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Lucid Air Grand Touring review:The acceleration does not taper off as you get to 60 mph; it just keeps going faster. The key is very light. The car has a plain face with the Lucid name spelled out on a satin chrome piece that illuminates.
The front includes LED projector headlights, LED DRLs, and LED turn signals at the corners. The lower bumper features gloss black slats. The side features 19-inch wheels or optional 21-inch wheels. Pirelli P Zero summer tires are standard. The doors have flush-mounted handles that pop out when unlocked, locking and unlocking automatically with the key fob. The panel gaps were found at the hood and the trunk.
There is an integrated duckbill spoiler with an LED taillight bar and LED turn signals. There are gloss black accents for the lower bumper.
The interior has a Tahoe theme with black on saddle brown. It features a giant glass roof. Nappa leather seats have black contrast stitching and piping. The doors have two-tone leather. Open-pore wood trim and aluminum accents add elegance. The doors have trigger-style door pulls, one-touch up/down windows, and sunshades.
A 21-speaker Surreal Sound audio system exists, but the speakers are hidden. If tall, the reviewer cautioned you’ll bump your head getting in due to the low roof line and high floor. As a six-foot-tall person, the reviewer found lots of legroom, but thigh support was lacking. There is third zone climate control that can adjust the rear sunshade and heated seats. There are two USB-C ports and storage in the back.
The seats backs are in leather and wool. The mid seat provides foot pockets and the the floor due to the batteries. An armrest is present with cupholders, storage console. The drivers get a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel with a flat bottom. The car has an attractive design. The dashboard includes a 34-inch curved display with three sections. The digital instrument cluster, which is not reconfigurable. There are core functions for wipers, lights, and defrosters. Also available is access to physical climate and a physical volume knob.
The graphics are sharp, responsive, but the screen gets warm. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not available.
Acceleration is effortless.
For the price of a Model S Plaid or AMG EQS, this car provides an appealing package of design and features. The ride quality is very good.
