Rivian R2 vs R1S: How will Rivian’s cheaper SUV compare?

Rivian has finally unveiled the R2, its long-awaited attempt at a more affordable electric SUV. The new vehicle may not be available just yet, but fans of Rivian’s design aesthetics and feature set are already looking forward to being able to order the new car. The R2 is targeted at being a more affordable take on the electric SUV and will sit alongside the flagship-tier R1S.

Related Design If you already like Rivian’s approach to car design in the R1S, you’ll like it in the R2 too. The R2 looks very much like the R1S, but a little smaller — at least from the outside. They both offer those now-iconic oval headlights, with a long light bar connecting them, and another long light bar at the back.

Interior and tech As mentioned, the dimensions of the vehicle will have a pretty significant impact on the interior space. While the R1S comes with three rows of seating, the R2 only has two, and there’s no option for a third. So, if you’re looking for a three-row SUV, at least when it comes to these two vehicles, the R1S is your only option — though if you’re looking for a slightly more affordable three-row electric SUV, it’s worth considering the Kia EV9.

It’s possible that the R2 will offer better self-driving then than the R1S, too. Rivian says that the R2 will offer 11 cameras and five radars dotted around its exterior, allowing it to drive itself on the highway without the driver having to keep their hands on the wheel, unlike the R1S, which currently requires drivers to to keep their full attention on the road.

Performance doesn’t just relate to how quickly a vehicle accelerates to 60 miles per hour. The Rivian R1S is likely to be more powerful vehicle than the R2, especially when it comes to the quad-motor variant — though that doesn’t necessarily mean that it’ll be quicker.

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