Rivian may be all in on robotaxis and autonomy , but it’s still got human drivers — and EV buyers — to win over. The pricey R1S SUV and R1T pickup brought Rivian A-list media attention and cult-hit status, but the company faces a critical next step. The 2027 R2 is Rivian’s bid for mainstream success , scaled-down but not dumbed down. We drove a R2 Performance model from the streets of Park City, Utah, into Wasatch Mountains’ twisties and then off-road trails, an idealized triathlon for the do-