Elektrisches SUV: Designer-SUV R2 soll zum ersten Rivian für Europa werden
Mit dem R1 hat US-E-Autobauer Rivian Teslas skurrilen Cybertruck gekontert. Doch für Europa sind der Pick-up und sein SUV-Bruder zu groß. Nun fährt der deutlich kleinere R2 vor - wann auch zu uns?
A US startup, Rivian, has introduced its new electric SUV, the R2, aiming to compete directly with luxury brands such as BMW iX3, Mercedes GLC, Volvo EX60, and Tesla Model Y. The R2, which is expected to launch in Europe by 2028, is designed to be clean, cool, and modern, with distinctive standing oval headlights. It measures just 4.72 meters in length, making it more compact than its predecessor, the R1, which was designed primarily for US preferences and was too large for European roads.
The R2 starts at $58,000 (around €50,000) in the United States and is expected to have lighter variants with fewer motors and a smaller battery, priced significantly under $40,000. The first version released will be a performance model, featuring two electric motors delivering a combined 482 kW (656 horsepower), allowing it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than four seconds.
However, its top speed is limited to around 200 km/h. Rivian differentiates itself in the crowded SUV mid-size segment by incorporating adventurous elements, such as using the key as a karabiner hook, having a constantly charged flashlight in the door, and offering several driving modes for sand, snow, or gravel in the menu.
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