2026 Lucid Gravity Touring review: A strong act 2

Summary

Though I did no measured testing, I’d peg the Gravity Touring as extremely fast, with gobs of power on demand at any time, compared to the absurdly fast Grand Touring or any of those 1,000+ hp Airs. Lucid claims a 0–60 time of 4.0 seconds for the Touring. Soberly, though, I’d suggest the real-world performance difference between the top-power Grand Touring and the Touring is less significant than the difference in stats columns. Despite the acceleration, it’s the polish that impressed me the most. Steering is precise and feels naturally weighted from parking lot speeds to cruising on the interstate. The optional three-chamber air suspension strikes a pleasing balance between ride comfort and body roll control, isolating occupants from rough pavement without allowing the vehicle’s considerable mass (at about 5,200 pounds/2,360 kg) to feel unwieldy. The steering wheel can give Austin Allegro vibes. Jim Resnick The steering wheel can give Austin Allegro vibes. Jim Resnick The middle row. Jim Resnick The middle row. Jim Resnick With the seats flat, it’s van-like in terms of space. Jim Resnick With the seats flat, it’s van-like in terms of space. Jim Resnick The middle row. Jim Resnick With the seats flat, it’s van-like in terms of space. Jim Resnick Lucid also fits serious braking hardware, with six-piston Brembo-built front calipers clamping giant 15-inch rotors. Over twisty sporty-car roads, the Gravity didn’t exactly become a Ferrari, but it negotiated tight corners, hills, heavy braking, and gravel-covered patches with way more talent than I anticipated. Interestingly, in everyday driving, even when throttle-closed regenerative braking is switched off, the Gravity still slows markedly, as if regen is engaged. Visually, the Touring is mostly indistinguishable from the more expensive Grand Touring, which is fortunate because its design is one of the vehicle’s strongest assets. The proportions look coherent, and the surfaces are aerodynamic without looking experimental...