Rivian announced that the highly anticipated R2 crossover will start deliveries in the first half of the year, and evidence points to a very specific date. The R2 has often been associated with Star Wars' R2-D2, and Rivian played into the joke with a special R2-D2 livery. This indicates that the R2 will likely debut on May 4, and new teasers show that the wait was well worth it.

   

During the Autonomy & AI Day in December 2025, Rivian showcased not only its autonomous-driving ambitions but also a special livery for its upcoming R2 crossover. More specifically, it was inspired by the R2-D2 robot in Star Wars. This honors a long-time joke about the name similarities between Rivian's compact crossover and the cute little robot.