Here are the specs of all-new Rivian R2

The midsize electric SUV will be available this year in the United States but Canadians will have to wait until 2027.

Rivian R2 side — *The Rivian R2 will be arriving in Canada in 2027. – Rivian photo*

Rivian’s midsize electric SUV has finally been unveiled.

The automaker had been teasing the R2 model and showing prototypes at auto shows for several years, but now it’s finally here.

It will be available in the United States this spring, but Canadians will have to wait until 2027 to get their hands on one.

The R2 is as five-seat SUV, slotting in below the company’s three-row R1S. Based on the pricing announced for the U.S. market, when Canadians finally do get the R2, it should give us a signficantly cheaper option than the R1S.

The R2 will be available in three powertrain choices. The most powerful version, the R2 Performance will launch first in spring 2026, followed by the R2 Premium in late 2026, and finally the least powerful model, the R2 Standard, which will launch in the first half of 2027. Those are U.S. launch dates. We’ll have to stay tuned for Canadian market details.

R2 specs

Below are the specs of each of the three different grades of the R2.

Rivian R2 cabin front — *The top grades of the Rivian R2 get front seats with 12-way power adjusting and heating and ventilating. – Rivian photo*

R2 Performance

The R2 Performance will debut with the Launch Package.

Its dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain produces 656 hp and 609 lb.-ft. of torque, which Rivian said will propel the SUV from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.

It also has an EPA-estimated range of 531 kilometres (330 miles).

Standard features include:

Semi-active suspension
Esker Silver exterior
Compass Yellow brake calipers and exterior badging
Premium interior with Birch wood accents in Black Crater Signature
Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, heated steering wheel
12-way power driver and passenger seats with lumbar adjustment
Rivian Premium Audio (nine speakers, two midwoofers in force-balanced configuration, two subwoofers in force-balanced configuration, 975W)
Rear drop glass
Dynamic Adventure Lighting with Adaptive High Beams, Matrix LED headlights
Rivian Torch flashlight in the driver door
Integrated tow hooks
Drive modes: All-Purpose, Conserve, Snow, All-Terrain, Rally, Soft Sand, Sport and Launch Mode
21-inch Liquid Tungsten all-season wheels

The Launch Package adds:

Autonomy+ for lifetime of the vehicle
Special Rivian Green anodized Key Fob
Exclusive option of Launch Green exterior color (paid upgrade)
Tow package with 4,400-lbs of towing capacity

Various optional features will also be available.

Rivian R2 front — *The R2 shares a family resemblance with the larger R1S. – Rivian photo*

R2 Premium

The middle-of-the-road R2 Premium version features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain with 450 hp and 537 lb.-ft. of torque, which Rivian said will get the SUV moving from standstill to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds.

The estimated range is the same as the Performance model at 531 kilometres (330 miles).

Standard features include:

Esker Silver exterior
Premium interior with Birch wood accents in Black Crater Signature
Heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear outboard seats, heated steering wheel
12-way power driver and passenger seats with lumbar adjustment
Rivian Premium Audio (nine speakers, two midwoofers in force-balanced configuration, two subwoofers in force-balanced configuration, 975W)
Rear drop glass
Dynamic Adventure Lighting with Adaptive High Beams, Matrix LED headlights
Rivian Torch flashlight in the driver door
Integrated tow hooks
Drive modes: All-Purpose, Conserve, Snow, All-Terrain and Sport
20-inch Bicolor Carbon all-season wheels

Other optional features will be available as well.

Rivian R2 driving in dusty conditions — *RIvian’s R2 is intended to be durable and dependable in a variety of driving conditions. – Rivian photo*

R2 Standard

Lastly, the base model, the R2 Standard, features a rear-wheel-drive long-range powertrain configuration with 350 hp and 355 lb.-ft. of torque. Zero to 60 mph is said to arrive in 5.9 seconds.

Driving range is estimated at 555 kilometres (345 miles).

Standard features include:

Esker Silver exterior
Single-motor RWD Long Range
All-new Black Crater interior
Heated front seats and heated steering wheel
12-way power driver seat with lumbar adjustment, eight-way power passenger seat
Standard audio (five speakers, two midwoofers in force-balanced configuration, 525W)
Drive modes: All-Purpose, Conserve, Snow and Sport
19-inch Machined Graphite all-season wheels

The Standard model also has various available options, including access to the dual-motor AWD powertrain that’s standard on the Premium model.

Canadian launch

The Canadian market launch is anticipated in 2027, though a date and pricing haven’t been announced.

The starting U.S. prices for the three models are as follows:

R2 Standard – $48,490
R2 Premium – $53,990
R2 Performance – $57,990

Considering the exchange rate and that Canada maintains retaliatory tariffs on vehicles made in the U.S., we can expect Canadian prices to be quite a bit north of what’s listed above in U.S. figures. But, prices should be significantly south of the R1S’s price, which starts at $143,107.

For more information, visit the Rivian website.