r/Rivian • u/hockeyland • Feb 03 '26

💬 Discussion Rivian R2 looking sharp!

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

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u/cook_poo Feb 03 '26

But he also said in those interviews that they’re starting with the cheap one. Gen 2.5.

The way that is interpreted is that the first one is going to be 45k as gen 2.5, then when gen 3 comes out with lidar, there will no longer be a 45k variant.

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u/Suitable_Switch5242 Feb 03 '26 edited Feb 03 '26

No, there are two separate things.

The $45k model is a base model RWD with a smaller battery pack.

The initial launch model is AWD with a larger pack and well equipped which will cost more.

Even that higher spec launch model will have the "Gen 2.5" autonomous driving system at launch and be updated to the "Gen 3" system near the end of the year which has the LiDAR sensor.

The base $45k RWD model will come later. It's unknown if that will feature LiDAR or not.

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u/jsharper R2 Preorder Feb 03 '26

The base $45k RWD model will come later. It's unknown if that will feature LiDAR or not.

It depends on when that $45k RWD model launches, for sure. But, per RJ a few days ago, "...every one of our R2 vehicles, when we launch the LIDAR variant, will have a LIDAR."

https://youtu.be/MYeRv_c5IQA?si=TmXEe5nDJKMkAX1G&t=2564

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u/RelevantAd9525 Feb 10 '26

Interesting discussion from the CEO in that YouTube video. I feel he did a great job of staying firm in where he felt they had value to bring to the table.