2022 PORSCHE TAYCAN 4S VS 2025 LUCID AIR PURE - HEAD TO HEAD REVIEW!

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This head-to-head review pits a used 2022 Porsche Taycan 4S against a brand-new base rear-wheel-drive Lucid Air Pure, both in the $70-80k price bracket. The Taycan 4S, despite its significant depreciation, is lauded for its exceptional driving dynamics, precise steering, superior body control, and excellent brake feel, offering a true Porsche driving experience. However, its limited real-world range (estimated 150-180 miles) is a significant drawback. The Lucid Air Pure impresses with its refined and quiet interior, spacious packaging, and comfortable ride, making it a more practical daily driver with a much better EPA range (420 miles). Dynamically, the Lucid is described as more playful and capable of rotating on throttle, but it lacks the precision and overall driver engagement of the Taycan, with softer suspension and less confidence-inspiring steering. Ultimately, for pure driving enjoyment, the used Taycan 4S is favored, provided range is not a primary concern. The Lucid Air Pure is presented as the more refined, comfortable, and practical choice for everyday use.