2022 Lucid Air Grand Touring
review after owning it for two years and driving 20,000 miles.
Pros:
I think it is the best looking EV and it handles nicely.
Cons:
1. Sits too low, so you end up scratching the bottom on the rain curbs even at low crawling speeds.
2. Voice commands/Alexa is terrible. Generally doesn't do what you want it to do.
3. Garage/gate opener is so bad that I use a visor remote.
4. Fronk is always an issue. Typically opens half way then goes back down but doesn't lock, so you are forced to get out and push it down or repeatedly press the open button and hope it opens.
5. There are times I am in the car with the keyfob in my pocket and the car will not switch into drive because it does not sense the keyfob.
6. No android auto.
7. Navigation is light years behind google maps.
8. Interior quality is maybe better than mid-level cars but is definitely not on par with Mercedes or BMW. Trunk fascia and carpets come loose and had to be glued back by the service.
9. Initially the service center would answer calls right away. Now you leave a message and they call you back in a couple of hours.
10. It definitely did not retain any value. Dropped by 50% ($60k) in two years.
11. Self driving features are just a giant joke.
Conclusion:
The driving experience is good, but it isn't a porsche. The build quality and materials are okay, but it isn't a Mercedes. The software and interfaces are just okay, definitely not a Tesla. For $120,000 plus this vehicle should be better. I feel that they over-promissed and under-delivered. Hindsight 20/20, maybe I should have bought an EQS.
review after owning it for two years and driving 20,000 miles.
Pros:
I think it is the best looking EV and it handles nicely.
Cons:
1. Sits too low, so you end up scratching the bottom on the rain curbs even at low crawling speeds.
2. Voice commands/Alexa is terrible. Generally doesn't do what you want it to do.
3. Garage/gate opener is so bad that I use a visor remote.
4. Fronk is always an issue. Typically opens half way then goes back down but doesn't lock, so you are forced to get out and push it down or repeatedly press the open button and hope it opens.
5. There are times I am in the car with the keyfob in my pocket and the car will not switch into drive because it does not sense the keyfob.
6. No android auto.
7. Navigation is light years behind google maps.
8. Interior quality is maybe better than mid-level cars but is definitely not on par with Mercedes or BMW. Trunk fascia and carpets come loose and had to be glued back by the service.
9. Initially the service center would answer calls right away. Now you leave a message and they call you back in a couple of hours.
10. It definitely did not retain any value. Dropped by 50% ($60k) in two years.
11. Self driving features are just a giant joke.
Conclusion:
The driving experience is good, but it isn't a porsche. The build quality and materials are okay, but it isn't a Mercedes. The software and interfaces are just okay, definitely not a Tesla. For $120,000 plus this vehicle should be better. I feel that they over-promissed and under-delivered. Hindsight 20/20, maybe I should have bought an EQS.