Rivian R2 Full Tour! Interior + Exterior Detailed Look, NACS Port, Software, & R1S Size Comparison 

If Rivian is listening I love the idea of the charge port being on the passenger side for street charging, but PLEASE move it to the front, that makes it work with current superchargers and when towing 👍

Rivian, if you’re reading this, I’d like a sun shade for the glass roof. Even if it’s just manual.

I was there. The R2 is absolutely beautiful in person!!

R2 and especially R3 look awesome. I really hope Rivian succeeds as a company.

We have one on order and are really hoping the following features are at least an option: 1. Ventilated seats. We live in the Southwest and love them on our R1T. 2. CarPlay. Come on Rivian give us the option PLEASE. 3. NACS in the front passenger position. This allows for on street charging, Tesla super charger access without compromise and also front pull in if a trailer is attached.

The right size, the right look...Rivian R2!

Personally, being an SUV person, I’m more excited about the R2 than I have been about a new EV in a long time. I agree with Alyssa’s comments of a Scandinavian vibe to the interior. The same I felt in my BMW i3.

Charge port location - Front, passenger side fender between the front wheel and bumper. That is the one place where it can charge on all available public DC chargers right now. It is still on curb side for curb side charging and you'll be able to tow and hopefully not have to disconnect the trailer.

The r2 and r3 are the first evs to get me excited. I hope rivian can survive long enough to actually bring them to market.

I am way too beyond excited to get mine in 2026. I got my reservation in at 11:07am mountain time so hopefully I got in fast enough! I know a lot of R1 owners will get priority, but it is what it is. Really love this car so much already. It's gonna be perfect for Colorado!

Sun shade or electrochromic glass for the roof

Really hoping for heated AND COOLED front seats! Also, a great sound system. Combine those with what we've seen already and I think I have my nest car picked out.

I really like the size of the R2. Seems just right to me.

Can’t wait for the r3 coverage. Hopefully can get mine sometime 2027 and not too much delivery time.

The design is why I’m in love with this thing. It’s just so clean without looking sparse. The size is perfect for me, and I think the proportions are even better than the R1S. For many reasons, I would never consider a Model Y, but I’m actually excited for R2. I’m just nervous about the price staying close to $45k and about what $45k will actually buy.

Also usage of Qi2 chargers would be great. It will solve both heating up your phone and keeping the phone in place during brisk maneuvers.

Christ these are cool vehicles. The HMI wheels are one of the most beautiful and appealing "heart" of design breakthroughs I've seen in a long time. So stoked!

I've been curious about ev's for a while, the R3 is the first one that I'm actually excited about personally. What a neat little whip.

I'm putting in an order for a R3 as soon as they let us. Love the look of that car and coming from a Mini Countryman, will be perfect for me!

An R3 Sport spec without a lift kit would also be a hit to go after the VW GTI crowd.

What I want is - European release, HUD, cooled and heated front seats, ota updates, small screen for the back passengers (something for the kids), nothing longer than 4.7-8 meters max, 500+ liters trunk.

FRONT RIGHT charging spot is win-win. It will work with Tesla stations and charging along the street!!!

Dude the R1 is massive! After driving one the other day I said "yeah definitely getting a R2!" i dont need all that space and power lol

Feedback: -we need a retractable sun shade for the glorious roof window to help with sun exposure and light for families + people who want the shade -we need a rear window wiper. I know you mentioned the team told you that was happening, but just bringing it up again to make the point -heated and cooling seats and heated steering wheel -I don’t like that the cup holders pop out. It seems like something that would break really fast or that wouldn’t be able to hold a large weighted cup well like a reusable water bottle/Starbucks cup/etc. I’d love to see the cup holders in a stationary location.

You're onto something good, keep it rolling

Ty nice video Kyle and Alyssa. Reserved 2 R2, in the first min the reservation was opened.

being able to turn nice and tight like the cybertruck is a great feature often overlooked. if they could do that that'd be great

Really great coverage! I'm so excited about these vehicles!

Can't wait for the R3X!

I'm getting one for sure, it has totally blown away the Honda Prologue AND the Acura ZDX for me. I pray they also decide to come out with a truck/ute on that platform as well. If so, I'll buy one of those too!

This is a great video! Getting me even more excited about my pre-order.

Kyle and Alyssa, you guys are awesome! I'm only three hours from Normal, but because of work I wasn't able to make the trip yesterday for the R2 meet and greet. Now, thanks to you, I feel like I was actually there to see the car I reserved last month. Now, if I can only get my 2010 Honda Civic stick shift to 2026! Coming up on 300K, but it's still running like a champ. Anyhow, thanks again for the great video. Glad to know there'll be a rear wiper. Nice to see the side mirrors aren't monsters like those on my father's 4Runner.

2026 is too far out. They need it by 2025….

This is it… Rivian will be the ultimate EV vehicle even over Tesla. Everything about them is amazing. Can’t wait to get a R2!

Very cool, nice work! Definitely like all of the technical details they are including on their screens and in their software about the vehicle.

And you know what - I just made a reservation. Now it's my goal for next 2 years, and I will do a test drive on summertime, definitely. I'm so excited!

1. Spacious inside 2. Reliable 3. Simple enough to be attempted to be fixed in a home garage at a certain level 4. Good charging curve

Things that would make it a no brainer to buy for me would be. 1. Great charging curve for long trips. 2. Lots of range. 3. Great warranty because it’s normal for me to drive a car over 250k miles. 4. Apple CarPlay and Android auto. 5. Make the rearview mirror an actual display because I had this on my RAV 4 and it was super useful. 6. Having the charge port on the rear driver side like Tesla or have one on each side if possible. 7. Heated (sterling wheel/seats) and cooled seats would be awesome.

Very excited about the R2, R3, and especially R3X.

We are looking to replace our 10 year old Crosstrek and sad about the Solterra. Very excited about the r3... may just have to wait a few more years.

Love the body style! Adding a heat pump system, sun shade, fast charging, and vented seats.

Great showcase vid of the R2! Question: what ride height/driving position/view of the road does the R2 compare with? Does it sit as high as a Rav4? Or higher? Thanks!

A sun blind for an adventure vehicle is a must in many parts of the world. So if ever heading for Australia, please remember our summer sun. Cheers.

It’s a very impressive vehicle and I’m really pulling for Rivian to survive and thrive! It will be interesting to see the actual production version and what the market looks like in 2 years when it comes out.

#1 CarPlay #2 Upgraded audio, at least as an option

Rivian did a great job yesterday in Normal. I had so much fun, and what a crowd! Looking forward to seeing the Scout series vehicles, but my money is on the R2!

Loving the awesome intro with music and b-roll!

Really like this and am sure it will be a winner. I do however think the charge port should be on the left rear or the right front so as to make it even more compatible with the Tesla charging network.

Reservation holder here: My one complaint, PLEASE MOVE THE CHARGING PORT TO THE OTHER SIDE! If it has a "NACS" it really needs to be on the other side. I'm currently an apartment dweller. We have a couple charging posts in the complex, but I mainly need to rely on 72Kw "URBAN" chargers once a week or so and having the charge port on the wrong side just would be such a pain, not to mention road trip super charging. Thanks Rivian and Out of Spec!

I would love for the R2 to have a very good stereo. The Model 3/Y have a great stereo, and those of us moving over to the R2 would appreciate something comparable.

Awesome looking vehicle. I was leaning toward buying a refreshed MY when it debuted but now I'm not so sure. DO you know if it will have ambient lighting inside? Thank you Kyle!

they should do charging ports on both sides like Audi. RJ said his concern was curbside, which is level 2, so really only need level 2 capabilities on the passenger side

What would I like to see: V2L, good charging, and some towing capabilities

Love your videos as they are so interesting and it clearly shows your enthusiasm. Please please can you find out when Rivian is coming to the UK. The R2 is rumoured which would be cool but if they are brining that are they bringing the whole range! As I know the UK and Europe are desperate for these! Carry on the great work 👍

Those scrolling wheels on the steering wheel are amazing, they are a good combo of Apple Watch crown with the haptics and Logitech scroll wheel because that one can also click left and right

1- charge port on driver’s rear. 2- rear wiper 3- parking sensors 4- Apple Music 5- awesome audio system 6- HUD?

2 Must haves. 300 miles for 49k! Steel roof or built in electronic sunshade. Fabric seats would be cool. Traditional Central console ... maybe even a cool box.

For me, like Alyssa said, I’d like to see AC vents in the B pillars or roof vents. Better position to cool the kids or dogs. Pano roof shade/cover for us living in hot weather areas. Helps battery efficiency to use less energy to cool the cabin. Wireless apple CarPlay.

Just reserved my R2. I suspect the base single motor will suit my needs perfectly fine. Can’t wait!

RJ .. It needs native side charging for us!!

CarPlay might be the deal breaker for me. We'll see, it's still 2 years away.

was cool to run into you at the event! hope you enjoyed spending time in BloNo. I’m personally already sold on the R2 and R3, though moving the charging port to the driver rear would work better for us.

If Rivian is listening, please make sure that the R2 has the following important features: 1. Digital rearview mirror instead of a conventional one as it significantly improves visibility. 2. B-pillar and center console air vents with a separate screen in the rear center console for tri-zone climate control. B-pillar vents are not only necessary for dogs but also for humans as center console air vents alone are ineffective. 3. Heated and cooled seats in both rows or at least heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats. 4. Reclining rear seatbacks. 5. Heads-up display is extremely helpful. If Rivian can add most or all of these crucial features and still keep the price around $45,000, I guarantee that I and thousands of other people will eagerly buy the R2 as the Rivian R2 is the electric Subaru Outback that everyone needs.

If Rivian can produce enough of these they will sell worldwide. So far the R1 has been limited to only the USA.

Will they change their frunk to allow a low floor loading area?

R2 is the prefect size for me. Looking forward in seeing it in person

Rivian, please bring the R3 to market ASAP!!!

Driver Rear or Front Passenger for the charging port. Which ever is easier.

That R3 is just cool as hell

Your video made the Rivian stock price go up today! 📈 Thanks. 🙏

My big 4 things I need are fast charging for road trips (Nice curve), Tesla FSD levels of self driving, great sound system, and vented seats.

Wow. Can’t wait for them to come to Germany. Hopefully at a reasonable price point.

Love the NACS port 🙌🏼

I’ve been waiting for this

Kyle, put it to RJ this way: RJ, this is what you're telling your potential customers, "Look, we gave it a NACS port so you don't have to carry around an adapter to be able charge on the largest, most reliable network on the planet... But... unfortunately, we're placing the port on the passenger rear, so you'll have to carry around an even more cumbersome extension."

Definitely the charge port on all electric cars should be on the driver side rear or the passenger side front.

There need to be more chargers set up as drive-thru

So awesome that you have been able to share this with us. L

Love everything but the NACS location. In my garage, I already have the Tesla wall connector on the left. Did they consider that most Tesla customers would?

Will they finally offer carplay?

For the record - I used that seatback hook this weekend in my R1S - and used it previous weekend on a road trip.

Beautiful lineup!

Now the age old question. Can they make it for a profit?

Please, no vision-only-parking, it doesn’t work well in Teslas, dedicated sensors are just more reliable and accurate

Hey! I made it into the background of your video. It was great seeing the R2 in person.

I have preordered the R2 and I’m sooo excited for it. I’ll be using that space in front of the pull out tray for my purse. That way when I have a passenger I have a place for my purse. I love all of the physical buttons, the fold flat seats all the way through the front, the rear hatch having the roll down glass, and the overall look is really sharp. I would love a stationary cup holder for the driver. Like I almost always have a cup/tumbler with me. I don’t want a pull out cup holder that could possibly break under the weight of a tumbler going in and out repeatedly.

It looks like a Renault Badge

Best review of R2, as always, Kyle!! Typical amazing, relevant and even NEW info! Had no idea that the front turn signals were below the bumper! Also, nice confirmation on rear wiper 🙌🫡

I don’t get why they wouldn’t put the charge port in the native location and have NACS? Like isn’t that the point??

I'm so excited for the R2. I followed the R1S all the way up to its release, genuinely believing I would be driving one as soon as there was a delivery available for me. Then they announced the price, and I was soul-crushed. I've driven Jeep Grand Cherokee sized SUVs my whole life. They fit me and my lifestyle perfectly. Sadly, the R1S doesn't fit my bank account, so I had to be satisfied just owning stock in the company. I placed my deposit on the R2 within the first couple of minutes of the unveiling. I WILL be driving one as soon as they have a delivery available for me. In the video, you asked what we'd like to see added to/changed about the R2 and that Rivian would be paying attention to the feedback. I'm also a dog person, so on top of the suggestion of B pillar or rear seat roof line vents, I'd love to see that back window have the ability to be opened partially, not just fully up or fully down. My dogs 100% would leap out that rear window at the first sight of a squirrel or deer. Or another dog or person, or whatever they felt they just HAD to go say hello to. It's great the rear windows pop out, but to have those out AND the rear window open enough for their heads to stick out (but not their whole bodies)....well, that's just dog heaven. I'm excited for the R2, and I'm excited for Rivian as well. They're knocking it out of the park with their entire lineup, and I can't wait to see them turn their first profits and find long term success as a manufacturer.

Thanks Kyle and Alyssa great video and great job interviewing RJ, he gave Munro Live hints of 800V architecture was hoping he would confirm that with you but he did say really fast charging so really hoping they do the 800V in this vehicle and truly make it a premium charging experience for a premium brand.

If they leave the charge port location in an incompatible position it will cause Rivian owners to have issues with the obvious, charging when a supercharger is half full or more becomes problematic, and the less obvious nightmare scenario. When supercharger reaches congestions, a Rivian owner will be forced to take an open spot and wait for the adjacent spot to finish. No fault of the Rivian owner as they would not be able to charge if they don't block off a spot. The issue being the next vehicle in line to charge with a compatible port location is now blocked by a Rivian not charging and just holding the spot. The Rivian owner will be staying with the vehicle to plug in as soon as the adjacent car is done. With other EVs with compatible port location facing them that are waiting to charge, it's going to be a very uncomfortable situation that could easily be prevented with a sliver of common sense.

Do or die for Rivian!!! Why the roll up or down rear window? Extra expense for old accessory that can break!

Just curious how is there version of auto pilot coming along? Also when will they be refreshing the R1T/S with the new batteries?

I'm pretty confident that I will be getting an R2 within the next two years. Things that would alter that decision: -If the dual motor version of the R2 significantly exceeds the price of a Model Y (by more than $8k) -If there are any battery pack reliability issues that surface (the pack is the most expensive part) -If there are any reports of the ride being harsh (I need something smoother than the Model Y, my dogs get stressed by car rides) -I also really want Carplay support since it's simple to implement, but I don't think it's a deal breaker.. Will just have my phone on the dash.

All these comments by bots with booty pictures. Maybe we can have one of these bots create chapters for the 35 min video.

I believe that R2 is the fifth Rivian BEV, not the second. The first four seem to be the EDV 500, EDV 700, R1T, and R1S. I'd like to see at least two feet in wading depth. Many people live in flood-prone areas and could benefit from such a feature, and this would be consistent with an off-road capability, which this vehicle will likely have.

Very excited for this vehicle. Love the drain language inside and out so much more than Tesla, with NACS and good charging experiences, it's right up my alley.

Can we get the frunk with a low/zero load height? Either incorporate the “grille” into the hood or have it articulate separately so it folds down into a bench or just allows for easier loading of items.

Please put the charging port on the left, rear driver side.