# R2 SUV

Type: Product

Source: Startup Intelligence Brief — https://getstartupbrief.com/entity/r2-suv
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## Timeline

- **2027-01-15**: RWD Expansion — Single-motor R2 variants enter production to reach the $45,000 entry price point.
- **2026-04-01**: AWD Launch — First customer deliveries of the dual-motor AWD R2 begin.
- **2026-03-11**: Pricing Finalized — Official pricing and trim levels for the R2 are released to the public.
- **2024-03-07**: R2 Concept Reveal — Rivian first unveils the R2 design and basic specs at a global event.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Rivian R2 Launch: The $45,000 Gamble to Secure EV Market Dominance
2026-03-12 16:45:52 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Rivian has officially unveiled the pricing and specifications for its highly anticipated R2 SUV, positioning the midsize electric vehicle as a direct competitor to the Tesla Model Y. With AWD deliveries starting this spring and a more affordable single-motor variant slated for 2027, the R2 represents a critical pivot toward mass-market scalability for the Irvine-based automaker.
Full story: https://getstartupbrief.com/story/rivian-r2-pricing-specs-launch-analysis

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