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Rivian R2 Trims Explained and Which One Should You Get?
If you’ve been waiting to figure out which R2 makes sense for you, Rivian just gave you everything you need to decide.
All three R2s share the same 87.9 kWh pack (the $45k Standard trim battery pack details are still to be determined), dual displays, heated steering wheel, and Autonomy+ hardware. The bones are the same no matter which you pick.
The Standard Long Range starts at single-motor RWD with 350 hp and hits 60 in 5.9 seconds. Totally fine for most people, but you’re giving up ventilated seats, rear drop glass, adventure lighting, and All-Terrain mode. It also arrives last, sometime in early 2027.
Premium adds AWD, bumps to 450 hp, and brings back most of the features the Standard skips. It’s probably the sweet spot for most buyers.
Performance is the full package, 656 hp, 3.6-second 0-60, semi-active suspension, and all eight drive modes including Rally and Launch. Early reservation holders also get the Launch Package, which bundles in lifetime Autonomy+, tow package, and an exclusive Launch Green color.
R2 Feature Comparison
What’s included, what’s optional, and where the trims differ. Data sourced from Rivian’s official press release and spec sheet.
Feature
Performance
Spring ’26
Premium
Late ’26
Standard
Early ’27
Powertrain
Drivetrain
Dual-Motor AWD
Dual-Motor AWD
Single-Motor RWD
Horsepower
656 hp
450 hp
350 hp
Torque
609 lb-ft
537 lb-ft
355 lb-ft
0–60 mph
3.6s
4.6s
5.9s
Battery (usable)
87.9 kWh
87.9 kWh
87.9 kWh
Range
330 mi EPA-est.
330 mi EPA-est.
345 mi Rivian-est.
Suspension & Handling
Semi-Active Suspension
✓
—
—
Compass Yellow Calipers & Badging
✓
—
—
Integrated Tow Hooks
✓
✓
—
Tow Package
Optional (4,400 lbs)
Optional (4,400 lbs)
Optional (4,400 lbs)
Wheels
Included Wheels
21″ Liquid Tungsten
All-Season
All-Season
20″ Bicolor Carbon
All-Season
All-Season
19″ Machined Graphite
All-Season
All-Season
Optional Wheels
20″ Black Sand
All-Terrain
All-Terrain
21″ Liquid Tungsten
All-Season
All-Season
20″ Bicolor Carbon
All-Season
All-Season
Interior & Comfort
Included Interior
Black Crater Signature
Black Crater Signature
Black Crater
Optional Interior
Coastal Cloud Signature
Coastal Cloud Signature
—
Front Seats
Heated & Ventilated
Heated & Ventilated
Heated
Rear Outboard Seats
Heated
Heated
—
Heated Steering Wheel
✓
✓
✓
Driver Seat
12-way power w/ lumbar
12-way power w/ lumbar
12-way power w/ lumbar
Passenger Seat
12-way power w/ lumbar
12-way power w/ lumbar
8-way power
Rear USB-C Ports
Seat Back
Seat Back
Center Console
Audio
Sound System
Rivian Premium Audio
Rivian Premium Audio
Standard Audio
Exterior & Lighting
Included Color
Esker Silver
Esker Silver
Esker Silver
Optional Colors
Borealis, Catalina Cove, Forest Green, Glacier White, Half Moon Grey, Midnight, Launch Green*
Catalina Cove, Forest Green, Glacier White, Half Moon Grey, Midnight
Forest Green, Glacier White, Half Moon Grey, Midnight
Rear Drop Glass
✓
✓
—
Dynamic Adventure Lighting
✓
✓
—
Rivian Torch Flashlight
✓
✓
—
Drive Modes
All-Purpose, Conserve, Snow, Sport
✓
✓
✓
All-Terrain
✓
✓
—
Rally, Soft Sand, Launch Mode
✓
—
—
Technology & Autonomy
Autonomy+ Hardware
✓
✓
✓
Autonomy+ Service
Optional
Optional
Optional
60-Day Autonomy+ Trial
✓
✓
✓
Dual Digital Displays
✓
✓
✓
Haptic Halo Steering Wheel
✓
✓
✓
200 TOPS Edge AI Compute
✓
✓
✓
NACS + Supercharger Access
✓
✓
✓
Launch Package (Performance Only)
Lifetime Autonomy+ Included
✓
—
—
Rivian Green Anodized Key Fob
✓
—
—
Exclusive Launch Green Color Option
✓
—
—
Tow Package Included (4,400 lbs)
✓
—
—
Available Upgrades
Dual-Motor AWD Upgrade
Standard
Standard
Optional
Compact Spare Tire
Optional
Optional
Optional
R2 Performance
Powertrain
DrivetrainDual-Motor AWD
Horsepower656 hp
Torque609 lb-ft
0–60 mph3.6s
Battery (usable)87.9 kWh
Range330 mi EPA-est.
Suspension & Handling
Semi-Active Suspension✓
Compass Yellow Calipers & Badging✓
Integrated Tow Hooks✓
Tow PackageOptional (4,400 lbs)
Wheels
Included Wheels21″ Liquid Tungsten All-Season
Optional Wheels20″ Black Sand All-Terrain
Interior & Comfort
Included InteriorBlack Crater Signature
Optional InteriorCoastal Cloud Signature
Front SeatsHeated & Ventilated
Rear Outboard SeatsHeated
Heated Steering Wheel✓
Driver Seat12-way power w/ lumbar
Passenger Seat12-way power w/ lumbar
Rear USB-C PortsSeat Back
Audio
Sound SystemRivian Premium Audio
Exterior & Lighting
Included ColorEsker Silver
Optional ColorsBorealis, Catalina Cove, Forest Green, Glacier White, Half Moon Grey, Midnight, Launch Green*
Rear Drop Glass✓
Dynamic Adventure Lighting✓
Rivian Torch Flashlight✓
Drive Modes (8)
All-Purpose, Conserve, Snow, Sport✓
All-Terrain✓
Rally, Soft Sand, Launch Mode✓
Technology & Autonomy
Autonomy+ Hardware✓
Autonomy+ ServiceOptional
60-Day Autonomy+ Trial✓
Dual Digital Displays✓
Haptic Halo Steering Wheel✓
200 TOPS Edge AI Compute✓
NACS + Supercharger Access✓
Launch Package
Lifetime Autonomy+ Included✓
Rivian Green Anodized Key Fob✓
Exclusive Launch Green Color Option✓
Tow Package Included (4,400 lbs)✓
Available Upgrades
Compact Spare TireOptional
Love RivianTrackr – thanks for all the info! I assume, but can you confirm, that the R2’s panoramic rood is standard glass and not Electrochromic like the R1?
Thank you 😊
R2 has just a standard glass roof that’s heavily tinted.
Thanks!
Will there be an additional cost for the Coastal Cloud Signature interior over the Black Crater Signature on the Premium model?
Most likely since Rivian charges about $4,500 for the white interior on R1.
Wow!! What justifies that additional cost? Is it a better material?
Peformance and materials for sure