{
  "id": 17182783,
  "title": "I drove the Rivian R2 for a week — and this sub-$60K electric SUV lives up to the hype",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/i-drove-the-rivian-r2-for-a-week-and-this-sub-60k-electric-suv-lives",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-30T05:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/vehicle-tech/evs/2027-rivian-r2-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rivian is the electric vehicle (EV) company to watch. Its vehicles, identifiable by their distinctive stadium-style halo headlights, are becoming more common on roads. The company’s full-size R1S SUV and its smaller pickup, the R1T, impressed me greatly, but their high prices make them inaccessible for most consumers. This is where Rivian’s new R2 model comes into play. With a much lower price tag and a more practical midsize frame, the R2 aims to reach a broader audience. The 2027 Rivian R2 Performance, which I tested for a week, seems to live up to the hype. Its specifications include a sleek design and a price starting under $60,000, making it a compelling option in the electric car market.",
  "summary": "I tested the 2027 Rivian R2 Performance and this mid-size electric SUV packs the utility and premium features that make other luxury model look overpriced.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rivian R2 model priced under $60,000",
    "2027 R2 Performance tested for a week",
    "Sleek design and practical midsize frame"
  ],
  "editors_take": "By offering a more practical midsize frame at a lower price point, Rivian is positioning itself to capture the mass market that its premium high-priced models previously excluded.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}