Rivian invited select media and influencers to get behind the wheel of its R2 validation builds, offering the first real world look at the upcoming model. While specs and pricing remain under wraps, attendees were able to demo drive and even take the R2 off road, signaling strong confidence from Rivian as the vehicle moves closer to production.

Rivian just released new behind the scenes clips of the R2 coming together on the line, highlighting its simplified design and hinting at the start of the official R2 content push.

A convoy of colorful Rivian R2 prototypes was spotted on a California highway, hinting that the company’s official R2 content rollout may be just getting started.

Rivian may not offer leasing when the R2 launches, and history suggests that should not come as a surprise. Leasing was not available at R1 launch and still is not offered in every state or in Canada today.

Not long after Rivian confirmed that manufacturing validation builds of R2 are rolling off the line in Normal, Illinois, the company shared…

Just a year ago, Rivian’s R2 expansion in Normal, IL was nothing more than a concrete slab. Today, Rivian has hit a…