The Rivian R1T and R1S have captured the imagination of EV enthusiasts since their respective launches, but for the vast majority of people they are simply too expensive. they are way too expensive. That’s where the smaller and more affordable Rivian R2 and R3 models come into the picture, as they are designed to appeal to a wider audience.
Rivian unveiled its upcoming models at an event in California last week. While both are still in the prototype stages, it took a handful of them to the streets, giving us our first chance to see what they look like in public. Videos have appeared on numerous social media channels and on special sites such as Rivianforums, where one of the users caught the video on Laguna Beach. Of the two, it seems to be the smaller R3 and R3X models that are generating the most buzz on social media.
Read: The new Rivian R3 and R3X promise to combine affordability with a range of more than 300 kilometers
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The company has said that the R3 and R3X will launch after the R2, which will hit the market in 2026, meaning we’ll likely have to wait at least three years before we see R3s landing in customers’ driveways. While that’s still a long way off, we think the retro-themed design, which looks a bit like a modern Lada Niva or Lancia Delta, will continue to look nice and fresh for many years to come.
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Many comparisons have been made between the Rivian R3 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and with good reason, as both feature boxy, modern designs infused with retro-futuristic styling cues that pay tribute to the 1980s. Although they are both high-riding hatchbacks rather than conventional crossovers or SUVs, the R3 is notable for its noticeably smaller size compared to the Ioniq 5.
Customers will eventually be able to order the R3 with single-, twin- and triple-motor powertrains, with the flagship setup pushing it to 96 km/h (60 mph) in under three seconds. Two battery packs are offered, one of which offers a range of more than 300 miles (483 km).
The R2 was also filmed on public roads. It’s very similar in size and shape to the larger R1S than the compact R3, and shoppers are already eager to get their hands on it. Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe recently revealed that the company received more than 68,000 reservations for the R2 SUV within 24 hours of its unveiling.
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