Detailer Gives the Rivian R2 a 9 Out of 10 on Fit and Finish
Coleton from Out of Spec Detailing measured a customer delivered R2 Performance panel by panel and came away giving it a nine out of ten on exterior fit and finish.… · Rivian R2
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Detailer Gives the Rivian R2 a 9 Out of 10 on Fit and Finish
Coleton from Out of Spec Detailing measured a customer delivered R2 Performance panel by panel and came away giving it a nine out of ten on exterior fit and finish. The lower interior plastics did not fare as well, and neither did the haptic buttons. Here is how his findings line up with what I have seen on my own R2.
Rivian R2 Coastal Cloud and Forest Green Arrive in August
Coastal Cloud and Forest Green land later in August, Borealis follows in September, and all three come to the Launch Package.
Why the Rivian R2 Stands Out in a Market Full of Aero EVs
The Honda CR-V moved 226,114 units in the first half of 2026, about half the volume of every EV sold in America. The R2 is the only new EV built to look like that kind of vehicle.
Everything New in Rivian 2026.23 for R1T and R1S (Video)
Rivian just pushed the 2026.23 update to the R1T and R1S, and while it is not a blockbuster, there are a few…
Rivian Georgia Factory Plans Add Museum, Trails and Cabins
Rivian released site plans and renderings for its $5 billion Georgia plant, showing an industrial core wrapped in roughly 1,000 acres of preserved woodland with a museum, walking trails, eco-cabins, campsites and an off-road test track. Buildings go vertical in 2027 with customer vehicle production targeted for 2028.
Rivian Confirms Second R2 Shift by September 30
Rivian has put a date on the second R2 shift at Normal, September 30, but the company also said the shift will not contribute material volume until the fourth quarter. Here is what that actually means for anyone still holding a reservation.
2026.24.41
The R2 2026.24 update expands Lane Change on Command beyond freeways, adds traffic lights, stop signs, and cones to the Autonomy view, and works through a long list of audio, climate, charging, and Gear Guard fixes.
Stop Buying EVs for the Trip You Take Twice a Year
Federal data says the average driver covers 31 miles a day. The R2 is rated at 330. Most of that number exists for a trip you take twice a year.
The Sunday Drive, Rivian Week in Review, July 27 to August 2, 2026
Rivian posts $1.658 billion in Q2 revenue as R2 deliveries begin, and my R2 Performance returned 253 miles against a 330 mile EPA rating. Plus a 70 mph MPGe test, 400 volt charging, my first 2,500 miles, and a towing guide.
2026.23
Software 2026.23 expands Lane Change on Command beyond freeways for Gen 2 R1 and adds Rivian Assistant memory, better charger search, and draft service requests for Gen 1 and Gen 2 alike.