Rivian R3

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Rivian R3
Overview
Manufacturer Rivian Automotive
ProductionTBA
Model years TBA
AssemblyTBA
Designer Jeff Hammoud
Body and chassis
Class Compact SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Doors4 doors + 1 in rear
Related Rivian R2
Powertrain
Transmission Single-speed
Plug-in charging North American Charging Standard
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,799 mm (110.2 in)

The Rivian R3 is an electric compact SUV to be produced by American electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian.

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Overview

The Rivian R3 was revealed on March 7, 2024—alongside its R3X off-road oriented counterpart and the larger R2 mid-size SUV—as the company's entry-level model. The MSRP has yet to be determined, though it is mentioned that it will start for less than the R2's starting price ($45,000). [1]

Rivian's chief design officer, Jeff Hammoud, says that the angular hatchback design of the R3 and R3X is inspired by 1980s Group B rally cars, such as the Audi Quattro and Lancia Delta Integrale. [2]

Specifications

The Rivian R3 is based on a new small to mid-size vehicle platform slotting beneath the larger R1S and R1T models. The platform is also used by the R2. [1]

Specific battery and charging details for the R3 have not yet been revealed by Rivian. However, the company claims that it will be offered with two different battery packs, with the larger pack exceeding 300 mi (480 km) in range. The R3 complies with the North American Charging Standard and allows for Combined Charging System to be used with an adapter. Rivian has stated that, with an undisclosed direct current fast charger, the R3 could be charged from 10% battery capacity to 80% in less than 30 minutes.

Likewise with other specifications, Rivian has not yet revealed the different trim levels that the R3 will be available with, only revealing that there will be three different powertrains; single-motor, dual-motor, and tri-motor. The tri-motor powertrain model will have one front-mounted motor with another two in the rear and will have a 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) acceleration time of about 3 seconds. [1]

R3X

The Rivian R3X is an outdoor recreation variant of the standard R3 model. Specific details regarding the R3X have not yet been revealed from Rivian, however it is intended to have higher performance and ground clearance than the R3 and features different wheels and bumpers as well as unique two-tone accents throughout the vehicle. [3]

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References

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  2. Bell, Sebastien (11 March 2024). "Rivian Designer Says R3X Was Inspired By 80s Lancia Delta, Audi Quattro Rally Icons". Carscoops. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
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