{"id":23490,"date":"2024-03-12T08:05:22","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T23:05:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designcompass.org\/?p=23490"},"modified":"2024-03-12T08:05:24","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T23:05:24","slug":"rivian-r2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designcompass.org\/en\/2024\/03\/12\/rivian-r2\/","title":{"rendered":"Rivian R2: Compact SUV to rival Tesla unveiled"},"content":{"rendered":"

American electric vehicle company Rivian unveiled its new entry-level 5-seater electric SUV 'R2'. Rivian is a company founded by an engineer from MIT and invested by Amazon, and competes with Tesla's Model Y.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The design has become simple and rounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of a concave structure, the impression has changed to an expanding shape. With fewer components and fewer seams, the entire exterior feels like one piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The entire exterior is rounded, with cute, round headlights seamlessly merging into one. Previously, we used a lot of contrast between small and large elements to make it look bigger, but this has changed to create a more comfortable feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The design reminds me of Nissan's cars, synonymous with cute SUVs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The overall length is shorter than the Model Y and the wheelbase (length based on the wheels) is longer. Of course, there is a front trunk and all seats can be folded flat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Using a cylindrical battery cell, you can drive up to 499km on a single charge. Equipped with a North American charging standard charging port, it is also compatible with Tesla Superchargers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The price is $45,000 (about 59 million won). Delivery will begin in the first half of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of the accessories, a \u201ctreehouse\u201d tent, was equipped with a movie projector. When you open the hard shell on the car ceiling, a large tent unfolds. Opposite the entrance there is a screen that projects projections. Rivian is also preparing a variety of accessories. They also plan to sell a cargo box that can be connected to the back of a vehicle to create a kitchen anytime, anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Various designs are emerging to suit the new form factor of electric vehicles. Who will present a new standard in this world like iOS and Android? We look forward to the evolution of mobility experiences that will have a significant impact on our lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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