Rivian R3 vs R3X: Which One Is Worth Waiting For?

Rivian shocked the world in March 2024 when it revealed not one, but TWO surprise electric cars alongside the R2: the compact R3 and the rally-inspired R3X. But which one should you actually wait for? In this video, we compare the R3 and R3X head-to-head — design, space, powertrains, battery and range, tech, off-road ability, and the price trap no one talks about — plus how they stack up against rivals like the Volvo EX30, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Tesla Model Y. No hype. Just facts. In this video: • The surprise reveal that stole the R2 event • Meet the R3: Rivian's smallest, most affordable EV • Meet the R3X: the tri-motor rally car for the road • Design duel, space, powertrains, and charging • The price trap: Rivian has announced NO prices — we separate estimates from facts • Rivals, when to buy, verdict, and rapid fire Chapters: 0:00 Intro: Two Rivians, One Winner 1:00 The Surprise Reveal 2:00 Meet the R3 3:00 Meet the R3X 4:00 Design Duel 5:00 Space & Practicality 6:00 Powertrains 7:00 Battery, Range & Charging 8:00 Tech & Cabin 9:00 Off-Road 10:00 The Price Trap 11:00 Rivals Check 12:00 When to Buy 13:00 Verdict 14:00 Rapid Fire 15:00 Final Thoughts R3 vs R3X — key facts: • R3: compact crossover, Rivian's smallest and most affordable model, retro hatch design, split liftgate glass, wheelbase about 2.8 m (135 mm shorter than R2) • R3X: tri-motor (two rear, one front) with torque vectoring, wider stance, chunky off-road tires, higher clearance, upgraded suspension, orange accents • Shared platform with R2: single, dual, and tri-motor options; two battery packs; larger pack 300+ miles (Rivian claim); DC fast charging 10–80% in under 30 minutes (claim); NACS native with CCS adapter; 11 cameras and 5 radars; no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto • Timing: R3X likely produced first, late 2027 / early 2028; R3 follows; no pre-orders open yet • Prices: Rivian has announced NO prices. Estimates only (not Rivian figures): around $37,000 for R3 and $47,000 for R3X (Car and Driver estimates); top trims near $60,000 (MotorTrend estimate); R2 starts around $45,000 for reference Subscribe to Next Car Report for real upcoming cars, 2026–2028 — no hype, just facts. #RivianR3 #RivianR3X #NextCarReport #ElectricCars #EVComparison #RivianR2 #OffRoadEV #CompactEV #UpcomingEVs #ElectricSUV