LUCID AIR | THE FINAL DRIVE

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The Lucid Air Grand Touring, after a two-year long-term test, is lauded for its exceptional interior packaging, offering SUV-like space in a sedan form factor, which the reviewer found hard to give up. The driving dynamics are a standout, praised for their natural feel, immense traction in all conditions, and sophisticated stability control that allows for spirited driving without feeling intrusive. The reviewer highlights the car's ability to deliver a pure luxury experience with a smooth, quiet ride and excellent body control, even without air suspension. Positives also include impressive headlights, well-integrated exterior panel fitment, and a significantly improved interior free from rattles and squeaks in the 2025 model. However, the car falters in its technology implementation. The infotainment system, while improved, lacks Android Auto and its digital key and key fob functionality are inconsistent compared to competitors. The driver assistance systems are deemed overreactive and untrustworthy, leading the reviewer to disable many of them. Practical drawbacks include a finicky frunk lid mechanism prone to misalignment, rear doors with weak detents that can swing back and bruise passengers, and somewhat impractical interior storage solutions. Despite these shortcomings, the reviewer concludes that the Lucid Air Grand Touring is a special car that successfully blends luxury, driving engagement, and impressive real-world range (around 375 miles in mixed conditions, closer to 420-450 in summer), making it a compelling, albeit expensive, option in the EV market.