Last March, Rivian revealed its new midsize platforms that would serve as the basis for the forthcoming R2 and R3 models that are expected to go on sale within the next couple of years.
Unlike the R1S (SUV) and R1T (truck) models, which both have starting prices above $70,000 USD, the R2 and R3 are smaller and will cost a lot less. Rivian says the R2 will be positioned as a midsize SUV, while the R3 is a midsize crossover. To separate the two further, Rivian plans to build a more performance and adventure-oriented version of the R3 known as the R3X. Rivian says it will have, 鈥渄ynamic abilities both on and off-road鈥�.
As of now, specifics about the R3X are slim, but Rivian said in a statement that a tri-motor setup (two rear motors, one front motor) will be available for R2 / R3 models, and it鈥檚 a good bet the R3X will be tri-motor. This is the quickest configuration, with 0-60 mph times under three seconds, according to Rivian.
Other tech highlights all R2 / R3 models will share include 300-plus miles of range, DC fast charging support for both NACS (standard) and CCS (with adapter), and self-driving capability that will leverage 11 cameras, five radars, and greater computational power.
As for when and how much, Rivian says R2 will arrive in the first half of 2026, with R3 and R3X to follow, likely as 2027 models. Pricing for R2 is expected to start at roughly $45,000 USD, with the R3 expected to be lower. Rivian didn鈥檛 mention pricing for R3 / R3X, but Car and Driver recently suggested the R3X could be about $10K USD more than the R3, which it pegged at $37,000 USD. If that holds, R3X could start at around $47,000 USD.
