Rivian Nailed the New R2 EV. Here's Our First Drive Review

We drove the Rivian R2 and it exceeded our expectations; the Tesla Model 3 RWD is the most efficient EV we've tested; and is it worth buying a new Toyota RAV4 over a used one?

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2027 Rivian R2 First Drive Review: So Competent It's Almost Boring, and That's a Good Thing

Nick Yekikian

The R2 hits a sweet spot. It costs between $45,000 and $60,000, goes head-to-head with Tesla, BMW, and more, and it's tasked with bringing the Rivian experience to a much wider swath of buyers. So it's a good thing that Rivian absolutely nailed it.

2026 Tesla Model 3 RWD Is the Efficiency Champ in Our Real-World Range Test

Angel Sergeev

The Tesla Model 3 RWD beat its 363-mile EPA estimate by 30 miles and became the most efficient EV Edmunds has tested that is currently in production.

Toyota RAV4 Hybrid: Should You Buy New or Used?

Brian Wong

The Toyota RAV4 got a big redesign for 2026, with major upgrades to its technology and cabin. That gives it a leg up on the last-generation RAV4, but is it enough to warrant spending more money?

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Rivian Nailed the New R2 EV. Here's Our First Drive Review

We drove the Rivian R2 and it exceeded our expectations; the Tesla Model 3 RWD is the most efficient EV we've tested; and is it worth buying a new Toyota RAV4 over a used one?

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