WE DROVE A LUCID AIR, AND TOURED LUCID'S AMP-1 FACTORY. HERE'S WHAT WE THOUGHT

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The Lucid Air Sedan marks a significant debut for a new automaker, impressing with its refined driving dynamics and premium interior, though not without some notable drawbacks. The factory tour highlighted Lucid's focus on precision and quality control, aiming to avoid early startup production pitfalls. The vehicle's powertrain is exceptionally compact and powerful, and its ride quality is praised for being compliant and stable, with minimal body roll, even when pushed hard. However, the rear seat experience is criticized for limited headroom and a high floor due to the battery pack, and the large front windshield exhibits distracting ripples and waves. Despite these issues, the reviewers found the Lucid Air to be a brilliant car to drive, superior to early Tesla Model S and Model 3 offerings, and a strong contender against established luxury EVs like the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S Plaid, though its luxury feel is debated compared to a Mercedes EQS.