My mustang didn’t stand a chance but thrilled I got the chance to be a part of this project. Rory is awesome ! ☺️

Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson, before his time at Tesla, was chief engineer at Jaguar and then Lotus. In his spare time he designed and built a light weight 2-seat open top sports car. Like the team he assembled, Peter is a dyed in the wool "car guy." I have been driving my Air GT for over a year now. It has been flawless and the long range is a game-changer. It can go far enough out of the city to get to the fun roads, and still have enough energy left to play. I love it.

@LafemmebearMusic

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for being an actual owner with actual experience with the vehicle. Deft tell us more details if you’d like , definitely rare a commenter isn’t just talking bs lol your your post is refreshing

@EvoraGT430

Жыл бұрын

Shame it's price is utterly mental. $87,000 in the US, but £150,000 in the UK - why?

@wilber8260

Жыл бұрын

@@EvoraGT430 are you certain you are comparing the same trim levels? there are at least five levels and prices vary dramatically.

@GudieveNing

Жыл бұрын

@@EvoraGT430 Here in the UK, during WW2 we had rationing and prices of everything went up. This because we are an island nation dependent then on most freight being delivered by U-Boat vulnerable ships. However, and this is the crutch of the issue, AFTER the war ended and freight aircraft joined the party so there was no more excuse for high prices, yet businesses have to this day maintained high prices. Brits may remember the days of driving over to Germany to collect their BMWs! Several times I have gone on business to the US and bought a MacBook over there, with the saving over the UK price being about the same as the cost of the flight! Everything here is expensive, from butter to electronics to cars to houses. To afford nice things here, you either have to get into massive debt, or work rather hard and earn a nice penny. I have a Model Y LR that is fantastic, but would LOVE a Lucid Air. Saw one in person at Fully Charged Live and the interior cockpit area is an example of exemplary UX design, although I only saw it through the driver side window... The French sales guy said I could only get in it if I placed an order! I wish! :)

@photons_end1434

Жыл бұрын

@@EvoraGT430 87k is for the cheapest, pure variant. The £150k is probably referring to one of the higher touring/gt variants?

Rory is such a fabulous presenter, the quality of this channel is crazy good

@costafilh0

Жыл бұрын

You forgot a little bit there on the right, while licking his left nut.

@vanishperish9287

11 ай бұрын

Agree!

@Fony_turgeson

Ай бұрын

replace culture

Rory, Your reviews are the preeminent on KZread. Each of your video has a vibe and theme that correlates cinematically perfectly to the car being shown. Intelligence, timing, attention to detail, proper knowledge and how to apply that to a drivers point of view and the ability to masterfully appeal to the rich and common man, visual prowess, excellent jokes, articulation, you're in a league of your own good sir. You've earned your stripes Rory as The best presenter. it's also easy to see your wittyness in other areas of life just through these fine vehicles. i could also see you doing audio books, narration, hosting big events etc. Respect & admiration from Beverly hills, Ca. Take care buddy.

@desertstar223

Жыл бұрын

I havent seen this level of asslicking for a very long time

@CarComparos

Жыл бұрын

This guy wants to be your agent Rory!

@costafilh0

Жыл бұрын

You forgot a little bit there on the right, while licking his left nut.

I just hope Rivian and Lucid don't go bankrupt before reaching main stream level. It would be a shame such amazing products be swallowed by bad finance.

@GET2222

11 ай бұрын

Bad engineering too. RIVIAN fender benders in the rear turn into a $45k repair. Bad engineering. 3 month repair. LUCID motors short out the entire car and the battery featuring a $70k repair. This just happened to my neighbor. No timeline on the repair.

@aceventuraaceventura2003

11 ай бұрын

Lucid has a higher chance of bankruptsy and likely require major restructuring due to abysmal demand for their expensive cars (including the Gravity, and not a good design IMO). Rivian on the other hand, has the upper hand as they just need to ramp up production quickly as the demand is there. If Rivian can significantly reduce production cost like Tesla, they have a good chance to become the #2 EV automaker based out of U.S.

@GET2222

11 ай бұрын

@@aceventuraaceventura2003 RIVIAN won’t be number 2. That is going to take a Hercules effort just to survive. They aren’t profitable, yet. That is all that matters. If you aren’t profitable, you’re dead.

@nomoreheroes93

10 ай бұрын

As much as people hate Elon, the Model Y being the world's best-selling car is gamechanging - whilst Lucids are selling terribly.

@dhulon09

9 ай бұрын

LUCID Has money behind it. New gravity 2024. and small saloon in 2025 . Hope to hve one IN UK. ITS SO COOL.

What a thorough, intelligent, entertaining review. Excellent job

@angela1984a

Жыл бұрын

Who owns the Corporation that is Lucid Motors?

I was on vacation in Munic or München and there was a Lucid dealership, the guy knew i was way to young to afford an Lucid but while describing the car to another customer he smiled at me a few times because he saw how interested i was listing to everything he said. Ngl that was one of the best experiences i ever had at a dealership and made me way more invested in the brand. Not even a Seat dealership treated me this respectfully even though i drive a seat.

@RubmaLione

Жыл бұрын

The people from Lucid are really nice and actually love geeking out over the car with fans, even kids who want to sit in the car. Makes you appreciate the brand more even though it's not accessible to most.

@annalbin

10 ай бұрын

The Tyson’s Corner dealership (just outside of DC) has terrifically nice people. I attended an open house and drove the Pure (least expensive trim) and was ready to write a check right then and there! When I got back in my Porsche Cayenne to drive home, it felt like I was driving a tank

@ct1762

8 ай бұрын

@@annalbin 2 completely different cars. ones a truck. did you try driving a Taycan turbo? i assume not. and a Cayenne has been out for 20 years. telling you didnt mention what year yours is.

@annalbin

8 ай бұрын

@@ct1762 The Cayenne is a 2020. Drives much better than other SUVs I drove when trying to decide what to get. I tried BMW etc. When my lease was nearly up on the Cayenne, I went to the dealership to review options. A salesman suggested I try the Taycan, but before I did, the MANAGER of the dealership said I had to try the Lucid. His buddy had one and it was a great car, yada yada. You get the picture. So, I never tried the Taycan. Probably should have. My other car is a 2011 911s. I will be buried in that car. 😄

Tbh i never expected this car to come to become a reality. Amazed that they team managed to pull this off!

I test drove the Grand Touring a few weeks ago and it truly has the best interior of any luxury electric sedan in my opinion. I think they really scored a home run with the Air series.

@GET2222

11 ай бұрын

Hopefully it never needs a repair. Weeks and months with no timeline.

This was exciting to watch. Great work by the Lucid team. Awesome review Rory.

Such an amazing video! Love everything about Lucid and the Air. Incredibly well put together, outside of the panel gaps, super thought through design and engineering, and a beautiful design. Can't wait to see their SUV next year, the Lucid Gravity.

@angela1984a

Жыл бұрын

Who owns the Corporation that is Lucid Motors?

The Lucid is so well engineered. So many nerdy details and it is amazing!

Rory and Chris Harris are my favorite car reviewers.

Really good review Rory, once again. What a car the Lucid Air Grand Touring is.

It's exciting to witness the electric vehicle industry evolving with such groundbreaking options.

Aside from the panel gaps which they will improve the vehicle design is gorgeous

@vvoof2601

Жыл бұрын

If you like generic and uninspired designs. This just looks like "a car".

@hieroglyph321

Жыл бұрын

@@vvoof2601 Considering the current crop of EV design languages, looking like "a car" is an added bonus...

@final_mile_music9713

Жыл бұрын

If you don’t have engineering precision on something you can see, image how poor it is under the skin. It’s taken decades for regular automakers to get it right so don’t hold your breath.

@harald.370

Жыл бұрын

​@@vvoof2601 I thought American cars never came without bad panel gaps 🤷‍♂️

@photons_end1434

Жыл бұрын

@@final_mile_music9713 Its what they get for building them in AZ where the locals they hire have no automotive backgrounds. If they made the plant in Michigan, for instance, they would likely have much better fit and finish. No offense to the Case Grande locals, it's just how it is.

Best car reviews on KZread! Hands down the very best

Rory, great presentation, you never disappoint. In a world of everyone wanting to review cars, you and your reviews stand out because you are truly a "car guy". You get it and yet you're able to describe the experience to tire kickers and car enthusiasts, alike. Today I test drove a Touring and was thoroughly impressed. Not a bad angle anywhere to be found. The packaging efficiency is nothing short of amazing. Other than a limo, I have never been a car with so much rear legroom. The drive and performance, amazing! It reminded me of the BMW E46 platform in the sense that the car felt like one cohesive package. The designers and engineers, were all on the same page working in harmony.

wow that was a far better video than I expected. Great Job my man!

What a review!! What a car!!! Well done 👏🏽 man! I’m falling in love with this car now. Well articulated

You can unlock the charge port door from the outside push in on the bottom right door and it will slide down.

As awe inspiring as the Performance is, there is another level coming soon. Rory, you've got to try the new Sapphire!!! Blistering all around performance.

I just saw this vehicle for the first time today. They modified it and wrapped it in a iridescent vinyl. It was mesmerizing.

The frunk is twice the size of any Tesla (anything on the market); the car is shorter than a EQS but has more leg room (the form factor is truly revolutionary) under the car it tappers up from the B pillar to the rear for better aerodynamic; it has (don’t quote me) the best range per kWH of any EV. Impressive engineering.

@MrLSDownliner

Жыл бұрын

And cost 200k! What a deal! You could almost get two Model S for that price

@reyfetsalmo3346

7 ай бұрын

That is because it has the biggest battery. One of the biggest problem with lucid is that they don't have suv because sedan don't sell well.

@reyfetsalmo3346

7 ай бұрын

That is because it has the biggest battery. One of the biggest problem with lucid is that they don't have suv because sedan don't sell well.

I'm glad Peter Rawlinson left TesIa and started Lucid. His talents wouldn't have been put to good use there. Lucid's offering a solid luxury EV that's actually designed with some ease-of-use in mind. I like it. Edit: Just an fyi. Some of us prefer having some actual buttons, air-vents you can move with your hand rather than having to use a touch screen, and a normal steering wheel... honestly those kinds of things are much appreciated. After all, I don't care about Tesla's obsession with making normal things more cumbersome to use all for the sake of hype.

@mluu510

Жыл бұрын

I test drove lucid, it's more overwhelming to use than Tesla. Their ui is overcomplicated and touch base. I like competition so I am still happy to see lucid in the game

@TD1237

Жыл бұрын

@@mluu510 I see, that's interesting to know. Not denying anything, but, how can the UI be both overcomplicated *and* a touch basic? Edit: Okay. So you meant touch-based, not "touch base". But how can that be a criticism? Tesla's are *completely* touch based. Lucid actually has some physical buttons and moveable air-vents. It beats Tesla in that sense.

@SDot-dp9xm

Жыл бұрын

If only they can survive

@mluu510

Жыл бұрын

@@TD1237 I said touch BASED*, not basic

@iCozzh

Жыл бұрын

Theyre going bankrupt. Of course tesla could make a better car if they had more than double the price tag to work with🤣

Rory your technology demos are awesome!!

With Lucid being more than good enough, they’ll win with a clean buying experience vs Porsche that still has a traditional dealer network that depending on the person a client interacts with, may make or break the deal

This is the best car i own, and im going to buy 3 more! Totally not sponsored!

One word to describe the shape of this Car is "Elegant"

@vvoof2601

Жыл бұрын

*boring

@boondockbwoy14

Жыл бұрын

@@vvoof2601 Nah sleek and futuristicly elegant.3 words for you

@alexandertsanga

Жыл бұрын

@@boondockbwoy14 for sure

@vvoof2601

Жыл бұрын

@@boondockbwoy14 Boring, generic and bland.

2:56 you can't tell me Rory isn't a little worried 😂

@KUDANTOURAGE

Жыл бұрын

I think anyone approaching over 150 mph in the rear seats will be nervous 😅 it’s like not being in control of your fate .

Every time am just so impressed by the quality of his contents.

I've been waiting for these cars to come available and I avoided watching reviews until Rory or top gear did a review

Rory is the best on KZread on God Shmee is trying to push in so much unnecessary info in one video makes his videos tiring to watch…Rory keeps it simple and funny and enjoyable to watch I swear you bro More love from Ghana 🇬🇭

@autotrader - one correction - unlocking/locking the charge port from outside is possible (coming from a GT Range owner). It’s not very intuitive but it’s possible 😊

Thank you as always, Rory. If I had the money (I don't) and faith in the long-term survival of Lucid (I don't), this would very much be in my driveway.

12:04 "Maybe the thing that might surprise most people is the efficiency and the range......" No Rory, the thing that would surprise most people is the price; $138k starting!😅

@BleedForTheWorld

Жыл бұрын

Since when have luxury EVs been affordable? The answer is never for some reason or another.

@Miata822

Жыл бұрын

The base model is $85,000. Not cheap, but you get what you pay for. People always compare Lucid to Tesla, but they are in totally different markets. Tesla wants to unseat Toyota and VW as the worlds biggest. Lucid wants to sell cars to the customers who buy premium European cars today.

@bW9taeH4

Жыл бұрын

Indeed while we've been reading about "Tesla killers" for the past half dozen or more years, that never seemed to materialize, Lucid has positioned itself since the unveiling as wanting to go after the premium car market, not convince Tesla owners to change EVs. It made sense with Tesla having under 1% of the market. Interestingly, despite that there's a clear market for Tesla owners whose cars were relatively new when the Air was unveiled, who were sure at the time that their next car would be a Tesla, who are now looking at Lucid. What's missing from Lucid that Tesla owners notice is that Tesla is way ahead on ADAS and we've seen the "it's coming" line too many times. But the parts that are in place show what Tesla got wrong on the basic lane keeping.

You are a great car reviewer alway class in your videos keep up the great work my friend and you style of dress is cool and laidback

Great review and the most in-dept I have watched on Lucid Air so far. That said, the car is still a little too rich for my blood "right now" 😉but I will keep watching. Thanks, and God bless,

The original paperwork is awesome. I’m not sure I’ve ever waited any one thing as much as you clearly wanted your own plane. I can relate to the joy of achieving a dream though. Well done and enjoy

The car is truly amazing to drive. Yes, it weighs a lot and the 21” wheels are going to blow - especially in the NE where despite the potholes they’re still called roads. (Psst Rory - if you push the charge panel at the bottom it will open from the outside.)

@GudieveNing

Жыл бұрын

Which is why the future of transport is above ground. Imagine, maintenance free skyways! "Where we're going, there are no potholes."

@angela1984a

Жыл бұрын

Who owns the Corporation that is Lucid Motors?

@EvoraGT430

11 ай бұрын

@@GudieveNing Imagine the death-toll.

Woooooooooooooow ! Excellent Rory !!!! This is one the besssssssssst car review you did ! I love the part of the race with the corvette and the mustang seating back seat !!! Pure talent !!!! I shouted alone in my living room ! Rory !!!!!! Am posting this on my twitter account ! What a talent !!!!! Keep on dude ! Don’t know how to support this but you already have it all I guess ! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good to see more viable EVs, now lets see if they can get to scale and be profitable... fingers crossed.

They should make a shooting break version of this, it would be such a looker

Can you just imagine a Lucid at half the price of the Air? That car would be amazing and then it could finally compete against Tesla.

@MrLSDownliner

Жыл бұрын

That won’t be happening ever, lucid is bleeding money

It's s great looking car, the front, nicely smooth with no faux grill, appears properly mature and clean.

Everything about this car is beautiful, top 5 if not number 1 in design

This brand is wayyyy better than tesla, but that review will make them work on that key fab tho hahah ,honest and brilliant review as always my guy

Rory, you're killing it!

I want a rematch on the drag strip so I can use my drag radials!!! 😂😂...Good times! 🎉

Nice video keep up the good work

Awesome Lucid Air luxury sport sedan. the Lucid Air is beautiful, sports car fast, has a high-tech dashboard and luxurious chair. The battery is long-range also.

These are everywhere by me in the Bay Area, really nice cars. Great road presence. Still yet to see one broken down either, Teslas and Rivian however…

Over all a really good and fair review. You only got a couple of things incorrect, for example, there are 2 massage modes that have the vibration not one...But no biggie. The only thing I didn't care for in the review was you are comparing the performance of a 5 person luxury sedan to a 4 seater sports car on performance, not exactly a fair comparison. That's like saying the 4 seater fails in the area of comfort for all 4 passengers racing around a track. Lucid's support center is open 24/7! I love my Air GT, and I can't wait for all the bells and whistles to be turned on. Again, overall and good and fair review!

@5:34 you mentioned that you can't open and close the charge port from the outside but you can by pressing the top corner to open then pushing the bottom up to close.

Always top videos. This one didn't fail.

I've only seen 4 Lucid Airs on the road in Atlanta, GA. 2 with flat tires on the roadside, waiting for assistance, and one just this week at a Discount Tire Store in the Atlanta Suburb of Alpharetta, after a repair. The car is gorgeous. I would love to have one, one day. I love your approach to the introduction of EVs. I wonder how folks in the Caribbean are handling the idea of EVs

@GudieveNing

Жыл бұрын

The Air offers kids a dream EV, after a Tesla Model S. Most low 20 years olds I know dream of an S Plaid, but for me, the interior of the Air offers something more pleasing. (Am a Tesla fan BTW and own a Y LR, that is awesome, but if I was loaded, I would have the top spec Air as the weekend car for long trips and use the Y for commuting and shlopping.)

@DeterminedFC

Жыл бұрын

Rather have a polestar 4 or gv70 2024

@barrymarcellin

Жыл бұрын

@@DeterminedFC I love that Polestar too, but that Lucid Air has some serious shoulder room for the large North American

@KnikkiBKnice

11 ай бұрын

The are heavy cars. Can’t handle potholes (not that any car can, especially with large rims and lower profile tires).

What is its time around that track vs. the Plaid and the race oriented Tesla you tested last time ?

Stunning Lucid, dream on!!!!!

Their upcoming Gravity SUV should be a winner as well. Here’s hoping Lucid stays around for years to come.

As is normally the way, a fantastic production. The car does seem a bit flawed in some areas, but that interior? To die for!

Will this ever come to Europe? Beautiful and Elegant review. Nice one Rory

@JereKetola

Жыл бұрын

Already showrooms in a few countries like netherlands and norway so yeah.

@pseudounknow5559

Жыл бұрын

They are in France and Germany too

Sensational content.

Simply Awesome and brilliant

I want that car. Very nice. While I am a fan of the shift to electric vehicles, I had yet to find one that really grabbed me. This car, this car is just the ticket.

@desertstar223

Жыл бұрын

If you don't already own one, you can't afford it

love the channel btw.. i saw this video about a month ago so i went and test drive one of the gt versions and i will say it is very nice and a ton of features but the blind spots drove me nuts and i just can't justify the price. i have a Model 3 LR now and it was about a 1/3 of the cost for it even after the upgrades i have done. the stereo that is soo great doesn't even have sub so very disappointed there and it was really laggy on the os but had very nice displays that need to be a little positioned better .. the front screen is nice but the steering wheel makes it hard to see.. over all if cheaper i would switch but the charging network is another down fall..if the range is what they say, that is a very good selling point too but i doubt it is near what they say just like my tesla

Can't wait for these to arrive in the UK

I saw one of these in New Jersey yesterday looked beautiful and anything that leads to more competition in the market is good

I'm happy for friends arrival and his company's revival

lucid air sapphire 1200 hp 0 to 100 1.99. Ford Mustang cobra jet 1400 hp 0 to 100. 2.3s

The front of that white Lucid looks exactly like the 5 gen. (T180) Toyota Celica. I mean to the point of all out thievery. But the 5th gen Celica is my favorite Celica bodystyle.

Nice review. Always entertaining. Though never i ever sent an email by hitting enter though

Beautiful and well engineered car. Good alternative to the niche supercars out there and the Taycans of this world. Will only ever be a small volume niche car though and if I was them I’d keep it that way and stay in that lane. Wouldn’t have a hope competing with Tesla for the volume market as they are too far ahead, but as an expensive performance car one of the best.

Rory, great review! Peter Rawlinson is the 21st Century's Enzo Ferrari. I didn't think the poor little Mustang would ever cross the finish line. A Lucid is in my future when my Mega Millions numbers hit.

@good-tn9sr

Жыл бұрын

no way u will win the lotto. save ur money and start a business or something of the sort

I really hope these stick around. I really do want one. I’ve heard nothing but solid reviews about it.

Even tough i'm not really into electric cars at the moment i hope we will see more from this brand soon

Rory, you are spectacular!!!

Great review

That face @3:36, especially with the blacked out trim, reminds me of an early 90’s Celica.

You are analystical and master it quite well

I have this vehicle but in the blue and I must say that it’s well worth the price tag.

Great review as always, however, conveniently did not mentioned the eye watering price.

PLEASE AUTO TRADER DO A REVIEW ON THE LUCID SAPPHIRE WHEN IT COMES OUT THIS YEAR THANK YOU! SIR FOR AN AMAZING REVIEW ON THE LUCID 👏👏😁😉👍WELL DONE.🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🕺🕺❤️🙋‍♂️

Been looking foreard to this review. They are huge cars, though.

The battery pack is 118kWh, it has always been a bit secret and ambiguous - not the 113kWh you quote (old specs)

Amazing product, very high tech and I can see why the company are compared to something like apple it seems they have very high standards and demand. Everything seems super high quality!

All these cars are great. Can't wait for Lexus to finally put out a performance EV so we can have build quality and luxury in a single package.

This car costs $180k. The model S Plaid cost $115k. This car seems highly impressive but why compare it to a car that is $65k less expensive?

Just what i needed.

Thanks for the commentary. I will be ordering a Grand Touring Performance in 2 months 2024. I love this car over Tesla

Those panel gaps were atrocious, no other word for it... beautiful car with killer performance though....it left the stang in another time zone.

I'm getting a lot of alpine vibes from both the headlight design and the Air logo

How about the all glass roof, i can only imagine how it can be managed in a very hot weather ??

I would take this car over any other car The lucid air is the best car if you have the money.

What's the brand of that sweatshirt if I may ask ?

Are you driving in Arizona at the beginning of this video?

Why was Rory in the back seat during the drag race? Who was driving the Lucid?

How about doing a endurance race, LeMons style 24 Hr trackday - see how many laps it can do in 24 hrs vs Corvette vs Mustang?

Was in a standstill traffic jam near Amsterdam couple of months ago. Turned out a Lucid had just broken down in the middle of the highway...

@DeterminedFC

Жыл бұрын

lol yh right

The Key fob could have trunk and frunk buttons and unlock/ Lock buttons. Other Cars have that benefit it seems easily solved.

LET'S GOOOOOOOOOO LUCID✨️ FAMILY ❤️🙋‍♂️🥳🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉🕺🕺🕺😉👍