2022 Lucid Air Review // Tesla’s Living Nightmare
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- The 2022 Lucid Air Dream Edition Performance ($229,000 CAD, $170,500 USD) has stirred up quite a commotion as the newest EV to hit the market. With hopes of going toe to toe against the mighty Tesla Model S Plaid, the Dream Edition Performance packs 1,111 horsepower. Thomas and James are eager to see what the Lucid Air can do on a California canyon road. Will it be able to keep up with the sharp turns and bends despite being quite large and rather heavy? And just how livable is the interior on a day to day basis? Watch to find out what the guys think! We hope you enjoy the episode. SUBSCRIBE!
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The production, the camera work, the chemistry between these two just perfection 💙
Vey true and very good, and also they are a couple/married, also.
I often find myself smiling through the entire review.
Maybe they can take that chemistry to another website iykyk😏
They are awesome
Yeah I love them, their chemistry, being funny and not too serious is a way to success.
Now I see why you guys are taking longer to bring new content. 😁 The creativity and production are dope. The pirate ship steering wheel was hilarious! And it took me a minute to get the 1111. 😆. Great job.
Thanks for explaining!
And the third dude was not impressed 🤣😂
1:11
what is the 1111
@@surfalcatraz9770 the horse power of the car. That's why he circles all the vertical lines under each power option on the board... to come up with (1111). Cool rapping, yo!
At 14:50 that is one of the coolest views. As Thomas walks past the doors the car wakes up, headlights turn on in sequence, the turn/foglight activate, the door handles pop out and the mirrors fold out.
It's OK, but in comparison to some of the newer visual displays from the new more mainstream luxury brands like Audi, Cadillac, BMW, Hummer even Lincoln I don't think it measures up, especially at that price point.
This being Lucid's first car is mighty impressive! I mean just look at it, looks french in the best way possible
Child of Citroën Activa and C6
Loll... Exactly!!! Beat me to it!!
Looks like a concept car…
I agree. To me it looks a little like the new Alpine A110 stretched to 4 doors
its NOT Lucid's first car , the FIRST one was the ATIVA , it was a Metris VAN by Daimler and was named "EDNA".
Just days ago I thought that the joke about how much a car weighs has become a staple of car journalism, starting (if I remember correctly) with Clarkson who said about some car it weighs as much "as a moon". And just when I thought that joke has been made (too) often Thomas comes around the corner with the "weight of an anvil-factory" !!! I bow down, that is just brilliant.
Sounds like somebody has car weight analogy envy.
Somehow Toyota has figured out the dimmable large pane sunroof on the Venza but no one else can do it! Also, this is an amazing effort from Lucid on a first car.
That's supplied by PPG, but perhaps Toyota has an exclusive agreement for a few years
Porsche also did it with the Taycan similarly.
That glass has been around for decades.
cause toyota has money
McLaren and Ferrari have done them
before, in fact Ferrari did it back in ‘05 with the Superamerica. It’s called electro chromic glass.
My brother-in-law just dropped $180K on one of these and they DO take off! The drive was ... interesting... as he had it on performance mode which meant that it went when stepping on the pedal but it also slowed WAY DOWN whenever you lifted even slightly off the accelerator. I did have him change it to the more gentler mode for a bit and that would be how I would drive it but he enjoys that performance mode
What a gorgeous looking car, such swift lines. You guys hit the nail on the head by comparing it to the Citroën DS, I actually thought the exact same thing! Another tour de force for the electric car x
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The car looks okay not great the tesla has a better design overall, and having 1000 hp is pointless, electric cars in snow are not good and when you turn corners the wheel feels very heavy
@@freshoftheoven965 design with production quality of 1800 production everything screwed together like a patch imperfections show up everywhere have you ever considered looking at a 100k how the material should look in real life Tesla looks like a 90’s KiA Rio in quality
@@freshoftheoven965 I think its looks really cool compared to tesla especially considering teslas crappy build quality.
And having a limousine that does 0-60 mph in under 2 seconds is not pointless? Seriously, who really needs that?
@@freshoftheoven965 Tesla are extremely boring looking cars... more like a taxi from Total Recall.
That water bottle, James making constant eye contact during the massage. I must say I really love the interior. The exterior looks great. The price tag though for the performance model is still go with the Porsche. But 70k for an entry model price is still to high for me to get myself into an EV especially with the infrastructure or lack there of for charging stations. Still love the car.
100%
Your only choice/option is Tesla then. Tesla SC network is beyond compare.
Tesla also started with expensive models only at first. Hopefully lucid makes it long enough to bring cheaper ones as well
Tesla is very badly put together with CRV level interior for $100k. They've lost their minds.
@@letsgobrandon5800 username = amazing
tesla fanboi perspective = shit
you’re approaching perfection brother just need a little more
This is how were saving the planet. Building overpriced EVs that most won't ever be able to afford.
Bring us KEI cars from Japan, this is what we need!
They're expensive because there is little competition rn gas powered cars used to only be affordable for rich people now they are affordable its the same shit bro
Teslas have become so commonplace that I don’t really like them anymore, and frankly I’m ready for another company to step up and take the place.
Well…they predicted 14k sales and sold only 6k. No one’s buying them
Every youtuber has made me want the Lucid Air but Throttle house is forcing me to buy it when I get older.
Amazing video, huge thumbs up to the team here. Deserved a sub and like. the beginning action movie thing was so good!
Thank heavens, someone finally put proper brakes on a tank with more hp than an entire Honda dealership. With massive power you gotta have the supporting systems at the same caliber.
You say that but ive never seen anyone push it hard on a track, tesla brakes work like any other steel brake, ceramic brakes are horrible for daily's.
@@odisy64 no they don’t. They are nowhere near good enough for the power and weight of that csr
@@mattbrew11 they are, the brake distance is decent for its weight, you guys are just complaining you cant treat them like race brakes.
The Lucid Wet Dream on the board made me chuckle.
Great video, again loving the content! I know I'll be attacked as a hater and an idiot, but I legitimately think the layout and ergonomics of the new Civic are more appealing than this or the Tesla. I don't want screens, I want knobs and buttons and switches where appropriate. Until all these auto companies stop blindly copying Tesla's awful lead I won't be spending half as much as they want on their garbage.
NO, you are ABSOLUTELY not alone. I find it HIGHLY IRONIC that the safety industry pushes us away from using our phones when we drive; where we can be ticketed in many state and local jurisdictions for using our mobile devices while driving. In some places, you can get ticketed even if you're completely stopped but are on a public roadway (like sitting at a stop sign or stop light, scrolling on your phone). Yet here we are, with automakers placing giant iPads on the dashboard and burying all the "no-look" features behind layers of software and inherently distracting technology that requires you to take your eyes off the road.
I suppose if we make everything voice controlled, such as "Tesla, set my heat to level 3 at 68 degrees", it wouldn't be as big a deal. But even then, buttons are usually 100 percent accurate every time and I can access them without taking my eyes off the road, simply by feel and placement. These interactivity compromises are creating solutions to problems that never existed in the first place until we started ramping up the tech in our cars, and at the same time we harp on everyone about safety and paying attention behind the wheel of a vehicle. Am I also a hater and idiot for agreeing with and emphasizing your point? I think this is a valid elephant in the room!
Totally agree my dude
idiotic comment. you know damn well buttons and knobs will never be coming back and they shouldn't. such a bommer statement, move with the time or its done for you
@@a-don13 Change for the sake of change is not progress. Physical buttons and switches will always be superior while in motion
@@a-don13 Sorry, I don't agree. If I want to wind down a window or open the glove compartment, then give me a button or switch. This obsession with technology for technologies’ sake is ridiculous. Using a touchscreen to do routine tasks within a car is NOT a step forward, it is distraction. It may be Ok when cars are fully autonomous, but at the present time, I don't think it should be legal to produce cars that require interaction with a touchscreen for routine tasks.
I sat in one of these, everything felt so premium.
But not compared to Mercedes, BMW, Maserati... Absolutely not. Nowhere near the tech, toys or even comfort either. Not even compared to entry-models of the above.
I guess really many people here fawning over these Lucids have only been familiar with old Camrys, Buicks, or crappy Teslas and therefore just don't have any proper info on what to benchmark such a car against.
@@pistonburner6448 Maserati doesn't feel Premium. In terms of quality the EQS and Taycan dominate, but Lucid and the GMC Hummer seem pretty impressive. Teslas built quality is notoriously bad
They had to spray deodorant thereafter 😷
@@DefinitelyNotEmma Leave that Piston Burner Alone. He clearly is a Euro addict. I Mean he keeps hating on any American cars. This is from a guy Who love PORSCHE And AMG.
@@DefinitelyNotEmma Maserati feels a lot more premium than Lucid does.
Best part it doesn't look FUGLY like a tesla
Incredible video as always from you guys! Well done and thank you for doing it so we can enjoy watching them 😍😃
I actually really enjoyed watching this video. Much love from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 😊
Never though id drool over a An EV. Hope to see the lucid Air on TH's track
That S symbol on the whiteboard 😳
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Great test of an awesome new EV. Beautifully executed performance vehicle but one asks the question why they launched with a large sedan which is a body style that is virtually extinct. I wonder is there is a market for these cars?
Why sedan? It is a statement, establishing an identity for the brand and challenging Mercedes directly. From the beginning the Air was designed to compete with the very best _ICE_ cars and win people over to driving electric.
Doing this also lets them begin production at low volume and take the time to work out assembly processes as they build out their facility. Today Lucid is doing assembly in what will ultimately be only the paint shop. They building the rest of the factory today. Next year reservations open for the Lucid Gravity SUV, which should sell in much greater numbers and will need a larger facility.
It takes time to start up production. It did for Tesla and is now doing the same for Rivian. Lucid was smart to start with a high profile low volume car. You can follow construction progress at the Arizona factory on the UA-cam channel "Bear's Workshop"
It's not like city roads suddenly turned into apocalyptic piles of dirt so people needed SUV's to move. The sedan body style only became extinct because the industry kept releasing uglier and uglier designs, look at the Mercedes EQS. The Lucid looks good enough to have no issues selling it and maybe even reversing the trend.
@@cstavaru Not really. The trend dates back to the '80s when mileage standards really started to kick in and kept increasing. Cars were getting smaller and much less powerful.
At that time SUVs were basically trucks, think Suburbans. Being classified as trucks they didn't fall under the CAFE fleet mileage requirements and could still have big V8s.
Eventually legislation and regulation began to close the gap but the trend was already set. Today what passes for an SUV isn't that far from what we used to call a minivan, just a taller car. Today the really big SUVs are still "trucks" and still don't have to meet the same mileage requirements.
Every time I see Carson I feel like I need to know more about him. Who is this man who is so deadpan about shifting like a badass in custom cars?
17:50 "Women are going to like this car"
All women: 👀
The look on his face when he turned on the seat massager cracked me up
You guys and Jason Cammissa are the best in the business, keep up the killer content!
Nice car. The one significant advantage that Telsa has over other EV companies is their massive charging networks. Which are absolutely easy to use! Other networks that are coming up are hit or miss .. and mostly miss!
These Lucid vehicles are fantastic, but Tesla is a completely other beast with years of experience. Telsa has a major advantage over other EV firms in terms of charging infrastructure. Guys, you're never a letdown, and your car reviews are always hilarious.
4,000km range per charge will be like nothing pretty soon.
Oh I’m so happy that there is finally a brand that can really compete and in some cases, beat the Tesla
Until you compare prices
First vid I e watched of you guys and I gotta say I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. I was especially surprised at the point where you guys were talking about the backseat and I literally thought to myself ok well 5' 10" isn't 6' 6" (I am) and sure enough, a 6' 6" dude sits down in the back. I was utterly shocked so kudos to you guys and that other tall fellow. Hats off to him. I appreciate the 6' 6" reference!!
A beautiful car that has the potential range of 520 miles! Your title really didn't lie. This is Tesla's Living Nightmare ha.
520 miles on an EV beats out a lot of conventional combustion engine cars too which has been my worry. Of course affordability and durability of the car and batteries will be the bigger test of time.
But the elephant in the room is, will it sell and will Lucid Motors stay in business? The luxury space is getting full.
@@Correa24bori Totally agree. I live in Utah, and do a lot of adventures in the cold, so I have huge concerns if the range will actually happen.
@@letsgobrandon5800 Amen bru, amen.
@@P4SDetails if you’ve never owned a BEV, trust me,the SOC gets eaten alive by the HVAC. More so with the heat, but AC is not kind to the battery either. If you’re in a cold environment , expect to lose 20-30 % SOC just by running HVAC alone. That’s not including acceleration runs.
1:12 OMG a baguette!! We did it guys. We have given this vehicle 1 baguette power.
I love how British humor is far less prude than American humor.
U forget to mention that Saudi Arabia is the country that supported the idea in the first place! And invested to manufacture this car! 😊
1111 horsepower with all the excitement of bingo at a nursing home.
very a-peeling video of the Lucid Air. Now if you don't mind, I have to get back to work at the anvil factory...
ITs a great video but i noticed the audio changes in this one? Was there a lack of lapel mic in this one or something so had to rely on the secondary camera audio? I noticed it around 4 minutes ish.
Not a problem ofc but I'm just super curious as to whether my ears are that awesome lol
I'd say this car is the start of the turn in design. A huge jump from old school ICE auto's to the new school EV's great looking interior (reminds me of a beach condo) to match the exterior. 1111hp yea not bad & $170K well going to have to work on that.... :P Great video guys *Sub'd*
Gorgeous vehicle especially in white. Loving the wheels and the overall design.
Fourth time watching as I wait patiently (impatiently) for my Zenith Red Air Gt. Sure, it's only 800hp, but we all have to make compromises.
*EDIT* I got my car. It has appeal slathered all over it. 60-100 in just under 6 seconds by my clock, and not one squeek to be heard (except from the passenger). The red color is a deep metalic maroon or burgundy trending to black depending on the light and is utterly bewitching. By far the best vehicle I have ever owned. I will resist just listing features. All I can say is go drive one. Even if the 800hp GT had dizzying thrust. The drive experience alone would be well worth the price. Would definitely pick it over the Dream Edition or the pending 1050hp GTP version.
*EDIT 2* Ten months after getting my Air GT. I drive it to the normal places now tin the Texas winter. Yesterday the people in the hardware store were asking about it. People stare while waiting at traffic lights. Last Fall I took a friend for a balls-out Ozark blast. This guy had introduced me to track driving decades ago. Later he admitted to being terrified with the force I rolled in from each apex. While you, dear reader, may just think "Well, he's old." I can pretty confidently say that this AGT is quicker on a twisty road than anything you have been in outside of a video game. And I'm putting a little aside for a Sapphire (1,200hp, track set-up). We'll see.
for $169k, i wish the interior was upholstered in nicer materials. the design of the car is stunning though.
Hopefully these owners actually put that hp to use. A mass majority of Tesla owners treat their cars as economy cars yet they're rocket ships
Nice video as always and really fun, but maybe I missed the part where Lucid has all this sensors, cameras and lidars and passive safety systems that they claim. Maybe test the emergency braking or lane assist. Felt like a promo video, fun one, but still a promo video. Is nothing wrong with this car except for some creeks? I watched @ThrottleHouse for a long time now... I was expecting something... more real.
I love you guys so much ! Best car reviewers out here 🔥
I love this car. I can't afford it though, Heck at least I can afford some stock...So I am still a Lucid owner, albeit a very tiny bit :)
The beginning of that video was just incredible, which is what BOTH of you should change your names to, Justin Credible. 👀
Im glad i lived through a golden era of cars before people started bragging about co-efficency and range.
Lucid is like Nikola and Rivian. A jealous imitator.
Appropriate sentiments. With award-galvanizing humor. Boldly holds my attention, thus loyalty... There's the test.
Objectively, you'd be high on meth to believe the Lucid Air is built anywhere near the quality of an S-Class or EQS; Benz has a 120 year head start on auto manufacturing. However the Air is good enough that its other positives may be able to make up for it enough that I can't really fault anyone for buying it over the EQS. However Tesla is not even in this conversation; they don't even have a sedan this size and in quality they are in the Dark Ages to either of these. The EQS and Air are currently a party of two; which for Lucid, is amazing.
Lucid is in dark ages for this price
Looks fantastic except the color and general shape is reminding me of early 00's Saturns in champagne gold.
"Lucid wet dream" on the dry erase board 😹
I love how James is always excited to introduce himself. Everyone should be as excited about themselves as James is.
Normal steering wheel, brakes that work and even decent handling. Basically it has everything Tesla forgot when designing the Plaid 🤣
Best engineers in the world forgot.
@@alzil9181 Porsche didn't forget. Just that this is as competitive and desirable. I own a Tesla 3 and I'm glad to have it but still, it doesn't turn a corner. As a former P-car owner, I'm looking forward to getting back to handling soon.
Seriously… how do you phone in your halo car at the top off your game?
Take it to the nurbuingbring and you will see it cant keep up with those claims. Plaid brakes work perfectly fine, but you guys know so little about cars you cant understand why steel is no good for repeated breaking on a track but tesla uses them because better brakes are easily over 10k extra on the base cost.
@@odisy64 wrong. The Plaid is well known to be bad at breaking and cornering.
Great review lads! Hilarious opening as usual 😂 Can't wait to get our hand on one of these.
Brooo Carfection what’s up? I can’t wait to see a Henry Catchpole review on the Lucid Air!
Yeah, can't wait to shell out $200k for a car limited to 500 miles before a charge.
@C M it didn’t work kid, work on your grammar
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG CARFECTION IS HERE DONT PANIC DONT PANIC DONT PANIC
@@mbal4052 lol yeah, he definitely needs some work done on his Grammer.
It's too bad the Saudi sovereign wealth fund (named Public Investment Fund) owns 60% of Lucid Motors. Saudi Arabia has one of the worst human rights records in the world with severe oppression of women, death penalty for people who are LGBT, denial of religious freedom, no free speech, public floggings for minor infractions, torture, etc... I was holding a reservation for the Lucid Air and about to pull the trigger on the lease when I stumbled upon this information. I promptly asked for my money back. No way I'm willingly putting my money in the pockets of Saudi Arabia.
With the combined years of experience that went into crafting that car, I hope the company succeeds.
Ditto.
Stolen from Tesla
I think they have the technological know how 2 meet or exceed Tesla, but they don’t have anywhere near the recognition 2 get the sales necessary 2 put up a good fight with Tesla (literally the only reason y they sell is because of the Musk man)
@@mrsoisauce9017 Are high no one does Tesla is lightning years ahead especially in factory and quality.
@@mrsoisauce9017 they should sell the company to china and American will understand what they missed because of riding the musk truck
Humble opinion: You guys are amazing. The humor, the camera work, the car comparisons. Just sublime. Y'all are the closest thing we have to original 2000s Top Gear.
The grand tour would like a word.
@@brandonmusic9712RIP Grand Tour
@@brandonmusic9712 but it's in a nursing home, so who cares
that interior is a work of art. It's so good to see new companies throwing everything they have at their first entries and scaring industry giants
Reason why industry giants don't do what the small companies do is bcuse of money and market. Cars like this are a niche market compared to what the big companies aim for which is mass market inexpensive cars and these companies are aimed at big money people
@L W that's what I'm on about
The entry level is $80k!
You clearly have not seen many works of art. The interior looks like anything other interior at that price range. It looks great but the price of that car is $200k. That's why you don't see these interiors on mass produced cars.
LUCID motors is a FRAUD.
its OUT of CASH in 2022 .
Do your own Research.
It's cars like these that make EVs more and more desirable. Luxury and refinement and massive amounts of range
With good looks and build quality too. When this car's production version gets released, the quality will be even better.
No, sitting on a seat slammed to the floor is not luxury. Overall that car has less luxury and refinement than the new Mercedes C-Class. The Luci has MUCH cheaper materials than even the little C-Class! I mean it has cheap plastic all over, and even the alcantara or whatever that is and the leather(/pleather?) is not as nice. Even the dashboard has cheap materials right in the prime visibility areas, like the ventilation grilles, whereas Mercedes has vastly superior materials even in their entry level models.
@@pistonburner6448 I do see where you're coming from, but Mercedes has been making the S-Class for 60+ years and they have billions of dollars in research for every new model. Lucid is a brand new start up that probably only has access to a reasonable amount of money for research and development
@@snakeeyes9246 production versions are already out and they already made their first batch of delivery
I have been driving for 15 years now and never needed a car that had even 200 miles of range.
I like how now we have to applaud these futuristic, innovative machines for having something as revolutionary as a normal steering wheel.
Because as we've seen in the modern age, trying to "reinvent the wheel" is usually unnecessary and sometimes downright foolish. TESLA, I AM LOOKING AT YOU.
And don't forget, actual buttons and a roller thingy for A/C and radio
Their description of the Yoke as "idiotic" was right on the money. I can't believe Tesla makes a car as great as the Model S then ruins it with a rectangular steering "device", no stalks (turn signals are tiny little capacitive buttons) and a microscopic capacitive "button" for the horn, on only one spoke so you can forget about it finding it in an emergency or when the steering thing isn't straight. I wanted to buy a Model S, but these idiotic controls are a deal breaker.
@Today on the Internet; @IncognitoTorpedo --- And yet, despite these obviously *dangerous(!) changes to car design,* neither the U.S., nor any other government, says *"no"* to these car manufacturers.
I have completely lost respect (what little I had) for government rules regarding car design---from headlights to interior control & visibility aspects (I'm looking at you, ever growing, already dangerously FAT, vision-blocking 'A' pillars).
Governments dictate we car owners can't modify headlights, for example, because.....why? "Rules"? Supposedly because we'd make them blind oncoming drivers. Oh! And because all their regulations surrounding headlight design means the car buying public can be assured all new car headlights will illuminate the road *_SO_* well---and uniformly across brands and models.
*_BZZZZZZZZZZTT !!!_*
Of course *new car headlights are so **_incredibly_** inconsistently designed,* that many don't even pass the (American) IIHS test for illuminating the road ahead, and any driver who's driven on any road anywhere in the world in the past few years has been virtually blinded by oncoming *"safe", "government approved"* headlights after dark.
What is futuristic or innovative in the Lucid Air? The marketing? The way nowadays hordes of gullible lemmings are programmed to believe any narrative the marketing teams come up with, even though they don't make any sense?
The 1111 reactions were great. Karson is just as stonefaced as ever. lol.
Little point comparing drag coefficient to supercars when their designers are trying to actively produce downforce, and not solely reduce drag
very good point
Who needs lots of down force at 120 kmph? Drag is the enemy at most highway speeds.
@@letsgobrandon5800 anyone who wants to corner fast in a fast car...
I cant take these guys seriously, they really want to up talk lucid with the wrong points.
@@letsgobrandon5800 He is talking about supercars, that do need a lot of downforce doing 300km/h at the Nurburgring.
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This is easily the best car show on the internet. Dare I say it is even as good as the old Top Gear?
Nah not that far but the first bet is true!
Don’t you fucking dare
Nope, not as good as old Top Gear. And Carfection makes great videos. Criminally underrated channel.
Definatly
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I like that car. Way too expensive to even dream about owning one, but this looks really nice.
Beautiful design that still kind of stands out without going full “in-your-face”.
Not a fan of huge screens inside of the cockpit, but this one actually looks quite nice.
If I had the money, I would be intriguing option. More so than a Tesla.
Very much agreed my good sir
Nail on the head. I do love it, IF money is less important.
It is like the Model S that came out 8 years ago. A doctor had one, and it was cool, awesome, and exclusive. And his point to impress the staff. It is a money is no option car.
I would strongly consider than as a Tesla replacement if the price point can be kind of, sort of within my price point. I am poor, so taking delivery of my 2022 M3 LR on June 4, 2022, replacing my 2021 SR+.
I still think the Model S has a more timeless elegance to it. Plus, for the money, I would go for a Tesla because you're also getting the charging network.
But I don't have enough money for either one, so a flaming Bolt it is lol! 😉😂
I like what I call the 35% screen, where there is a tiny screen on top of the dash with traditional controls below, its a killer combo.
@@chrismiddleton4733 I’ve found the opposite. Basically every car Tesla makes feels like an economy car with a crazy aftermarket screen. It doesn’t feel premium, like at all. This is coming from somebody who grew up being driven in BMWs, Mercedes, and Lexus cars with a Toyota 4Runner as our off-road vehicle. Honestly, a modern Toyota with maxed out trim (platinum IIRC) would be nicer than a Tesla. The Lucid has all the components needed that, with extra screens behind seats along with an “executive console” in the back and way more material customizability, they could go toe-to-toe with a Rolls Royce. The trim and interior experience of the Lucid is WORLDS better than a Tesla, I basically refuse to give Tesla my money until they make a Model S that actually justifies it’s S-class price tag.
Awesome review! The quality keeps on getting better! Keep it up!
I saw this car walking down the street in my neighborhood, had to stop and admire. Then proceeded to the front bumper and saw LUCID. I wondered who manufactured this masterpiece, and now I’m here!🔥
So the car was walking down the street? Impressive.
Never a disappointment guys, you're so entertaining with great car reviews as well! Been watching for years and had to comment about the seat massager part. I was dying laughing!
Thomas - "Stop looking at me like that! Abort Abort!" James - just staring at him. My stomach hurts now...thanks needed that!
The way James stood still to say his 4th wall breaking statement was perfect hahaha
Seriously great videos day in day out!!
🌷🌻🌷🌻🌷🌻
Haha I saw that
The words you use, the information you've gathered, and the content you create really shows that we are still going to see more of you in this industry
You guys make me not miss Top Gear. Excellent content!
I think Jason Cammisa's content on Hagerty is the closest to that currently
Agree the chemistry here rivals that.
Something about the headlights and taillights just looks soo pretty. The elegant simplicity, the clean lines, all of it makes for such a pretty car.
I respectfully disagree, I think the styling reminds me of an upscale Toyota Avalon.
@@NickGodfrey it looks like a porsche design and I find it appealing
@@NickGodfrey Thank you! Finally someone with their own clear and good mindset.
I find the front/grill very 'old and tired' looking. You're spot on, the 'slopey' front end makes it look like any generic VW or Toyota. They will never beat the Jaguar I-pace or E-class'es upright grilles.
Headlights kind of looks like the ones on Honda Accord interior looks good tho
Too much going on. The trend is simplicity in all design. Lots of useless design cues. This car won’t age well.
If someone doesn't start making more affordable EV's that the working class can buy, then what's the point? Meaning the purpose of transitioning to EV'S is to reduce carbon emissions, do less harm to the air and climate and planet. But if the vast majority can't afford one....
It looks amazing, but next to the already large EQS it looked massive as well. Curious if it will be useful for day to day driving in Europe.
Nobody cares about Europe.
I heard it's a actually 5 series in size outside with 7 series space inside.
It doesn't look any bigger than a s class
My guess is that they targeted the potential Audi A8/BMW 7 series buyers. Mercedes Benz has its own S class competitor, the EQS. Those buyers don't usually consider the size of those vehicles when buying because they'll always have parking space for those cars.
Europeans should just ride bikes everywhere. How do Lamborghinis even fit Italian streets?
Brave person to drop that amount on a new startup without any dealer network or reliability record regardless of how good it might be.
Be great if you can review a final production version from an owner who's run it for 9 months.
Every brand starts from zero, and completely agree on seeing more reviews. I'm upset theres no hooning footage! All outside video looks 55mph... not very indicative of 1111hp
I may pick one up one of the base Air Pure version in a few years, if Lucid is still around.
They are backed up by Saudi oil money so they don't really have alot to worry about
@@kaayabrian1806 hopefully so, but one thing I learned in life is there is no sure thing, especially when it comes to money.
@@jml9550 that's right
The intro was a work of art
Absolutely the best looking EV ever! And no weird dashboard! I love it!
Or stupid steering wheel or daft upwards opening doors! Loving the Lucid!
You guys are a lot more than a regular car chanel, the production is magnificent. Keep doing it that way :)
You guys are a lot more than a regular car chanel, [. . .]
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I vote them No. 5.
*"I'm just dumping 5000 pounds"* Thomas Holland 2021
"However unlike the EQS, the Lucid has a-peel...." 😂😂😂
most underrated joke in the video 😂😂
You guys just keep getting better and better... at everything! Now, I may be biased because I'm from Kingston Ontario, but I still think you do the most informative, educational, cinematic and humourous car reviews ever. It's just a perfect mix that keeps on working You deserve to have your own syndicated show. By the way, I own a Porsche 997 if you're ever in Kingston and want to do some filming!
I'll be there tomorrow to visit my in-laws. Pick me up in the Porsche! I'll be half-drunk and hot from fighting with my father in law :)
First time I've come across this channel and to me, it smacks of Top Gear. Slightly different dynamic among the presenters but still sharing a familiar format to the aforementioned series. I'm not saying tit's bad at all. Sometimes you have to go with what works and tweak it slightly to make it your own.
They won't sleep with you Mike.
Not sure why people think that I'm groveling here. I belive they are one of the best automotive channels out there, I live 2.5 hours from where these guys film and I own a 997. I'm just being authentic and who I am. If you don't like that, that's your issue, not mine. BTW, I do offer strategic life coaching if you need it, as it sounds like many of you do.
Wait. It has brakes? That work? Over and over and over again? On the first model? How has Mr Rocketman not gotten this yet?
Nice job, Lucid! PS: thank you for a normal steering wheel
Tesla brakes do work, what are you talking about? They act like any other steel brake when it heats up. You guys believe the dumbest stuff youtubers say.
@@odisy64 science says small rotors and shitty pads won't work as well as larger motors and decent pads.
And I didn't say Tesla, but if the shoe fits, wear it 😉
@@oregonhighway everyone mentioning brakes in the comments is referencing teslas brakes and you mentioned "rocketman" so its pretty obvious your talking about tesla. The brakes according to "engineering explained" is actually decent for the plaid but just like other steel brakes, heat is the weakness. So when the science says the brakes are decent, what does that say about your observation? Its crap.
Willing to bet that most people mentioning the Plaid's brakes, own a car with a much worse braking distance. Sure, it's no track prepped Porsche, but compared to 99% of the cars you'll see on the road, it'll come to a stop more than adequately.
@@Jeroenneman most people aren't driving 1,000 horsepower torque monsters
Love this, Tesla needs a EV competitor that is dedicated to EVs can only result in better products for us.
No way I can afford this rn, hopefully in 5 years when it’s finally out
There are many EV's out there that are better than the Tesla models. Tesla is starting to lose market share because the other manufacturers have caught up with them . Tesla build quality lets them down and there are many makes making much better looking models.
It’s 8 months later and I saw an Air here in Charleston, SC. Not five years. It looks better in person, yet low key.
So when do we get the drag race with this and the plaid? It would be interesting to see a braking comparison as well.
A 2012 toyota camry has better brakes than a plaid
The Plaid would win easily, just look at the real world tests.
Whats the point. The numbers already tell you that the Plaid is much faster. Only the Rimac can out-do it in a straight line.
@@rdmz135 and then the turns happen and the plaid is DOA
@@rdmz135 don't know what you are looking at but they are both about 9.2 in a quarter.
You guys do a great job with both the car reviews and the entertainment factor. Well done!
Hey. Cute kid bro
I love waking up to see a new video from you guys, I know there's a ton of people doing car reviews lately but I absolutely love the quality and entertainment we get from your videos. Keep up the amazing work guys!
what are you brainwashed its just the beginning of what our government is doing,one day they will take your gas car away where's our rights
@@novass7493 I'm assuming you replied to the wrong comment? Lol
This channel is pure comedy. The car journalism is pretty good too! lol
The cinematic shots are amazing 🤩
Still not as quick as Plaid. That’s why Lucid has not shown a single one against the Plaid.
if all you care about is which EV car wins in a drag you probably dont drive.
Nice review guys. I think the day Tesla has more supply than demand this will be their nightmare. For now, they are raising prices to reduce queues, and even with that, some models still have a 1.3 year waiting list...I like Lucid and I wish them well, but they are literally just starting while Tesla will be pumping out 1.5M cars next year.
I don't see Lucid offering a roadster or a cybertruck either anytime soon, literally my two favorite to be expected cars out there right now.
Other than that, I think the Lucid looks very grandpa-ish, probably designed to the taste of Peter Rowlinson himself. It's a decent looking car just a bit old fashioned, not THAT luxurious and overall very generic.
@@deeptoot1453 lucid is still more luxurious than anything tesla has to offer
@@deeptoot1453 go to sleep 🌝
@@alok5065 lucid will be bakrupt by 2024.
Agreed, NIO is much more of a threat than Lucid. They already have 5 models, are about to complete their huge factory and are more luxurious than Tesla (like Lucid). Also with battery swap tech, a supercharging network and an Apple like ecosystem with NIO houses, apps and products, NIO will rival Tesla much more than Lucid. They also already delivered 95k cars this year and will probably double to 200k next year. Their new ET7 claps Tesla’s sedans in battery life, design and luxury. It’s gonna sell like hotcakes
Just wanted to join the conversation and say how much I enjoyed the review. The opening was absolutely hilarious, as expected from you guys 😂 I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on one of these awesome cars. Keep up the fantastic work with your entertaining and informative car comparisons. It's like the OG Top Gear of the 2000s! Cheers!
I watched the Launch Event live on 15 December 2016. About damn time.
1111 horsepower really means several thousand ft lbs of torque in this case and with all electric vehicles
1640 according to another video
Not all electric cars. Get ready for a wave of low cost EVs that are not particularly fast. For that matter, just look at the Nissan Leaf. It's been around forever.
I love the production quality of your videos, these are really becoming very enjoyable to watch even if I'm not a huge fan of the car.
So about the car... I have no issues with electric, in fact I have wanted to go electric for a long time. My issue is that everybody making electric cars is making them gimmicky. Curved screens, touch screen everything, so called minimalistic (actually cheap) interiors. I want an electric car, that looks amazing, drives amazing and has a long range. I want an electric car with an interior identical to a petrol cars interior. I've had touch screens, they're not safe or better, you have to take your eyes off the road to use them, give me physical buttons, an instrument cluster with a hood and a full center console. I own an X5 5.0i and an M850i today, I've just paid off the X5 and once the M850 is paid off the X5 will be replaced. I'd love that to be an all electric X5 that looks identical to the gas X5.
🔥 not just dropping car reviews but the feeling they give us
I don’t know how I can stress this enough, you’re intro’s are fantastic 😂🔥👏🏽…
Just become the new top gear already!!!
Thanks for including the 6'6" person climbing in the back seat, it really helps put things in a direct perspective for those of us similarly endowed. Great video as always!
I’m only 6’2” so it appears I’ll be fine. My additional 4” got added down in the basement 🤣
Their reactions to the massaging seats was amazing 😆
Women would like this car😂😂👍👍
@@uditanandsharma2744 absolutely 🤣
Great review. As for the design of the Lucid Air... I also spot a bit of Alpine A110? The Logo, the rear, ... And some other cars too, but I can't remember which ones. It's a pretty thing in any case.
Also, what if they made the wheel covers transparent?
The wheel covers will be transparent as soon as you park it - since someone will have stolen them!
@@ApothecaryTerry What would anyone do with wheel covers that only fit a few hundred cars in the entire world?
@@incognitotorpedo42 What would anyone do with half a bike? Common sense has never stopped people stealing cheaper things for a few long time, I don't see that changing now!