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Rivian R2 Cooled-Seat Functionality Removed Due to Noise

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Rivian R2 Cooled-Seat Functionality Removed Due to Noise
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Rivian has removed cooled-seat functionality from newer R2 models due to excessive fan noise. The change affects seatback cooling features.

Why it matters

The removal impacts comfort features and may influence buyer perceptions of the R2's design and usability.

functionality affected

The change specifically removes the cooled-seat feature from the seatbacks, not the seat cushions.

Common questions

Was this change made across all R2 models?

The change affects newer R2 models, but not all existing models.

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