2025 Air Touring or should I go up to GT?

[gavram]

I'd base it on how much range you need. Touring states 400 miles, but it's realistically 300, and if you're on a road trip you'll likely only charge to 80% which means you're probably going 240 miles before needing to charge. If you don't need the range, Touring + massage seats is the hero spec.

 

[Blue Lectroid]

for 1 percent of your time in the car you will regret not having a tighter or lighter turn.. OR for 99 percent of your time you will notice little trim or comfort items that you will wish you paid for. Been there done that with a couple prior purchases

This was EXACTLY my thinking today when I swapped out my Pure (on order) for a GT. As I was blazing through a set of S-curves on a test drive in the GT, I felt it was a bit “bloated” feeling and the balance in the front end and overall feeling of composure at speed in tight corners was better in the Pure.

But 99% of the time I don’t go screaming through S-curves trying to push a car to its limits. I DO, however, often need to merge into a tight spot on the highway, or get around a flatbed truck doing 70mph on the highway that’s dropping debris off its bed and the speed and composure with which the GT does that while being supremely luxurious? Well, in a word? Priceless.

I am coming out of a Tesla Model 3 Performance. The 0-60 time is incredibly close to the Lucid GT (3.2 secs vs 3.0 secs), but the ability of the Lucid to keep pulling strongly way, way, way beyond 60 mph makes my MP3 seem a heckuva lot slower than I thought it was. And, fit, finish, luxury are all not remotely in the same league!

 

[Blue Lectroid]

My biggest takeaway from this and other similar threads? For a purchase of this magnitude TEST DRIVES and an honest self assessment of your likes and needs and financial condition is paramount.

1. If you can afford the Pure, but cannot or do not want to spend more? Test drive only that and if you love it? Buy it.

2. If you can afford the Touring, but cannot or do not want to spend more? Do good long, multi-faceted test drives of both. Think about what you like and what’s important to you. Choose between them based on this. By way of example, my first day of test drives I drove only the Pure and Touring. I ordered the Pure. I preferred the regen strength of the Touring, but the nimbleness of the Pure through the turns won the day and I did not think that the relatively unimportant (IMO) increase in power and extra expense were worth “downgrading” the driving experience.

3. If you can afford all three? Test drive all three. I had zero idea that I’d prefer the GT to both the Touring AND the Pure. The Pure was still more nimble and better through the curves, BUT, the added range, loads of extra power and other little extra like massage seats and power frunk all added up to me switching my order from the Pure to a GT. The rear seats are NOT as comfortable in the GT and if I was going to be hauling around 4-5 grownups many times a week? That would be a concern. However, I have people in the back of my car just once or twice a month for short distances. The point being, I actually sat in them myself, thought things through and made personal decisions.

With reasonably priced RT domestic air within the US or a reasonable drive to a location where you can test drive all three models, isn’t it worth the $$ and/or time to ensure you choose the right car? For most of us it is one of the most expensive purchases we’ll ever make and my take on how to weigh the pros and cons of each model WILL be different than yours, of that I am certain.

 

[Markstevenallen]

I am about to pull trigger to order a Touring. However, when it comes to seat option I am kinda stuck.

After trying several seat configurations, I felt the adjustable bolster (side support for lower back) really elevates the sense of sportiness,
with Touring the 20 way seat only comes with Purluxe.

I don't mind Purluxe material, but with it the dash, center console and door trim only comes in fabric which is not my favourite.

Is it worth it to upgrade to GT for the the above reason alone? I don't need 820hp, nor the range as I can charge at home every night,
GT would scarify slight backseat comfort as well but I don't carry adult in the back often.

I tend to keep car for a long time my current ride is 2010, hence wanting to spend on something I won't regret.

Any input is much appreciated, and I am looking forward to finally become an owner.

I went with the GT. The extra horsepower is worth it.

 

[bexxxx]

My last car had recaro seats and I liked them so much, the bolstering was great. Got a touring thinking it was good comptomise of weigh and power. I didn't even consider seats.. I mean they are fine for test drive. But after getting car quickly realized they kinda ruin sporty feel if you slide around so easily in seat. I won't be keeping touring after 18m lease ends. Get a grand touring perhaps or something else.

 

[Ktw13]

My last car had recaro seats and I liked them so much, the bolstering was great. Got a touring thinking it was good comptomise of weigh and power. I didn't even consider seats.. I mean they are fine for test drive. But after getting car quickly realized they kinda ruin sporty feel if you slide around so easily in seat. I won't be keeping touring after 18m lease ends. Get a grand touring perhaps or something else.

To get 20 way with massage seat (bolster adjustment) you have to get Purelux.

 

[Blue Lectroid]

To get 20 way with massage seat (bolster adjustment) you have to get Purelux.

Not in the GT. Your can get 20-way in leather in the GT. I just did...

 

[Bobby]

GT.

 

[Ktw13]

Not in the GT. Your can get 20-way in leather in the GT. I just did...

Sorry forget to mention it was answer for the particular Touring owner.

 

[Ktw13]

Thank you guys for all the valuable input.

My conclusion is nothing is perfect, just go ahead with the one you impulsively wants, otherwise all of us would be still single.

Order submitted to celebrate Gravity roll out!

 

[Blue Lectroid]

Thank you guys for all the valuable input.

My conclusion is nothing is perfect, just go ahead with the one you impulsively wants, otherwise all of us would be still single.

Order submitted to celebrate Gravity roll out!

WHICH DID YOU CHOOSE??? LOL!

 

[fadooly]

I am not going to repeat what others said but I will give you one reason to think off

If you are going to have it for long term like 5 years or more I would take GT no question as because of battery degradation and you still then have enough range

Besides it sees to me the trend will be fast charging and small battery for the new generation of cars as this has been proven to be the fastest way when traveling

 

[Ktw13]

WHICH DID YOU CHOOSE??? LOL!

Thought the picture shows.

I copy pasted your order and changed it to 20 inch wheels

 

[Blue Lectroid]

Thought the picture shows.

I copy pasted your order and changed it to 20 inch wheels

FANTASTIC SPEC! Congratulations!!

Ours will be very similar! I went with the Santa Cruz Leather, Platinum trim and 19" wheels. Did you do DDP and SSP?

 

[Lucken]

Thank you guys for all the valuable input.

My conclusion is nothing is perfect, just go ahead with the one you impulsively wants, otherwise all of us would be still single.

Order submitted to celebrate Gravity roll out!

It might be best not to share this thought with your significant other.

 

[Ktw13]

FANTASTIC SPEC! Congratulations!!

Ours will be very similar! I went with the Santa Cruz Leather, Platinum trim and 19" wheels. Did you do DDP and SSP?

Yes Pro everything, as I am purchasing the car so might as well.

Gonna be several months wait as this needs to be custom ordered in UAE.

 

[Ktw13]

It might be best not to share this thought with your significant other.

My first worry is how to tell her I've ordered the car.

 

[Mr Echo]

As a Touring owner who wishes they had a GT (wouldn't say no to a DE-P, GT-P, or Sapphire either ), I'll share what I feel like I'm missing with the Touring, and if none of those matter to you then maybe it's the better option over the GT.

-Range. As someone who does a lot of road trips and spirited driving, the extra battery capacity would be really nice to have. Not to say that the range on my car is insufficient, but there are times I wish I could go farther without stopping, especially when I'm driving "inefficiently".
-Fast charging performance. While still not class leading, charging performance for the GT is significantly better than the Touring. My charging curve almost mirrors that of a Tesla Model 3, which is not impressive.
-Seats. I REALLY wish I had the 20-way massaging seats. As you mentioned the additional bolster adjustments are really nice, and Lucid’s massaging seats are the best I've tried so far.
-Interior materials. This will be subjective, but for reference I have the extended Mojave interior. In my car there is additional leather on the dash and door cards instead of the Alcantra that's in the GT or the fabric that's in the Purluxe version. I actually really love the fabric of the Purluxe over the other two, but the Alcantra in the GT is still really nice.
-If this isn't a car you'll be driving quickly, then the differences in power shouldn't matter much, but I will say Smooth mode in the 2025 GT I recently drove feels like Sprint mode in my car.
-The only other major difference would be the footwells for the rear seats. Having the extra depth does make it more comfortable. I almost never have rear passengers in my car, but if you do often then that's something to consider.

Hopefully this helps!

That was probably the most helpful review I’ve read on the difference between those two cars

 

[Steveinarizona]

I am about to pull trigger to order a Touring. However, when it comes to seat option I am kinda stuck.

After trying several seat configurations, I felt the adjustable bolster (side support for lower back) really elevates the sense of sportiness,
with Touring the 20 way seat only comes with Purluxe.

I don't mind Purluxe material, but with it the dash, center console and door trim only comes in fabric which is not my favourite.

Is it worth it to upgrade to GT for the the above reason alone? I don't need 820hp, nor the range as I can charge at home every night,
GT would scarify slight backseat comfort as well but I don't carry adult in the back often.

I tend to keep car for a long time my current ride is 2010, hence wanting to spend on something I won't regret.

Any input is much appreciated, and I am looking forward to finally become an owner.

The interior of a car is what you interact with every time you are in the car. Seat comfort, screen readability, buttons and switches, materials, etc. are all important. You may not be using 400 HP nor 800 HP in congested urban driving (but they are nice to have for those few times when you need to really step on it for safety) but you are still sitting in the vehicle every time.

Personally, I think these interior issues are underappreciated in purchasing a car.

Based on your request, I think you will be most happy with the upgrade for the reasons I state above.

 

[Ktw13]

The interior of a car is what you interact with every time you are in the car. Seat comfort, screen readability, buttons and switches, materials, etc. are all important. You may not be using 400 HP nor 800 HP in congested urban driving (but they are nice to have for those few times when you need to really step on it for safety) but you are still sitting in the vehicle every time.

Personally, I think these interior issues are underappreciated in purchasing a car.

Based on your request, I think you will be most happy with the upgrade for the reasons I state above.

I fully concur and is very satisfied with my GT.