Rivian Updated The R2’s Manual Door Release, And People Are Mad

• The Rivian R2 features an updated manual release mechanism for the rear doors.
• The company faced some backlash after R1S and R1T owners documented how they jerry-rigged their cars to make it easier for kids to escape in an emergency.
• The R2’s system is similar to that on the facelifted R1 models, where a piece of trim has to be removed.