Rivian R2 Is MotorTrend’s 2027 SUV of the Year
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MotorTrend named R2 the best SUV among a field of 32 competitors
“Rivian accomplished a feat that the other EV companies couldn’t: They became the first EV startup to win two Of the Year awards,” said Ed Loh, Head of Editorial for MotorTrend. “The R1T won Truck of the Year in 2022 and now the R2 takes the SUV prize. In both cases, Rivian built vehicles engineered with a clear understanding of what drivers want — a balance of thoughtful design and useful capabilities.”
MotorTrend measures every vehicle in the running against the same six criteria: advancement in design, engineering excellence, performance of intended function, value, safety and efficiency. Each year, one SUV rises above the field, earning a distinction that ranks among the most respected in the industry.
R2 won over MotorTrend’s judges and industry experts by excelling across nearly every use case for an SUV. Its fresh design pairs engaging on-road dynamics and capable off-road performance with generous passenger and cargo space, advanced technology and a premium experience at a strong value.
“When MotorTrend named R1T its 2022 Truck of the Year, we were just getting started,” said RJ Scaringe, Founder and CEO of Rivian. “Just a few months after our first R2 deliveries, to see this vehicle selected as the 2027 SUV of the Year is a full-circle moment. Congratulations to the Rivian team, whose passion and dedication brought R2 to life.”
