2023 LUCID AIR TOURING REVIEW | THE BEST LUXURY EV!

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The Lucid Air Touring is presented as a compelling luxury EV, striking a balance between performance, range, and premium features. The reviewer is highly impressed, calling it potentially the best luxury EV currently available. Key strengths highlighted include its exceptional aerodynamic design (0.197 Cd), impressive real-world range (rated 384 miles on 20-inch wheels, with potential for over 500 miles on other trims), and rapid charging capability thanks to its 900-volt architecture. The interior is praised for its innovative technology, particularly the retractable "pilot panel" infotainment system and the immersive optional glass canopy roof. Performance is described as "stupendously quick" even in the Touring trim, with the reviewer noting that this is not even the top-tier model. Minor criticisms include some plastic creaking noises from the steering wheel and the driver assistance system (DreamDrive) being less impressive than competitors. Despite a high initial price point, recent price reductions and the availability of lower-tier models like the Pure are noted, making it a strong contender against rivals like the Porsche Taycan and Mercedes EQS, with the reviewer explicitly preferring it over Tesla for its luxury appointments.