First off, when it comes to acceleration and regenerative braking [@hydbob], it honestly feels very much like Borski's Air Dream Edition. You get that instant Lucid pickup and the smooth, predictable regen, and it all just carries over really well between the two cars. It makes switching back and forth easy; I don't really have to think about adjusting how I drive.
Where things feel pretty different [@hydbob,
@marsarbu] is the handling, turning, and just how easy it is to move around. That rear-wheel steering makes a huge difference here. The turning radius is fantastic. You can really feel it's tighter than the Air's, which makes parking and getting into tight spots way easier than you'd expect for a vehicle this size. I actually think it handles a bit smoother in those situations than the Air. The steering feels really responsive and precise, too.
My last long-term SUV [@BS8899] was a Kia Sorento. The Gravity feels nothing like driving that Sorento. It's funny, when you're actually driving the Gravity, it feels much smaller and more nimble than it looks. It almost feels like driving a slightly higher sedan. Compared to my Hyundai IONIQ 5 (current EV SUV), the Gravity's driving just feels way more refined and connected, even though the Gravity is bigger. It's usually only when I glance in the mirror or turn to check a blind spot, and see all that room behind me, that I remember how spacious this thing really is!
The seating position [@hydbob] is definitely higher than the Air, more like a typical (but much nicer!) SUV setup. Height-wise, it's maybe kind of like the IONIQ 5, but I have to say the overall comfort and visibility in the Gravity feel much better. A big part of that comfort for me is the steering wheel. It sits nice and low, completely below the screens, so nothing blocks my view. I never have to peer through the wheel to see the displays. Honestly, after driving the Gravity, the steering wheel in the IONIQ 5 now feels like it's totally in the way of the instrument panel! That's something I never really noticed before… The Gravity definitely spoiled me there! Plus, the steering on the IONIQ 5 feels a lot looser now compared to how tight the Gravity feels.
For overall comfort and feel [@marsarbu], I'd say it definitely feels 'smoother' when you're handling and turning compared to the Air. The whole driving experience is just really refined. And it is incredibly quiet inside! Seriously, it's impressive how easy it is to have a conversation with people in the second or even third row without having to raise your voice or turn your head to the side. You can actually hear passengers behind you clearly, which is nice when you aren't facing them.
About the interior space [@BS8899, general interest]. Wow. I was already impressed with the Air's space, but the Gravity is on another level. It's kind of like one of those “Harry Potter” tents! Seems way bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside! It’s incredibly spacious, but you don't feel like you're trying to steer a giant boat down the street. While I don't have large items like carseats in it (yet...), when thinking about our future needs, this is exactly the kind of vehicle that I can imagine accommodating a family with kids, carseats, luggage, and a dog or two.
Plus, a detail I really appreciate for passenger comfort is that the third row has its own dedicated air conditioning vents! That makes a big difference back there (having melted in the third row of an Uber once or twice myself lol).
It is definitely a unique and impressive vehicle, and I fully understand all the excitement around it.
Thanks so much for your time!
