How is the software?

[2ucid]

I actually liked driving the P2 a little bit more. Didn’t love the steering wheel shape on the Air, though the suspension was surprisingly balanced between sporty and comfortable.

Agree that everything else is an upgrade though, and the Lucid’s range is super appealing, saving an hour or more on some road trips I’m thinking about.

 

[thyname]

I have no doubts about it! The Lucid Air is a luxury sedan. The Polestar 2 is a kind of Sports Sedan. Not fully, but it leans that way. I enjoy driving it, but miss the luxury.

Hmmmm… I am familiar with P2. Lucid Air IS a luxury SPORT sedan. I recommend you drive one

 

[DeaneG]

Agreed, the Air is twice the car of a PS2. And except for its too-cozy cabin, I like the PS2. They're just at two different levels.

 

[chazglenn3]

I've driven one. That is why I am a member here Are you familiar with the Polestar 2 with all three option packages including the Performance Pack? That is what I have plus the Nappa leather interior. It's a nice car...just not Lucid Air nice...

 

[thyname]

I've driven one. That is why I am a member here Are you familiar with the Polestar 2 with all three option packages including the Performance Pack? That is what I have plus the Nappa leather interior. It's a nice car...just not Lucid Air nice...

It’s a nice car indeed. I test drove P2 twice a couple of years ago. The second time over a weekend. I don’t exactly remember which trim, sorry. I really wanted to buy it, but I went with Model Y Performance back then. Naturally I am biased on whatever I can tell you right now being a brand new Air Touring owner still in the honeymoon period, so take it with a grain of salt. I do like cars and change them quite a bit often, so there is that. Ultimately only you can determine what’s best for you.

 

[hmp10]

Much of the bad rap on Lucid software that you see on the internet is a holdover from the early days when the software was true hell. However, beginning with the introduction of UX 2.0 in October 2022, things improved significantly. A steady march of OTA updates since then has made the software quicker to respond, more reliable, and many features have been added and improved.

At this point, I prefer the software in our Lucid to that in our 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid -- and our Lucid is over three years old and doesn't have the newer processor of current production cars.

The only exception to this is the ADAS software, or so I've read on this forum and elsewhere. However, as I don't use the ADAS systems in either car and the Air is so much more fun to drive than the Tesla, I can't speak from experience.