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2027 Rivian R2 first drive: Rivian's second SUV is its best yet

Engadget • Tue, 09 Jun 2026

It's not perfect, but Rivian's latest shows this company is playing for keeps.

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It's not perfect, but Rivian's latest shows this company is playing for keeps.

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