Getting To Know The Latest Platform From Rivian For The Newly Released R2 And R3, Many Of Its Advantages

New Platform Rivian for R2 and R3 (doc. Rivian).

JAKARTA- Rivian has just launched a new platform to support the R2 and R3 SUV product lines in California. The platform was developed to provide outstanding performance, reach and efficiency.

Based on his official statement quoted on Saturday, March 9, 2024, there are many advantages offered from the new platform. One of them eliminates several parts (platforms) thanks to the smart design presented, including the use of high-pressure die casting.

Not only that, this new platform also makes structural battery units that are packaged have many benefits, such as functioning as floors to reduce the complexity of a vehicle.

"I am very excited to launch a new product. R2 and R3 are Rivian's characteristics in terms of performance, capabilities, and uses at prices that make them accessible to many people," said Rivian Founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe.

Model R2 is an intermediate SUV that presents a perfect combination. The design presented is very distinctive for Rivian vehicles.

Meanwhile, the interior is designed for ease of use, as well as a unique Rivian through a combination of attractive designs and environmentally friendly premium ingredients that are easy to clean.

This model is already available and can be booked for the United States market. If you want a reservation, you have to spend 100 US dollars, at a price of around $45,000 or around Rp669 million. Deliveries will begin in the first half of 2026.

Then, R3 is a medium crossover whose dimension is neat, but provides great performance, off-road capabilities, passenger comfort, and storage. The exterior design and R3 interior are attractive and iconic and easy to recognize.

The two models above will feature two battery sizes. The larger package will reach a range of more than 300 miles or 482 km on a single charge. In addition, the 0-100 km/hour acceleration reaches less than three seconds for the highest version.

Get A Warm Welcome

After launching and ordering, the R2 SUV received a warm welcome. This was revealed by Rivian CEO, RJ Scaringe, in a tweet on the social media page.

He revealed that more than 68,000 reservations for R2 had been received by Rivian in less than 24 hours since its launch.

"We are excited to see this vehicle resonate strongly with our community," he wrote on his Twitter page.