2026 Rivian R2 First Review: Affordable, Practical, Awesome!

CHECK OUT CARS & BIDS! https://crsnbds.com/doug This is the new 2026 Rivian R2 and it's a huge deal. The Rivian R2 takes everything we love about the R1S SUV and scales it down to a smaller size with a more affordable price. I think this will be a big hit, despite the slowing demand for EVs. Today I'm reviewing the new R2 and I'll show you the many quirks and features. I'm also going to get behind the wheel and show you what it's like to drive. NEW MERCH! https://merch.carsandbids.com FOLLOW CARS & BIDS! YouTube - @carsandbids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carsandbids/ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cars_and_bids Twitter - https://twitter.com/carsandbids FOLLOW ME! Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/dougdemuro Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/dougdemuro Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ddemuro DOUGSCORE CHART: https://www.dougdemuro.com/dougscore CHAPTERS: 00:00 THIS... 00:39 CARS & BIDS!!! 01:16 The Basics 02:57 Styling & Design 04:19 Rear End Quirks & Features 06:13 Front End Quirks & Features 08:03 More Exterior Quirks & Features 09:47 Why is it Wrapped This Way? 11:04 Interior Design & Quality 12:19 Interior Quirks & Features 14:39 Steering Wheel Controls & Gauge Screen 17:08 Infotainment Screen 20:16 Rear Seats 23:14 Cargo Area 24:33 Cool Accessories 26:53 Performance 29:34 Driving Experience 35:39 Final Thoughts 36:12 DougScore #dougdemuro #carsandbids #rivianr2 #rivian #r2

Added 6 May 2026