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European Gravity Reviews Incoming

The_Don said:
Looks like Lucid just held a press event for European reviewers. Reviews are likely coming out in the next few weeks.
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Since Europeans are much more committed to EVs than we here in the U.S. are, I'm really hoping Lucid can finally start getting some traction there.
 
hmp10 said:
Since Europeans are much more committed to EVs than we here in the U.S. are, I'm really hoping Lucid can finally start getting some traction there.
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From my experience living in Scotland, I wouldn't have wanted a Gravity unless I absolutely needed the space, just due to the exterior size. Building brand awareness with the Gravity event is great, but the coming vehicles fit the dimensions of European roads better.
 
I couldn’t imagine driving one in Edinburgh but I could see having one in the more rural areas for sure.
 
TahoeMichael said:
From my experience living in Scotland, I wouldn't have wanted a Gravity unless I absolutely needed the space, just due to the exterior size. Building brand awareness with the Gravity event is great, but the coming vehicles fit the dimensions of European roads better.
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That's certainly true for some regions in Europe. However, I've been surprised by the growth in vehicle size I've seen in Europe recently.

It was interesting that the reviewer in the OP's post called the Gravity "gigantic". Next to an Escalade or many of our domestic SUV excrescences, it's actually almost a baby. It is a rather wide, vehicle, though -- nothing I'd want to drive along Lake Como, even though I've seen some buses do it while my hair stood on end.
 
Can't wait to see a review from Thomas at Autogefühl. He always strikes me as thorough but fair, and does a great job of consistently addressing the things I care about in a car.
 
hmp10 said:
That's certainly true for some regions in Europe. However, I've been surprised by the growth in vehicle size I've seen in Europe recently.

It was interesting that the reviewer in the OP's post called the Gravity "gigantic". Next to an Escalade or many of our domestic SUV excrescences, it's actually almost a baby. It is a rather wide, vehicle, though -- nothing I'd want to drive along Lake Como, even though I've seen some buses do it while my hair stood on end.
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Yeah, width is challenging even more than the length. I always wondered what bus driver training was like in Scotland. They just didn't drive the busses down the smallest roads, but there were bus routes through narrow streets where it was impressive watching them navigate the tight quarters.
 
Gravity is relatively small but definitely still too big for most in Europe, which definitely is odd as someone that lives in the US. I don't think Lucid expects to get any traction until their midsize comes out.
 
The_Don said:
Gravity is relatively small but definitely still too big for most in Europe, which definitely is odd as someone that lives in the US. I don't think Lucid expects to get any traction until their midsize comes out.
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Agree. The European expansion they announced at the investor day will all be tailored for the midsize launch. The Air and Gravity are extremely large vehicles for the European market. There's no way I would drive a Gravity through the streets of Paris, you'd be sideswiping everything 😂
 
TahoeMichael said:
From my experience living in Scotland, I wouldn't have wanted a Gravity unless I absolutely needed the space, just due to the exterior size. Building brand awareness with the Gravity event is great, but the coming vehicles fit the dimensions of European roads better.
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Very true. Lots of interior room is great, but non-highway European roads aren't designed for U.S. size cars.
 
The Gravity is the best car I’ve ever had, and I came from a BMW e39 M5, one of the best cars ever made. I would never go back to an ICE vehicle. The Europeans won’t be disappointed now that they’ve got the software mostly sorted. Nothing can touch this car in its class.
 
Maybe off topic, but since this thread is active...

....I'm sad that we don't have a proper Gravity review from Hagerty (besides the drag race thing) or Throttle House. I wonder what happened there...
 
WeighingGravity said:
Maybe off topic, but since this thread is active...

....I'm sad that we don't have a proper Gravity review from Hagerty (besides the drag race thing) or Throttle House. I wonder what happened there...
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I've noticed a very distinct lack of EV coverage from Throttle House. TBH, their whole attitudes towards EVs has turned them from one of my favorite reviewers to one where I'm kinda sad to see them "sell out". Is that the word? Thomas has never hid his dislike for EVs while James always felt more warm to them but had to hold back. Wonder if that whole thing with the Top Gear has anything to do with it.

As for Hagerty, unless its the Gravity Sapphire, I don't expect a review from them on just the Gravity. They are more interested in insane and unique vehicles, which I get, its the whole concept behind the company that insures unique, classic or exotic cars.

Reviews for EVs as a whole has become more niche. I've noticed myself unsubscribing from a lot of reviewers that keep echoing the same talking points and not giving EVs their fair shake. Either you solely cover EVs now or you keep pounding on them and hope they go away. It's unfortunate that the world we live drums up such strong opinions based on what propels your vehicle.
 
hmp10 said:
That's certainly true for some regions in Europe. However, I've been surprised by the growth in vehicle size I've seen in Europe recently.

It was interesting that the reviewer in the OP's post called the Gravity "gigantic". Next to an Escalade or many of our domestic SUV excrescences, it's actually almost a baby. It is a rather wide, vehicle, though -- nothing I'd want to drive along Lake Como, even though I've seen some buses do it while my hair stood on end.
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Yes but the video I saw they did the press in some small island off of Spain, it looked positively huge filling up the lanes on some side of an island cliffside road...
 
I was surprised how frequently we saw XC90's in Norway. Night and day from Italy.
 
I would not underestimate the European's ability to drive a Gravity through the eye of a needle. I learned to drive on the backroads and byways on the UK's country lanes and they all offer a lot of fun to drive!
 
BSheppard said:
I would not underestimate the European's ability to drive a Gravity through the eye of a needle. I learned to drive on the backroads and byways on the UK's country lanes and they all offer a lot of fun to drive!
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You're a brave boy. :)
 
Spaceship said:
I've noticed a very distinct lack of EV coverage from Throttle House. TBH, their whole attitudes towards EVs has turned them from one of my favorite reviewers to one where I'm kinda sad to see them "sell out". Is that the word? Thomas has never hid his dislike for EVs while James always felt more warm to them but had to hold back. Wonder if that whole thing with the Top Gear has anything to do with it.

As for Hagerty, unless its the Gravity Sapphire, I don't expect a review from them on just the Gravity. They are more interested in insane and unique vehicles, which I get, its the whole concept behind the company that insures unique, classic or exotic cars.

Reviews for EVs as a whole has become more niche. I've noticed myself unsubscribing from a lot of reviewers that keep echoing the same talking points and not giving EVs their fair shake. Either you solely cover EVs now or you keep pounding on them and hope they go away. It's unfortunate that the world we live drums up such strong opinions based on what propels your vehicle.
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Throttle house guys know they will be obsolete when EV's rule the world! Thats why Doug Demurro doesnt review them that often. Its a danger to their popularity and income.
 
gaskiller said:
Throttle house guys know they will be obsolete when EV's rule the world! Thats why Doug Demurro doesnt review them that often. Its a danger to their popularity and income.
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While I like Doug, his podcast is unbearable and always links it to his main channel. He seems fond of enough of EVs though but it is clear he needs to hold back because some of the car crowd surrounding him.

I do hope I'm wrong about Throttle House. Really like those guys and am hoping they didn't sell out and no longer cover EVs.

There will always be a home for old school or ICE car enthusiast, but I do agree that not covering EVs will prove to be a mistake long term for a lot of these channels. The times are changing and there could be a world where both could (should) co-exist.
 
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