Which 2027 Rivian R2 trim should you buy?
$44,990 to $57,990. What each step up the ladder costs and what becomes standard for the money, cheapest first, from Rivian's own press kit — so you can see where the price goes before a dealer walks you up it.
Most standard equipment per dollar: R2 Premium AWD → R2 Performance AWD, +$4,000 for 5 features made standard.
Cheapest all-wheel or four-wheel drive: R2 Premium AWD at $53,990.
R2 Premium $53,990
+$9,000 over the R2 Standard RWD.
Standard here, not on the R2 Standard RWD: 20" All-season wheels and tires, All-Terrain drive mode, Dynamic Adventure Lighting with Adaptive High Beams and Matrix LED headlights, Premium audio, Premium interior with wood accents, Rear drop glass, Rivian Torch flashlight, Tow hooks, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats
HP 350 hp → 450 hp · Torque 355 lb-ft → 537 lb-ft · Wheels 19 in → 20 in
R2 Performance $57,990
+$4,000 over the R2 Premium AWD.
Standard here, not on the R2 Premium AWD: 21" All-season wheels and tires, Compass Yellow brake calipers and accents, Rally drive mode, Semi-active suspension, Soft Sand drive mode
HP 450 hp → 656 hp · Torque 537 lb-ft → 609 lb-ft · Wheels 20 in → 21 in
Each trim is measured against the nearest cheaper trim with the same drivetrain and powertrain, so a step shows equipment rather than the price of all-wheel drive. "Standard here" means the press kit lists it as standard on this trim and not as standard on the one below — it may have been an option there. MSRP excludes destination. Confirm a specific car against its window sticker.
Common questions about the 2027 Rivian R2 trims
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich 2027 Rivian R2 trim is the best value?
On standard equipment per dollar, the step from the R2 Premium AWD to the R2 Performance AWD: $4,000 more for 5 features the press kit lists as standard on the R2 Performance AWD and not on the R2 Premium AWD. Whether those features are worth it to you is the real answer — the list is on this page.
How much do the 2027 Rivian R2 trims cost?
3 trims, from $44,990 for the R2 Standard RWD to $57,990 for the R2 Performance AWD. Manufacturer MSRP, excluding destination, options, taxes and dealer fees.
What is the cheapest 2027 Rivian R2 with all-wheel drive?
The R2 Premium AWD, at $53,990 MSRP.