@@Parker53151 If you can believe it, Lucid is in even worse shape than Rivian. I suspect they will both be "bought" and absorbed fairly soon if they don't start showing a profit. Your already seeing that to a certain extent with Rivian.
Same. I live in the Pacific Northwest and they are everywhere out here. I hate that it’s so dependent on VW’s commitment to their investment into Rivian, knowing VW is currently dealing with their own demons…
Unless Rivian gets into efficiency over their genre philosophy. I doubt it will succeed in the long run. They are not efficient vehicles and to achieve the range they are packing more batteries.
Aside from the early adopters, it will not. As it should. EVs are an alternative, not a solution, and as long as government keep pushing them as such, the pushback will remain.
R3x is so perfect. Hopefully vw convinces them to make it the same time as the r2. If this comes in under $45k it will sell. Give it a 300+mile range and ditch the 3rd motor to keep cost down. Not everything needs to go from 0-60 in 3 seconds. Perfect size for global sales too.
I'm not saying it won't sell well but it will not sell the same numbers as the R2. If you look at what are the best selling non pickups they are compact SUVs. The R3 is a subcompact SUV and they just don't sell as well as compact and full size SUV which is why they are waiting for the Georgia plant to be built to start producing the R3.
This is the top trim version of the r3, they are supposed to have single and dual motor versions too. I really hope Rivian succeeds, I love their design language/ascetics.
I bought a 2022 Mini Cooper SE this year. The vast majority of my driving is around town so the short range isn't a show stopper. The price was great! "Under $50K" is their idea of affordable??? The Ford Maverick sells like hotcakes because it's half of $50K. Car companies need to drop a few cameras, make the mega screen a bit smaller, and get affordable higher range electric cars on the market.
Yup. The Bolt is gone and the Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro both grew to over 170 inches in their 2024 versions. There's no small EV in the USA apart from the 3-door Fiat 500e and Mini Cooper EV The "small" Chevy Equinox EV is a 190 inches long, only 2 inches shorter than the Blazer EV!
Man I am loving the R2 ans R3, the look, and the size are just perfect. As someone who actually uses the roof rails on my SUVs, I love that they are basically shoulder/head level so i dont have to climb up the side. Definitely keeping both in mind for a future vehicle once some larger priorities are taken care of.
Like the Omni reference. Totally see that. Looks to me the shape of an Omni/classic VW Rabbit with the off-road characteristics of a Crosstrek Wilderness. Love it! That is a LONG way out to release!
Yeah, baby! Rivian designs vehicles that people truly fall in love with. Top-notch engineering, beautiful design touches inside and out. We’ve been loving our R1S for 15 months now.
Rivian should do the opposite of what every other EV manufacturer does which is roll out the most expensive EVs first and get the 3X out as fast as possible.
R3X is the most expensive version of the R3 though (because R3X is tri-motor and upgraded interior and paint) and will likely be similarly expensive to a top trim tri motor R2. People are predicting that the release order will be R2, then R3X, then R3. My guess is that they will launch R3X out of their existing Illinois factory since the volume will be lower than the R3.
They are not a legendary brand. I know what you are saying. I have heard that they roll out these expensive ones like Tesla did in order to make enough revenue to move forward. But how did the Koreans and Japanese do it? First cheap affordable cars!
Always love you guys doing reviews together. The R3X does look good, will be great once you get a chance to get into a pre-prod or early prod for full review and see what has changed from the prototype. Loved the VW comment about the 4 window buttons as well. :)
I really like the R3X, but honestly the R2 would be a better size for me. I wonder if any changes will occur under the new admin w/ the EV tax situation. If these are no longer going to be subsidized by the on-sale date, that might get a little rough.
EV incentive most probably removed by mid 2025.. Championed by the dark prince Elon.. Who benefited millions from it... But since he's got the head start.. Wants it gone.
At the moment there are no public DC fast-chargers that can charge 1000V, Lucid already has trouble with it's 900V System. 800V seems to be the sweetspot for the moment.
Just FYI, Rivian announced several months ago that the NACS charging port for the R2 & R3 will be in the same spot as they are on Tesla's. Also, I have reserved and R2 but I also put in a reservation for a Scout Traveler with the range extender. I'm not 100% sure what I'm going to do but the fact that Scout will have CarPlay and the range extender has me thinking. I love my R1T but Rivian's navigation still needs a lot of work.
@@freddybell8328 carplay is unecessary if you have TESLA software. rivian does not have all the features that tesla/carplay has like texting. Rivian navigation is also very poor Tesla also has carplay integration through the web browser
@@freddybell8328 Carplay is necessary because Rivian's maps suck. I'm sorry but they just do. Apple has been at this software thing for several decades and there's no need to reinvent the wheel because they are better at it. Unlike Apple maps Rivin, which used Google maps, doesn't show traffic lights or stop signs, they don't give prompts (either voice or pings) in time enough to let you know when your turn is coming up. If you live in an area like I do that has 50 million traffic lights Apple maps specifically tells you to go through this light and turn at the next. When you can three traffic lights all with turns in 150 feet just saying turn in 100 feet means nothing. Also, the font on Rivian's map is way too small and you cannot adjust it, the clock is on the passenger side when it should be on the drivers side. There should be better integration with smart watches. They take longer to give you traffic updates and suggestions than Apple maps and sometimes it tries to take you weird routs that are actually longer. The mapping system on the phone app also needs a LOT of work. When you use either apple maps or google maps you can just type in the name of the location like Starbucks for example. If you try to do that on the phone it doesn't work, you have to put in a specific address which makes no sense. The other thing they need to fix when using the phone app is giving you alternate routs. If you type in an address on the phone app it only gives you one route v. at least two but most times three when using Google maps or Apple Maps. I really do like the vehicle as a whole but their maps suck and they either need to integrate a lot of what Apple does or just give people the ability to choose what they want by allowing CarPlay. Lastly let's not be fooled, this is about money. They want to charge for using their system and CarPlay is free. They make no money by allowing CarPlay and that's what this is all about.
@@kenyattaclay7666yeah….some people need tech to do everything for them because they can’t be bothered to look up and pay attention while driving. Notwithstanding, Rivian Nav is integrating google maps and constantly improving. They also don’t “charge you to use it”, but charge you (now) for the LTE connection beyond basics (as they have clearly stated since the beginning).
There is a Rivian dealer near me and I stopped by for a test drive. I left VERY impressed. I drove the R1T and was blown away by the practicality, comfort, and performance. If you don't take long trips and do mostly local driving, which I do...then it's a great option. Charge at home and you'll never have to worry about "filling it up".
This is the right charging location in the Passenger Rear. It’s good for towing and it will work with curbside chargers if we ever get them in the US like in Europe
It will be driver rear to uniform ports. All are moving to that location as super chargers have that and with rapid Nacs integration that is the best location.
Oh my Dog!!! Somebody actually mentioned the Dodge Omni in a UA-cam video!!! I remember Chrysler's answer to the VW Rabbit very well. Never owned one, but I have a soft spot for them.
I saw someone driving about in a 80's era Plymouth Horizon in my area over the summer. It was parked outside the gas station when I stopped for drinks. I had to stop and see what it was when going back to my truck. When I saw the badge I said DAMN, at least one still exists in my area and in very good shape for being around here. I also saw someone else driving around in a silver 80's Toyota Van which was also in very good shape. Especially for this area. Both are obviously kept as summer only vehicles so they're still in one piece. :)
@@bryan1480 Agreed, I was very surprised to see it and the silver Toyota Van. Especially since I'm in NY our winters swallow up everything that's metal. So seeing the Plymouth Horizon in one piece and not rusty is amazing. It's faded because it's old but it's clean and in good shape. So the person who owns it loves it and only takes it out in summer. Same for the Toyota Van. My older brothers first car was a brown Plymouth Acclaim. I don't know what he had after that. My first vehicle was a 91 Toyota Pickup which I sadly never got to learn how to drive because it was manual.
I love the concept as well, I'd like to sign up to buy one with the special "AMC Eagle" two-tone vinyl wrap! Which this feels like the spiritual successor to.
I have never been as excited for a car as I am for the R3X. I drive a 6speed Crosstrek, and I am 100% planning to keep it until the day the R3X is available. I cannot wait for it to be in production, and I just hope that they keep it reasonably priced.
I love that Rivian decided to go for the 'Retro Futuristic' design details on their cars (Like their lights/body-shape/etc) that is so popular with the highend Resto-Mod community of new coachworks. Tesla's mid 2000's Italian Sports GT look (Alfa/Maserati) doesn't stand out how it used to but they refuse to update and change. Now they just look like they're 15 years the times.
I know I'm late to the party, but how is the legroom in the backseat of the R3X? Enough for car seats without having the passenger shoved in to the glove box?
The R3X is one of the coolest cars I can remember in the last 10 years. It's got a genuinely unique style. While I don't have a direct use for a vehicle with that form factor I'd probably buy one as a vanity purchase (something I almost never do).
They both look great! I've got a deposit down on the R2. I do wish Rivian would add more physical buttons for the HVAC controls and front vent adjustments, a powered pano roof sunshade, and better retractable exterior door handles. B and C pillar air vents would also be great for rear seat passengers and dogs in the trunk.
If this was released q3-q4 2025 it would rock the market. Though I get that their currently unable to produce as much vehicles hopefully it doesnt look dated by the time its released. Although solid state is ramping up so I guess that's a plus when its released. Maybe they take the gamble and release this the same time as the R2.
I have a reservation for the R2. The charge port will be the J3400(NACS) in the US and since Rivian already has access to the Tesla network it makes sense. Hopefully it will have an adapter for CCS, otherwise I would buy one because they will be around for the next decade or two. They put the charging port on the passenger rear for curbside charging that so many cities in Europe already use and will eventually appear in the US unless everyone suddenly moves to induction charging. The R3X will probably need a larger charging port opening to fit the CCS2 for Europe. Since GM is building so many pull through charging spots for towing, it won’t matter where the port is soon. The Silverado/Sierra port is drivers rear. Everyone could be like Mercedes and have both plugs in there so no adapter is needed, but that’s a pretty large opening the way they stack them
I want that R3, I think. Really though, I could take something smaller but still in the Rivian theme. I don't need fast. Does it have a spare tire? For driving in the tall and uncut, a spare is needed.
I think lithium manganese iron phosphate will be far more viable for attainable light vehicle BEVs. While solid state will be high performance high energy requirement vehicles.
This is going to do really well. Even my wife likes it. I think it's going to really hit a sweet spot in the market. Hey @Rivian, make sure you keep the large wheels/tires! It's key to the good looks!
As a Focus ST owner, I'm ready for an e-hot hatch. Especially if they can make an e-Car without the stupid pricing (< or low $40k?) I thought Tesla had something coming..but, it seemed to have turned into a driverless taxi instead? Looking for small, light weight, good handling, fun e-hot hatch that I can haul a [e]-MTB and/or e-Moto on a rear hitch. Maybe even charge my e-Moto off the vehicle?? Sleep in the back, at a camp site and charge over night? >275 to 300 mile real world range. Fun, AFFORDABLE, practical.
As someone who grew up in the heyday of hot hatches, this is really attractive to me. If it drives as good as it looks -- and driving engagement matters more than performance numbers -- this is one of the few future vehicles I might open my wallet for (and I'm cheap!).
Rivian has perfected the EV in ways that don't get enough love. My elevator speech is that a R1T/R1S is "smoother than a Mercedes, rock crawls like a Wrangler, is faster than most new Vette's, and is cheaper to operate than a Civic". Rivian's doing a great job with the balance of luxury/performance/price with the R2 and R3. The R3X is way more outrageous than anyone gives it credit for. You're talking 800+ HP in a form factor the size of a Dodge Omni with rally racing DNA. This is the ultimate street-legal Hoonigan machine. And I want one, badly. Unfortunately, I have kids and dogs, so the R2 will be the next vehicle to sit in my garage next to the R1T I already drive.
LOVE IT !! I'm getting first generation Honda CR-V vibes off the design. IMHO one of the most practical and well thought out SUVs ever made. Winner of the Bug Out Vehicle of the Year Award by Prepper Magazine. 👍 No higher accolade.
This is almost production ready! They were just waiting from the injection from VS and are now hoping to get the Georgia plant going before bringing this to market.
The 3x styling is on point. Looks like it would be fun to rally. Also, I think they have the air ride suspension on the lowest setting which is why the roof height was low
Dang, didn't know you guys were over at the Venice space yesterday!! Between that and the surprise RJ appearance now I'm even more disappointed I didn't make it LOL
both the R2 and R3x look amazing, and we want one of each. I really hope they are able to keep the price on target, the cybertruck was such a dissappointment, especially after having one on reserve for so many years
Of all the EV’s out there, Rivian is my favorite. I love that squared off look that they have, and I don’t care if all their models have that look. Maybe one day I will be able to afforded one.
6:15 roll-down glass (rear hatch). My parent's 1965 Dodge Polara Wagon had this feature. The Polara had a remote electric switch on the dashboard. Of course, being an ICE, parents had to be careful when to lower the window as CO2 could enter the cabin easily - like when driving. Low pressure on the rear end just sucks it in. An idea just with the engine off(!).
I've had my R1S for more than a year.....I think the insurance is slightly higher than it was for the '19 RAM 1500 that it replaced but not that much more.
Rivian announced a few months ago that they're moving the R2/R3/R3X NACS charging ports to the driver's side rear. I reserved one right after RJ rolled it out in March. I've also reserved a Scout Traveler, full EV.
Take my money is my sentiment exactly! I've had my R1S for 14 months and absolutely love it but I want an R3X bad.....I wish they would open up preorders soon; I know they don't want to disappoint people having to wait a long time but I'm good getting in the queue even if it takes 2+ years to get one.....
2:37 1978 Dodge Omni (ASA Plymouth Horizon) sold for $3976. Adjusted for inflation, that's $20441 before federal & state tax credits. Coloradans would pay $7941 after tax credits. Just showing you how expensive cars have become today.🤦♂️
I really hope they get made. Rivian seems to have some imagination as a manufacturer and takes customer preferences seriously. The R3X design is really cool too, lets hope they get some good chassis engineers to make it the hot hatch it should be. Also it's nice to have a car company with a CEO who is concerned about making cars rather than posting on twitter all day long. Sometimes these things can affect a brand.
Physical buttons and knobs people!! The roll down glass reminds me of a 70s ford country square. A modern station wagon taking design elements from its forebears
I really hope and wish Rivian succeeds.
Ditto Lucid.
@@Parker53151 If you can believe it, Lucid is in even worse shape than Rivian. I suspect they will both be "bought" and absorbed fairly soon if they don't start showing a profit. Your already seeing that to a certain extent with Rivian.
Same. I live in the Pacific Northwest and they are everywhere out here. I hate that it’s so dependent on VW’s commitment to their investment into Rivian, knowing VW is currently dealing with their own demons…
Yeah, but it's going to be really hard now with president Musk in office.
Unless Rivian gets into efficiency over their genre philosophy. I doubt it will succeed in the long run. They are not efficient vehicles and to achieve the range they are packing more batteries.
These will take over the industry if the entry price stays competitive. R3X is absurdly cool.
The magic word is "if"
@@jngobngo Word is "unreal" Cannot count on any "reasonable" prices anymore.
Fingers Xross'd
@@zxys001 X'd*
Aside from the early adopters, it will not. As it should. EVs are an alternative, not a solution, and as long as government keep pushing them as such, the pushback will remain.
Roman: "It's a prototype, I don't want to touch it". Proceeds to touch everything.
Got a friend like him. Has to be supervised aggressively.
R3x is so perfect. Hopefully vw convinces them to make it the same time as the r2. If this comes in under $45k it will sell. Give it a 300+mile range and ditch the 3rd motor to keep cost down. Not everything needs to go from 0-60 in 3 seconds. Perfect size for global sales too.
I'm not saying it won't sell well but it will not sell the same numbers as the R2. If you look at what are the best selling non pickups they are compact SUVs. The R3 is a subcompact SUV and they just don't sell as well as compact and full size SUV which is why they are waiting for the Georgia plant to be built to start producing the R3.
This is the top trim version of the r3, they are supposed to have single and dual motor versions too. I really hope Rivian succeeds, I love their design language/ascetics.
They have the base R3 as the affordable 'normal' version. It's fine that they make this more expensive faster version as well
@@kenyattaclay7666 In europe this will sell very well at the right price.
It comes with 1, 2 or 3 motors. Is the R3. The R3X is 3 motors because of top performance. But there is options i feeling like paying less
Affordability is key for most consumers wanting to get into this market !!
I bought a 2022 Mini Cooper SE this year. The vast majority of my driving is around town so the short range isn't a show stopper. The price was great!
"Under $50K" is their idea of affordable??? The Ford Maverick sells like hotcakes because it's half of $50K. Car companies need to drop a few cameras, make the mega screen a bit smaller, and get affordable higher range electric cars on the market.
Affordability is key for me, but given the average price of a new car sold this year it clearly isn't an issue for most.
@mustuddd must be nice for those who can
I'd buy one...but it's just so far out. If it were available now, I'd go buy one today.
The Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro EVs are available now in the USA and the Kia EV3 may come next year.
@@skierpage To be fair...those are no comparable.
We need smaller EVs. R3 is exactly what I want. At least I am about to pay off my current car so I'll have a few years to save for it.
Yup. The Bolt is gone and the Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro both grew to over 170 inches in their 2024 versions. There's no small EV in the USA apart from the 3-door Fiat 500e and Mini Cooper EV The "small" Chevy Equinox EV is a 190 inches long, only 2 inches shorter than the Blazer EV!
Man I am loving the R2 ans R3, the look, and the size are just perfect.
As someone who actually uses the roof rails on my SUVs, I love that they are basically shoulder/head level so i dont have to climb up the side.
Definitely keeping both in mind for a future vehicle once some larger priorities are taken care of.
Like the Omni reference. Totally see that. Looks to me the shape of an Omni/classic VW Rabbit with the off-road characteristics of a Crosstrek Wilderness. Love it! That is a LONG way out to release!
Yeah, baby! Rivian designs vehicles that people truly fall in love with. Top-notch engineering, beautiful design touches inside and out. We’ve been loving our R1S for 15 months now.
Easy to do when your losing tens of thousands on every vehicle you sell.
0:19 looks like a Mk1 Golf.
Looks like a Mk1 Golf…Cart. There, I fixed your comment 😂
Cannot wait for the R3X. It's my most anticipated EV.
They really need to fast track the R3/X.
Rivian should do the opposite of what every other EV manufacturer does which is roll out the most expensive EVs first and get the 3X out as fast as possible.
R3X is the most expensive version of the R3 though (because R3X is tri-motor and upgraded interior and paint) and will likely be similarly expensive to a top trim tri motor R2. People are predicting that the release order will be R2, then R3X, then R3. My guess is that they will launch R3X out of their existing Illinois factory since the volume will be lower than the R3.
thats not how capitalism works
They are not a legendary brand. I know what you are saying. I have heard that they roll out these expensive ones like Tesla did in order to make enough revenue to move forward. But how did the Koreans and Japanese do it? First cheap affordable cars!
You won’t buy it. Yall don’t buy things this small. That’s what the numbers say.
Expensive luxury cars have margin baked into them. Smaller cars need to get economies of scale to simply break even.
R3X looks great! Great video Roman and Andre!
I inherited a Plymouth Horizon from my great grandma, and this is very reminiscent of that fun car.
I'll like to see a R2T in a near future as well!
The R3X reminds me of the Lada and I like it. (or the panda 4x4)
Reminds me of Lancia Delta Integrale
I think it's more like a Niva
Always love you guys doing reviews together. The R3X does look good, will be great once you get a chance to get into a pre-prod or early prod for full review and see what has changed from the prototype. Loved the VW comment about the 4 window buttons as well. :)
I'm getting a vibe of the 84 Rabbit GTI crossed with a Mini Cooper. Love it!
YES!!! thats exactly what i thought when i saw it!!! that or one of the old Rally lancias
@@nelsonbaracatLancia Delta, or Fiat Punto 4x4.
Love the greenish blue with orange accent colour scheme of the r3x
I really like the R3X, but honestly the R2 would be a better size for me. I wonder if any changes will occur under the new admin w/ the EV tax situation. If these are no longer going to be subsidized by the on-sale date, that might get a little rough.
EV incentive most probably removed by mid 2025.. Championed by the dark prince Elon.. Who benefited millions from it... But since he's got the head start.. Wants it gone.
Elon definitely will take away the ev tax credit
Yeah, I suspect ev sales will decline a good amount with the rebate, not just for Rivian but across the board. Just my thoughts.
@@katiedixon5720Why would he do that when it helps him sell more cars? lol 🤡
Build it. If there's a mid-spec model for under 40k I will buy one.
Love the styling. I'm seeing some Renault 5 in there. It's freaking great.
I hope the hit it out of the park. We need a second US-based EV giant.
At the moment there are no public DC fast-chargers that can charge 1000V, Lucid already has trouble with it's 900V System.
800V seems to be the sweetspot for the moment.
I JUST realized you guys were RIGHT NEXT DOOR to my office!! I hate I missed you.
We’d love to see that R3 become a reality!
Ive been plotting my next 2 car purchases to hopefully get an R3X. Thaks for updating us on timeline as this "concept" looks so production ready.
Just FYI, Rivian announced several months ago that the NACS charging port for the R2 & R3 will be in the same spot as they are on Tesla's. Also, I have reserved and R2 but I also put in a reservation for a Scout Traveler with the range extender. I'm not 100% sure what I'm going to do but the fact that Scout will have CarPlay and the range extender has me thinking. I love my R1T but Rivian's navigation still needs a lot of work.
Carplay is unnecessary when you have Rivian software
@@freddybell8328 carplay is unecessary if you have TESLA software. rivian does not have all the features that tesla/carplay has like texting. Rivian navigation is also very poor
Tesla also has carplay integration through the web browser
@@freddybell8328 Carplay is necessary because Rivian's maps suck. I'm sorry but they just do. Apple has been at this software thing for several decades and there's no need to reinvent the wheel because they are better at it.
Unlike Apple maps Rivin, which used Google maps, doesn't show traffic lights or stop signs, they don't give prompts (either voice or pings) in time enough to let you know when your turn is coming up. If you live in an area like I do that has 50 million traffic lights Apple maps specifically tells you to go through this light and turn at the next. When you can three traffic lights all with turns in 150 feet just saying turn in 100 feet means nothing.
Also, the font on Rivian's map is way too small and you cannot adjust it, the clock is on the passenger side when it should be on the drivers side. There should be better integration with smart watches. They take longer to give you traffic updates and suggestions than Apple maps and sometimes it tries to take you weird routs that are actually longer.
The mapping system on the phone app also needs a LOT of work. When you use either apple maps or google maps you can just type in the name of the location like Starbucks for example. If you try to do that on the phone it doesn't work, you have to put in a specific address which makes no sense. The other thing they need to fix when using the phone app is giving you alternate routs. If you type in an address on the phone app it only gives you one route v. at least two but most times three when using Google maps or Apple Maps.
I really do like the vehicle as a whole but their maps suck and they either need to integrate a lot of what Apple does or just give people the ability to choose what they want by allowing CarPlay.
Lastly let's not be fooled, this is about money. They want to charge for using their system and CarPlay is free. They make no money by allowing CarPlay and that's what this is all about.
Same. I reserved both an R2 and a Scout. But I’m leaning heavily toward the Scout at this point.
@@kenyattaclay7666yeah….some people need tech to do everything for them because they can’t be bothered to look up and pay attention while driving.
Notwithstanding, Rivian Nav is integrating google maps and constantly improving.
They also don’t “charge you to use it”, but charge you (now) for the LTE connection beyond basics (as they have clearly stated since the beginning).
There is a Rivian dealer near me and I stopped by for a test drive. I left VERY impressed. I drove the R1T and was blown away by the practicality, comfort, and performance. If you don't take long trips and do mostly local driving, which I do...then it's a great option. Charge at home and you'll never have to worry about "filling it up".
This (r3) would be a great suv for the european market. Might also be a request by volkswagen or a reason for volkswagen to invest.
I saw this in Manhattan, it's a real gem. It should have improved battery tech from VW's QuantumScape SSB.
I’m probably going to go with an Equinox EV for now but the R2 maybe the upgrade we make in a few years
This is the only car in my life that I have used as a wallpaper. Granted, it’s an iPad, but damn, an R3X and a Scout Traveler are all I want.
I’ve got my reservation in for the R2 and I will definitely buy an R3X when they come out.
@5:55 - as a kid our station wagon (~1965) had that,.. it was great! I luv this R2 even more!
This is the right charging location in the Passenger Rear. It’s good for towing and it will work with curbside chargers if we ever get them in the US like in Europe
It will be driver rear to uniform ports. All are moving to that location as super chargers have that and with rapid Nacs integration that is the best location.
Oh my Dog!!! Somebody actually mentioned the Dodge Omni in a UA-cam video!!! I remember Chrysler's answer to the VW Rabbit very well. Never owned one, but I have a soft spot for them.
Is anyone using the adjective “hot hatch” other than Roman? Seems inaccurate. Looks like a typical compact crossover to me.
It's the closest I've seen to a hot hatch, other than the GV60 Magma, maybe.
R3X reminds me of my '79 Plymouth Horizon but in a much, much better way!
I saw someone driving about in a 80's era Plymouth Horizon in my area over the summer. It was parked outside the gas station when I stopped for drinks. I had to stop and see what it was when going back to my truck. When I saw the badge I said DAMN, at least one still exists in my area and in very good shape for being around here. I also saw someone else driving around in a silver 80's Toyota Van which was also in very good shape. Especially for this area. Both are obviously kept as summer only vehicles so they're still in one piece. :)
@@Slane583 Hard to believe any still exist! That's very cool. Mine was a reliability nightmare.... but it was my first car while in high school.
@@bryan1480 Agreed, I was very surprised to see it and the silver Toyota Van. Especially since I'm in NY our winters swallow up everything that's metal. So seeing the Plymouth Horizon in one piece and not rusty is amazing. It's faded because it's old but it's clean and in good shape. So the person who owns it loves it and only takes it out in summer. Same for the Toyota Van. My older brothers first car was a brown Plymouth Acclaim. I don't know what he had after that. My first vehicle was a 91 Toyota Pickup which I sadly never got to learn how to drive because it was manual.
Nailed it!
I love the concept as well, I'd like to sign up to buy one with the special "AMC Eagle" two-tone vinyl wrap! Which this feels like the spiritual successor to.
I would absolutely buy one of those R3Xs, such an awesome prototype and I hope it doesn't change too much for production
I have never been as excited for a car as I am for the R3X. I drive a 6speed Crosstrek, and I am 100% planning to keep it until the day the R3X is available. I cannot wait for it to be in production, and I just hope that they keep it reasonably priced.
Omni! I almost forgot about that car. Can't wait for this.
That R3X is incredible looking. It's also the right size for those of us who live in dense urban areas, or who simply don't need an enormous vehicle.
Love it. Thanks guys
Hello Roman, my grandfather would like to know who makes your hair pieces and where he could order one for himself?
I’m really wishing the best for Rivian.
Beautiful cars.
The R2 looks good. I'm thinking of downsizing my vehicle and this looks interesting...assuming they come in somewhat close to the stated price point.
I really want that. Reminds me of a Gremlin
I love that Rivian decided to go for the 'Retro Futuristic' design details on their cars (Like their lights/body-shape/etc) that is so popular with the highend Resto-Mod community of new coachworks.
Tesla's mid 2000's Italian Sports GT look (Alfa/Maserati) doesn't stand out how it used to but they refuse to update and change. Now they just look like they're 15 years the times.
I know I'm late to the party, but how is the legroom in the backseat of the R3X? Enough for car seats without having the passenger shoved in to the glove box?
Without tax credits, I hope Rivian will still be around. That looks like our first Honda Civic hatchback!
It’s very SAABlike too, many of the design elements from the 900, 99, 9-3, and 9-5
The R3X is one of the coolest cars I can remember in the last 10 years. It's got a genuinely unique style. While I don't have a direct use for a vehicle with that form factor I'd probably buy one as a vanity purchase (something I almost never do).
Very nice design! I especially like the interior, however, I'm concerned that those hard plastic inserts in the seats would be uncomfortable.
They both look great! I've got a deposit down on the R2. I do wish Rivian would add more physical buttons for the HVAC controls and front vent adjustments, a powered pano roof sunshade, and better retractable exterior door handles. B and C pillar air vents would also be great for rear seat passengers and dogs in the trunk.
If this was released q3-q4 2025 it would rock the market. Though I get that their currently unable to produce as much vehicles hopefully it doesnt look dated by the time its released. Although solid state is ramping up so I guess that's a plus when its released. Maybe they take the gamble and release this the same time as the R2.
I have a reservation for the R2. The charge port will be the J3400(NACS) in the US and since Rivian already has access to the Tesla network it makes sense. Hopefully it will have an adapter for CCS, otherwise I would buy one because they will be around for the next decade or two.
They put the charging port on the passenger rear for curbside charging that so many cities in Europe already use and will eventually appear in the US unless everyone suddenly moves to induction charging. The R3X will probably need a larger charging port opening to fit the CCS2 for Europe.
Since GM is building so many pull through charging spots for towing, it won’t matter where the port is soon. The Silverado/Sierra port is drivers rear.
Everyone could be like Mercedes and have both plugs in there so no adapter is needed, but that’s a pretty large opening the way they stack them
I want that R3, I think. Really though, I could take something smaller but still in the Rivian theme. I don't need fast.
Does it have a spare tire? For driving in the tall and uncut, a spare is needed.
We need solid state batteries sooner than later.
I think lithium manganese iron phosphate will be far more viable for attainable light vehicle BEVs. While solid state will be high performance high energy requirement vehicles.
Decades away from that reality.
This is going to do really well. Even my wife likes it. I think it's going to really hit a sweet spot in the market. Hey @Rivian, make sure you keep the large wheels/tires! It's key to the good looks!
As a Focus ST owner, I'm ready for an e-hot hatch. Especially if they can make an e-Car without the stupid pricing (< or low $40k?) I thought Tesla had something coming..but, it seemed to have turned into a driverless taxi instead? Looking for small, light weight, good handling, fun e-hot hatch that I can haul a [e]-MTB and/or e-Moto on a rear hitch. Maybe even charge my e-Moto off the vehicle?? Sleep in the back, at a camp site and charge over night? >275 to 300 mile real world range. Fun, AFFORDABLE, practical.
The 3x is interesting, though I still do not like the Rivian headlights.
As someone who grew up in the heyday of hot hatches, this is really attractive to me. If it drives as good as it looks -- and driving engagement matters more than performance numbers -- this is one of the few future vehicles I might open my wallet for (and I'm cheap!).
Rivian has perfected the EV in ways that don't get enough love. My elevator speech is that a R1T/R1S is "smoother than a Mercedes, rock crawls like a Wrangler, is faster than most new Vette's, and is cheaper to operate than a Civic".
Rivian's doing a great job with the balance of luxury/performance/price with the R2 and R3. The R3X is way more outrageous than anyone gives it credit for. You're talking 800+ HP in a form factor the size of a Dodge Omni with rally racing DNA. This is the ultimate street-legal Hoonigan machine. And I want one, badly. Unfortunately, I have kids and dogs, so the R2 will be the next vehicle to sit in my garage next to the R1T I already drive.
Looks like Rivian cooperates not only with VW but Tonka as well :)
LOVE IT !! I'm getting first generation Honda CR-V vibes off the design. IMHO one of the most practical and well thought out SUVs ever made. Winner of the Bug Out Vehicle of the Year Award by Prepper Magazine. 👍 No higher accolade.
Cybertruck owner here and if they build this I am DEFINITELY buying one.
You being a Cybertruck owner is irrelevant.
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@ at the very beginning of the video he mentioned Cybertruck as a possible competitor or something like that to the Rivian. That's why I mentioned it.
So cute! Can’t wait to get it!!❤
This is almost production ready! They were just waiting from the injection from VS and are now hoping to get the Georgia plant going before bringing this to market.
The 3x styling is on point. Looks like it would be fun to rally. Also, I think they have the air ride suspension on the lowest setting which is why the roof height was low
Dang, didn't know you guys were over at the Venice space yesterday!! Between that and the surprise RJ appearance now I'm even more disappointed I didn't make it LOL
If they can keep the price for the R2 under $50k they will crush it. Fingers crossed!
Crushing debt if they can’t figure out how to get costs way down.
both the R2 and R3x look amazing, and we want one of each. I really hope they are able to keep the price on target, the cybertruck was such a dissappointment, especially after having one on reserve for so many years
I 100% thought of the Onni when I first saw this new smaller Rivian. That’s not a knock either. I dig old 80’s blocky designs.
Of all the EV’s out there, Rivian is my favorite. I love that squared off look that they have, and I don’t care if all their models have that look. Maybe one day I will be able to afforded one.
i can’t wait for the little hyundai with the offroad pkg. the segment is looking great! 🎉
6:15 roll-down glass (rear hatch). My parent's 1965 Dodge Polara Wagon had this feature. The Polara had a remote electric switch on the dashboard. Of course, being an ICE, parents had to be careful when to lower the window as CO2 could enter the cabin easily - like when driving. Low pressure on the rear end just sucks it in. An idea just with the engine off(!).
The R3 delivered with actual door handles would be my ideal vehicle. I do not personally think Rivian will survive long enough to build it though.
The Color/Colour details are so Kewl!
Has anyone in the feed insured a Rivian? I'm curious how ins. costs compare to ICE in the real world experience.
I've had my R1S for more than a year.....I think the insurance is slightly higher than it was for the '19 RAM 1500 that it replaced but not that much more.
I couldn't love the R3 more! ❤❤❤ it reminds me so much of a 1st gen Rabbit
The R2 display showed 3.1 miles/ kwh. I wonder if that's accurate... I average 2.1 in my R1t.
Rivian announced a few months ago that they're moving the R2/R3/R3X NACS charging ports to the driver's side rear. I reserved one right after RJ rolled it out in March. I've also reserved a Scout Traveler, full EV.
That R3x looks pretty cool. To me it looks retro futuristic. The shape reminds me of a 90's Golf or GTI.
We already have a registration deposit down for the Rivian R2 and will put a deposit on the R3X as soon as it is possible! We want / need both!
Take my money is my sentiment exactly! I've had my R1S for 14 months and absolutely love it but I want an R3X bad.....I wish they would open up preorders soon; I know they don't want to disappoint people having to wait a long time but I'm good getting in the queue even if it takes 2+ years to get one.....
2:37 1978 Dodge Omni (ASA Plymouth Horizon) sold for $3976. Adjusted for inflation, that's $20441 before federal & state tax credits. Coloradans would pay $7941 after tax credits. Just showing you how expensive cars have become today.🤦♂️
Absolutely perfect for me. Love this.
Rivian is knocking it out in regards to design. They just need to hurry up and get to production with a realistic price point. That hatch is a beauty.
I really hope they get made. Rivian seems to have some imagination as a manufacturer and takes customer preferences seriously. The R3X design is really cool too, lets hope they get some good chassis engineers to make it the hot hatch it should be.
Also it's nice to have a car company with a CEO who is concerned about making cars rather than posting on twitter all day long. Sometimes these things can affect a brand.
Love it too
Can’t wait for this to hit the market
The Omni GLH reborn as an EV, I love it
They arent expanding their service center presence, how do they expect to grow?
I love the r3x, when it comes out or maybe a couple years after when some used ones are on the market I plan on getting in
Physical buttons and knobs people!!
The roll down glass reminds me of a 70s ford country square. A modern station wagon taking design elements from its forebears
I luv this car the lights,color,interior what a beautiful car ❤❤❤
Rivian, you had me at styling cues from the Delta Integrale and frameless doors.
Absolutely love it! I wish them the best I hope they do well.
I would buy one immediately! Love this thing