALXXR63AMG]

Love ❤ the Two ❤❤ Gloveboxes❤❤❤

[@bikebudha01]

They should make the R3 first... It's by far the most exciting EV to be released to date...

[@thatsalamebro-et8hb]

Hopefully Rivian doesn't flop before they get to release the R3X.

[@Graeaeae]

I think I still want the r1t but I wouldn’t be disappointed by the R3

[@mybrandnewfunk]

I appreciate your RS1 insight compared with the R2 features. Great vid, with more details than other R2 vid atm. Cheers!

[@JimboP-Outside]

Gorgeous vehicles, very exciting. But to announce a price two years in advance?? Not happening, reality is it will cost more.

[@spdcrzy]

It's insane to me that a car with a 115" wheelbase, a height of about 5 feet, and an OAL of 160-ish is considered "subcompact" these days.

[@dennwilliams3342]

The R3 is gonna be a game changer. Look out Volvo Subaru and Honda …..

[@cemeterysandwich]

I’m really liking that r3x Perry the platypus edition

[@ALXXR63AMG]

When will there be A Rivian Cabriolet ?

[@seaweed167]

i wish they would make the r3x first

[@rcuadro]

The location of the charge port if effing criminal

[@gordon452]

Just reserved R2, my first EV!

[@briantong]

The R1T was my first EV ever and I freaking love it.

[@briantong]

The R1T was my first EV ever and I freaking love it.

[@cruiser97eric1]

Is there a built-in air compressor in the R2/R3? Did Rivian mention what the top speed is going to be?

[@briantong]

There is no air compressor in R2, they didn't open up R3 but the assumption would be no since they are the same platform. I forgot to include that. They did not mention top speeds. Just 0-60 in less than 3 secs on the website

[@cruiser97eric1]

@@briantongThe Model Y Performance hits 155 mph. It would be nice if the tri-motor R2/R3 can match that.

[@justbecause9645]

@@cruiser97eric1 Stupid, it doesn't need to.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Hmmmm. Big display of the "Adventure Network" looks suspiciously like they "Copied someone elses homework"? And they STILL put the port on the wrong corner.

[@eldos.1958]

When you fold the two rows, d pi es it become a skateboard or yacht ?!

[@RajG2390]

Will there be a Truck Version for R2?

[@briantong]

They were asked directly in our media session and the answer is that they have nothing to announce at the moment...👀🤷🏻‍♂️

[@AdventuresInTheSky]

Bike racks need cameras, since when bike rack is on you can’t use backup cameras too well.

[@briantong]

There's power that supports it through the ports so I wouldn't be surprised if something like that is part of it.

[@nordlandak6853]

Price is the biggest problem. Base rwd is 45k. RAV4 hybrid awd base is 35k. Toyota hybrid is what u should be comparing too not the R1.

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

they absolutely nailed the design. I'll definitely be selling and moving to an R2. I've been wanting to get into one but the price has just been too high. Let's all hope they can get profitable because they will give Tesla a run for their money, designwise.

[@ALXXR63AMG]

When will Rivian announce the R2D2 ?

[@chadgarza9069]

laying the seats completely flat. Honda element did that a decade ago

[@bonanzabrandon6877]

The kitchen was supposed to come out of the gear tunnel. Sounds like that's not happening.

[@briantong]

No official confirmation yet

[@NikFlair]

Rivian need to sell speakers

[@brighamyates]

Do more car content. :)

[@briantong]

If the opportunities are there I will!

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

"the kitchen is not dead, but on *the back burner"* - but which came first? - 🙂

[@briantong]

It's alive still!

[@ALXXR63AMG]

If the Cybertruck can drive through Hells Revenge the Rivian R2 , R3 and R3X can do this too...

[@paulholterhaus7084]

I'll have an R3 if I live long enough............I'm 81...............Paul

[@briantong]

You can do it Paul! Live Long & Prosper!

[@stefanconstantinescu1576]

Prototype is easy, mass production is hard. Rivian is almost banckrupt. They need a lot of money to put R2 and R3 in the market at a decent price. I gave them max 10% to succeed this

[@passdadoughnuts2299]

Yeah, tough to start a car company. Their vehicles are great. Probably won't happen, but I would like to see Apple invest in Rivian.

[@OscarShu]

The small/powerful form factor like the R3 is really what most EV should be! EV can not drive too far, gas car can easily drive 500 miles with one fill, it does not make any sense to try to make it so big, the weight is higher, the battery is larger, the cost is higher, it is why EV these days are so expensive. What EV is great at is lowering commute cost and weekends camping/surfing, which takes 90% of the usage. Leave the long road trip to your already have gasolines car/SUV before 800V fast charge is everywhere

[@brennanspark]

The conflicting front light bar and oval headlights make it a turn off for me. Otherwise everything else is great about it.

[@briantong]

Oh...I love everything about it. But design is always gonna come down to personal preference 👍

[@msparksster10]

What do you think the R3 will cost?

[@briantong]

I mentioned in the video, it has to be a lower starting price than the R2, so maybe $35-$40K. If they could hit $35K STARTING...of course. That's really compelling.

[@msparksster10]

awesome! Ive been watching you forever. Thanks so much for all the amazing content@@briantong

[@sludog]

Question is will Rivian still be in business by 2026? The R2 needed to be released a year ago to keep them afloat. Don’t know how much longer Rivian can sustain the massive losses on each vehicle sold.

[@steelers4lifewz]

Let's say the R3 starting prices at 35, 00 + $7,500 tax credit=27,500 😊

[@drive-channel1834]

R3

[@frank118]

The big question is does Rivian have enough cash to stay in business until these cars are ready? They are loosing $30,000 on each car they deliver right now. 😬

[@justbecause9645]

They do.

[@unovox]

Americans really do love their trucks and SUV'S......no thanks.😮

[@User.Joshua]

Hear me out, Brian 😂 after seeing you for what has to be over 10+ years now on KZbin, I’ve finally figured out who you remind me of; it puzzled me for years. Anyhow, you remind me of Usher. Yup, I will acknowledge the absurdity and I will never comment it again.

[@briantong]

Joshua, FUN FACT! One of my nicknames growing up...Asian Usher! You ain't wrong! 😂🔥

[@junjunalac4255]

Nice but it is not for our country it still for me is hybrid.

[@deplorablechump8758]

What are you guys excited about? These are not out until 2026 and the starting price is not $25k.

[@hanes2]

the headlights still looks so stupid.

[@m3drivr]

If they can scale up and get additional cash, they will survive and thrive. Their products are well designed; that R3X is butch (nothing like it on the market.)

[@KJSvitko]

R1T and R1S are not profitable vehicles. Rivian needs design and manufacturing changes to make the vehicles profitable in the future. I wish someone would talk about the Amazon Vans they are producing and how many they are producing each month and if they a profitable. This should be a huge opportunity for Rivian. If they can ramp up the van production and add customers like WalMart, UPS, FedEx and USPS that might help them become a profitable company.

[@justbecause9645]

They are.

[@AutoReport1]

Is everyone so traumatized by school they can't say "lessons" anymore?

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

This trend of tech-heads, reviewing automobiles is stupid.

[@briantong]

You okay bro? People being upset about something they don't have to watch and deciding to comment negatively instead of just leaving peacefully is stupid.

[@chrispnw2547]

This Rivian announcement should give Tesla stakeholders the impetus to DEMAND Elon Musk come back to the Tesla office full time (every day) or resign. He is distracted with Space X, Boring, Company, Twitter/X and the stock price reflects his lack of meaningful focus. While others have been innovating, Elon has squandered resources on initiative that are not producing meaningful revenue. There is nothing new in the Tesla pipeline over the next 24 months representing a significant new cashflow stream as a recession approaches.

[@DianoiaNoesis]

Until they fix the pricing of these vehicles they won’t be adopted, 74000 no thanks. No resell value. They depreciate so quickly and don’t have an accident. Game over. Insurance does nothing.

[@MrMeowNow]

Starting at $45k, yep... more affordable for sure...NOT. Same as avarage Tesla owner house hold income is 120k a year... SURE!!!! Electrical vehicles are COOL, however, it can not be your only car! Lets say you want to drive from NY to Cali, good luck planning your charging stops, also what if its super cold? We all saw what happened to Tesla cars when charges were not working and batteries just gave up. So, electrical vehicles are cool, but still not the clear choice due to its price , range and battery limitations. Hybrid is the way to go!

[@mattbuffo9967]

gas > electric

[@PitoVH]

Apple should buy this company.. implementing iphones 📱 technology like Face ID to unlock 🔓 apple will take this company to the next level.. 💯 Apple have the 💰 & technology imaginable apple AR tech in the front windshield …💯🦾🔥🔥🔥🔥🗣️🗣️