Rivian R2 Software, Colors, Options, Trims, Wheels & First Ride Along!

TL;DR

The Rivian R2 launches at $45,000–$57,990 with full Rivian tech, strong performance, and premium interior quality that rivals the R1.

Key Points

• 1.Performance trim (Launch Edition): 87.9 kWh usable, 656 hp, 0–60 in 3.6s, 330 miles EPA range, $57,990 — available spring 2025
• 2.Premium dual-motor AWD: 450 hp, 0–60 in 4.6s, 330 miles, $53,990 — expected late 2026; considered the likely mass-market spec
• 3.Standard rear-wheel drive (long range): 350 hp, 5.9s 0–60, 345 miles (Rivian estimate, not EPA), price TBD, early 2027
• 4.Base rear-wheel drive: same 350 hp/5.9s, 275 miles (Rivian estimate), $45,000 target — late 2027, but hosts cautioned this could quietly disappear
• 5.Launch Edition extras: special green key fob, tow pack included, Autonomy+ ($2,500 value) included, exclusive Launch Green paint option
• 6.Six exterior colors: Borealis (purple/pink), Half Moon Gray, Launch Green, Glacier White (no flake), Catalina Cove (shifts blue-gray by light), Midnight
• 7.Wheels: 19-in all-season (standard), 20-in all-season (premium base), 21-in liquid tungsten all-season (optional premium/standard performance), 21-in BFGoodrich Trail-Terrain AT (performance only) — all share 32-in outer diameter
• 8.Standout interior features: haptic scroll wheel with variable resistance for volume vs. temperature, full-bottle side door pocket, flat-folding rear seats, 120V outlet, heated rear seats, and a frunk fitting six grocery bags
• 9.New software: 200 TOPS chip with near-zero lag, Google Maps navigation and weather integration, searchable settings menu, detailed OE wheel/tire tracking UI, and dog mode confirmed for launch — update coming to R1 later in 2025