Tesla Alternative?

[pdk42]

VAG cars do amazing adaptive headlights. The rest of the software is sh1tty, but the lights are beyond reproach.

 

[Js1977]

Did another video on the adaptive headlights. Another great standout feature on the car.

And no mods, not trying to make a channel or money from this. Just documenting my experience to help others.

Better than nothing is my view. Not perfect hence why I would not ever use it being conscious of other drivers and also my experience from different brands based on auto headlights.. Thanks for sharing

 

[FastLaneJB]

VAG cars do amazing adaptive headlights. The rest of the software is sh1tty, but the lights are beyond reproach.

I've had good experiences with BMW and Mercedes as well. My Land Rover were also good, this is the worst I've ever had.

 

[Zilla91]

These should sell like hot cakes over here and on the continent

 

[FastLaneJB]

These should sell like hot cakes over here and on the continent

Only like many new EV's, I believe they've not commited to making a RHD model. If they do, I guess it'll be beyond 2030 before we might see it.

Want them to do well but all the legacy car companies would normally have LHD and RHD releasing not massively apart in time. Now with new EV companies we are either overlooked completely or have to wait years until we get a car. We also don't get the higher end, exclusive models at all. Even Tesla cannot be bothered with RHD anymore for their top models.

 

[HaggisMan]

These should sell like hot cakes over here and on the continent

That R2 looks great! Lots of functionality!

Hope Rivian succeed! Need more strong EV players to keep Tesla honest

 

[1k-dummy]

I like the Rivian steering wheels better than teslas new one, also, they have stalks!

 

[Zilla91]

Only like many new EV's, I believe they've not commited to making a RHD model. If they do, I guess it'll be beyond 2030 before we might see it.

Want them to do well but all the legacy car companies would normally have LHD and RHD releasing not massively apart in time. Now with new EV companies we are either overlooked completely or have to wait years until we get a car. We also don't get the higher end, exclusive models at all. Even Tesla cannot be bothered with RHD anymore for their top models.

It’s coming to the UK

New Rivian R2 electric SUV headed to the UK: full official details | Auto Express

The mid-size electric SUV sits on an all-new platform and will offer over 300 miles of range

www.autoexpress.co.uk

 

[MrT3]

It’s coming to the UK

however not until ‘sometime’ after it has been launched in North America

 

[FastLaneJB]

however not until ‘sometime’ after it has been launched in North America

Exactly. They said they wanted to bring the R1 to the UK also, still waiting.

Not saying it won't, I just won't hold my breath. They aren't in a strong financial situation either so might not even last long enough to launch it here.

 

[GeorgeSymonds]

Model s came to the uk, in LHD form, cybertruck was coming, they took deposits. Time will tell, but I tend to stop listening now when the dates talked about are more than 6 months out.

Now the MG roadster thing, that looks interesting.

 

[FastLaneJB]

Model s came to the uk, in LHD form, cybertruck was coming, they took deposits. Time will tell, but I tend to stop listening now when the dates talked about are more than 6 months out.

Now the MG roadster thing, that looks interesting.

I'm not counting LHD as that's not really taking our market seriously. I mean I'm glad they at least did that so some could get their hands on one but don't want that being a trend that others follow.

Yeah I agree the MG Roadster looks interesting.

 

[drewpost]

Their website, when set to UK, says 2027 deliveries starting for the R2

 

[KennethS]

Their website, when set to UK, says 2027 deliveries starting for the R2

Yup and a lot can happen between now and then. I want Rivian to succeed, competition and choice is good. But 2027 is a long wait even if they stick with the predicted schedule.

 

[Foucault]

I see Lotus Emeya UK prices have been announced with a starting price of £94,950 rising to £129,950 for the R version. No firm delivery dates, just a vague second half of 2024. At least it is available this year and is RHD.

 

[ajmorr.is]

Their website, when set to UK, says 2027 deliveries starting for the R2

I watched the Top Gear R2/R3 video just now, and the presenter was quite succinct in saying that it is coming to Europe, but stopped short of saying that it would be available in RHD other than to say that it would please UK viewers.

I hope that they do make a RHD version, it looks like a good sized well specced, interesting main family vehicle. R3 also looks very cool - I was seeing some old-school Golf/Civic vibes with that.

 

[browellm]

R3 styling reminds me of a Yugo

 

[FastLaneJB]

I watched the Top Gear R2/R3 video just now, and the presenter was quite succinct in saying that it is coming to Europe, but stopped short of saying that it would be available in RHD other than to say that it would please UK viewers.

I hope that they do make a RHD version, it looks like a good sized well specced, interesting main family vehicle. R3 also looks very cool - I was seeing some old-school Golf/Civic vibes with that.

Agree with your view on the old-school Golf, exactly what popped up into my head the first time I saw it.

Also seen conflicting information on UK and RHD. Some claiming it's coming, others just mentioning Europe. Hard to know if there's just an assumption sometimes that because the UK is in Europe that must mean us but I think often it means Central Europe with LHD.

 

[Zilla91]

These aren’t some low volume flagship cars, if they’re saying it’s coming to the UK then the steering wheel will be in the right place

 

[ACarneiro]

These aren’t some low volume flagship cars, if they’re saying it’s coming to the UK then the steering wheel will be in the right place

Will it have stalks, though?