Rivian confirmed at SXSW 2026 that leasing will be available from day one when R2 deliveries begin. With EV tech evolving as fast as it is, having a lease option at launch makes R2 even more accessible for anyone who wants flexibility without the long-term commitment.
Rivian has confirmed the full R2 color lineup, and your options depend heavily on which trim you choose. Here's every exterior color, interior option, and badging detail broken down by trim level.
The Tesla Model Y has dominated EV sales for three years running. Rivian's R2 is the first serious challenger that competes on price — and then outpunches it on capability.
I join Wassym in the brand new Rivian R2 to discuss and showcase the upcoming software including refreshed UI that will be launching with R2 plus we discuss the R2 audio system (spoiler alert: it’s so much better than Gen 2 R1) and a bunch of other goodies!
Some say these colors are boring, I think they are elegant and match the design of R2. Join me as I check out all the colors (except Esker Silver and Forest Green) that Rivian brought out to SXSW alongside the 2 interior colors.
