Does the Lucid Grand Touring Satisfy your Sport Car Desires

[CLTGT]

The other thing that makes a world of difference is the vision you have while in the car while making these turns. The back window being so small really impacts the perception. The back window is also much further away. To some extent, it is the special perception that lends to the feel. Having the larger cabin to me makes the car “feel” bigger, not just inside, but overall.

I will have a better idea how it really feels with a bit more time behind the wheel and after driving some of the roads up around my lake house in the mountains. Bluerudge Pkwy here I come.

 

[CLTGT]

There is a reason why many use the BMW M5 as a benchmark For a sedan.

 

[Bill55]

The lucid is wider than an M5 sedan but also about an inch shorter. I am surprised that you think it feels bigger as Ev’s have a low center of gravity that makes them drive smaller. If you have real wheel steering on the M5 that might make it turn tighter. No comparison over a rough road though. Also an M5 gets 17 mpg compared to the Lucid’s 90mpg equivalent. The lucid GT is faster than an M5 although there both more than most people need. If you have the completion package on your M5 it may be slighter better in the twisties or on the track. No comparison as an everyday driver where I. Think the lucid wins hands down in terms of comfort and versatility.

Over 8000 miles on the Air and I also feel it drives large. I’m just as comfortable if not more comfortable parking my GMC Yukon as I am the Air. You are low, the hood drops away quickly, the rear window is small and distorts your view, and if you have the 21 inch rims you are highly aware that any curb is dangerous. It‘s like parking my Corvette, except it is 2 feet longer and the camera system has a lot of lag.

 

[Maverick]

Over 8000 miles on the Air and I also feel it drives large. I’m just as comfortable if not more comfortable parking my GMC Yukon as I am the Air. You are low, the hood drops away quickly, the rear window is small and distorts your view, and if you have the 21 inch rims you are highly aware that any curb is dangerous. It‘s like parking my Corvette, except it is 2 feet longer and the camera system has a lot of lag.

I'm mostly uncomfortable parking mine because I'm scared to death that if I'm not smack dab in the middle of the parking space, someone will park next to me and dent my door (or window as has already happened). Other than that, I haven't had a problem. But then again, my other car is a RAM 1500 Quad Cab, so anything would be easier to park.

 

[Drendino]

Over 8000 miles on the Air and I also feel it drives large. I’m just as comfortable if not more comfortable parking my GMC Yukon as I am the Air. You are low, the hood drops away quickly, the rear window is small and distorts your view, and if you have the 21 inch rims you are highly aware that any curb is dangerous. It‘s like parking my Corvette, except it is 2 feet longer and the camera system has a lot of lag.

Wait, what? It’s easier to park a GMC Yukon than a Lucid Air? I’ve driven both and that just doesn’t compute.

 

[MoniputerLM]

Wait, what? It’s easier to park a GMC Yukon than a Lucid Air? I’ve driven both and that just doesn’t compute.

My Navigator is easier to park because I sit up high and can see better.

 

[Drendino]

My Navigator is easier to park because I sit up high and can see better.

Wow, that’s surprising. All the fancy cameras don’t help?

 

[Dortreo]

Want to know for those of you who also love sports cars, does your AGT satisfy your sporty driving needs? Considering letting go of my Cayman GT4. I’ll probably wait for my AGT to arrive before selling it, but just wanted to hear other peoples feelings. Are the driving dynamics as good as reviews say or does it still feel like a big heavy sedan. How’s the body roll?

I don’t know if it satisfies my sporty driving needs but it definitely satisfies my launch roller coaster needs.

This is what sprint mode feels like on hilly roads:

 

[MoniputerLM]

Wow, that’s surprising. All the fancy cameras don’t help?

Yes, the cameras help but I still like to be able to see where the boundaries of the car/SUV are and sitting up high makes it easier, for me. On the flip side, parking a C8 Corvette is a bitch.

 

[Drendino]

Yes, the cameras help but I still like to be able to see where the boundaries of the car/SUV are and sitting up high makes it easier, for me. On the flip side, parking a C8 Corvette is a bitch.

That makes sense. I’m coming from a Panamera, which has a small back window and also sits low to the ground. I’m going to need a co-pilot to help me parallel park my GT for the first time. Nothing worse than getting a new car and immediately curbing it.

 

[JohnnyViscusi]

Want to know for those of you who also love sports cars, does your AGT satisfy your sporty driving needs? Considering letting go of my Cayman GT4. I’ll probably wait for my AGT to arrive before selling it, but just wanted to hear other peoples feelings. Are the driving dynamics as good as reviews say or does it still feel like a big heavy sedan. How’s the body roll?

I have driven a 5-Series for decades and the GT is clearly superior. There is no beating the power coming out of a turn, the wide stance complimented with the 21" tires just about glues you to the road, and the sound system compliments the performance. If you like small, sporty models / roadsters this will be a different animal however, the cockpit is roomy and comfortably laid out. I have had mine for a few weeks and have yet to let a Porsche, Mercedes, or BMW pass me on a highway. I let them get close and then I put them far, far in my rearview.

 

[CLTGT]

I have had a 5-Series, 7-Series, B7 and an M5. None of the first three was like the M5, part of the reason my wife did not like it. She loved the first three, but the M5, not so much. A 5-Series is a very, very different vehicle compared to the M5 variant. It has that same power coming out of turns as the Lucid and at some point, it really isn't about power, it's about the suspension, tires, brakes, etc. The GT, in my opinion, doesn't have those yet. I loved going down to Greenville, SC and getting on the BMW course in their M5's. I would not try it in the Lucid, not yet at least.

I also agree with the above comments about driving a bit "cautiously" in the Lucid as I am constantly worried about hitting a pothole with the 21" wheels. I never worried about that with the M5.

Bottom line, I need more time behind the wheel. I am just not as confident in the Lucid as I was in my M5, not yet. At this point, the GT feels more like the B7 than the M5 and is probably my second favorite car (modern car) behind the M5, but I expect that to change over time as I get more use to it.

The Lucid also reminds me of the very limited time I spent in an M6 and M8. Those cars were lower to the ground and wrapped you in the cockpit more than the M5, which may also be part of the perception.

 

[Bill55]

I have had a 5-Series, 7-Series, B7 and an M5. None of the first three was like the M5, part of the reason my wife did not like it. She loved the first three, but the M5, not so much. A 5-Series is a very, very different vehicle compared to the M5 variant. It has that same power coming out of turns as the Lucid and at some point, it really isn't about power, it's about the suspension, tires, brakes, etc. The GT, in my opinion, doesn't have those yet. I loved going down to Greenville, SC and getting on the BMW course in their M5's. I would not try it in the Lucid, not yet at least.

I also agree with the above comments about driving a bit "cautiously" in the Lucid as I am constantly worried about hitting a pothole with the 21" wheels. I never worried about that with the M5.

Bottom line, I need more time behind the wheel. I am just not as confident in the Lucid as I was in my M5, not yet. At this point, the GT feels more like the B7 than the M5 and is probably my second favorite car (modern car) behind the M5, but I expect that to change over time as I get more use to it.

The Lucid also reminds me of the very limited time I spent in an M6 and M8. Those cars were lower to the ground and wrapped you in the cockpit more than the M5, which may also be part of the perception.

The M5 is A very different car than a 550 or a 535.
I also have owned M5 and a B7. The Air gives you some attributes of both of those cars.
All of these cars have performance capability limits that far exceed anything reasonable for public roads.
To go from 0-150 give me the Air. To go from 150-0 I would much rather be in the M5.

 

[lwong]

I was hesitant that I wouldn't like the handling of the AGT. I drove it up and down Sunset Blvd like I stole it and I was quite satisfied. Does anyone want to buy my AMG GTS....

 

[tkhan456]

Well got my AGT last week and couldn’t be happier. It’s a beast. Yes some glitchy software but honestly isn’t that bothersome. The car is amazing

 

[AbsoluteZenith]

The car feels bigger than my BMW M5 and does not handle as well as my M5 in my opinion, but that might just be me needing to get more comfortable in the car. It will be interesting to see if I still feel the same way in a few weeks.

It's been a couple weeks, thoughts?

 

[Bill55]

Both cars are designed to understeer. The heavier Lucid has a huge push. The steering feed back of the Lucid is more numb. Interesting that the Lucid steering at the limit feels a lot like a high quality SIM. Definitely something that can be improved with an update. With more tire, 1000lbs less weight, and Carbon Ceramic brakes, the M5 comp has a significant advantage, except of course in straight line acceleration.
Bring on the Sapphire. That will close the braking and handling gap and even further separate on acceleration.

 

[Drendino]

Prior to delivery I had concerns that the GT wouldn’t scratch my sports car itch. I’ve always loved the sound and feedback of a well tuned German V8, but that has totally disappeared after driving the Air for a couple of weeks. Its not that it satisfies my sport car needs, it satisfies my spaceship/hovercraft needs. It’s just such a different driving experience. Actually, to me it is a much better driving experience and has surpassed my prior benchmark, which was an Audi R8.

 

[Tesla2.0]

To go from 0-150 give me the Air. To go from 150-0 I would much rather be in the M5.

Maybe Sapphire best at 150-0 ?

 

[Bunnylebowski]

Its not that it satisfies my sport car needs, it satisfies my spaceship/hovercraft needs. It’s just such a different driving experience. Actually, to me it is a much better driving experience and has surpassed my prior benchmark, which was an Audi R8.

Haha yeah I’ve been playing with Sprint mode more lately. For windy hilly roads it really is incredible, it makes the car feel lighter than smooth mode, really does almost feel like a video game.