Rivian may be all in on robotaxis and autonomy, but it's still got human drivers - and EV buyers - to win over. The pricey R1S SUV and R1T pickup brought Rivian A-list media attention and cult-hit status, but the company faces a critical next step. The 2027 R2 is Rivian's bid for mainstream success, scaled-down but not dumbed down.
We drove a R2 Performance model from the streets of Park City, Utah, into Wasatch Mountains' twisties and then off-road trails, an idealized triathlon for the do-it-all driving that Rivian intends for its adventure-minded customers. In its newly attainable price range, the R2 proclaimed itself as a class of one: …
