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    Gravity Plan B

    @WeighingGravity, that's a huge range of alternatives that you're considering (from Air to Hummer). It makes me wonder, what is the reason for considering alternatives to Gravity? Do you have a need for a new vehicle by a certain date, or is it more anticipation/frustration that's leading to a...
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    Another Perspective from Tyson's Corner

    That's one of the things I loved about the Outback. I could fold down just one of the rear seats and slide the bass in completely behind the driver's seat. In my Audi (and now the Ioniq 5), I have to fold down two of the rear seats and angle the bass, with the neck sticking up between the front...
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    Article and podcast suggesting support for Android Auto and Apple Carplay diminishing

    It seems like a gross exaggeration to me to say that car makers are abandoning Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. As the video notes, Tesla and Rivian never supported them, so their continued lack of support is not diminishing or abandoning support. GM is the only maker that I know of that had...
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    Another Perspective from Tyson's Corner

    I drove a stick years ago, and I never miss it. I owned a 2010 Outback, and was convinced enough by the efficiency of its CVT. It had paddle shifters to simulate gears if I wanted to control them myself; they worked well and were fun to use. The 2018 Audi Q5 that I owned until a week ago was...
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    Another Perspective from Tyson's Corner

    Thank you, borski. Here are videos of a few of my aerials performances: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-NhfUBC5op3s7BwF6tttC5TcEG15UUvn/view?usp=drivesdk https://drive.google.com/file/d/13QWF-XeAK7ulQWxL8nsoQNW61bYG_EhY/view?usp=drivesdk...
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    Another Perspective from Tyson's Corner

    I agree about the locations. The logistics would be more difficult, but someplace outside a city would have been much better. At Tyson's, they could have at least set the route to put us on the highway for a few minutes. I also hope that Lucid opens studios outside of the biggest metropolitan...
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    Another Perspective from Tyson's Corner

    Exactly right about the base interior. That's why I would have upgraded to the Tahoe interior if I were buying a Gravity--the massage seats and the much nicer materials. I've read about the Trailseeker. I love Subaru, and while the size seems just right for me, it's disappointing overall. I...
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    Another Perspective from Tyson's Corner

    I'm hoping that the midsize has the same level of luxury as Gravity. I would be disappointed if Lucid cheapens the interior and cuts features to achieve a low price point. Keep that dynamic handling package! I would gladly pay $70k for an 80%-size equivalent of Gravity.
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    Another Perspective from Tyson's Corner

    I'm right with you on the size, and I too have no use for a third row of seats. As I've mentioned in other threads, my ideal in terms of the size and form factor is the Subaru Outback. But there is no EV equivalent right now, and I've come to like the elegance of my Audi. The Lucid Gravity was...
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    Another Perspective from Tyson's Corner

    That sounds like a good plan, though I don't know how likely it is for Gravity to ever get a metal roof or other colors. I'm not a fan of glass roofs either, and Zenith Red is my favorite Lucid color by far.
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    Another Perspective from Tyson's Corner

    Like several other forum members, I test drove the Gravity at the Tyson’s Corner event last week. I wanted to share my thoughts and perspectives. First, as some have noted, the test drive sucked. We went on a set route on some city streets around the moll. It lasted much less than 20 minutes...
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    Does anybody have a Gravity with a trailer hitch?

    The Gravity owner’s manual says that towing is not yet supported and warns you not to do it. Towing will be added in a software update.
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    CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of CarPlay, begins rolling out today

    Who ever said that CarPlay Ultra would force a car maker to abandon physical controls? I see no reason why they can't still have physical buttons and switches for HVAC, seats, mirrors, and anything else that they want.
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    CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of CarPlay, begins rolling out today

    Thank you for describing these issues so well. Yes, a big benefit of CarPlay Ultra is is having a unified, consistent interface in the vehicle rather than having to switch between two very different systems to access different functions (a car interface and a phone interface). And you have...
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    CarPlay Ultra, the next generation of CarPlay, begins rolling out today

    I can't form an opinion on CarPlay Ultra yet because I haven't seen it and haven't even read any reviews about it. But I will say that lack of CarPlay in a vehicle is pretty much a deal breaker for me. It was an essential feature that I wanted when I chose my current vehicle 7 years ago. I ruled...
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