Lucid is shifting focus to a bigger phase of the market: luxurious crossover SUVs.

On Wednesday, the Lucid Gravity three-row electrical crossover SUV debuted on the 2023 LA auto present. When it arrives late in 2024 the Gravity, Lucid mentioned, could have over 440 miles of driving vary in its most effective variations, and can price lower than $80,000, although these two numbers will not be for a similar car.

Lucid Gravity

The Gravity rides on a brand new platform, makes use of a battery pack with related capability to that of the Air  (over 100 kwh), and makes use of the automaker’s quick 900-volt electrical structure. Initially the Gravity will characteristic a dual-motor powertrain with an electrical motor on every axle offering all-wheel drive. A single-motor rear-wheel-drive and tri-motor all-wheel-drive Sapphire mannequin are each seemingly within the product pipeline. Lucid hasn’t mentioned how a lot energy the next-generation motors will present, however the Gravity will run from 0-60 mph in lower than 3.5 seconds. Lucid mentioned the Gravity will be capable to achieve 200 miles of vary in quarter-hour. Air suspension and adaptive dampers shall be out there, and the Gravity shall be rated for 1,600 kilos of payload and tow as much as 6,000 kilos.

Lucid Gravity

The Gravity appears like a Lucid with an total form and sure design particulars much like the Air sedan. But it surely’s bigger with a better, extra sensible roofline, and a hood that dips down into the entrance bumper. its excessive beams are mounted mid-bumper beneath the Air-like horizontal LED headlights, and a skinny LED taillight ribbon wraps across the clamshell tailgate. It is near, however distinctly totally different, than the Gravity idea that was teased in 2022. The most important distinction for manufacturing is the roofline, which has been tapered and given a spoiler that is built-in and flows off the rear C-pillar for higher aerodynamics.

Lucid mentioned the Gravity would be the slipperiest and most effective three-row EV in the marketplace with a coefficient of drag presently at 0.24, however within the 12 months earlier than manufacturing begins Lucid hopes to decrease that to 0.23. The cost port door stays on the entrance driver-side fender like on the Air, however it’s not power-operated and does not drop down. It is a spring-loaded design that flips up and to the left. Lucid executives mentioned this was based mostly on suggestions from Air homeowners.

Lucid Gravity

Contained in the Gravity is expounded to, however not the identical, because the Air. The 34-inch curved OLED show atop the dashboard is now one single show as an alternative of three housed below a single sheet of glass. The brand new steering wheel design is a squared-off circle with two haptic touchpads that act like buttons and may also be pushed. Lucid went this route as a result of Air prospects mentioned it was annoying the steering wheel lined a part of the digital gauge cluster (the squircle design does not), and so the touchpad controllers could possibly be used for numerous capabilities throughout the car’s life cycle. The Gravity incorporates a 12.6-inch horizontal touchscreen moderately than a portrait-style touchscreen within the air. The interface is Lucid’s next-generation working system with sooner processors and electrical structure than what’s within the Air. Lucid’s retained core buttons and knobs like a quantity dial and toggles for the local weather management system. There’s additionally two programmable onerous toggles.

Lucid Gravity

Lucid Gravity

Lucid Gravity

Lucid Gravity

Each Gravity shall be a three-row with seating for seven. A six-seater mannequin is within the works with second-row captain’s chairs, however it will not be out there at launch. At 5 foot 10, I used to be in a position to comfortably sit behind myself in all three rows with three fingers of area above my head within the third row. The second row will hav out there flip-down airplane-style trays for play and work. Lucid thinks rear-seat infotainment programs are headed for obsolescence.

The Gravity’s third row folds down right into a effectively like a minivan seat would, making a flat load flooring. With the third row up there is a false flooring that may cowl cargo. With each the second and third row folded the Gravity can haul a 7.5-foot lengthy merchandise, or an 8-foot-long surf board diagonally. The third row split-folds 50:50 and the second row can fold in 40:20:40 sections. Complete cargo capability, together with the 7.0-cubic foot entrance trunk, is 112 cubic ft. The frunk may be changed into a seat with an optionally available bench accent that clips in for frunkgating, with cup holders on both sides. 

Each Gravity will characteristic computerized emergency braking, blind-spot displays, lively lane management, adaptive cruise management, and a surround-view digital camera system. Lucid’s DreamDrive Professional driver-assist system, which guarantees hands-free driver help, shall be out there.