Rivian is ripping a page from Tesla’s playbook with the upcoming R2S electric SUV.
, but we expect it to largely look like a downsized two-row version of the R1S. Inside it'll feature room for at least five and a large, tabletlike center display.. Unlike the R1S and related R1T pickup, the new R2S won't sport a quad-motor powertrain. Rivian engineers will instead fit the electric SUV with a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup as standard, while higher-spec variants will feature three motors—one at the front axle and two driving the rear.
Like with its big brothers, we suspect off-road capability to be a big selling point for the R2S. We'd be surprised to find the R1's trick hydropneumatic suspension in the R2, but expect to find multiple off-road drive modes for various terrain and smart software tuning to help its owners exploreIf the R2 SUV is to be a success, it'll need to carry a price that's friendlier to a lot more buyers. Look for an opening ticket right around $50,000.
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