CEO of LUCID is the former long time chief engineer of Tesla who engineered all of the current Tesla cars. He was the brains behind Tesla and you can see that in how efficient, powerful and small the motors of LUCID cars are among other clever details.
CEO Peter Rawlinson was Tesla's VP of engineering during the Model S design but left soon after the car was designed over reported tension w/ Tesla management. Before Tesla Rawlinson was chief engineer at the Lotus sports car company. He was there during the original Tesla Roadster project that Lotus built. A degreed mechanical engineer in the UK he had designed his own race cars after graduating before going to work for Jaguar. People always mention Rawlinson working at Tesla, but he is a dyed-in-the-wool car guy, with roots on the racetrack. He built a team of dedicated car guys at Lucid. That's why Lucids perform, handle, and ride so well.
@Bill Kerr thanks for that. The guy is brilliant and it shows in Lucid. Lotus cars are the best handling cars I've ever driven, the fact that he could go from that to pioneering/leading electric motor development is impressive.
@@sunnyvalentino If you haven't see it, chedk out the Lucid Motors channel here on youtube. Their Tech Talk series features detailed discussions of Lucid's technology. Rawlinson is a real pro and is deeply devoted to the success of the EV revolution.
@@wizzyno1566 Rawlinson did not engineer "a bit" of the Model S. Tesla's own press release when it hired him said he was the Chief Engineer of the Model S project, responsible for all aspects of bringing the car to market. Rawlinson's name is on 70 Tesla patents. Musk's name is on 0. Also, if you look up "Car & Driver" and "Motor Trend" articles from the 2011 L.A. Auto Show at which the Model S was publicly premiered, you'll see that Peter Rawlinson was identified as the Chief Engineer of the car and was also the man on the podium presenting the car to the press. This "Rawlinson was just a minor chassis engineer" nonsense is just another of Musk's lies to inflate himself at the expense of others who make him feel threatened.
@@NeistMKII - they had LARGE Touchscreens in Cadillac LHS concept in 2000's . also had Camera Stalks and small Display for Right / Left cameras. but NEVER made it into , Production Vehicles way later. the SOFTWARE in the Looocid is also, OUTDATED.
Lucid air is well balanced between performance, comfort, range, luxury, charging. Take Lucid over other cars. Best review and brief comparison among other youtubers.
Loving the Lucid for my taste. It’s honestly astonishing to think that there 1st act is this good. It seems they are establishing quite a brand quickly. I have sat in both options of the rear seats and agree that the foot well is a must for me (if I ever sit in back…which I don’t 😁). Thanks for a honest review from a car enthusiast 👍
Great job, I loved the POV review. I dig the look in and out, I really think Lucid nailed it and would choose the Air over any of the other cars you mentioned. I hope to one day own one... if finances pan out to do so responsibly. It looks like you were in So-Cal doing that drive. Well done review... a drivers luxury sedan, can't wait to drive one myself. Happy New year!
Had my Air GT for 2 weeks now, and for the most part I think you gave this a fair eval. Me personally, I wanted to stand apart from the "Tesla me too" crowd, and I also was looking at the EQS, but the styling just didn't do it for me. I have been driving EV's since 2012 and before had one of the first Prius's in Jan. 2004, so for me it has always been about range, not how fast I can go. I love the smooth comfortable ride, but know if I need it, this has what it takes to get me there FAST. Your eval of the front seats I think is unfair, the Lucid has so many custom adjustments for the mid back, side adjustment, thigh adjustment, heat and vented, coupled with the full seat message functions (Both front seats) and head rest, and (I'm 6'9") that riding a long distance will not be an issue what so ever. Now to be fair, there are some things I do not like that I may have to get used to or put up with, like opening the glovebox. While that is a neat novelty feature, in the real world, having to navigate to the home screen to open it blows. I have found, and this could be that the car is so far behind in the updates (did 10 updates last night 1/23/23) that while driving I needed to adjust the passenger side mirror, but while driving that mirror wasn't available to adjust for some reason. Hoping that gets fixed real soon. Overall I really like this car, it does turn a lot of heads and for now it is very exclusive. There are only a handful of them in the city I live. I'm on a quest to get Electrifiy America to allow me to build some inner city charging stations, but that has proven to be a really slow process.
Holy cow....3.1 seconds??? That must've been a massive rush!!! 😂 Loved the sound it made too!! I remember back in the 70's my boyfriend's dad had a Corvette with a 427 under a custom hood, and when he punched it you could hear the secondary gears kick in and throw you back in the seat as it took off!! Such a blast!!!! I think the Lucid's a beautiful car!! I like your test drive better than Motorweek's!!
The Lucid Air is easy on my eyes but lighter paint colors highlight the panel gaps, especially around the trunk. In dary colors the overall design is very elegant. I'm still giving th nod to the Tesla Model S. All Tesla's have the Big T's charging infrastructure as standard equipment and this winter reveals how important that is. Thank you, Miles. 👍👍
Yes, it is hard to explain to people the difference between how the car looks on video or in photos and the impression that it _always_ makes in person. Wherever I go people stop, stare, take photos, ask questions, or just say _Nice Car_ ! It truly is striking.
Good video. What would I choose? Well, my Air GT was delivered in April. I love it. I enjoy spirited driving on engaging roads. The real game changer for me is that the Air GT has enough real-world battery and efficiency to make long trips at Texas highway speed and the handling to enjoy those fun roads when I get there. From my DFW home I have visited both the Ozarks and the Colorado Rockies. Yes, the GT is costly, but the Touring version (shipping now) has the same interior quality, 620hp (plenty), more range than any Tesla, and is about the same price as a base Model S (with any paint or upholstery option). The Touring also has a deeper rear seat footwell than the GT. *NOTE- You misstated the Air Pure base price. Today it starts at $87,400 ($17,000 less than a base Model S but with more range)
@@markplott4820 Well, enjoy your Tesla, but you overstate its capabilities. There are many reasons I didn't choose a Tesla. Near the top of that list is the company's many loud rude fans and the reputation they bring to the brand. I love driving and don't want a computer to do it for me. My Lucid has very good adaptive cruise that I use. It does have a self-piloting system that will keep it in its lane with no input from me. I've tried it a few times and it works well, but I seldom turn it on. I am more aware of my surroundings if I'm actually doing the steering myself.
@@Miata822 - TESLA Autopilot FSD v11.3 outperforms every OEM product , in PERFORMANCE & Capability. even IF you Dont activate FSD , TESLA still Collects DATA from over 4+ Million vehicles and over 400,000+ Active FSD users. TESLA only have 1 accident in more than 3.5 Million miles, Loocid and other OEMs not even Close. NAT AVG 1 Accident in 400k . let that SINK in.
awesome car, just worried aboud lucid and the financial part. rly hope they stay in buissenes and doing well. its a completle different car compared to model s plaid, the interriour is so much better in a lucid
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (assets over half a Trillion dollars) owns 60% of Lucid. Lucid is part of a Saudi national priority project to establish green tech manufacturing. With Lucid representing less than 0.3% of the PIF's holdings it is no burden for them to see that the company is fully funded. Daily share price means nothing to them. They are building a car company and have patience. Lucid today has cash on hand to work through 2023 as they finish their 2.7 million square foot factory expansion and prepare to roll out their next vehicle, a higher volume 3-row SUV that they call Gravity in 2024
@@Apemania69 I do hold LCID but it is a long-term investment and price has been highly volatile. Be sure to review the "Investor Presentation" on their IR page before considering an investment. It is important to have realistic expectations.
I love Lucid. I’ve invested in the company. But I don’t necessarily like that you have to look down at the second screen. I also haven’t had the chance to get in one yet though.
I have a significant investment in Lucid and an Air GT. I can tell you without hesitation that I highly recommend a test drive if it is in your range. If not, well, it may spoil you for anything else. The lower screen is very useful, especially for parking in tight spot while using the overhead view. Adjusting seat bolsters, mirrors, or scheduling updates you do while parked. Beyond that you seldom use it while driving, but it is very handy for the passenger to use if they want to pull up certain music, search for a restaurant, etc. The retracting screen is a clever feature that I only used to show off to visitors. It has little utility.
Owned model s(not plaid), recently switched to lucid, the ride quality and handling of lucid is much superior. Also test drive EQS, the ride is too soft plus the interior lighting of different colors feels like driving a night club.
I considered all of the cars you mentioned. The Audi RS and Taycan have too little range. I hate the way the EQS looks and the interior looks like a casino. The Plaid is so, so fast but the interior is not nice enough for the category. I agree that the Lucid is the overall winner and that’s why I’m getting one!
MPH - TESLA model S has Superior CARBON - CERAMIC Performance brakes , which Recently set a LAP Record @ Nuramburing with NEW Brakes & UPDATED Software allowing TOP SPEED of 200+ mph , just on STOCK Street Tires (Michelin PS45).
Nonsense, the most luxurious EV is the BMW i7, driven both cars and got the i7, doesn’t have the range and as fast as the Lucid, but inside, the Licid looks like a Chrysler and i7 is another world of quality.💥💥
We took delivery of a Model S Plaid (a replacement for our 2015 Model S P90D) in August 2021. We took delivery of our Lucid Air Dream Performance in December 2021. The Lucid was production car No. 154. The Plaid was delivered with several more defects than the Lucid. The three Lucid defects -- loose rear license plate holder, misaligned trunk lid, loose weatherstripping on trunk lid -- were fixed quickly by Lucid with home visits. Some of the Plaid defects -- steering yoke scuffing against steering column, right outside review mirror not securely attached to car, rubber grommets coming off trunk lid studs, and defective driver air bag (that took two replacements to fix) -- were fixed with a combination of home and shop visits. Some of the Plaid defects -- misaligned body panels, misaligned interior trim pieces, and protective film ahead of rear wheels and behind door handles being noticeably yellow against the white car -- are just something we are going to live with, having gotten used to Tesla assembly quality after seven years of owning Teslas. Now, over a year later and with around 15,000 miles on both cars, the Plaid has developed body squeaks and groans, while the Air remains as quiet and solid as a rock.
@@blakespringpasturemortimer9168 Thank you for sharing your insights! Im in a country where Hybrids are super hot and popular, in recent times, we've seen many new EV offerings so it'll be interesting to see how those play out! Im currently happy with my BMW but would love to potentially have an EV as a secondary car one day!
Given Tesla's continued poor build quality despite building cars for 15 years now, poor quality materials, and being fairly unreliable, I'm gonna go with the Lucid for this one. The Lucid CEO is an engineer who spent a significant portion of his career working as the lead engineer for Lotus, then was poached by Tesla to run their flagship Model S program, which he did for 3 years, before leaving to start Lucid and do it all better than everyone else. The lucid has significantly better range, better build quality, better materials, better design, better comfort, better drag coefficient...it's just better all the way around. The only real part they're lagging in is software, but that's constantly being updated OTA and I have no doubt they're going to get there. And did I mention the range? If you go with the 19" wheels, it's got 516 miles of range!!!
Its a car that cost 250k to build that you get for 140k. It should be good. Unfortunately the Pure will break Lucid, it will never turn a profit at the current price.
The Lucid is the only non-mass-produced brand I like as an EV. Otherwise, I'll take an Audi E-tron. The rest, eh, ok but they just took what they had and made them an EV until they could redesign it. Tesla is Tesla, if I wanted a Toyota Camary/Ford Taurus of the EV world without the fit, finish and reliability of said brands.
thanks for posting this. I got to test drive it at the Boston studio on new years and have to say it's the most luxurious EV ive seen. still too expensive
@@MilesPerHr The 620hp Air Touring, essentially the same car -200hp and a smaller battery (deeper footwell) is in fact $31,000 less costly than the GT. Still has faster charging and more range than any Tesla. you should try to get one to test.
@@MilesPerHr I just test drove the Lucid Touring at Lucid's HQ and it is a fantastic car. Even though it theoretically packs less HP than the GT, going into the Sprint mode and hitting the accelerator feels like I'm riding a rocket ship. In almost every other aspect, the Touring is basically the same as GT. So the price is right if you are not looking to take your vehicle drag racing. I personally have the Pure reserved as I just want a cool looking everyday driving machine and at that $80k price point, I think the Air Pure will deliver exactly that.
MPH - Electric cars were ALWAYS king of Speed & Acceleration. ever since 1880 to about 1910 ELECTRIC cars came in FIRST, Second , sometimes Third in CAR races with GAS cars. it was not until much LATER , when GAS cars got the Electric Starter motor, did they become RELIABLE. Imagine in 2023 if your gas car had to be HAND cranked every morning ?
IF I had the money.. I would've gone for Audi, Benz or... why not Taycan? Tesla's are super fast, but I don't think the build quality (both exterior & interior) & the ride comfort is the same level as others - like BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche
I think tesla need to improve their quality, aswell as enterogate the tech with designer, I feel like the design of the tesla is a bit in the lower side.
I was planning to get a Taycan Turbo, excellent brakes and turn-in. The Air GT was faster, quicker, very good turn in, pretty good brakes, but with vastly more range & comfort. If i wanted a track/hoon only car I would wait for the electric 718, but for practical real-world use with plenty of fun on tap, well, you simply cannot beat the Lucid. Besides, my wife likes to ride in it 🙂 Only regret, wish I had waited for the 1050hp GT Performance, not that I'll ever need that power.
MPH - Recently , TESLA reduced the Weight & Thickness of its Glass Roof on all 2023 models , while Increasing NVH and Superior UV/IR Filtering and Standard TINTING.
Lucid blows away boring benz....I'm sure Benz is very luxurious but as I call bag appeal is is no match ...Lucid is very sexy I have one no car like it
MPH - TESLA in 2023 is 1000 mph + at only 250 kwh TESLA Superchargers. everyone else is much SLOWER. and the Battery pack Does not LAST 35+ years like TESLA does.
@@MilesPerHr Thanks for confirming that it's hot due to the glass roof. I have a Tesla Y and absolutely hate the heat. I ordered the Pure for the value (price and range) .... and yes, the metal roof !
If you're excited about this segment, it's my favorite right now. Personally, this whole segment feels $20-30K too expensive, but if you want genuine luxury, a great ride, and awesome range, this is my pick.
I7 exterior and interior look a mess. Not sure if a large screen which would be in close proximity to rear passengers' faces helps or makes it even worse. I7 interior looks like it was designed purely by tech engineers with no consultation from trained artists or designers.
MPH - Tesla model S PLAID outclasses the Loocid Air . PLAID = 200+ mph w/ CC brakes , 1200+ HP , 1000+ lb Torque and 0 - 60 under 1.889 seconds and 1/4 mile under 8.889 sec. Unplugged Performance even sells the APEX Tesla PLAID for even more PRFORMANCE.
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CEO of LUCID is the former long time chief engineer of Tesla who engineered all of the current Tesla cars. He was the brains behind Tesla and you can see that in how efficient, powerful and small the motors of LUCID cars are among other clever details.
CEO Peter Rawlinson was Tesla's VP of engineering during the Model S design but left soon after the car was designed over reported tension w/ Tesla management. Before Tesla Rawlinson was chief engineer at the Lotus sports car company. He was there during the original Tesla Roadster project that Lotus built. A degreed mechanical engineer in the UK he had designed his own race cars after graduating before going to work for Jaguar.
People always mention Rawlinson working at Tesla, but he is a dyed-in-the-wool car guy, with roots on the racetrack. He built a team of dedicated car guys at Lucid. That's why Lucids perform, handle, and ride so well.
@Bill Kerr thanks for that. The guy is brilliant and it shows in Lucid. Lotus cars are the best handling cars I've ever driven, the fact that he could go from that to pioneering/leading electric motor development is impressive.
No he didnt. He engineered a bit of the S at the start. He had nothing to do with the X or the 3 or the Y.
@@sunnyvalentino If you haven't see it, chedk out the Lucid Motors channel here on youtube. Their Tech Talk series features detailed discussions of Lucid's technology. Rawlinson is a real pro and is deeply devoted to the success of the EV revolution.
@@wizzyno1566 Rawlinson did not engineer "a bit" of the Model S. Tesla's own press release when it hired him said he was the Chief Engineer of the Model S project, responsible for all aspects of bringing the car to market. Rawlinson's name is on 70 Tesla patents. Musk's name is on 0. Also, if you look up "Car & Driver" and "Motor Trend" articles from the 2011 L.A. Auto Show at which the Model S was publicly premiered, you'll see that Peter Rawlinson was identified as the Chief Engineer of the car and was also the man on the podium presenting the car to the press. This "Rawlinson was just a minor chassis engineer" nonsense is just another of Musk's lies to inflate himself at the expense of others who make him feel threatened.
I like how the Lucid Air looks futuristic without trying too hard to look futuristic.
Looocid Air looks like a 1997 BUICK .
@@markplott4820 hmm i didn't know a 1997 buick had giant screens 🤔
@@NeistMKII - they had LARGE Touchscreens in Cadillac LHS concept in 2000's .
also had Camera Stalks and small Display for Right / Left cameras.
but NEVER made it into , Production Vehicles way later.
the SOFTWARE in the Looocid is also, OUTDATED.
fr tho lucid air software is dated teslas is like a whole couple gens ahead and also i didnt know that concept cads had big screens n stuff
@@NeistMKII - Looocid motors is FCUKED.
Lucid air is well balanced between performance, comfort, range, luxury, charging.
Take Lucid over other cars.
Best review and brief comparison among other youtubers.
Loving the Lucid for my taste. It’s honestly astonishing to think that there 1st act is this good. It seems they are establishing quite a brand quickly. I have sat in both options of the rear seats and agree that the foot well is a must for me (if I ever sit in back…which I don’t 😁). Thanks for a honest review from a car enthusiast 👍
Thanks for your feedback as well!
@@MilesPerHr try aptera, nimbus, gmat43, lotus emira/evora/exige/elise
It’s definitely better than Tesla
But better than the eqs? Mmmm
@@welsh2266 Definitely looks 100x better
Better than a tesla, but also $120,000 more than my model 3. No car is worth that much money.
@@1ronEntertainment People bought the Plaid for more than that 🤷🏻♂️
@@Superman-xr1oh Plaid is cheaper, better value, but still not worth it imo
Great job, I loved the POV review. I dig the look in and out, I really think Lucid nailed it and would choose the Air over any of the other cars you mentioned. I hope to one day own one... if finances pan out to do so responsibly. It looks like you were in So-Cal doing that drive. Well done review... a drivers luxury sedan, can't wait to drive one myself. Happy New year!
Had my Air GT for 2 weeks now, and for the most part I think you gave this a fair eval. Me personally, I wanted to stand apart from the "Tesla me too" crowd, and I also was looking at the EQS, but the styling just didn't do it for me. I have been driving EV's since 2012 and before had one of the first Prius's in Jan. 2004, so for me it has always been about range, not how fast I can go. I love the smooth comfortable ride, but know if I need it, this has what it takes to get me there FAST. Your eval of the front seats I think is unfair, the Lucid has so many custom adjustments for the mid back, side adjustment, thigh adjustment, heat and vented, coupled with the full seat message functions (Both front seats) and head rest, and (I'm 6'9") that riding a long distance will not be an issue what so ever.
Now to be fair, there are some things I do not like that I may have to get used to or put up with, like opening the glovebox. While that is a neat novelty feature, in the real world, having to navigate to the home screen to open it blows. I have found, and this could be that the car is so far behind in the updates (did 10 updates last night 1/23/23) that while driving I needed to adjust the passenger side mirror, but while driving that mirror wasn't available to adjust for some reason. Hoping that gets fixed real soon.
Overall I really like this car, it does turn a lot of heads and for now it is very exclusive. There are only a handful of them in the city I live. I'm on a quest to get Electrifiy America to allow me to build some inner city charging stations, but that has proven to be a really slow process.
Holy cow....3.1 seconds??? That must've been a massive rush!!! 😂 Loved the sound it made too!! I remember back in the 70's my boyfriend's dad had a Corvette with a 427 under a custom hood, and when he punched it you could hear the secondary gears kick in and throw you back in the seat as it took off!! Such a blast!!!! I think the Lucid's a beautiful car!! I like your test drive better than Motorweek's!!
I saw one of these on the road in Atlanta on Sunday. They looks pretty dope!
Been waiting for this, cant wait to watch it.
The Lucid Air is easy on my eyes but lighter paint colors highlight the panel gaps, especially around the trunk. In dary colors the overall design is very elegant. I'm still giving th nod to the Tesla Model S. All Tesla's have the Big T's charging infrastructure as standard equipment and this winter reveals how important that is. Thank you, Miles. 👍👍
Can't underestimate that Supercharger Network, I agree Edd.
I would go Lucid for range and it looks great to me... and BMW i7 because it just that good... LOL
15:15 miles was doing that RS6 in the mirror DIRTY
Stunning vehicle, inside and out.
I love the sound of this car, not gonna lie. More EVs need to sound like this.
Very unique design! I like it.
The styling looks like a futuristic Lincoln Continental concept from the mid 90s. However in person it's beautiful
Yes, it is hard to explain to people the difference between how the car looks on video or in photos and the impression that it _always_ makes in person. Wherever I go people stop, stare, take photos, ask questions, or just say _Nice Car_ ! It truly is striking.
Good video. What would I choose? Well, my Air GT was delivered in April. I love it.
I enjoy spirited driving on engaging roads. The real game changer for me is that the Air GT has enough real-world battery and efficiency to make long trips at Texas highway speed and the handling to enjoy those fun roads when I get there. From my DFW home I have visited both the Ozarks and the Colorado Rockies.
Yes, the GT is costly, but the Touring version (shipping now) has the same interior quality, 620hp (plenty), more range than any Tesla, and is about the same price as a base Model S (with any paint or upholstery option). The Touring also has a deeper rear seat footwell than the GT.
*NOTE- You misstated the Air Pure base price. Today it starts at $87,400 ($17,000 less than a base Model S but with more range)
Great feedback as an owner, thanks!
Computer HARDWARE & Software really SUCKS the BIG one.
Loocid Air is not even ADAS LEVEL 1, Tesla FSD v11.3 is Already LEVEL 3.
let that SINK in.
@@markplott4820 Well, enjoy your Tesla, but you overstate its capabilities. There are many reasons I didn't choose a Tesla. Near the top of that list is the company's many loud rude fans and the reputation they bring to the brand.
I love driving and don't want a computer to do it for me. My Lucid has very good adaptive cruise that I use. It does have a self-piloting system that will keep it in its lane with no input from me. I've tried it a few times and it works well, but I seldom turn it on. I am more aware of my surroundings if I'm actually doing the steering myself.
@@Miata822 - TESLA Autopilot FSD v11.3 outperforms every OEM product , in PERFORMANCE & Capability.
even IF you Dont activate FSD , TESLA still Collects DATA from over 4+ Million vehicles and over 400,000+ Active FSD users.
TESLA only have 1 accident in more than 3.5 Million miles, Loocid and other OEMs not even Close.
NAT AVG 1 Accident in 400k .
let that SINK in.
@@Miata822 - Loocid Air is FLACCID , limp , soft, and ineffective.
I LOVE THIS CAR…JUST EPIC
awesome car, just worried aboud lucid and the financial part. rly hope they stay in buissenes and doing well. its a completle different car compared to model s plaid, the interriour is so much better in a lucid
The Saudi Public Investment Fund (assets over half a Trillion dollars) owns 60% of Lucid. Lucid is part of a Saudi national priority project to establish green tech manufacturing. With Lucid representing less than 0.3% of the PIF's holdings it is no burden for them to see that the company is fully funded. Daily share price means nothing to them. They are building a car company and have patience. Lucid today has cash on hand to work through 2023 as they finish their 2.7 million square foot factory expansion and prepare to roll out their next vehicle, a higher volume 3-row SUV that they call Gravity in 2024
@@Miata822 nice, thanks for the quick insight. now i have lucid on my radar es well when it comes to stock :D
@@Apemania69 I do hold LCID but it is a long-term investment and price has been highly volatile. Be sure to review the "Investor Presentation" on their IR page before considering an investment. It is important to have realistic expectations.
Man that jump from 60-90 is so insane it made me feel like I was driving it smile on my face an all 😁
the amount of high end cars you see on this road is actual crazy... but the answer you question of wich car, i will choose the lucid in many ways
Am I the only one who take big attention to the turn signal ? Ahahah I mean some are so satisfying
That's why I do the demo! Some are great, some are super annoying 😆
Lucid is amazing car i love lucid
MPH, this is a great POV review on the Lucid Air GT. I love the style of the Lucid Air which is unique. Well done!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Hector!
I love Lucid. I’ve invested in the company. But I don’t necessarily like that you have to look down at the second screen. I also haven’t had the chance to get in one yet though.
I have a significant investment in Lucid and an Air GT. I can tell you without hesitation that I highly recommend a test drive if it is in your range. If not, well, it may spoil you for anything else. The lower screen is very useful, especially for parking in tight spot while using the overhead view. Adjusting seat bolsters, mirrors, or scheduling updates you do while parked.
Beyond that you seldom use it while driving, but it is very handy for the passenger to use if they want to pull up certain music, search for a restaurant, etc. The retracting screen is a clever feature that I only used to show off to visitors. It has little utility.
Lucid is above all EVs!
I’d pick, and did pick the GT. Take delivery on the 19th and I cannot wait!!
I think it is better looking than the EQS.
LET'S GOOOOO LUCID FAMILY 🙋♂️❤🥳🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉😁👍🕺🕺🕺🕺💎💎💎💎💎
Nah that double display review camera is insane that’s amazing
15:19 The RS6 in the side mirror trying to keep-up 😂
I saw it glad I wasn’t the only one😂
I think the EQS is more Luxurious but since the Grand Touring has 500 miles of range. That negates alot of that other stuff. IMO.
Owned model s(not plaid), recently switched to lucid, the ride quality and handling of lucid is much superior. Also test drive EQS, the ride is too soft plus the interior lighting of different colors feels like driving a night club.
One day my Lucid investment will pay for my lucid car in sha Allah, God willing
Nice EV car, I like it!
I considered all of the cars you mentioned.
The Audi RS and Taycan have too little range.
I hate the way the EQS looks and the interior looks like a casino.
The Plaid is so, so fast but the interior is not nice enough for the category.
I agree that the Lucid is the overall winner and that’s why I’m getting one!
The panel gap on the trunk is wild
100% Lucid!!
MPH - TESLA model S has Superior CARBON - CERAMIC Performance brakes , which Recently set a LAP Record @ Nuramburing with NEW Brakes & UPDATED Software allowing TOP SPEED of 200+ mph , just on STOCK Street Tires (Michelin PS45).
Nonsense, the most luxurious EV is the BMW i7, driven both cars and got the i7, doesn’t have the range and as fast as the Lucid, but inside, the Licid looks like a Chrysler and i7 is another world of quality.💥💥
Are these on mass production? If not, I'll be interested to see the level of QC.
They are.
We took delivery of a Model S Plaid (a replacement for our 2015 Model S P90D) in August 2021. We took delivery of our Lucid Air Dream Performance in December 2021. The Lucid was production car No. 154. The Plaid was delivered with several more defects than the Lucid. The three Lucid defects -- loose rear license plate holder, misaligned trunk lid, loose weatherstripping on trunk lid -- were fixed quickly by Lucid with home visits. Some of the Plaid defects -- steering yoke scuffing against steering column, right outside review mirror not securely attached to car, rubber grommets coming off trunk lid studs, and defective driver air bag (that took two replacements to fix) -- were fixed with a combination of home and shop visits. Some of the Plaid defects -- misaligned body panels, misaligned interior trim pieces, and protective film ahead of rear wheels and behind door handles being noticeably yellow against the white car -- are just something we are going to live with, having gotten used to Tesla assembly quality after seven years of owning Teslas.
Now, over a year later and with around 15,000 miles on both cars, the Plaid has developed body squeaks and groans, while the Air remains as quiet and solid as a rock.
@@blakespringpasturemortimer9168 Thank you for sharing your insights! Im in a country where Hybrids are super hot and popular, in recent times, we've seen many new EV offerings so it'll be interesting to see how those play out!
Im currently happy with my BMW but would love to potentially have an EV as a secondary car one day!
Great review. Inspiring car.
I like Lucid but that trunk panel gap would drive me insane
I would choose lucid
Lucid all the way !
please we need the i4 edrive without sound drive test
Lucid definitelyi has a bigger statement on the street than Tesla Model S. This car is gorgeous in person.
This or EQS??
Given Tesla's continued poor build quality despite building cars for 15 years now, poor quality materials, and being fairly unreliable, I'm gonna go with the Lucid for this one. The Lucid CEO is an engineer who spent a significant portion of his career working as the lead engineer for Lotus, then was poached by Tesla to run their flagship Model S program, which he did for 3 years, before leaving to start Lucid and do it all better than everyone else. The lucid has significantly better range, better build quality, better materials, better design, better comfort, better drag coefficient...it's just better all the way around. The only real part they're lagging in is software, but that's constantly being updated OTA and I have no doubt they're going to get there. And did I mention the range? If you go with the 19" wheels, it's got 516 miles of range!!!
If you love the GT, wait until the Lucid Sapphire comes out!
Lucid Air Sapphire is now my dream vehicle, sorry Tesla Model S Plaid, Elon Musk needs to upgrade you but until then, Lucid it is.
Figure allot of Lucid owners will just unscrew and remove the sun visors.
Inside is all luxury.
How does camera are filming at the top of the car
Its a car that cost 250k to build that you get for 140k.
It should be good.
Unfortunately the Pure will break Lucid, it will never turn a profit at the current price.
idk why so many people dont like the outside. I think it looks sick.
the literal only thing I like about his car is the excessive use of alcatara inside.
The Lucid is the only non-mass-produced brand I like as an EV. Otherwise, I'll take an Audi E-tron. The rest, eh, ok but they just took what they had and made them an EV until they could redesign it. Tesla is Tesla, if I wanted a Toyota Camary/Ford Taurus of the EV world without the fit, finish and reliability of said brands.
No Bumpers? A fender bender will set you back by 30k?
thanks for posting this. I got to test drive it at the Boston studio on new years and have to say it's the most luxurious EV ive seen. still too expensive
Agreed. Everything in this segment just feels overpriced. $20-30K cheaper (closer to an S-Class), this would be a knockout.
@@MilesPerHr The 620hp Air Touring, essentially the same car -200hp and a smaller battery (deeper footwell) is in fact $31,000 less costly than the GT. Still has faster charging and more range than any Tesla. you should try to get one to test.
@@MilesPerHr I just test drove the Lucid Touring at Lucid's HQ and it is a fantastic car. Even though it theoretically packs less HP than the GT, going into the Sprint mode and hitting the accelerator feels like I'm riding a rocket ship. In almost every other aspect, the Touring is basically the same as GT. So the price is right if you are not looking to take your vehicle drag racing. I personally have the Pure reserved as I just want a cool looking everyday driving machine and at that $80k price point, I think the Air Pure will deliver exactly that.
I have a question, if the car have an accident and become upside down, what will happen to the glass roof?
MPH - Electric cars were ALWAYS king of Speed & Acceleration.
ever since 1880 to about 1910 ELECTRIC cars came in FIRST, Second , sometimes Third in CAR races with GAS cars.
it was not until much LATER , when GAS cars got the Electric Starter motor, did they become RELIABLE.
Imagine in 2023 if your gas car had to be HAND cranked every morning ?
Way better than the Tesla
Looks like a great car.....but...It will be interesting to see how many are actually sold in five years.
Like the interior, not a fan of the exterior design.
IF I had the money.. I would've gone for Audi, Benz or... why not Taycan? Tesla's are super fast, but I don't think the build quality (both exterior & interior) & the ride comfort is the same level as others - like BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche
I think tesla need to improve their quality, aswell as enterogate the tech with designer, I feel like the design of the tesla is a bit in the lower side.
Yup, tesla and tesla owners seem to think they're luxury but it's the exact opposite
@@ViciousFirearms I've owned everything. The Model S is luxury. It has features the German automakers haven't even begun to approach.
I was planning to get a Taycan Turbo, excellent brakes and turn-in. The Air GT was faster, quicker, very good turn in, pretty good brakes, but with vastly more range & comfort. If i wanted a track/hoon only car I would wait for the electric 718, but for practical real-world use with plenty of fun on tap, well, you simply cannot beat the Lucid.
Besides, my wife likes to ride in it 🙂
Only regret, wish I had waited for the 1050hp GT Performance, not that I'll ever need that power.
LUCID needs to build a SUV version of this sedan
They are. The Lucid Gravity SUV will be revealed soon.
I think it is really good.
How tall are you?
Lucid lucid lucid...
Love the interior but not really a fan of the rims. Other than that it looks amazing
0:52 did he say those vents were to ‘cool the headlights’?
Yes. It's part of the design, per Lucid.
MPH - Recently , TESLA reduced the Weight & Thickness of its Glass Roof on all 2023 models , while Increasing NVH and Superior UV/IR Filtering and Standard TINTING.
Great
Awesome car, but the Lucid still suffers from fit/finish issues. Not for long, hopefully. At present, the i7 is the king of EV luxury.
Looking forward to driving the i7 soon to compare
I like this & consider buy Lucid Air GT EV car.
Please if you haven’t look at this car in red I don’t like red cars but WOW
Tesla is the one I would get
Is it more luxury that full option bmw i7?
Waiting to drive that to say for sure, but based on the new 760i I drove, the materials in this Lucid are higher quality
@MilesPerHr what about comfort and equipment?
@@Jotek58
The audio system in the i7 is much better, and you can get more rear seat amenities and comfort in the BMW.
@@josephquinto5812 I know that
@@Jotek58
Then why are you asking all these questions? lol
EV Sedans don’t have the classic shape because there no “overhangs.”
Please review camaro zl1
Would love to! Hard to find one 😔
I want this
Lucid blows away boring benz....I'm sure Benz is very luxurious but as I call bag appeal is is no match ...Lucid is very sexy I have one no car like it
I feel like it's from space
MPH - TESLA in 2023 is 1000 mph + at only 250 kwh TESLA Superchargers.
everyone else is much SLOWER. and the Battery pack Does not LAST 35+ years like TESLA does.
intersting Car
I would say that this is the number 1 lux EV of the World for now.
Mercedes EQS is far more luxurious.
@@caleb9231 thats a good point, thanks.
@caleb9231 yeah but this at least looks a lot better
@@ruhaan6216 thats also a good point.
@@caleb9231 or bmw i7
I wanna like it but the exterior looks is just a huge turn-off.. And of the mentioned competitors, I'd take the Audi E-tron GT.
See and drive the Lucid in person first. Video and images don't do it justice.
@@Miata822
That’s fair.
can you do 80s and 90s cars too?
You should pov drive a Smart Fortwo 😂
Ha! That would be fun
Like the interior, not a fan of the exterior design.
Imagine driving that car on a very sunny day... Torture
It does turn into a bit of a fishbowl
@@MilesPerHr Thanks for confirming that it's hot due to the glass roof. I have a Tesla Y and absolutely hate the heat. I ordered the Pure for the value (price and range) .... and yes, the metal roof !
Lucid is outforming tesla.... GO lucid
The panel gaps look so bad.
@Jonny I never compared to Tesla or said Tesla has no issues. This was for the Lucid Air, right?
Its worth buying one?
no.
If you're excited about this segment, it's my favorite right now. Personally, this whole segment feels $20-30K too expensive, but if you want genuine luxury, a great ride, and awesome range, this is my pick.
Definitely Not as luxurious as the EQS. The use of materials are tech focused and not tailored to luxury.
The BMW i7 is definitely more luxurious
I7 exterior and interior look a mess. Not sure if a large screen which would be in close proximity to rear passengers' faces helps or makes it even worse. I7 interior looks like it was designed purely by tech engineers with no consultation from trained artists or designers.
Planning to review it soon, but from my experience of the new 760i, the materials used in this Lucid feel higher end
@@MilesPerHr looking forward to your review. Heard from other reviewers that ride quality and noise level of the i7 are on par with RR
@@user9675 the interior of the i7 is amazing you dont have to lie about it...
MPH - Tesla model S PLAID outclasses the Loocid Air .
PLAID = 200+ mph w/ CC brakes , 1200+ HP , 1000+ lb Torque and 0 - 60 under 1.889 seconds and 1/4 mile under 8.889 sec.
Unplugged Performance even sells the APEX Tesla PLAID for even more PRFORMANCE.
Audi etron GT