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Source: CNET
Summary
Rivian’s new R2 SUV features manual door releases that are easier to access, following pressure from other automakers to make them more accessible. The change is intended to improve safety and convenience. According to Rivian, the new design makes it easier for passengers to open the doors in case of an emergency or when parked in a tight space. The R2 SUV is set to be released in 2024.
Our Reading
The announcement sounds ambitious.
Rivian’s new R2 SUV claims to improve safety and convenience with easier-to-access manual door releases. The change is a response to industry pressure, but it’s not a revolutionary concept. We’ve seen this before, and it’s just another example of manufacturers playing catch-up with user expectations. The R2 SUV is set to release in 2024, but we’re already wondering when we’ll see the next iteration of this “innovation”.
This isn’t a new feature, it’s a rebranding of a common sense solution. And don’t even get us started on the “emergency” scenario – how often do people really need to open their doors in an emergency?
The real question is, what took so long? It’s not like this is a groundbreaking feature. And will this change really make a difference in the grand scheme of things? We’ll have to wait and see.
Original observation: This is just a fancy way of saying “we listened to our customers and did the bare minimum.”
Author: Evan Null
