Rivian R2 receives first OTA update with Pet Comfort, Gear Guard, and Launch Mode

Rivian has released its first over-the-air (OTA) update for the Rivian R2, bringing several new features and quality-of-life improvements. The update, which was first noticed on July 11 and released publicly on July 15, includes highly anticipated features like Pet Comfort and Gear Guard, previously available on Rivian R1S and R1T models. Additionally, the update enables Launch Mode for performance testing and integrates a garage door opener functionality. AI

IMPACT Minor improvements to vehicle convenience features, with potential for future AI integration in automotive software.

RANK_REASON This is a software update for a specific vehicle model, not a new product launch or frontier release.

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