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The result is the R2, a two-row electric SUV that starts well below sixty thousand dollars for loaded early versions and dips into the mid-forties for simpler single-motor models arriving next year. That pricing alone sets it apart from bigger adventure-focused rivals while still delivering real capability.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-246169\"\/><br \/><iframe title=\"I Drive The Rivian R2 For The First Time! They Pretty Much Nailed It \" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eCq0nzYJlQ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"I Drive The Rivian R2 For The First Time! 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The ground clearance is 9.6 inches, and the approach and departure angles are adequate for off-road adventures.<\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp\">\n<div class=\"aawp-product aawp-product--horizontal aawp-product--ribbon aawp-product--sale\" data-aawp-product-asin=\"B0CV2HGNY9\" data-aawp-product-id=\"236756\" data-aawp-tracking-id=\"tec02e-20\" data-aawp-product-title=\"LEGO Speed Champions Mercedes-AMG G 63 &amp; SL 63 Building Toys - Kids Pretend Play Toy Cars for Boys &amp; Girls Ages 10+ Years - Gifts for Christmas - 76924\">\n<p>    <span class=\"aawp-product__ribbon aawp-product__ribbon--sale\">Sale<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp-product__thumb\">\n<p>            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aawp-product__image\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/517+Gkq3C3L._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"LEGO Speed Champions Mercedes-AMG G 63 &amp; SL 63 Building Toys - Kids Pretend Play Toy Cars for Boys...\"\/><\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"aawp-product__content\">\n<p>            LEGO Speed Champions Mercedes-AMG G 63 &amp; SL 63 Building Toys &#8211; Kids Pretend Play Toy Cars for Boys&#8230;        <\/p>\n<div class=\"aawp-product__description\">\n<ul>\n<li>2 Mercedes toy cars for kids \u2013 LEGO Speed Champions Mercedes-AMG G 63 &amp; Mercedes-AMG SL 63 vehicle playset for boys and girls ages 10 and up and&#8230;<\/li>\n<li>2 driver minifigures \u2013 Each buildable vehicle toy comes with a driver minifigure wearing a Mercedes outfit so kids can role-play fast-paced races<\/li>\n<li>Authentic Mercedes design \u2013 Each collectible car model features design details from the real life versions, including front grilles, hoods, wheels&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>\nStepping inside, you get the idea that the cabin is a huge open space with useful touches all over. The back seats provide ample leg and headroom and are exceptionally comfortable even on extended trips. The materials used are an excellent mix of nice everyday goods and some very smart eco-friendly choices, such as birch trim created from repurposed birch and a headliner built from ocean-rescued plastic. There are also spacious door pockets for holding water bottles, and the rear liftgate glass lowers to make loading heavier items easier.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"2027 Rivian R2 | Easier to Pitch a Tent\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ifg6dF9RVeY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"2027 Rivian R2 | Easier to Pitch a Tent\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ifg6dF9RVeY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><br \/>The controls are one of the car\u2019s most noticeable elements. There is a large, wide touchscreen that handles all of the normal features like as navigation, media, and vehicle settings, and it responds rapidly. You also get two huge halo dials on the steering wheel that allow you to change the climate, radio, drive modes, mirrors, and other settings with a few twists, pushes, pulls, or tilts. This strategy immediately became popular among reviewers, who considered it more user-friendly than scrolling menus while driving. One thing they needed was smartphone mirroring, but the native apps fulfill the most of your demands, and the interface is constantly updated with new features.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"The 5 COOLEST things about the Rivian R2\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cLF7-WXbfHQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><noscript><iframe title=\"The 5 COOLEST things about the Rivian R2\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cLF7-WXbfHQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript><br \/>Under the hood, there\u2019s an 88-kilowatt-hour battery and some extremely efficient motors. The top dual-motor Performance model generates 656 horsepower and accelerates to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds flat. Acceleration is powerful and immediate, but never uncomfortable. With 350 horsepower, the single-motor rear-wheel-drive car is a great option for people seeking for something a little more efficient. If you\u2019re curious about how far you\u2019ll get on a charge, the car\u2019s range can reach 345 miles on the most efficient settings, thanks to its extraordinarily light weight (about 5,000 pounds) and sophisticated aerodynamic architecture that decreases the drag coefficient to 0.3.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"I Finally Drove the Rivian R2... 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You can also do bidirectional charging of up to 11 kilowatts, which allows you to power tools or even transmit electricity back to your home when the power goes out. 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