A sound system without front-door speakers, dual glove boxes, a cool rooftop tent, and more are some of the coolest aspects of the new R2. Doug NewcombWriterManufacturerPhotographerJun 09, 2026 Rivian has a lot riding on its all-new 2027 Rivian R2—essentially, the future viability of the company, as it’s banking on the lower priced, all-electric midsize SUV to be a volume seller compared to the initial and pricey R1T pickup and the larger R1S SUV.