Rivian R2, R3, R3X Revealed at Live Event

The popular EV maker shows off its new R2 SUV and R3 and R3X crossovers for the first time. The new R2 will cost $45,000 and is due to ship in 2026.
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Surprise! Rivian R3, Rally-Inspired R3X Electric Crossovers Steal the Spotlight cnet.co/3uZvBdR
0:00 Intro
0:19 Rivian R2 Reveal
3:30 Rivian R2 Motor Configurations
4:10 Rivian R2 Starting Price
4:33 Rivian R3 Reveal
5:48 Rivian Hatch Back
6:47 Rivian R3X Reveal
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[@YankeeKiller93]

Steve-O is doing well 😮

[@Autovetus]

Damn it that dude is wearing pink shoes and lowering his voice like Altman.... and I'm at loss with their stock 😠

[@Derkaramma]

We have an R1s and now I NEED the R3X to park next to it ❤❤❤

[@robpbliss]

So awesome to see and exciting to see all 3 new versions..was only expecting the R2. Great job RJ

[@nickthaskater]

R3X is amazing. Literally my next car.

[@jonathonalsop2120]

What are you driving right now?

[@path4061]

Agreed - going to replace my (2017) Prius Prime with an R3X as soon as they are available. Sounds like the release date will be perfect with my typical 10-12 year ownership time frame.

[@geraldpolymath]

Wow! We have had glove boxes and trunks for a longtime....lol

[@DannerBanks]

Yeah I think these cars are cool, but the cheers at those parts ... yikes

[@realMysta]

It's a joke, because R1 didn't have them.

[@DannerBanks]

@realMysta still weird to clap in excitement

[@realMysta]

@@DannerBanks why? People are excited they’re listening, it’s a good community

[@DannerBanks]

@realMysta it's got real Apple-fan vibes. "The company I like too much introduced a feature that every competitor has!" Self imposed Stockholm syndrome

[@venom5809]

Rivian killed it 👍

[@AlaskanCactus]

I actually really like the R3 and R3X simple and compact, most people don’t have 80k to dish out for a truck or SUV so making vehicles at a more affordable price point is a smart move imo

[@geraldpolymath]

Plus, does anyone else think this guy looks like Superman?

[@gunnergreg1867]

Or Steve-O

[@TheCJUN]

When is Rivian launching in Europe? Waiting since 2021 🙃

[@splunge1262]

Nice but why are the charging ports on the right?

[@matthewburno]

Because they switched to use Tesla ports eventually everyone will since Tesla is being adopted

[@jimi0710]

Oh starting in 2026. Great 🙄. By then the price will no longer be 45k. Nice features though. I do like the colors and the direction this company is going.

[@sean6zb]

“The windows can be opened” - Wooohoooo! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@BeefIngot]

The crowd was weirdly hyped. Its like they had an applause sign or something.

[@kizzume]

What's with the orange side mirrors?

[@prashantls]

Perry the platypus aesthetics tbh 😂

[@valleydude5000]

Glad Steve O is doing well

[@chwang86]

Thanks Steve-O

[@markgeller5900]

I've said this before, but this is a great refresh of the Land Rover LR2, for the modern EV world. Price is right, 300 miles just right. Now bring it on and make it happen. Would have preferred a console with storage to the two "glove boxes" , but.....can't have everything. I don't know why they introduced the Gremlin?

[@motosmas860]

I dont even like evs but ill definetly get one as soon as its available I like the compact design

[@skokloster]

seriously rivian.. you nailed it. please launch in Europe asap.

[@bArda26]

I like them but wonder what the price is going to be actually? Maybe R3 can sell under 35k but R2 seems like to be around $55-60k in reality:(

[@alexchinchilla821]

I am pretty excited about this! I was looking at getting a tesla Y, but now maybe not!

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

$45k starting

[@jezza6575]

Estimated!

[@yonkocommander5531]

All 3 models?

[@brettdomenick]

@@yonkocommander5531r3 is expected to start at less than $45k

[@Anthony-dj4nd]

@@yonkocommander5531 cheapest one

[@Katchup966]

@@yonkocommander5531 R2 Base starts at $45k. Rivian CEO said that the R3 starting price will be lower than R2 but official number isn't announced.

[@lehsu]

Does these have full self driving capability? If not, that’s a deal breaker for me.

[@hieroglyph321]

Refreshing! ... finally legit alternatives .... these, with Hyundai are much more compelling to me than the "usual" (crap/common) suspects .... good job, Rivian

[@poknikkama2225]

what happened to Steve-O ? 😢

[@josephpiskac2781]

Wish Tesla would design more like these.

[@matthewburno]

Exactly Tesla doesn’t know what an SUV even is they made a minivan the model X and a hatchback the model Y. The Rivian R1s and R2 are real SUVs and the R3 and R3X are more like hatchbacks!

[@MrVipinb]

I don't get it, what are they clapping about? Rear window dropping and quarter windows opening up ain't new 🤷‍♂Maybe just the automated part of it is new

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

After R2, the next one will be D2. (I'm surprised there haven't been more R2-D2 jokes!) But seriously, it's too bad they can't make the R3 first as THAT'S the one people are waiting for.

[@edwardsr70]

R2 looks like a Ford Bronco Sport R3 looks like a Range Rover Sport and the R3X looks like a Mini Cooper.

[@andymartinez1426]

Don’t glass roof don’t like the sun 😅

[@Steak111steak]

I have the r1S which has the same feature. It's designed to block out much of the light coming in. You hardly notice it being glass unless you look up.

[@investormamu3087]

How tall RJ is ? He seems too tall!

[@user-is8rj9lp6x]

👍 good

[@AngelPl4y3r]

Mk2 GOLF GTI 😢

[@sferris33]

I’ll pass until they incorporate Apple CarPlay!

[@UncleAlpha1]

Still waiting for a spacious 3rd row ev

[@United_Wings]

Gg

[@pg8010]

So refreshing to see a presentation from an EV CEO who doesn't stutter..

[@MohdFirdaus-lk2dm]

RIVIAN is the best 👍

[@nickmarinoforever]

2026 😂

[@MrProy33]

Hahahahahahahaha... I can't help it. These are hilariously stupid.

[@felixvelo]

My goodness. The pop-up side windows are totally unnecessary when the rear window is down. And can the sheep please stop clapping at every freaking little thing. Hooting and hollering because of glove boxes, really.

[@tiltheendoftim3]

I haven’t used my glovebox since I bought my car and these guys are Uber excited…am I missing something?

[@jake-ly]

R1S and T don't have one and there's nowhere to put all that extra small junk

[@moderatesforamerica1]

Where do you keep your registration

[@HardcorePanda]

BYD number one😁

[@jezza6575]

BYD #0 in USA!

[@JigilJigil]

BYD is famous for being No1 in fire incidents.

[@TheAdnanmajor]

What an absolute disappointment. And all the sheep audience clapping away.. 🤨

[@SSS-mp8th]

Front end design is not aging well.

[@Soymaxlbc]

2026 mmmm they may run out of money by then

[@RealHorsen]

Good God, these things are *hideous*

[@jezza6575]

Said your wife!😂

[@gordonworthy6112]

I'm sorry, that is one ugly EV. Looks like a old rambler from the 60's.. Not Good!!

[@pythonuploads5027]

that light strip is unnecessary and ugly

[@hanisrosli5484]

For you it is,but not for everyone else

[@groMMit1981]

The glass goes down WOOOO OOOOO appplause....what a load of sycophant tossers

[@jamiestewart7327]

Congrats to the 5 year old kid who designed this car. Put it up on the fridge for a few days and then forget about it forever

[@juanmortaco831]

Talking about the Cybertruck?