The Rivian R3X Is The Brand’s First Performance EV

The Rivian R3X Is The Brand’s First Performance EV

The Rivian R3X Is The Brand’s First Performance EV

The Rivian R2 is the model’s new entry-level electrical SUV. But it has a sibling. During the launch occasion for the R2, Rivian debuted the brand new R3—an much more compact SUV—with a performance-oriented R3X trim.

Details on the sporty SUV are nonetheless slim, however we all know it is going to have a tri-motor setup. And if the R2 can go 300 miles on a cost whereas nonetheless hitting 60 miles per hour in below three seconds, the R3X must be even faster.

Rivian R3X

From a visible standpoint, the R3X appears to be like correctly rugged. Bigger wheels and tires and a slight trip peak enhance ought to assist it on the path, and additional cladding across the bumpers and wheel wells will assist shield it from the weather. It additionally has orange accents dotting the outside; the mirror caps, bumpers, tow hooks, and extra.

 

The inside options two-tone black-and-beige seats with orange inserts and aluminum accents. CEO RJ Scaringe calls the inside “rugged playful—because it looks rugged and it looks playful.” Other Earth-friendly supplies like cork and anodized metallic are discovered all through.

Rivian R3X
Rivian R3X

There nonetheless is not a ton of information within the Rivian R3X, however we should always know extra in regards to the full line of Rivian’s new SUVs—R2, R3, and R3X—within the coming weeks.