To mark the launch of R2 on June 9, we brought a select group of journalists and creators to Utah to put R2 Performance with Launch Package through its paces across every type of terrain.
Get their unfiltered reviews in the links below. We’ve also included some of our favorite R2 photos and quotes from the event. We can’t wait for you to drive R2 for yourself.
ArsTechnica First Drive: The 2027 Rivian R2 entirely changes the EV gameOpens in new tab
Car and Driver Opens in new tab2027 Rivian R2 First Drive: From Normal, Is NormalOpens in new tab
CNBC Opens in new tabRivian is betting on its R2 EV to turn the automaker into a household name like TeslaOpens in new tab
Detroit Free Press Rivian R2 EV gets all A’s on the highway, off road and for new AI techOpens in new tab Opens in new tab
The Drive Somehow, Rivian's Cheaper R2 Is Its Most Refined VehicleOpens in new tab
The Drive Opens in new tab2027 Rivian R2 First Drive Review: The Perfect Car for So Many PeopleOpens in new tab
Edmunds Opens in new tab2027 Rivian R2 First Drive Review: So Competent It's Almost Boring, and That's a Good ThingOpens in new tab
Electrek Rivian R2 First Drive: This is everything I need to upgrade my Model Y except…Opens in new tab
Engadget 2027 Rivian R2 first drive: Rivian's second SUV is its best yetOpens in new tab
InsideEVs Opens in new tabI Had High Expectations For The Rivian R2. It Still Blew Me Away.Opens in new tab
Jalopnik Opens in new tab2027 Rivian R2 Is Even Better Than You HopedOpens in new tab
Men’s Journal Opens in new tabThe Rivian R2 Is the Best New Car I’ve Driven in Years Opens in new tab
MotorTrend Opens in new tab2027 Rivian R2 Performance First DriveOpens in new tab
MotorWeek Opens in new tab2027 Rivian R2 First Drive Opens in new tab
Newsweek Opens in new tabR2 Is the Newest and Oldest Rivian VehicleOpens in new tab
RivianTrackr Rivian R2 First Drive On Road and Off RoadOpens in new tab Road & Track Opens in new tabThe 2027 Rivian R2 Is Easy to Love Opens in new tab
SlashGear Opens in new tab2027 Rivian R2 First Drive: For The Money, The Best EV So Far Opens in new tab
The Verge Opens in new tabThe Rivian R2 is too much fun to let drive itself Opens in new tab
TopGear Opens in new tabRivian R2 (US) reviewOpens in new tab
USA Today Opens in new tabRivian R2 preview: AI-powered SUV aims for the EV sweet spot Opens in new tab
US News 2027 Rivian R2 First Drive: An R1 for EveryoneOpens in new tab
Wallpaper Opens in new tabAll-electric SUV specialists Rivian have launched their all-important R2 model Opens in new tab
WIRED Opens in new tabRivian R2 First Drive: The Rivian for the MassesOpens in new tab
Kim Java Opens in new tabThe Rivian R2 Gets Almost Everything RightOpens in new tab
JerryRigEverything Opens in new tabRIVIANS R2 MATRIX HEADLIGHTS ARE INSANEOpens in new tab
Jenna Ezarik Opens in new tabI Drove the New Rivian R2: My Honest ThoughtsOpens in new tab
SavageGeese Opens in new tab2027 Rivian R2 | Easier to Pitch a TentOpens in new tab
Jon Rettinger Opens in new tabCan it beat Tesla? The NEW Rivian R2Opens in new tab
Snazzy Labs Opens in new tabRivian's $45,000 Model Y Killer Is HereOpens in new tab
TFL Opens in new tabSurprising Secrets of The 2026 Rivian R2 with the Chief Engineer!Opens in new tab
What’s Inside? Opens in new tabCan you ACTUALLY Camp in a Rivian R2?Opens in new tab
Out of Spec Reviews Opens in new tabI Drive The Rivian R2 For The First Time! They Pretty Much Nailed ItOpens in new tab
“A muscular electric SUV that’s legitimately capable off-road, but whose technology and sheer ingenuity feel a full generation ahead of anything from legacy automakers.”
“Rivian figured out how to strike an unbelievable balance of on-road driving dynamics and off-road capability in a premium-feeling and looking package — at a competitive price.”
“The new Rivian R2 is a very composed, modern utility vehicle that’s as capable on and off the road as it is comfortable throughout. It’s also jam-packed with tech designed to enhance the driving experience while elevating the aspects of your life adjacent to driving.”
“The Rivian offers more space, more power, and that adventurous feel buyers love.”
“There’s nothing about driving this car or experiencing it that would stop me from wanting one...it’s a fantastic daily driver that you can push to the limit on a back road, take it off-road, and still have capability to go pretty much anywhere.”
To learn more about R2 and place a reservation please visit rivian.com/r2.
