From The Duke of Middleville.
The Rivian R2 reviews are officially out — and the reaction from Doug DeMuro, Marques Brownlee, JerryRigEverything, InsideEVs, and MotorTrend has been overwhelmingly positive.
But this isn’t just another good EV.
This could be HUGE.
In this video, I break down:
• What the reviewers actually drove (dual motor ~600+ hp versions)
• Doug DeMuro’s pricing tease and why he says it’s even more compelling
• Rivian’s 2026 production guidance (62,000–67,000 total deliveries)
• How many R2s may actually be built next year
• Why limited production could create serious demand pressure
• The size of the compact/midsize SUV market in the U.S.
• Why women and families may gravitate toward the R2
• Real competitors in the $45K–$65K luxury/performance segment
• Tesla Model Y vs Rivian R2 autonomy differences
• The $99/month FSD subscription discussion
• And why 2027 could be Rivian’s breakout year
The Rivian R2 isn’t just a smaller R1S.
It’s positioned to compete directly in one of the largest vehicle segments in America — and if Rivian executes on pricing and production, this could be their biggest success yet.
Let me know in the comments:
If the R2 dual motor lands around $55K… are you choosing it over a Model Y?
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