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Edmunds Gravity and R1S comparison test

Yes another BS review. Rivian being more comfortable than the Gravity....
 
Biased bull cr*p. Quoting interior functionality and build quality is better in trivial than lucid gravity is just a joke.
Then they go on to say that the RIVIAN is something they would drive daily and also quoting that it’s harsh around town and doesn't drive with the same pose as gravity.
RIVIAN is a good SUV. But the way they compared and contradicting themselves in the same article just shows the bias.
Lucid Gravity is an excellent family SUV.
 
yes...less room for passengers, less room for cargo, higher loading floor in front and rear and a harsher ride sure seems to be more practical and comfortable...
 
Yeah this one feels like oh we tried to get one (5 seat spec too) just to do a review to say we did one and wasn't thorough or any deep analysis...Unless they got one with a bunch of buggy and build quality issues, which seems very strange Lucid would let them have one like that. Kinda read like a GenAI slop aided and thrown together...
 
Yeah, wtf. Admittedly I don't have a ton of experience with either vehicle, but the interior luxury and materials of the Gravity vs. the Rivian is no contest in favor of the Gravity.
 
As a current R1S owner, this is a another embarrassing review by Edmunds. What is happening over there? The Rivian materials are meant to be more durable, but having driven the Gravity, the material quality definitely goes to Lucid there as far as comfort. The Gravity also feels bigger inside for the passengers. I don't know what people are talking about here though, the Rivian certainly has a bigger frunk and more space behind the third row and in the subtrunk area. Passenger space for Lucid and cargo for Rivian. Also, based on what I've been reading on the forums here, the Gravity has some work to do on the infotainment department as far as bugs are concerned. I do find my Rivian very easy to live with as far as the tech goes, so at least that part is right.

No mention of the 800V architecture, rear wheel steering, massaging seats or audio system in the Lucid? That is where Rivian lags behind big time. Surprised a more sound automotive journalist company hasn't risen to given EVs more of a fair shake. These still read like people who don't want to bother with these kind of vehicles and just slap a piece together to move on.

Anyway, I'd argue the opposite conclusion. The Gravity is the more logical choice with its better ride quality, charging times, range and features. The Rivian feels like the more emotional option since it speaks to those who like the more boxy, rugged, golden retriever energy type of car. I love mine, but know the Gravity is an objectively better vehicle for most (and likely eventually for me as well).
 
Trying to keep an open mind and not go all fan boy. First, I don’t have my Gravity yet, so impressions are only based on sitting in and doing test drives of both Gravity and R1S. Interior quality of both are good but Gravity definitely has a more lux feel. Using an aftermarket overhead sunshade as an example of interior quality issues is a joke. If Lucid provided this loaner with that sunshade in place - bad on them. Will admit that the big gap in back of 5 seater is mistake on Lucid but have a feeling this will be corrected in the future. Highway road ride may be close but Gravity walks all over Rivian in town (where most people will spend majority of their time driving).

The biggest issue is no mention of range and charging speeds/accesibility. This was the one main issue that tipped me to order a Gravity as my first EV. Any review or comparison of an EV without covering this area is basically worthless.
 
Spaceship said:
I don't know what people are talking about here though, the Rivian certainly has a bigger frunk and more space behind the third row and in the subtrunk area.
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The Lucid Gravity offers 120 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded flat. It also provides approximately 21 cubic feet of space behind the third row when it's in use, plus an additional 8.1 cubic feet of storage in the frunk.

The Rivian R1S offers 17.6 cu. ft. behind the third row, and up to 88.2 to 90.7 cu. ft. with both rear rows folded. The vehicle also includes an 11 cu. ft. frunk and additional hidden storage under the rear floor, bringing its total maximum cargo capacity with both rear seats down to around 104.7 cu. ft.

So yes, the R1S frunk is about 3 cubic feet larger than the Gravity.

In every other way, the Gravity has more cargo space.
 
Sitting on the fence here, having not driven an R1S. I have been in an R1T and can't complain about the interior build quality at all. The problem here? The Rivian has had years of producing this car so of course the build quality is going to be better.

I do have to agree with them on the gap left in the floor when the 3rd row seats are down, it's just weird and how hard would it have been to have a cover designed to go over it when the 3rd row is stowed. It's even stranger that it's left that way in the 5-seater. On the steering wheel, when I first got my Gravity I thought it was faulty because the buttons just wouldn't react the way I was expecting them to. After owning the vehicle for 3+ months now I love the steering wheel and learnt that you need to hit it almost dead center to get things to work properly. I saw it mentioned elsewhere but if people are pressing the buttons on the edge it's hit or miss whether it will respond or not. So I can see why they may have thought they're flimsy and whist I don't care that they're not labelled, it would have been nice if Lucid could have put some LED's in them like a little dash or something for up, down, left, right, because at night that whole area on the wheel is a dark space.

Given its Edmund's, it could've been much worse with the shade they throw towards Lucid. The same writer did the Gravity review a few months back and he was extremely impressed with it so it's not like he's out to do hit pieces on Lucid like some others at Edmund's seem to be doing.
 
Love my Lucid - had it 2 years- interested in Gravity but can’t live with all of the fob, radio malfunctions, constant software restart issues and doesn’t seem like Gravity has conquered those issues- just want to get in and drive and not spend time waiting for the car to get ready.
Tom- Dearborn
 
TMair said:
Love my Lucid - had it 2 years- interested in Gravity but can’t live with all of the fob, radio malfunctions, constant software restart issues and doesn’t seem like Gravity has conquered those issues- just want to get in and drive and not spend time waiting for the car to get ready.
Tom- Dearborn
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Plus interior material that wears like paper. After 32,000 miles my driver's seat is developing a wear hole in the middle of the bottom cushion. My previous vehicle seats all had less wear when I sold them with 280,000, 200,000, 150,000 and 120,000 miles.
 
borski said:
The Lucid Gravity offers 120 cubic feet with the second and third rows folded flat. It also provides approximately 21 cubic feet of space behind the third row when it's in use, plus an additional 8.1 cubic feet of storage in the frunk.

The Rivian R1S offers 17.6 cu. ft. behind the third row, and up to 88.2 to 90.7 cu. ft. with both rear rows folded. The vehicle also includes an 11 cu. ft. frunk and additional hidden storage under the rear floor, bringing its total maximum cargo capacity with both rear seats down to around 104.7 cu. ft.

So yes, the R1S frunk is about 3 cubic feet larger than the Gravity.

In every other way, the Gravity has more cargo space.
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Good to know. Haven't spent much time with the Gravity, but my quick glances at the cargo space did not make it look much bigger. My subjective experience was different than the numbers suggested. I stand corrected.
 
HC_79 said:
Sitting on the fence here, having not driven an R1S. I have been in an R1T and can't complain about the interior build quality at all. The problem here? The Rivian has had years of producing this car so of course the build quality is going to be better.

I do have to agree with them on the gap left in the floor when the 3rd row seats are down, it's just weird and how hard would it have been to have a cover designed to go over it when the 3rd row is stowed. It's even stranger that it's left that way in the 5-seater. On the steering wheel, when I first got my Gravity I thought it was faulty because the buttons just wouldn't react the way I was expecting them to. After owning the vehicle for 3+ months now I love the steering wheel and learnt that you need to hit it almost dead center to get things to work properly. I saw it mentioned elsewhere but if people are pressing the buttons on the edge it's hit or miss whether it will respond or not. So I can see why they may have thought they're flimsy and whist I don't care that they're not labelled, it would have been nice if Lucid could have put some LED's in them like a little dash or something for up, down, left, right, because at night that whole area on the wheel is a dark space.

Given its Edmund's, it could've been much worse with the shade they throw towards Lucid. The same writer did the Gravity review a few months back and he was extremely impressed with it so it's not like he's out to do hit pieces on Lucid like some others at Edmund's seem to be doing.
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I was told by my SA that there is a cover for that gap behind the 2nd row, as it was a big concern to have my dogs back there. He said he would keep me updated when available, you can also see it on the Gravity seat animation on their website, that there is a cover for it, similiar to the one which goes at the back.
 
Pragmatic said:
Plus interior material that wears like paper. After 32,000 miles my driver's seat is developing a wear hole in the middle of the bottom cushion. My previous vehicle seats all had less wear when I sold them with 280,000, 200,000, 150,000 and 120,000 miles.
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That’s very weird. Do you have PureLux? My 2022 with 76,000 miles on its leather has worn beautifully. I actually appreciate the slight patina. No holes or cuts at all.

And I have two large dogs who enjoy making me sweat about the possibility of claw marks on the back leather.
 
Spaceship said:
Good to know. Haven't spent much time with the Gravity, but my quick glances at the cargo space did not make it look much bigger. My subjective experience was different than the numbers suggested. I stand corrected.
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Wow, the Rivian space looks so small to me in person. I guess just goes to show the unreliability of in person “first hand” witnesses. (If any of you are jurors make sure and read up about this) (before you are selected for the jury obviously)
 
borski said:
Edmunds is a rag.

It's really sad. When I was a kid, I used to follow Edmunds religiously.
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Yes on both counts.

When I was considering a new car purchase, after I had finished poring over the hard-core car magazine reviews of engine power, shift points, valve and fuel injection technology, etc., I used to turn to Edmunds to get their take on what the car was like in 95% of its use cases.

No more. Not since Edmunds tested a Lucid Air on 19" all-season tires against an Acura NSX on fat summer rubber to pass judgment on the Lucid's supposedly inferior handling and braking have I taken Edmunds seriously. They've become just another cog in the click-bait grinder that is most of the press and internet these days.
 
hmp10 said:
Yes on both counts.

When I was considering a new car purchase, after I had finished poring over the hard-core car magazine reviews of engine power, shift points, valve and fuel injection technology, etc., I used to turn to Edmunds to get their take on what the car was like in 95% of its use cases.

No more. Not since Edmunds tested a Lucid Air on 19" all-season tires against an Acura NSX on fat summer rubber to pass judgment on the Lucid's supposedly inferior handling and braking have I taken Edmunds seriously. They've become just another cog in the click-bait grinder that is most of the press and internet these days.
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The two guys who do U-Drags are the only people who sound like automotive journalists left at Edmunds. The brilliance of the Air Sapphire speaks for itself!

 
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