Pay for options or wait for bug fixes?

I'm where Joe is. Initially, I compared the Touring to the Pure but the glass canopy was something that interested me. I sat in a GT at the Scottsdale showroom and really liked the openness. My wife was impressed with it, too, and cars simply don't impress her. I didn't like the elevated floor for the rear, but I don't intend to sit back there so that was a non-issue. I own a 2008 Challenger SRT with 425hp at 4,140 lbs curb weight. Ratio of 9.74lbs/hp. 0-60 in 4.3 secs. Touring weighs in at 5,236 lbs. At 620hp, that translates to 8.45lbs/hp. Plus, the linearity of an electric motor gives it a better acceleration profile, as evidenced by the 0-60 numbers (3.2 secs). GT numbers are even better but to me they are not the issue. My main interest is in how the Lucid performs in the real world, especially tracking in turns, over uneven pavement, etc. The Challenger is a beast but handles like a boat, compared to our 2015 MiniCooperS, which is actually our favorite car to drive (so far). Our long-range vehicle is a 2018 Lexus RX450h.

The one thing that made me consider the GT was the range. In my younger years, that would have made the difference. Now, range anxiety has been replaced with kidney anxiety, so the range has become irrelevant for me. I don't see a difference between 620 and 800 hp. The 0.3 seconds difference from 0-60 will be eclipsed by my reaction time (or lack of it at my age lol!).

The price difference between a T and GT will pay for our next cruise. Joe said it best for me. Almost equates to $18K.

Caveat: I have a test drive this weekend in Scottsdale. Also, the SA will probably tell (upsell) me the differences between the T and GT. Like how much better the interior is, etc. Depending on what mules I drive, I may have a different point of view come Monday!
 
I’m pretty sure pre hike the difference between fully loaded touring and GT is closer to 27k btw…
~112k vs 139k.

That was a leap too much for me personally as @joec called out
 
Okay, make that one and a half cruises.
 
I'm where Joe is. Initially, I compared the Touring to the Pure but the glass canopy was something that interested me. I sat in a GT at the Scottsdale showroom and really liked the openness. My wife was impressed with it, too, and cars simply don't impress her. I didn't like the elevated floor for the rear, but I don't intend to sit back there so that was a non-issue. I own a 2008 Challenger SRT with 425hp at 4,140 lbs curb weight. Ratio of 9.74lbs/hp. 0-60 in 4.3 secs. Touring weighs in at 5,236 lbs. At 620hp, that translates to 8.45lbs/hp. Plus, the linearity of an electric motor gives it a better acceleration profile, as evidenced by the 0-60 numbers (3.2 secs). GT numbers are even better but to me they are not the issue. My main interest is in how the Lucid performs in the real world, especially tracking in turns, over uneven pavement, etc. The Challenger is a beast but handles like a boat, compared to our 2015 MiniCooperS, which is actually our favorite car to drive (so far). Our long-range vehicle is a 2018 Lexus RX450h.

The one thing that made me consider the GT was the range. In my younger years, that would have made the difference. Now, range anxiety has been replaced with kidney anxiety, so the range has become irrelevant for me. I don't see a difference between 620 and 800 hp. The 0.3 seconds difference from 0-60 will be eclipsed by my reaction time (or lack of it at my age lol!).

The price difference between a T and GT will pay for our next cruise. Joe said it best for me. Almost equates to $18K.

Caveat: I have a test drive this weekend in Scottsdale. Also, the SA will probably tell (upsell) me the differences between the T and GT. Like how much better the interior is, etc. Depending on what mules I drive, I may have a different point of view come Monday!
I believe on the Pure you can get wheel wells which is huge for me. I agree that not having that space for the rear seat is a killer. I sometimes do get to sit in the back seat and that aggravates the heck out of my sciatica.

I would say drive both cars and see if the .3 seconds trumps everything else. Most times in the Dallas area we can hardly drive like maniacs even though this City has more than its share lol.

Good Luck. Let us know how you feel
About the two interiors.
 
I believe on the Pure you can get wheel wells which is huge for me. I agree that not having that space for the rear seat is a killer. I sometimes do get to sit in the back seat and that aggravates the heck out of my sciatica.

I would say drive both cars and see if the .3 seconds trumps everything else. Most times in the Dallas area we can hardly drive like maniacs even though this City has more than its share lol.

Good Luck. Let us know how you feel
About the two interiors.
My thinking is that for a 4800 pound car, 480 HP is more than sufficient unless I am going to track the vehicle (which I am not). Living in Scottsdale, I have no need for all wheel drive and I prefer the way a rear wheel drive car handles. Because of the heat here, I also prefer a metal roof. So unless Lucid decontents it a lot, I am in for the Pure (I am fine with no rear shades and no seat ventilation; I have both currently and rarely use them), Range is important to me so I am also fine with the 19" wheels but I do expect the official range to be the previously estimated 400 EPA miles (I know I won't get that but the same reduction will apply to every BEV). I figure that will give me a normal range of around 240 miles (400 X 0.8 X 0.75) which should work for me.
 
I got what appears to be a pretty detailed list of standard equipment in the pure yesterday. I haven't had time to go through it thoroughly yet. But I will do that either tonight or tomorrow and post it here
 
This is what he sent as standard equipment in the Pure:

Powertrain and Charging:



· Single Permanent Magnet Motor (RWD)

· Single-Speed Automatic Transmission

· 92 kWh Battery

· 700 V+ Charging System

· Wunderbox Onboard Charging System

· Lucid Mobile Charging Cable

· Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion High-Voltage Battery



Chassis:



· Independent Front 5-link Suspension with Stabilizer Bar

· Independent Rear Integral-Link Suspension with Stabilizer Bar

· Rack & Pinion Electronic Power Steering with Speed Sensitive Assist

· Power-Assisted Front & Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes with Automatic Regeneration

· Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System with Electronic Brake Force Distribution

· Electronic Parking Brake

· Hill-Hold Braking

· Brake Pad Wear Sensing

· Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control

· Electronic Accelerator Pedal-Actuated Adjustable Regenerative Braking System

· Driver Selectable Modes: Smooth, Swift, Sprint, & Valet (Valet Mode Later Availability)



Wheels:



· 19 x 8" Aero Range Wheels (Cast) with P245/45 R19 Pirelli PZERO AS+ All-Season Tires



Exterior:



· Platinum Look

· Decklid Badging - Pure

· Intelligent Micro Lens Array LED Headlights with Auto-Leveling

· "LUCID" Logo Integrated in Nose Lamp

· Daytime Signature LED Lighting & Charging Status Indicator

· Adaptive Front Lighting System

· Auto On/Off Headlights

· Speedform LED Taillight

· Rear LED Fog Light Std

· LED License Plate Lights

· Auto-Dimming, Power-Folding, & Heated Exterior Mirrors

· Metal Roof

· Heat & Noise-Insulating Glass

· Power & Illuminated Door Handle

· Power Charge Port Door



Comfort and Convenience:



· Five Personalized Driver Profiles

· Four-Zone Automatic Climate Control

· Configurable Interior Ambient Lighting

· Cargo Area Lighting - Frunk & Trunk

· Heated Steering Wheel

· Rear Window Defogger with Timer

· Power Trunk Open/Close

· Front & Rear Door Pocket Illumination

· Front & Rear Puddle Lamps

· Power Window Switch Illumination

· Front Reading Lights

· Rear Reading Lights

· Power Door Locks - Speed Sensitive & Programmable

· Power Windows with One-Touch Auto Up/Down Feature (4) with Passenger Lock

· Over-the-Air Software Update Capability

· 12V Power Outlet - Trunk Std

· Keyless Access Fobs (2) & NFC Cards (2)

· Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

· Homelink® Wireless Control System Std

· Cabin Air HEPA Filtration

· Two-Spoke Steering Wheel with Audio, Phone, & DreamDrive Controls

· Power Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column with Memory

· Storage:



Bottle Holder - Front Door Panels

4 Integrated Cup Holders, (2) Front, (2) Rear

Behind Retractable Pilot Panel



· Front Seat Center Console with Armrest & Storage

· Seat Center Console with Armrest & Storage

· Front Seatback Pockets (Driver & Passenger)

· Illuminated Glove Compartment

· Driver & Front Passenger Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

· Driver, Passenger, & Rear Seat Textile Floor Mats

· 3 Years of Free Charging with Electrify America

· Lucid Motors Owner App with Remote Services



Seating and Trim:



· 5-Passenger Seating Capacity

· 12-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory

· Heated Front Seats

· Heated Rear Seats (5-Zone)

· 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats with Pass-Through

· Bi-Fold Trunk & Frunk Cargo Covers

· Adjustable Headrests - Front & Rear (All Seating Positions)

· PureLuxe Leather

· Obsidian Décor



Lucid User Experience:



· 34" Glass Cockpit Center Information Driver Display

· AM/FM HD Radio

· Native Support for Streaming Apps: Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, & Tidal

· Surreal Sound™ Audio System

· Speed-Sensing Automatic Volume Control

· Apple CarPlay™ Wired & Wireless Integration with Siri (Later Availability)

· Android Auto™ Wired & Wireless Integration with Google Assistant (Later Availability)

· Amazon Alexa Built-In with Controls for Media, Navigation, Communications, & Vehicle Features

· USB-A Port (1) & USB-C (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats

· Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

· Smartphone Wireless Charging

· Turn-By-Turn Online Navigation including:



Realtime Traffic Information

Point-of-Interest Information

EV Routing with Auto-Added Charging Stops When Needed

Charging Station Search & Availability Information

Self-Healing Map Data When Connected

On-Map Range Visualization

Offline Functionality

Alexa Text-To-Speech for Voice Search

Rear Seat Control Display



Instrumentation: Driver-Selectable & Customizable Multi-Information Display with Speedometer, Odometer, Battery Level State of Charge, Range, Power Meter, Tire Pressure Monitor, Trip Computer with Advanced Trip Analytics, Vehicle Closure Alert, Warning Message Alert, Audio/Media/Telephone Display, ADAS Display, Navigation, & Gear Selection Indicator



Driver Assistance and Safety Features:



· DreamDrive



  • Driver Monitoring System (Includes Distracted Driver Alert & Drowsy Driver Alert)
  • Front & Rear Cross Traffic Protection
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Forward Collision Warning
  • Blind Spot Warning
  • Lane Departure Protection
  • Rear Pedestrian Collision Protection
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Limit Assist
  • Traffic Drive-Off Alert
  • Traffic Sign Recognition
  • High Beam Assist
  • Automatic Park In & Out (Parallel & Perpendicular)
  • Park Distance Warning
  • Park Comfort Braking
  • Rear View Monitoring


· Shock & Tilt Alert System

· Immobilizer

· Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System

· Rear Outboard Seat ISOFIX & Top Tether System

· Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release

· Tire Pressure Monitoring System

· Seat Belt Warning System for All Seating Positions

· 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions

· Child Safety Rear Door Locks

· Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags including:



Driver & Passenger Front

Driver & Passenger Knee

Driver & Passenger Seat, Curtain Left & Right
 
This is what he sent as standard equipment in the Pure:

Powertrain and Charging:




· Single Permanent Magnet Motor (RWD)

· Single-Speed Automatic Transmission

· 92 kWh Battery

· 700 V+ Charging System

· Wunderbox Onboard Charging System

· Lucid Mobile Charging Cable

· Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion High-Voltage Battery



Chassis:




· Independent Front 5-link Suspension with Stabilizer Bar

· Independent Rear Integral-Link Suspension with Stabilizer Bar

· Rack & Pinion Electronic Power Steering with Speed Sensitive Assist

· Power-Assisted Front & Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes with Automatic Regeneration

· Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System with Electronic Brake Force Distribution

· Electronic Parking Brake

· Hill-Hold Braking

· Brake Pad Wear Sensing

· Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control

· Electronic Accelerator Pedal-Actuated Adjustable Regenerative Braking System

· Driver Selectable Modes: Smooth, Swift, Sprint, & Valet (Valet Mode Later Availability)



Wheels:




· 19 x 8" Aero Range Wheels (Cast) with P245/45 R19 Pirelli PZERO AS+ All-Season Tires



Exterior:




· Platinum Look

· Decklid Badging - Pure

· Intelligent Micro Lens Array LED Headlights with Auto-Leveling

· "LUCID" Logo Integrated in Nose Lamp

· Daytime Signature LED Lighting & Charging Status Indicator

· Adaptive Front Lighting System

· Auto On/Off Headlights

· Speedform LED Taillight

· Rear LED Fog Light Std

· LED License Plate Lights

· Auto-Dimming, Power-Folding, & Heated Exterior Mirrors

· Metal Roof

· Heat & Noise-Insulating Glass

· Power & Illuminated Door Handle

· Power Charge Port Door



Comfort and Convenience:



· Five Personalized Driver Profiles

· Four-Zone Automatic Climate Control

· Configurable Interior Ambient Lighting

· Cargo Area Lighting - Frunk & Trunk

· Heated Steering Wheel

· Rear Window Defogger with Timer

· Power Trunk Open/Close

· Front & Rear Door Pocket Illumination

· Front & Rear Puddle Lamps

· Power Window Switch Illumination

· Front Reading Lights

· Rear Reading Lights

· Power Door Locks - Speed Sensitive & Programmable

· Power Windows with One-Touch Auto Up/Down Feature (4) with Passenger Lock

· Over-the-Air Software Update Capability

· 12V Power Outlet - Trunk Std

· Keyless Access Fobs (2) & NFC Cards (2)

· Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

· Homelink® Wireless Control System Std

· Cabin Air HEPA Filtration

· Two-Spoke Steering Wheel with Audio, Phone, & DreamDrive Controls

· Power Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column with Memory

· Storage:



Bottle Holder - Front Door Panels

4 Integrated Cup Holders, (2) Front, (2) Rear

Behind Retractable Pilot Panel



· Front Seat Center Console with Armrest & Storage

· Seat Center Console with Armrest & Storage

· Front Seatback Pockets (Driver & Passenger)

· Illuminated Glove Compartment

· Driver & Front Passenger Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

· Driver, Passenger, & Rear Seat Textile Floor Mats

· 3 Years of Free Charging with Electrify America

· Lucid Motors Owner App with Remote Services



Seating and Trim:



· 5-Passenger Seating Capacity

· 12-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory

· Heated Front Seats

· Heated Rear Seats (5-Zone)

· 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats with Pass-Through

· Bi-Fold Trunk & Frunk Cargo Covers

· Adjustable Headrests - Front & Rear (All Seating Positions)

· PureLuxe Leather

· Obsidian Décor



Lucid User Experience:




· 34" Glass Cockpit Center Information Driver Display

· AM/FM HD Radio

· Native Support for Streaming Apps: Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, & Tidal

· Surreal Sound™ Audio System

· Speed-Sensing Automatic Volume Control

· Apple CarPlay™ Wired & Wireless Integration with Siri (Later Availability)

· Android Auto™ Wired & Wireless Integration with Google Assistant (Later Availability)

· Amazon Alexa Built-In with Controls for Media, Navigation, Communications, & Vehicle Features

· USB-A Port (1) & USB-C (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats

· Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

· Smartphone Wireless Charging

· Turn-By-Turn Online Navigation including:



Realtime Traffic Information

Point-of-Interest Information

EV Routing with Auto-Added Charging Stops When Needed

Charging Station Search & Availability Information

Self-Healing Map Data When Connected

On-Map Range Visualization

Offline Functionality

Alexa Text-To-Speech for Voice Search

Rear Seat Control Display



Instrumentation: Driver-Selectable & Customizable Multi-Information Display with Speedometer, Odometer, Battery Level State of Charge, Range, Power Meter, Tire Pressure Monitor, Trip Computer with Advanced Trip Analytics, Vehicle Closure Alert, Warning Message Alert, Audio/Media/Telephone Display, ADAS Display, Navigation, & Gear Selection Indicator



Driver Assistance and Safety Features:



· DreamDrive



  • Driver Monitoring System (Includes Distracted Driver Alert & Drowsy Driver Alert)
  • Front & Rear Cross Traffic Protection
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Forward Collision Warning
  • Blind Spot Warning
  • Lane Departure Protection
  • Rear Pedestrian Collision Protection
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Limit Assist
  • Traffic Drive-Off Alert
  • Traffic Sign Recognition
  • High Beam Assist
  • Automatic Park In & Out (Parallel & Perpendicular)
  • Park Distance Warning
  • Park Comfort Braking
  • Rear View Monitoring


· Shock & Tilt Alert System

· Immobilizer

· Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System

· Rear Outboard Seat ISOFIX & Top Tether System

· Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release

· Tire Pressure Monitoring System

· Seat Belt Warning System for All Seating Positions

· 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions

· Child Safety Rear Door Locks

· Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags including:



Driver & Passenger Front

Driver & Passenger Knee

Driver & Passenger Seat, Curtain Left & Right

If all that comes standard on the Pure, then I would say that is quite a bargain for the price.
 
This is what he sent as standard equipment in the Pure:

Powertrain and Charging:




· Single Permanent Magnet Motor (RWD)

· Single-Speed Automatic Transmission

· 92 kWh Battery

· 700 V+ Charging System

· Wunderbox Onboard Charging System

· Lucid Mobile Charging Cable

· Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion High-Voltage Battery



Chassis:




· Independent Front 5-link Suspension with Stabilizer Bar

· Independent Rear Integral-Link Suspension with Stabilizer Bar

· Rack & Pinion Electronic Power Steering with Speed Sensitive Assist

· Power-Assisted Front & Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes with Automatic Regeneration

· Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System with Electronic Brake Force Distribution

· Electronic Parking Brake

· Hill-Hold Braking

· Brake Pad Wear Sensing

· Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control

· Electronic Accelerator Pedal-Actuated Adjustable Regenerative Braking System

· Driver Selectable Modes: Smooth, Swift, Sprint, & Valet (Valet Mode Later Availability)



Wheels:




· 19 x 8" Aero Range Wheels (Cast) with P245/45 R19 Pirelli PZERO AS+ All-Season Tires



Exterior:




· Platinum Look

· Decklid Badging - Pure

· Intelligent Micro Lens Array LED Headlights with Auto-Leveling

· "LUCID" Logo Integrated in Nose Lamp

· Daytime Signature LED Lighting & Charging Status Indicator

· Adaptive Front Lighting System

· Auto On/Off Headlights

· Speedform LED Taillight

· Rear LED Fog Light Std

· LED License Plate Lights

· Auto-Dimming, Power-Folding, & Heated Exterior Mirrors

· Metal Roof

· Heat & Noise-Insulating Glass

· Power & Illuminated Door Handle

· Power Charge Port Door



Comfort and Convenience:



· Five Personalized Driver Profiles

· Four-Zone Automatic Climate Control

· Configurable Interior Ambient Lighting

· Cargo Area Lighting - Frunk & Trunk

· Heated Steering Wheel

· Rear Window Defogger with Timer

· Power Trunk Open/Close

· Front & Rear Door Pocket Illumination

· Front & Rear Puddle Lamps

· Power Window Switch Illumination

· Front Reading Lights

· Rear Reading Lights

· Power Door Locks - Speed Sensitive & Programmable

· Power Windows with One-Touch Auto Up/Down Feature (4) with Passenger Lock

· Over-the-Air Software Update Capability

· 12V Power Outlet - Trunk Std

· Keyless Access Fobs (2) & NFC Cards (2)

· Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror

· Homelink® Wireless Control System Std

· Cabin Air HEPA Filtration

· Two-Spoke Steering Wheel with Audio, Phone, & DreamDrive Controls

· Power Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column with Memory

· Storage:



Bottle Holder - Front Door Panels

4 Integrated Cup Holders, (2) Front, (2) Rear

Behind Retractable Pilot Panel



· Front Seat Center Console with Armrest & Storage

· Seat Center Console with Armrest & Storage

· Front Seatback Pockets (Driver & Passenger)

· Illuminated Glove Compartment

· Driver & Front Passenger Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors

· Driver, Passenger, & Rear Seat Textile Floor Mats

· 3 Years of Free Charging with Electrify America

· Lucid Motors Owner App with Remote Services



Seating and Trim:



· 5-Passenger Seating Capacity

· 12-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory

· Heated Front Seats

· Heated Rear Seats (5-Zone)

· 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats with Pass-Through

· Bi-Fold Trunk & Frunk Cargo Covers

· Adjustable Headrests - Front & Rear (All Seating Positions)

· PureLuxe Leather

· Obsidian Décor



Lucid User Experience:




· 34" Glass Cockpit Center Information Driver Display

· AM/FM HD Radio

· Native Support for Streaming Apps: Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, & Tidal

· Surreal Sound™ Audio System

· Speed-Sensing Automatic Volume Control

· Apple CarPlay™ Wired & Wireless Integration with Siri (Later Availability)

· Android Auto™ Wired & Wireless Integration with Google Assistant (Later Availability)

· Amazon Alexa Built-In with Controls for Media, Navigation, Communications, & Vehicle Features

· USB-A Port (1) & USB-C (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats

· Bluetooth® Wireless Technology

· Smartphone Wireless Charging

· Turn-By-Turn Online Navigation including:



Realtime Traffic Information

Point-of-Interest Information

EV Routing with Auto-Added Charging Stops When Needed

Charging Station Search & Availability Information

Self-Healing Map Data When Connected

On-Map Range Visualization

Offline Functionality

Alexa Text-To-Speech for Voice Search

Rear Seat Control Display



Instrumentation: Driver-Selectable & Customizable Multi-Information Display with Speedometer, Odometer, Battery Level State of Charge, Range, Power Meter, Tire Pressure Monitor, Trip Computer with Advanced Trip Analytics, Vehicle Closure Alert, Warning Message Alert, Audio/Media/Telephone Display, ADAS Display, Navigation, & Gear Selection Indicator



Driver Assistance and Safety Features:



· DreamDrive



  • Driver Monitoring System (Includes Distracted Driver Alert & Drowsy Driver Alert)
  • Front & Rear Cross Traffic Protection
  • Automatic Emergency Braking
  • Forward Collision Warning
  • Blind Spot Warning
  • Lane Departure Protection
  • Rear Pedestrian Collision Protection
  • Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Limit Assist
  • Traffic Drive-Off Alert
  • Traffic Sign Recognition
  • High Beam Assist
  • Automatic Park In & Out (Parallel & Perpendicular)
  • Park Distance Warning
  • Park Comfort Braking
  • Rear View Monitoring


· Shock & Tilt Alert System

· Immobilizer

· Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System

· Rear Outboard Seat ISOFIX & Top Tether System

· Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release

· Tire Pressure Monitoring System

· Seat Belt Warning System for All Seating Positions

· 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions

· Child Safety Rear Door Locks

· Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags including:



Driver & Passenger Front

Driver & Passenger Knee

Driver & Passenger Seat, Curtain Left & Right
Did they happen to provide the same for the touring?
 
I was originally a Touring reservation then changed to the Grand Touring pre-price hike: Zenith Red, 21" inch -> 19" inch (if possible without affecting price), Tahoe

Background:
- Lucid will be the first EV. Our current car is a Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 18'

Here were the reasons:
- We want all of our cars to eventually be EVs. Other EVs on the market did not have a real appeal, so we decided at the time to plan long-term on purchasing two Lucid Airs.
- Before the change, Grand Touring did not make sense at the time from a financial standpoint. A Touring would be my wife's car since she did not care about the additional options, glass roof, etc.
- Before the change, I wanted to see how the company handled the build quality and production issues.
- Price increase "forced" our hand. Grand Touring became feasible pre-price hike, but post-hike meant waiting a few more months.
- Hopefully, the price hike built in a buffer for depreciation.
- Long term plan became much more expensive with Touring pre-price hike and Grand Touring post-price hike a few years down the road with taxes, price increases, and possible future price increases
- Wife has drifted to wanting either a Rivian or Gravity to replace the Hyundai for the utility and room (Gravity specific). She is not a car person, so the appeals of performance, handling, and so forth do not affect her decision.
- Ultimately, the Lucid is to be my daily driver, so we shifted some plans to accommodate as this has been my dream car for a while. Getting exactly what I wanted rather than a Touring for my undecided wife for the price point made the most sense.
- Long trips into places with little to no charging stations meant more range provided a greater sense of comfort and confidence.

We confirmed our order on July 30th, so it is fair to say I was amongst the very last to confirm pre-price hike. All the better in my mind for any quality issues to be sorted out. I do not mind the extra time to put down a larger downpayment since I am financing.
 
Touring standard equipment
As requested, please see below standard equipment for Lucid Air Touring:

Powertrain and Charging:

· Dual Permanent Magnet Motors
· Dual Motor, AWD
· Single-Speed Automatic Transmission
· 92 kWh Battery
· 700 V+ Charging System
· Wunderbox Onboard Charging System
· Lucid Mobile Charging Cable
· Liquid-Cooled Lithium-Ion High-Voltage Battery

Chassis:


· Independent Front 5-link Suspension with Stabilizer Bar
· Independent Rear Integral-Link Suspension with Stabilizer Bar
· Semi-Active Damping (Included with Dual-Motor All-Wheel Drive)
· Rack & Pinion Electronic Power Steering with Speed Sensitive Assist
· Power-Assisted Front & Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes with Automatic Regeneration
· Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System with Electronic Brake Force Distribution
· Electronic Parking Brake
· Hill-Hold Braking
· Brake Pad Wear Sensing
· Traction Control and Electronic Stability Control
· Electronic Accelerator Pedal-Actuated Adjustable Regenerative Braking System
· Driver Selectable Modes: Smooth, Swift, Sprint, & Valet (Valet Mode Later Availability)

Wheels:


· 19 x 8" Aero Range Wheels (Cast) with P245/45 R19 Pirelli PZERO AS+ All-Season Tires (No cost option)
· 20 x 8.5" (F) / 20 X 9.5" (R) Aero Lite Wheels (Cast) with P245/40R20 (F) & P265/40R20 (R) Michelin Pilot Sport EV Summer Tires (Standard)
· 21 x 8.5" (F) / 21 X 9.5" (R) Aero Blade Wheels (Cast) with P245/35R21 (F) & P265/35R21 (R) Pirelli PZERO PZ4 Summer Tires (Optional)

Exterior:


· Platinum Look (Standard)
· Stealth Look (Optional)
· Decklid Badging - Touring
· Intelligent Micro Lens Array LED Headlights with Auto-Leveling
· "LUCID" Logo Integrated in Nose Lamp
· Daytime Signature LED Lighting & Charging Status Indicator
· Adaptive Front Lighting System
· Auto On/Off Headlights
· Speedform LED Taillight
· Rear LED Fog Light Std
· LED License Plate Lights
· Soft-Close Doors
· Heated Precision Wipers - Rain-Sensing & Variable-Intermittent
· Auto-Dimming, Power-Folding, & Heated Exterior Mirrors
· Metal Roof (Touring Later Availability)
· Glass Canopy Roof with Heat & Sunlight Blocking Technology (Optional)
· Heat & Noise-Insulating Glass
· Power & Illuminated Door Handle
· Power Charge Port Door

Comfort and Convenience:

· Five Personalized Driver Profiles
· Four-Zone Automatic Climate Control
· Power Rear Window Sunshade
· Power Rear Side Window Sunshades
· Configurable Interior Ambient Lighting
· Cargo Area Lighting - Frunk & Trunk
· Heated Steering Wheel
· Rear Window Defogger with Timer
· Power Frunk Open/Close
· Power Trunk Open/Close
· Front & Rear Door Pocket Illumination
· Front & Rear Puddle Lamps
· Power Window Switch Illumination
· Front Reading Lights
· Rear Reading Lights
· Power Door Locks - Speed Sensitive & Programmable
· Power Windows with One-Touch Auto Up/Down Feature (4) with Passenger Lock
· Over-the-Air Software Update Capability
· 12V Power Outlet - Trunk Std
· Keyless Access Fobs (2) & NFC Cards (2)
· Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
· Homelink® Wireless Control System Std
· Cabin Air HEPA Filtration
· Two-Spoke Steering Wheel with Audio, Phone, & DreamDrive Controls
· Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
· Power Tilt & Telescopic Steering Column with Memory
· Storage:
o Bottle Holder - Front Door Panels
o 4 Integrated Cup Holders, (2) Front, (2) Rear
o Behind Retractable Pilot Panel
· Front Seat Center Console with Armrest & Storage
· Seat Center Console with Armrest & Storage
· Front Seatback Pockets (Driver & Passenger)
· Illuminated Glove Compartment
· Driver & Front Passenger Sun Visors with Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
· Driver, Passenger, & Rear Seat Textile Floor Mats
· 3 Years of Free Charging with Electrify America
· Lucid Motors Owner App with Remote Services

Seating and Trim:

· 5-Passenger Seating Capacity
· 14-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Memory
· Heated Front Seats
· Heated Rear Seats (5-Zone)
· Ventilated Front Seats
· 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats with Pass-Through
· Bi-Fold Trunk & Frunk Cargo Covers
· Adjustable Headrests - Front & Rear (All Seating Positions)
· Nappa Full-Grain & Premium Natural Grain Leather Seat Material
· North American Walnut Trim, Carbon Oak Trim (no cost option)
· Alcantara Headliner

Lucid User Experience:


· 34" Glass Cockpit Center Information Driver Display
· AM/FM HD Radio
· Native Support for Streaming Apps: Spotify, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Pocket Casts, & Tidal
· Surreal Sound™ Audio System (Later Availability)
· Surreal Sound Pro Audio System with Dolby Atmos Technology & 21 Speakers (Optional)
· Speed-Sensing Automatic Volume Control
· Apple CarPlay™ Wired & Wireless Integration with Siri (Later Availability)
· Android Auto™ Wired & Wireless Integration with Google Assistant (Later Availability)
· Amazon Alexa Built-In with Controls for Media, Navigation, Communications, & Vehicle Features
· USB-A Port (1) & USB-C (1) for Front Seats; USB-C (2) for Rear Seats
· Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
· Smartphone Wireless Charging
· Turn-By-Turn Online Navigation including:
o Realtime Traffic Information
o Point-of-Interest Information
o EV Routing with Auto-Added Charging Stops When Needed (Later Availability with Electrify America Charging Preference)
o Charging Station Search & Availability Information
o Self-Healing Map Data When Connected
o On-Map Range Visualization
o Offline Functionality
o Alexa Text-To-Speech for Voice Search
o Rear Seat Control Display

Instrumentation: Driver-Selectable & Customizable Multi-Information Display with Speedometer, Odometer, Battery Level State of Charge, Range, Power Meter, Tire Pressure Monitor, Trip Computer with Advanced Trip Analytics, Vehicle Closure Alert, Warning Message Alert, Audio/Media/Telephone Display, ADAS Display, Navigation, & Gear Selection Indicator

Driver Assistance and Safety Features:

· DreamDrive
o Driver Monitoring System (Includes Distracted Driver Alert & Drowsy Driver Alert)
o Front & Rear Cross Traffic Protection
o Automatic Emergency Braking
o Forward Collision Warning
o Blind Spot Warning
o Lane Departure Protection
o Rear Pedestrian Collision Protection
o Adaptive Cruise Control with Speed Limit Assist
o Traffic Drive-Off Alert
o Traffic Sign Recognition
o High Beam Assist (Later Availability)
o Automatic Park In & Out (Parallel & Perpendicular)
o Park Distance Warning
o Park Comfort Braking (Later Availability)
o Rear View Monitoring
· DreamDrive Pro
o Highway Assist (Includes Lane Centering Control & Traffic Jam Assist) (Later Availability)
o Surround View Monitoring with Blind Spot Display
o Future-Ready Hardware for Semi-Autonomous Driving Functionality
· Surround View Monitoring with Blind Spot Display
· Shock & Tilt Alert System
· Immobilizer
· Exterior Acoustic Pedestrian Warning System
· Rear Outboard Seat ISOFIX & Top Tether System
· Frunk & Trunk Emergency Release
· Tire Pressure Monitoring System
· Seat Belt Warning System for All Seating Positions
· 3-Point Seat Belt for All Seating Positions with Retractor Pretensioners for Front & Outboard Rear
· Child Safety Rear Door Locks
· Advanced Airbag Deployment System with 8 Airbags including:
o Driver & Passenger Front
o Driver & Passenger Knee
o Driver & Passenger Seat, Curtain Left & Right
 
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