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Can the 2027 Rivian R3 make a U-turn?

Yes. Fits a 40 ft street.

39.7 ft turning circle

Street
40 ft
Curb to curb
To spare
0.3 ft

Turning circle of the Premium.

Class rank
Tighter than 27%
96 SUVs with a turning circle (2027)

Street 40 feet curb to curb.

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Street 40 ftCircle 39.7 ft
2027 Rivian R3 Premium. Top view, to scale.
2027 Rivian R3 Premium: U-turn by street width
StreetMarginU-turn without reversing
30 ft-9.7 ftNo
34 ft-5.7 ftNo
38 ft-1.7 ftNo
40 ft+0.3 ftYes
42 ft+2.3 ftYes
46 ft+6.3 ftYes

Source marks: model-level or estimate

2027 Rivian R3: turning circle by trim, 40 ft street
TrimCircle, ftMarginU-turn without reversing
Premium39.7+0.3 ftYes
Performance39.7+0.3 ftYes

What this cannot tell you

Curb-to-curb turning circle as listed.

Mirrors and overhang need more room.

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