evdriver
New Member
- Joined
- Feb 17, 2023
- Messages
- 13
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- Location
- Montréal, Canada
- Cars
- Tesla Model X, Model 3
Morning. New member here!
Been driving Teslas for 8 years and have purchased 3. First was a P85D which I traded in 6 years ago for an X. I still own it today and along the way, we traded my wife’s Lexus for a Model 3 Performance. Had discarded Lucid as a future option first time I heard of it. Look didn’t catch my eye and I was frankly overall happy with Tesla driving dynamics.
A few weeks ago, I was in Vancouver on a business trip and a colleague mentioned he had stopped by the Lucid Studio and was quite impressed. Didn’t think we had a studio here in Montreal so wanted to drop by as well but ran out of time. Flew back home and the thought of needing to take a second look at Lucid lingered.
Checked out the web site and realized it’s 500+ miles of range? What? (I know, their claim to fame but to my defence I just skipped Lucid news as I had discarded it as an option for me.) Watched quite a bit of YouTube and the look grew on me. And of course, it confirmed my Tesla interiors were a let down. I then searched to see when Lucid would open a studio here and surprise, they just did!
So, I booked a test drive. Was quite impressed. Went in a second time to take another look at the car. At that point, they kindly offered me to do another, longer test drive. I thought I’d share my impressions and how they align with I had read and heard before getting behind the wheels of one.
-OUTSIDE: This car looks much better in person. Photos and videos don’t do it justice. I first discounted the nose/grill as odd online but it’s not at all. It’s probably the most successful front end since cars no longer require air flow there. Car’s got presence and a unique look IMO.
-INSIDE: Probably the part I love the most. It’s classy but not stuffy. Feels like a modern take on luxury cars. Tried the EQS right after the Air and while it‘s got a gorgeous, plush inside, it felt older.
-SCREENS: After all the negative comments, I was expecting bad UI ergonomics and sluggish response. I imagine the bulk of these comments came mostly from early firmware iterations because my feeling is different. Sure Tesla offers more options on its screens but their experience is more akin to using an iPad. Do anything you want. I feel like Lucid’s UI is simpler and more purpose built. Less stuff fights for your attention or gets in the way. And the screens feel more seamlessly integrated into their environment.
-COLORS: No good or bad answer here. It’s personal of course. Two tone was another turn off for me initially. Now that I’ve seen a few vehicles, I find the two tone looks really good on light bodied cars or on dark bodied cars with the stealth option. As for interior colors, I love them all. Been going back and forth non stop on what I’d pick.
-DRIVING: So I drove an Air GT Range twice. Less bouncy than my X, not as harsh as my 3 obviously but also the S (both my old P85D and the Raven model I recently test drove). So the ride seems like a good balance of sport and road comfort. The acceleration felt stronger than the non performance Teslas although the 0-60 is roughly the same. It had a more of an initial kick, which I like. Is it because the rear motors are more powerful? Either way, quite pleasant.
I was debating upgrading my X to an S or the EQS. The EQS is now out of the running for looks and range. It’s now been replaced by the Air, which is at the top of my list.
Will continue mulling it over the next few days but thanks to all on this forum. The information is quite helpful to make a decision.
Been driving Teslas for 8 years and have purchased 3. First was a P85D which I traded in 6 years ago for an X. I still own it today and along the way, we traded my wife’s Lexus for a Model 3 Performance. Had discarded Lucid as a future option first time I heard of it. Look didn’t catch my eye and I was frankly overall happy with Tesla driving dynamics.
A few weeks ago, I was in Vancouver on a business trip and a colleague mentioned he had stopped by the Lucid Studio and was quite impressed. Didn’t think we had a studio here in Montreal so wanted to drop by as well but ran out of time. Flew back home and the thought of needing to take a second look at Lucid lingered.
Checked out the web site and realized it’s 500+ miles of range? What? (I know, their claim to fame but to my defence I just skipped Lucid news as I had discarded it as an option for me.) Watched quite a bit of YouTube and the look grew on me. And of course, it confirmed my Tesla interiors were a let down. I then searched to see when Lucid would open a studio here and surprise, they just did!
So, I booked a test drive. Was quite impressed. Went in a second time to take another look at the car. At that point, they kindly offered me to do another, longer test drive. I thought I’d share my impressions and how they align with I had read and heard before getting behind the wheels of one.
-OUTSIDE: This car looks much better in person. Photos and videos don’t do it justice. I first discounted the nose/grill as odd online but it’s not at all. It’s probably the most successful front end since cars no longer require air flow there. Car’s got presence and a unique look IMO.
-INSIDE: Probably the part I love the most. It’s classy but not stuffy. Feels like a modern take on luxury cars. Tried the EQS right after the Air and while it‘s got a gorgeous, plush inside, it felt older.
-SCREENS: After all the negative comments, I was expecting bad UI ergonomics and sluggish response. I imagine the bulk of these comments came mostly from early firmware iterations because my feeling is different. Sure Tesla offers more options on its screens but their experience is more akin to using an iPad. Do anything you want. I feel like Lucid’s UI is simpler and more purpose built. Less stuff fights for your attention or gets in the way. And the screens feel more seamlessly integrated into their environment.
-COLORS: No good or bad answer here. It’s personal of course. Two tone was another turn off for me initially. Now that I’ve seen a few vehicles, I find the two tone looks really good on light bodied cars or on dark bodied cars with the stealth option. As for interior colors, I love them all. Been going back and forth non stop on what I’d pick.
-DRIVING: So I drove an Air GT Range twice. Less bouncy than my X, not as harsh as my 3 obviously but also the S (both my old P85D and the Raven model I recently test drove). So the ride seems like a good balance of sport and road comfort. The acceleration felt stronger than the non performance Teslas although the 0-60 is roughly the same. It had a more of an initial kick, which I like. Is it because the rear motors are more powerful? Either way, quite pleasant.
I was debating upgrading my X to an S or the EQS. The EQS is now out of the running for looks and range. It’s now been replaced by the Air, which is at the top of my list.
Will continue mulling it over the next few days but thanks to all on this forum. The information is quite helpful to make a decision.