Lucid Gravity Touring Arrives As The Extra Attainable Luxurious Three Row EV Formally Beginning at $81,550 w/337 Miles of Vary : Automotive Addicts

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Lucid is lastly filling within the lacking piece of its Gravity SUV lineup with the brand new Gravity Touring, which now goes on sale because the entry level to the model’s glossy three row electrical household hauler. Priced at $81,550 together with vacation spot, the Touring undercuts the Grand Touring by $15,000 and offers customers a method into the Gravity with out climbing into six determine territory. That quantity additionally lands only a tick above what Lucid initially floated when the Gravity program was first detailed, and it’s attention-grabbing to see the way it compares with the determine we talked about when the Gravity was introduced to start out at $79,900 in our earlier protection.

Beneath the pores and skin, the Touring retains a variety of what makes the Gravity interesting whereas trimming again a number of the extra. As a substitute of the Grand Touring’s massive 123 kWh battery, the Touring makes use of a smaller 89 kWh pack that also delivers an EPA estimated 337 miles of vary on a cost, a robust determine for a 3 row SUV that may be optioned with both 5 or seven seats. A twin motor all wheel drive setup places out 560 horsepower, sufficient for a claimed 0 to 60 mph run of about 4.0 seconds, so it’s hardly the “gradual” Gravity. Lucid additionally retains its tremendous quick charging {hardware} in play, with the Touring in a position to settle for as much as 300 kW and get well as a lot as 200 miles of vary in round quarter-hour while you discover a succesful DC quick charger.

The Touring’s positioning feels rigorously judged in a market that has grown extra worth delicate round EVs. In contrast with the restricted run Dream Version, which carried an enormous premium and 4 digit horsepower, this new trim appears to be like virtually smart at roughly $60K much less whereas nonetheless providing critical efficiency and the identical ethereal cabin and cargo flexibility that made the Gravity so intriguing when it first broke cowl. The truth that the sticker is $150 greater than the determine initially floated in late 2024 speaks to shifting prices and timelines, however the general technique stays clear: let the Grand Touring proceed because the vary and efficiency flagship whereas the Touring does the heavy lifting as the amount mannequin that may lure consumers out of excessive spec Teslas, Mercedes EQS SUVs and BMW iX crossovers.

Commonplace air suspension, a alternative of two or three row seating and the identical clear, tech ahead inside design now we have already seen within the Gravity imply the Touring doesn’t really feel like a stripped entry particular. Lucid says buyer orders are open now and {that a} handful of preconfigured examples are already constructed and prepared for quick supply, which ought to assist put extra of those on the street after the gradual and delay crammed begin to the Gravity’s life. For customers who’ve been intrigued by Lucid’s design and effectivity however ready for a barely extra approachable worth level, the Gravity Touring appears to be like poised to be the candy spot of the lineup, and we’re trying ahead to getting seat time to see how this “base” mannequin stacks up in the true world.

Lloyd Tobias is a seasoned automotive journalist and passionate fanatic with over 15 years of expertise immersed on the planet of vehicles. Whether or not it’s exploring the most recent developments in automotive know-how or retaining a detailed pulse on breaking business information, Lloyd brings a pointy perspective and a deep appreciation for all issues automotive. His writing blends technical perception with real-world enthusiasm, making his contributions each informative and interesting for readers who share his love for the drive. When he’s not behind the keyboard or beneath the hood, Lloyd enjoys check driving the latest fashions and staying forward of the curve in an ever-evolving automotive panorama.