Gravity Orders Discussion

[DrLucid]

Was a tough to choose between aurora green and supernova bronze. Still not sure but chose aurora green

 

[hmp10]

Several posts indicate that the choice between these two colors has been particularly difficult. It certainly was for us and, after first resolving on the bronze, we made a last-minute switch to green, mainly because our last two Honda Odysseys have been a very similar bronze color.

If it helps, here is how the two colors look in natural sunlight:

 

[Neurio]

 

[Neurio]

Several posts indicate that the choice between these two colors has been particularly difficult. It certainly was for us and, after first resolving on the bronze, we made a last-minute switch to green, mainly because our last two Honda Odysseys have been a very similar bronze color.

If it helps, here is how the two colors look in natural sunlight:

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I liked the combo of brone and Ojai better than green and Ojai, but it's personal preference. I like the 21/22 wheel look, but want the range of the smallest wheels for the SUV. If the range hit isn't too bad once they finally release the specs, I may change to the bigger wheels if it's possible.

 

[hmp10]

I liked the combo of bronze and Ojai better than green and Ojai, but it's personal preference.

Yeah. Ojai was my favorite interior color, but when I put the color swatch of it up against the Aurora Green in the Miami studio, it was the only interior color that clashed a bit with the green. We nevertheless finally decided on the Green/Ojai combo only because there are few situations where anyone would dwell on the two simultaneously.

I'm still not sure we won't switch to the bronze exterior before final order confirmation. But it would be our third car in a row in that color, and we've seen the green in person (really beautiful) but not the bronze. I'd really like to see a bronze Gravity in the flesh.

 

[hmp10]

Just got a call from a Lucid sales rep acknowledging our order. No information on delivery timeframes or when we would have to finalize the order configuration but did confirm that changes to the order can be made up until final order configuration.

 

[borski]

Okay, orders are open, and there are still no test drive reports from any auto journalists.

Was the press not given any release candidate cars to drive?

Was there an embargo that still hasn't lifted? If so, why not?

I've already ordered the Gravity, but there are still some things I would like independent opinions on before orders and option choices have to be confirmed, such as the effect different wheel sizes have on handling and ride quality.

Bear in mind the “official” opening of orders is 10 min from now. I have no idea but the embargo may be 9am?

Or you’re right. Dno.

 

[illopp00]

There are no EPA range estimates given, leaving me wondering what the effect on range the different wheel options will have. (All wheel sizes have the same width tires, with the two smaller options having all-season tires and the largest option having high-performance summer tires.)

Maybe the EPA data will be available by the time we have to confirm our final orders?

I really hope we see some test drive reports from the auto press that tell us what effect the largest wheel option will have on ride quality. If it's minimal, I may switch up from the middle to the top sizes.

The middle wheels look like the same Michelin Summer EV tires as the Air?

 

[Neurio]

The middle wheels look like the same Michelin Summer EV tires as the Air?

They're Michelins. It's kind of hard to read, but I think they say Primacy on them, which I believe is an all season tire.

 

[Ughwhy]

I'm a little surprised the orders placed so far in this thread don't include the towing package. If the plan is to lease and you don't tow, then I get that saving the $750 is worth it. But if you are buying, the $750 gives you that added flexibility, and likely increases resale. I suspect that adding towing to a Gravity aftermarket will be a challenging and expensive endeavor. I'm not judging, just throwing that out there.

 

[hmp10]

They're Michelins. It's kind of hard to read, but I think they say Primacy on them, which I believe is an all season tire.

Yep. If you click on each wheel choice on the order configurator it gives you specific tire information for that wheel. Tires on all three wheel options are the same width: 265mm front / 285mm / rear. The two smaller options wear all-season rubber, and the largest option has high-performance summer tires. Here they are:

 

[Usafvasquez]

The deposit is actually refundable prior to production.

Hmm… seems pretty clear …

 

[borski]

 

[hmp10]

We chose the middle wheel option because the wheel looked a good bit more "aero" than the largest wheel option, which does look more sporting, due to range considerations. But I would really like to see the EPA numbers for each.

I was also a bit worried about ride quality with the biggest wheels, but the aspect ratio is pretty much the same on our Air 21" wheels which ride just fine.

However, the middle wheel comes with Michelin Primacy A/S tires. I just checked out the Tire Rack website (my "go to" place for tire test results), and the spider charts on the Primacy tires show a surprisingly mediocre tire in several regards:

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/spiderChart.jsp?ttid=244

I'm thinking I might switch to the larger wheels if the range hit isn't significant . . . or change the tires on the middle wheels as soon as the Gravity arrives. Living I south Florida, wet traction is a lot more important than snow traction, and the Pirelli P Zero tires on the largest wheels are pretty good in the wet.

 

[borski]

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Hmm… seems pretty clear …

Section 2 of the order terms, post-order:

2. Order Process – Cancellation
An Order Deposit will be due at the time Your order is placed. For available Lucid Air Pure, Lucid Air Touring and Lucid Air Grand Touring vehicles, the Order Deposit is refundable for seven days from the order date and is nonrefundable after that time. The Order Deposit is nonrefundable from the time of payment for “Design Yours” Lucid Air vehicles and Lucid Air Sapphire vehicles. For Lucid Gravity Grand Touring vehicles, the Order Deposit is fully refundable up until the time the vehicle enters production; Lucid will notify customers via email before their vehicle enters production. ...

So the deposit for a Gravity is completely refundable up until the time your vehicle enters production.

 

[dragonwang]

Section 2 of the order terms, post-order:

2. Order Process – Cancellation
An Order Deposit will be due at the time Your order is placed. For available Lucid Air Pure, Lucid Air Touring and Lucid Air Grand Touring vehicles, the Order Deposit is refundable for seven days from the order date and is nonrefundable after that time. The Order Deposit is nonrefundable from the time of payment for “Design Yours” Lucid Air vehicles and Lucid Air Sapphire vehicles. For Lucid Gravity Grand Touring vehicles, the Order Deposit is fully refundable up until the time the vehicle enters production; Lucid will notify customers via email before their vehicle enters production. ...

So the deposit for a Gravity is completely refundable up until the time your vehicle enters production.

Thanks @borski ! I was just gonna post this

 

[Halodde]

I am not in front of my computer and can't look at the configurator in detail. But am I reading these orders correctly? There's an extra charge for leather interior/seats?

 

[mbergen21]

I have been waiting to order this for so long. I can't wait to get out of my X Plaid. I am ready for real luxury. My first X was more luxurious with real leather seats. I plan to wrap it, so I got the black. I like being different.

 

[Unmutual]

So what's the charge (after the first 90 days) for the "premium connectivity" required for some features, and which features requires them?

 

[Babyrocko1908]

They're Michelins. It's kind of hard to read, but I think they say Primacy on them, which I believe is an all season tire.

Folks can click the little i on the wheels selector to see the descriptions of all of the wheels/tires combos and tire manufacturer. I went with the 21's w/all seasons in my build.