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Rivian R2 bows: $45,000, over 300 miles, the future of the SUV?

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Rivian is targeting an entry price of $45,000 for the R2, which with potential qualification for the EV tax credit, would make it less than $40,000 for many American families. That hints of off-road ability that could make this EV a solid rival to electric off-roaders also on the way from Jeep. The R2 is 185.6 inches long, 75.0

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Rivian R2 teased, Tank Flip shelved

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That traces up with earlier reviews, which point out a smaller type that carries over the R1S styling, however in a smaller package deal nearer to the wave Jeep Lavish Cherokee in measurement. The coated clay type has the similar boxy profile because the R1S SUV, however apparently to be just a little smaller.

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Lucid Gravity drive, Acura ZDX review, Jeep plug-in hybrid pickup: The Week in Reverse

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2025 Lexus UX 300h Hyundai last week confirmed that its Metaplant in Georgia, once due to be a dedicated EV plant, will also get U.S. Jeep announced Thursday that a plug-in hybrid version of its Wrangler-based Gladiator pickup will arrive “later next year.” The UX 300h AWD now gets 43 mpg combined, and it starts around $40,000.

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