Loving my new Rivian R2… Some random thoughts and hate notes: The Good stuff: - Audio: Big fan of the sound system. Massive improvement here, especially considering the open cabin like the R1S. Need to play with the equalizer but audio sounds too light to me. Needs some weight. - Proportions & Ride Height: Stepping out of my R1, everything made immediate sense. The ride height is amazing unlike getting into something low like a Model Y (no shade). I don’t think R1 owners will miss the R1 ride height too much. - Software: R2 genuinely feels like Gen 3 Rivian. Will go more in depth in video even down to the parking and gear shifting is improved. - Controls: Love the new scroll wheels, I wish the haptic feedback was a bit louder The Bad Stuff: - Steering Wheel: Not a fan of the steering wheel shape. I kept accidentally hitting the scroll wheels with my palms while turning (learning curve?). (Why can’t automakers make normal steering wheels) - Ergonomics: Smaller screens feel a little weird. The R2 suffers a little from the same driver's display blindspot as the R1. - Thermal Noise: Whatever is running under the hood (a/c compressor likely) is loud as hell. Like the loudest I have ever heard lol. - The Frunk: Might just be this specific demo unit, but the frunk clearance feels tight, like it isn't opening high enough. Can’t remember versus previous R2 I’ve seen. Random Thoughts: - Half Moon Grey looks incredible in person (still need to see Esker Silver). Catalina Cove is getting way too much love ngl, gonna start a hate campaign to even it out. - If you’re shopping R2 Performance, go cross-shop a used R1. The real value play for the R2 is going to be the Standard and Premium trims. I think it’s clear Rivian has a winner on their hands.