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This should be very interesting. Please do give me your thoughts on the perceived legroom and toe-room in the second/third row compared to your odyssey or the air, as this is also important to me as well as you!
2nd row - Odyssey has more, 3rd row - Gravity footwell is deeper, so better for taller folks
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Well, that's somewhat disappointing in regards to the second row, and fantastic with the (albeit lesser used) third row. Then again, I doubt the second row was pushed all the way back when you guys sat in it. How is the second row compared to the Air then? Is it the same as the air, just with more toeroom? That would pretty much be sufficient and secure our day 1 reservation.
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Interesting. In which dimensions? Fore/aft, leg drop, headroom?
Fore/aft. The Odyssey is 5 inches longer than the Gravity. Gravity is much roomier then the EV9 though. Nothing will beat a minivan in space if that's what you are expecting. The Gravity gets close, but it's still not the same.
A few weeks ago, I heard through a Lucid employee participating in one of our local meetups that the Gravity would be on display for about a week, in Newport Beach CA, about 100 miles from where I live.
So I drove the 100 miles, took a look at the Gravity, had a chance meeting with the very nice gentleman who delivered my car to me well over a year ago (Mark Sulak - now Lucid Studio sales manager in San Diego CA). Then, appetite sufficiently whetted, I drove away.
You’re correct. We are not allowed to clamber all over the vehicle. Mark told me that only three Gravity(s)/Gravities have been built so far, with more to be built by July. When more become available for showrooms the public will be allowed to climb inside and beat up on them.
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That's a bit disappointing. Although the Odyssey is 5" longer, the Gravity wheelbase is 1.4" longer than the Odyssey's (119.5" vs. 118.1"), and that's usually more relevant to cabin space. I was hoping the shorter Gravity exterior would be the result of shortening the front end due to a more compact drivetrain, not of taking space out of the interior.
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That's honestly bonkers, actually. The EV9 has absolutely RIDICULOUS second row space in all dimensions, even for my 5'11 self. I could put my legs at a 153 degree angle, and the toeroom is absolutely insane with the added bonus of a fold out recliner and power seats(poor man's i7, lol). The third row should be absolutely destroyed by the Gravity, though. I'm sure combined legroom, as well as cargo, is far more! If its bigger than the EV9 and has more third row room, I would say that the legroom would be sufficient for @hmp10 .
That’s enough of an endorsement for me. I think I might have already said that I’ve owned two Honda Odysseys, both completely marvelous vehicles, and peerless in doing what they’re designed to do - haul seven/eight elderly people and all their stuff.
I will also say this - when we give up our Tesla Model X in favour of the Gravity, my 93-year-old dad will miss those falcon wing doors. It’s never been a struggle for him getting in and out.
Don't be, you can still fit 7 6' adults comfortably for a reasonably long drive.
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You see, I think I've found the perfect vehicle for your dad.. he can even time travel!
Somebody just had to be a wise guy…
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Same here -- 2011 and 2018. Up until now, the only car I've ever been reluctant to shed was an Audi R8 V10 Spyder. I think the Honda will become the second.
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I'll note the stark contrast between the cars you didn't want to shed, a cutting edge Lambo-engined supercar and a minivan
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That will certainly be nice. But I'm still gonna miss those rear sliders on the Odyssey. I don't think I'll ever understand why they got such a poor reception from the public. They can't be beat for ease of use in tight spaces.
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I'll note the stark contrast between the cars you didn't want to shed, a cutting edge Lambo-engined supercar and a minivan
As @Bus Driver said, the Odyssey was peerless in doing what it was designed to do. Same with the Audi.
I'm pretty sure I'll one day have the same regret in letting go of our Air Dream Edition. I'm just praying there will be a sports sedan as good to follow it.
From your lips to.... Could I get one too????
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