Rivian has outlined how it plans to grow its lineup in the next few years. It will launch the R2 in the first half of 2026 and then the smaller R3 later that year or at the start of 2027. These smaller Rivians will ride on a new midsize platform, and while they are not quite as extreme or powerful as the R1 line of models, they still promise to offer excellent off-road ability.
Even the smallest model, the R3, promises to be a worthy companion when the tarmac runs out. The R3 looks like a tall hatchback with design cues inspired by iconic European hatchbacks. Still, a closer look reveals that it has a lot of ground clearance for a vehicle in its class, which should be better at going off-road than any other similar-size rival.
