2027 Rivian R2 Review: The Goldilocks Electric SUV

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It’s not too big, it’s not too small and it’s not too expensive. It’s just right.

Sam Rutherford for Engadget

RATING : 9 / 10

Rivian's first vehicle — the R1T — initially hit the roads in 2021. Despite the industry's best efforts, electric trucks just haven't enjoyed the same popularity as their gas-powered counterparts. Rivian followed that up with the R1S in 2022, which added more room for passengers while also serving as the primary platform for future development. But with three rows of seats and a starting price of over $80,000, it's a bit too big and too expensive to have true mainstream appeal.

Earlier this year, Rivian's third EV — the R2— hit the roads. The company distilled nearly all of its best features and tech into a family-friendly mid-size SUV. It blends the ruggedness of an off-roader with the civility of a buttoned-up grocery...

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