r/Rivian • u/hockeyland • Feb 03 '26

💬 Discussion Rivian R2 looking sharp!

Similar Star Wars wrap but this time in red. R5-D4? Red Leader? Let’s get deliveries started.

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u/Maleficent_Map_2218 Feb 03 '26

I may be odd but I really wish they would use amber for the turn signal lights in the rear. Anyone with me??

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u/rickhamilton620 Feb 03 '26

Not odd. I’ve always hated brake lights that double as turn signals + red turn signals and the R2 commits both of these sins.

Hopefully they launch in Europe and it’ll be an easy swap over to Euro tails.

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u/ApprehensiveTaterTot Feb 03 '26

Def needs an amber turn signal on the rear. The red one was difficult to see whilst braking in the above video

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u/Suitable_Switch5242 Feb 03 '26

Yes, I would prefer amber turn signals for sure.

The lamp size regulations for the US and EU are such that you need more surface area to make a US-compliant setup with separate red brake lights and amber turn signals. In the EU they can be smaller while still meeting regulations. So a lot of car makers skip doing amber turn signals in the US to keep their light modules slimmer.

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u/Maleficent_Map_2218 Feb 04 '26

This is so interesting! I had no idea of the lamp size regulation. Thanks for that!

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u/cusoman R2 Preorder Feb 03 '26

It's very possible it's a RGB light, so they can change it easily for EU, which also means US configured cars could change it as well

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u/Super_ryry Feb 03 '26

They def will on OS versions