Consumer Reports 2026 Lucid Gravity Review

[Tâm]

He has a point, but the weird rant about cars being computers at the end is what I find a bit offputting. It's okay to point out and even get frustrated with the vehicle, but then it becomes something totally different as the video concludes. It becomes less of an objective view of the fault of the cars and more clear bias of the reviewer towards more tech focused vehicles. It is annoying, specially for a lot of people in this group, because a lot of automotive journalist have sticked with the usual "I WANT A V8 MANUAL WITH BUTTONS AND CARPLAY AND NO SCREENS," Well, sure, you can want that, but also need to understand that the automotive landscape is changing and people desire different things. It's the equivalent of reviewing a Prius and complaining about the lack of power. Some things just kind of come with the territory.

If I have to learn how to reboot an ATM or a self-checkout terminal, I would no longer have confidence in it and I would prefer the old fashioned way of asking for manual humans.

The point of technology is to help and not to worsen the experience.

If comparing the speed of moving the chair then I prefer the old manual way and the current tech doesn't make it any faster.

If people have a hard time to open the locked rear doors in other threads then adding this technology is not helping in this case.

 

[RajD]

Tesla is not a paragon of quality engineering. They're at a point where their software has matured. But a lot of people avoid Tesla due to their reputation for poor quality. Although they sell a relatively large number of EVs, they own a tiny slice of the vehicle market, and so they're not evidence for what the majority of people are willing to tolerate.

Totally fair point, but with EVs, they are software forward vehicles much more than ICE cars will ever be. And Tesla sells more EVs second only to BYD globally now. So the majority of US EV owners are used to Tesla engineering. That’s where I’m coming from , and so Lucid having software hiccups is tolerable at the moment , if not expected.

I’m not thrilled about it, of course, but it’s also not realistic to expect that some number of software resets won’t be needed this early in their development.

 

[Steveinarizona]

I pointed out the valid concerns, but his nit picky crap was just way too out there for a fair/balanced review.

They fixed the key fob already. Most have reported no issues for weeks/months. It was his first hit. But understandably a reasonable one and Lucid brought that on themselves and they know it, as do we. If they are fair, in a few months or a year, if they do a follow up, (for good or for bad, that's on Lucid mostly) I will be fair too and take back any bias on them.

As for the Cayenne, it looks like it's going to be a truly amazing vehicle and knock it out of the park. Porche is learning from their early mistakes, as the 1st gen Taycan software was TERRIBLE and full of bugs. I had the car for 5 years and that first year was rough, but they improved. This being their 3rd vehicle on this platform and they are showing they are refining their techniques all around and why they have been around so long. I can only hope when Lucid releases the Earth (or whatever it will be called) they can demonstrate as much.

Porsche has a long and well established reputation for building performance vehicles. It has been very successful at that, at least in my market where a relatively small Porsche facility has been replaced by a monster facility reflecting Porsche success in the market:

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Lucid must decide how to compete with Porsche. Is it going to try to compete on performance or on price or on features? Some combination of the former, if so what combination?

Is the new midsized Lucid going to be competing with the Electric Macan? Or is it going to be competing in a different market?

 

[Smorgasbord]

I'm surprised no-one has posted this CR follow-up:

Of course, only CR would complain that steering doesn't have a big dead zone in the center, lol.
And the test vehicle they ordered doesn't have the Dynamic Handling Package, which will hurt turning radius a lot since Gravity has its wheels pushed to the corners (which is partially why interior space is so good).

 

[TahoeMichael]

I pointed out the valid concerns, but his nit picky crap was just way too out there for a fair/balanced review.

They fixed the key fob already. Most have reported no issues for weeks/months. It was his first hit. But understandably a reasonable one and Lucid brought that on themselves and they know it, as do we. If they are fair, in a few months or a year, if they do a follow up, (for good or for bad, that's on Lucid mostly) I will be fair too and take back any bias on them.

As for the Cayenne, it looks like it's going to be a truly amazing vehicle and knock it out of the park. Porche is learning from their early mistakes, as the 1st gen Taycan software was TERRIBLE and full of bugs. I had the car for 5 years and that first year was rough, but they improved. This being their 3rd vehicle on this platform and they are showing they are refining their techniques all around and why they have been around so long. I can only hope when Lucid releases the Earth (or whatever it will be called) they can demonstrate as much.

I think it's more accurate to say that they've improved the fob. But there's another thread today digging into why the car won't scan the NFC tag in the fob if the battery dies, and eating batteries quickly continues to be a problem for people.

 

[9point81]

I think it's more accurate to say that they've improved the fob. But there's another thread today digging into why the car won't scan the NFC tag in the fob if the battery dies, and eating batteries quickly continues to be a problem for people.

Well you replied to over a month ago post and an update (or two) since. The fob works for most, but not all. I haven't had any issues still with it and the key card is such a useful option now without having to touch the center console. The NFC issue I had not heard of or seen a thread on, so I'd like to check that out and see what folks are saying there. And for the battery, I replaced mine, I want to say back in the Aug/Sep timeframe and only that one time and it still works. I have a pack of batteries still on hot standby but collecting dust. Again, I acknowledge that this does not seem to be the case for all and that's a damn shame. This car, starting and unlocking/locking, should work flawlessly for all and no matter which of the two current methods you choose to use. Isn't beta testing cars fun?!?!?!?

 

[Bdr100]

Well you replied to over a month ago post and an update (or two) since. The fob works for most, but not all. I haven't had any issues still with it and the key card is such a useful option now without having to touch the center console. The NFC issue I had not heard of or seen a thread on, so I'd like to check that out and see what folks are saying there. And for the battery, I replaced mine, I want to say back in the Aug/Sep timeframe and only that one time and it still works. I have a pack of batteries still on hot standby but collecting dust. Again, I acknowledge that this does not seem to be the case for all and that's a damn shame. This car, starting and unlocking/locking, should work flawlessly for all and no matter which of the two current methods you choose to use. Isn't beta testing cars fun?!?!?!?

Yes, I had my fob fail, refuse to work a couple days ago (on 3.3.20) and had to use key card. Things are improving but still a long way to go. Am I worried that the car will fail and leave me stranded, NO. Am I worried that some small to moderate software issue will pop up and irritate me, YES.

 

[FrankHaase]

I wonder if L tested those door handles with 5-7 year olds. I have a hard time imagining young kids will be able to open them as designed. Kids typically pull the handles out and somewhat down given their height. And how do kids even get into the car if the key fob or card isn't close by? I'm always sending my kids into the car before I leave the house to deal the last few things. Or sending them back because they forgot their $h!t

My 7 year old daughter was able to open the doors easily! She uses both hands pushes up the handle and the door opens. Btw she was never able to open our Mercedes eqs doors

I wonder if L tested those door handles with 5-7 year olds. I have a hard time imagining young kids will be able to open them as designed. Kids typically pull the handles out and somewhat down given their height. And how do kids even get into the car if the key fob or card isn't close by? I'm always sending my kids into the car before I leave the house to deal the last few things. Or sending them back because they forgot their $h!t