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Yes, though as Borski said Gravity's is actually 9.6" max. We've tested the ground clearance on our XC40 EV-SUV and Lucid Air many, many times. Verdict: not enough. You should see the rock marks on our XC40's diamond-turned rims. So the first two specs I've been researching are range and ground clearance.
As someone who has been married almost 40 years, I can respect and commend any husband who considers his wife's opinion. We don't have to agree, but I'm willing to compromise, depending on the situation.
I have seen Gravity's ground clearance spec'ed as 8.7", though @borski said it is 9.6" max. Not sure why there is a discrepancy. Perhaps tire size?
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As someone who has been married almost 40 years, I can respect and commend any husband who considers his wife's opinion. We don't have to agree, but I'm willing to compromise, depending on the situation.
I'm not a "happy wife, happy life" proponent. Honestly, I'm not responsible for your happiness, but I'll do my best to contribute to it, within reason.
I digress.
Cut him some slack. He's living with her (probably a very good option), not you!
And no, he probably won't let you try to talk his wife into trading in their choice for a Gravity.
I know. I could see you "worry" in the text of your post.
... you say, as your wife leaves the house.I dno, I think it’s pretty, not sure what else matters
True. So far without hard data, but anecdotal comments, the real ratio is something like 7:3 for liking the styling vs its ugly or a minivan...I know. I could see you "worry" in the text of your post.
Just kinda having fun, which is why I made sure to add the smiley faces in my post.
People feeling "strongly enough in their views that Gravity looks like a minivan to cause Lucid to lose sales they would otherwise have gotten", may happen.
However, that can change, especially after seeing it on the road or repeated exposure to it.
I have a Honda Element, that from day one I have hated the look of. It's a big box on wheels!
And yet after seeing them on the road for so long and then finally seeing people using it, quite well, for the very purpose I needed (outdoor gear), I gave in and bought one.
I still look at it and say "that's an ugly box on wheels", but I love it! It works for me and meets my needs.
Gravity has so much going for it and if the minivan look is the only reason some people are not buying it, I don't see that hurting Lucid sales that much.
Of course I could be totally wrong. I always reserve that right.
I liken this "minivan discussion" to the Rivian headlights, which actually may be a worse case.
I'd like to believe the Rivian headlights are more divisive that the Gravity pseudo minivan look.
I showed my wife a picture of a Rivian. Her response: "That's just plain ugly". Confirmation I needed.
As long as the minivan-haters at least buy an ev that contributes to the ev segment of the car industry and infrastructure needs, Lucid will be fine.
My opinion.
Who knows, for every person out there saying Gravity looks like a minivan, there could be a spouse say "I like it".
And enters.... you say, as your wife leaves the house.
My wife saw the Gravity in person. She knows the pros and cons. She has had an EV before. She decided she preferred one of the other vehicles we had seen. Simple as that. We have been married 30 years and, as a CSI, she knows how to kill me and get away with it. So I said “yes dear” and that was the end of the discussion.
I certainly grew to like the looks of my Air over time.
Not to beat a dead horse, but the percentage of time all of the SUV’s driven in the USA ever need more than 6” of ground clearance is likely less than 1%.
This was my commute to work 2 years ago. https://www.google.com/amp/s/thenat...traffic-cars-stuck-state-roads-clogged-drains
