Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Rivian has released the R2 to help them compete in the lucrative 5-seat CUV market. Many best selling vehicles already crowd this segment, including the Toyota 4Runner, and the Tesla Model Y. Does this new R2 have any chance of stealing buyers from the big names to Rivian? We drive all 3 back to back and debate the results.

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00:00 - R2 vs What?
1:02 - Impressions and features of the Rivian R2
15:31 - Will 4Runner Buyers want this?
24:11 - Can R2 compete with Model Y?
33:01 - Closing thoughts


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