The Lucid Air is a time machine - Jason Cammisa on the ICONS Ep. 06 - Full Review and Track Test

The ultimate luxury, you ask? It’s a time machine - the ability to go back and do it all over again, knowing everything you know now.
The Lucid Air Dream Edition P isn’t Tesla Model S 2.0, the company itself is Tesla v2.0, since many of the engineers and executives at the company benefited from the experience gained in setting up Tesla as a company.
And so the Air is a marvel of efficiency in packaging, powertrain, and aero. But its handling target was the E39-chassis BMW M5. And that’s a high bar.
With 1111 horsepower from two tiny motors, our test results showed the Air Dream Edition P could accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds and through the quarter-mile in 9.9 sec @ 143.5 mph: meaning it’s quicker than every Bugatti Veyron made, even the 1200-hp Vitesse and Super Sport models.
Does that make it a new benchmark of luxury? Or did Rivian do the right thing with the R1T, giving you the luxury of carting around more things and going more places?
And what about the Mercedes S-Class? Let's discuss, shall we?
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Introduction - Luxury buyers are thinking too small
1:54 The Lucid Air Dream Edition P
2:22 Elon Musk and Peter Rawlinson on Conventional Thinking
3:06 Lucid Motors is Tesla 2.0
3:50 The meaning of luxury
4:07 The Mercedes S-Class (W223) S580 is the benchmark of luxury.
5:29 The Tesla Model S Plaid on the race track
7:02 Tesla Plaid’s brakes, track mode, drift mode
7:36 The difference between Mercedes and Tesla: Silicon Valley touches
8:34 Lucid combines Mercedes and Tesla
9:51 Drag Race: Lucid Air vs Lamborghini Huracan Turbo - with The Throttle House
11:41 Air vs. Mercedes EQS and Porsche Taycan
12:53 Lucid Air Track Test
15:37 The measure of a luxury car is doing more things, better
15:50 Rivian R1T Launch Edition towing the Lucid Air
16:10 Rivian vs Lucid - who chose the right definition of luxury?
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Special thank you to The Throttle House & Alex Choi
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[@1958plymouth440V8]

Oh okay Hagerty, I see we’re doing Dune-level cinematography and editing now…

[@Dindyracer]

I was literally on a similar mind track after I watched this one- 'Did... Did I just watch the opening of a Marvel movie?' Insanely good cinematography and great music choices to go with it. 👌🏾Honestly the best work from Jason Cammisa I've seen yet. The intro alone blows all other Icons reviews out of the water.

[@duckedup]

Fanboy above, that I spoke of lol...

[@TheAdatto]

It runs on Spice

[@jonnyquatromusic]

The difference is that this video is actually interesting, unlike Dune

[@Micington]

Hahahahha I agree .. it makes me want one and get lucid stock lol

[@whalehands4779]

Hagerty and Throttle House need more collabs. Those two are hilarious.

[@blizzard270]

Agreed! I love throttle house, I found them first and funny hearing them here

[@RogueBagel]

@@blizzard270 same! This video is a turducken of joy for me: my favorite EV, in a great review, with a cameo from one of my favorite auto review channels!

[@TheJasonwootten]

The production quality of these videos is amazing and Jason has to be one of the best presenters ever. You can really see his passion and enthusiasm in each video. Keep up the awesome content!!

[@YesNo-bo6rj]

I agree completely

[@ke9g]

The sound production in this video really stands out. The music, motors, engines, tires, all come through crystal clear like you are sitting in the car with Jason. There should be an Oscars-type awards ceremony every year for videos published on KZbin, including all the technical categories as well as acting.

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yeah but they'll most likely be biased by the biggest youtubers

[@c5juarez]

Goes to prove that the sound of petro fueled vehicles will never be forgotten!

[@moogle68]

@@jubayerwasidraiyan5874 To be fair, a lot of the "biggest KZbinrs" *became* as big as they are because they put a *lot* of effort, time and care into their productions. And yes, being able to afford to hire separate editors to compile and edit footage is a luxury of being successful that does give those KZbinrs a big advantage over smaller channels that are still one-man shows but, like with existing film festivals, there can be multiple categories, including a set of awards specifically to provide channels with under 1 million/500k/250k (etc.) subscribers the same level of exposure as the biggest channels would get at the event.

[@captain_crunk]

I fully agree. The music selection in particular is fantabulous, possibly scrumtrulescent.

[@binuv]

@@captain_crunk Where can you find the music?

[@braincandytv]

Speaking of setting new benchmarks, this Icons series is the new benchmark of automotive content on KZbin. Another awesome video!

[@elliottcarson1248]

This is cinematic enough to be a top gear level TV show. I'm glad to see youtube moving in this direction

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The new benchmark of automotive content. End of story.

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a benchmark for new automotive AD

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[@jquadros08]

Amazing Content

[@huynhdanny4623]

While James and Thomas' appearance genuinely surprised me, that Lucid Air drifting tire burst segue into the R1t hauling is freaking genius. Great work, guys!

[@styre]

I didn't even think of how that could've been on purpose. Brilliant

[@blitzy3244]

The Rivian hauling the Lucid both compliment each other perfectly. Their colors look amazing together.

[@oxide9717]

Yh that's was amazing I legit thought the tire blew

[@iJeremyN]

The Throttle House/Hagerty love is epic and I’m here for it. The two best automotive channels on the web sharing the spotlight. Plz keep doing what you’re doing. Bravo gentleman.

[@davidemartorana4708]

Is there any other video in which they've collaborated?

[@whitsundaydreaming]

@@davidemartorana4708 yes but not on you tube.

[@davidemartorana4708]

@@whitsundaydreaming where can I find it?

[@livelongandtroll9108]

​@@davidemartorana4708 Actually Jason did take part in one of their episodes (full collab): "2020 Mustang Shelby GT500 vs Camaro ZL1 1LE vs Hellcat Redeye" Also, he did some small cameos about as big as their part in the above video: "Tesla Model 3 Performance Review" "2021 BMW M4 Competition Review" There are a few other cameos, but I can't remember which video it was.

[@hogueraleksander5868]

They need to collaborate again!!! All 3 are epic together!

[@azohopar]

The future of automotive reviews reviewing the future of cars. Love it.

[@FoodFighter46]

Okay, benchmarking E39 M5. What a bold statement from Lucid air… that instantaineously gained my thumbs up. I always wondered why electric car companies are tech junkies and not car junkies. Thank god we got this car

[@MTKARusty]

I read somewhere that a few of the Lucid engineers drive E39 M5s, I don't know if it's true or not but I like to believe it is.

[@devandrasimanjuntak1646]

Maan if they used the E39 M5 to benchmark their sedan, I definitely want them to build their own EV sports car or supercar.

[@istvanlorinczi2817]

On one of the Carmudgeon episodes a while ago, Jason did say that all Lucid employees need to own a classic RWD BMW.

[@FoodFighter46]

@@MTKARusty Glad to know they have such great taste in car. Im 22 and drive E46 M3, just cant get enough of neo-classic M’s driving pleasure.

[@77cemoore]

The Thomas and James cameo was fantastic! I really wish these three guys would work together more often. And throw in some Randy!

[@vomErsten]

Those three together have TopGear Trio chemistry among them. Different flavor, but nearly as strong.

[@RichmondBaker]

@@vomErsten I'd say stronger than top gear from what I saw.

[@philipnance6422]

All 4 guys would an overload I wouldn't mind at all

[@razikfareed1]

Been a fan of Jason Camissa since motor trend and he has gotten better with each video. This is not a KZbin video but a movie. Special mention to the entire Hagerty team for producing this spectacular content.

[@ljpr360]

The fact you had Thomas & James and an extra powertrain in the car and still won is priceless.

[@erikberg8098]

What an outstanding video. This is what car nuts really want! Hagerty Media makes 80% of my favorite car content right now. And apparently Thomas & James of Throttle House caught Hagerty’s attention. I agree with a previous comment: a North American Top Gear style show with Jason, Thomas & James sounds like loads of fun!

[@user-ct1lf3hf1v]

ITS NOT A TESLA 2.0 ... THUMBS DOWN ON THE VIDEO

[@jmakhlouf422]

Let Top Gear die. So many iterations that just kept gasping for air. Good to see the boyos from Throttle Hoose, though eh?

[@devandrasimanjuntak1646]

@@user-ct1lf3hf1v ….I’m guessing you got triggered by the thumbnail and not see the video? The Air was made by the chief engineer of the Model S for crying out loud, or you also think that’s a lie?

[@JustinSeara]

@@user-ct1lf3hf1v you’re right. It’s 100 times better than Tesla.

[@Jeroenneman]

@@user-ct1lf3hf1v You're right, it's more like a Tesla 3.0. Luxury, performance and handling.

[@Ssjutsu]

Jason is literally the GOAT at automotive storytelling sheesh!

[@nicholasdean3869]

Clarkson and the crew are pretty much legends. Throttle House and especially Jason here are just epic. I haven’t watched a video of any of you guys and not enjoyed it immensely. The machines you guys get to drive is truly epic, on top of that Jason could make the Prius story interesting. Don’t forget Savage Geese, great group. Straight pipes kind of annoy me and the smoking tire is great but almost to tight maybe even bordering pretentious but that’s me

[@franciscojaviersantanahern8998]

Facts!

[@ortiz317]

I really love his storytelling. None like it in the automotive space!

[@schizophrenicgaming365]

speak english, christ

[@JuaniPodrido]

Sure , when you just copy the TP style, you can be the goat of anything you imitate.

[@kasraghasemian6142]

The quality of hagerty videos just cannot be applauded enough. Their videos are being seen by millions and still I would say they are underrated. Not to mention how much of great host Jason is.

[@mcmt1139]

The cinematic video editing... The Throttle House cameo... The thoughtful subtitles... Yep you've got a new subscriber!

[@luisayala4344]

This is amazing! Standing ovation for the Hagerty team, Jason and Anthony. I'll have to watch this several times, I'm just blown by the production level, storytelling, and cinematography. Thank you!

[@user-ct1lf3hf1v]

ITS NOT A TESLA 2.0 ... THUMBS DOWN ON THE VIDEO

[@user-ct1lf3hf1v]

ALSO REPORTED FOR MISLEADING TITLE

[@whammond511]

@@user-ct1lf3hf1v Get a Life!!

[@lanegunnell1218]

The Holy Trinity of automobile-dom on KZbin, Cammisa with Thomas and I'm James! You three should get your own show, it'd be brilliant. This was such an amazing episode, really moves the bar for YT reviews.

[@hickyricky5913]

The way they transitioned to have them in... brilliant!

[@fleetgt]

Those 3 sitting silently on a picnic table would be better than any Grand Tour.

[@jazzbassrocker]

@@fleetgt The first time they collaborated, Jason had a horrible cold, and it was still one of the GOAT Throttle House episodes.

[@clintkachnowski7049]

@@fleetgt easy now. Haha. The three idiots just do their own thing now. The water filled caravan was amazing.

[@superpozisyon2488]

Every episode of this channel is like a movie. We are watching truly masterpiece episodes. thanks everyone..

[@jakes5530]

I'm one of those weird people who watch youtube videos with the captions on, and i gotta say I was not disappointed one bit -- hilarious. The production quality of the videos on this channel are honestly second to none.

[@BilalMalek]

Man, love how Hagerty has given Jason and Anthony to express themselves and create absolute masterpieces.

[@randypobstofficial]

Jason, so creative and entertaining. And I’ve only watched the intro so far. I literally LOL’d at the Tesla 2.0 vanity tag. Home run. Again. Only thing I would add, and I bet you both considered this, is flame tracks as the Lucid zooms off and disappears back to the future. 😆 I just love your stuff. Whether I get to be part of it or not. The best car-enthusiast-centered productions I’ve ever seen. Thanks again Hagerty for giving Jason and Anthony (Director behind the camera) a platform to express their visions.

[@hughlevantjames905]

@Jason Cammisa solid video man, keep it up. you are the spritiual successor of top gear mate, you are redefining car journalism!

[@umeshmane]

This is the greatest fan service..

[@umakegoodcookies]

@@hughlevantjames905 Top Gear was never this good. Maybe Chris at his best is close to this, and he did some spectacular driving, but unless you're really in love with Clarkson's metaphors they were never as good as these Hagerty produced videos with Jason.

[@Kmancanada]

That is my immediate thought when I see these come up: awesome! Another Jason Cammisa / Anthony Esposito production. I am settling in to watch this on my TV [plugs in HDMI cable].

[@Mogy]

I like this Randy guy, who is he? :p

[@Dave_the_Detailer]

Hagerty is putting out some of the best produced automotive content ever. Love watching Jason

[@TheFloatingBartender]

Can we all just appreciate the cinematography, the editing, the color palette the framing just everything and then the content Jebus Christ Hagerty 🥵

[@peterd5387]

The throttle house cameo was a pleasant surprise, as they’re my favorite car reviewers. The production quality is as great as ever and Jason is just a fantastic host. Hagerty doesn’t disappoint.

[@aliataciciek]

those were my exact thoughts. i don't need to comment the same thing, thanks lol.

[@edblor]

I had just watched TH and their Hummer EV at Willow Springs, and thought I wonder if this was filmed around the same time.....well, very pleasant answer on that!

[@OviWanKeno9i]

OMG, the Throttle House cameo I LOOOOVED. You three are literally my most favourite car enthusiasts ever, up there with the Top Gear trio. That was really fun, and the jokes were 100% TH! I would even love to work with you some day. I make, build and modify tech, focusing on mechatronics, hardware and software. Could do some really cool stuff.

[@fleetgt]

These guys plus Hagety would be at or above 2005 era peak Top Gear. They would be well above Grand Tour sitting at a waffle house.

[@pranavisda1758]

this video is literally above perfection i tell you. i am so happy to see this video.

[@staterafukumoto]

was watching this on my 4k monitor in full screen. once the video was over i exited the fullscreen player and forgot that i was on youtube and not netflix or amazon prime. everything about this video makes you feel connected, like you're there.

[@xilnes7166]

You have to be a content creator or a cameraman to truly understand the amount of work they have done to create this video... Tiny bits that require an enormous amount of work for a relatively small end result. it differentiates the exceptional ones, like this one, from all other great ones out there. Unmatched production quality on a topic and a car which we know deserve it...

[@fakenorwegian4743]

Actually I think you have to be a producer like myself to really understand. My mind was going thru everything from the drones, the permits, the transportation, the meals, the insurance, the payroll, EQ, on and on and on. A cameraman sees 1/1000th of the work the production team is engaged in. And a content creator? Pfffft. They have no idea.

[@TinLeadHammer]

You don't have to be a content creator to realize all of this.

[@xilnes7166]

@@fakenorwegian4743 You are right the producer have a lot of headaches too crew just do a specified job.I just meant in general you gotta work in the field to truly appreciate the amount of work and time... In this day and age lot of great videos on KZbin. Audiences are use to that but even smaller videos shot on a desk takes quiet bit of work and time some just take it for granted videos have to be at certain quality like everything has to be this good.

[@DPCcars]

Raising the bar of automotive content. Great job guys.🚗🎥

[@iks4071]

Highest quality content out there, hands down.

[@JimShorts10]

Very much raising the bar. Not just repeating the same old stuff over and over. Absolutely amazing insight and production

[@user-ct1lf3hf1v]

The KZbinr "Meet Kevin" had a much better video on analyzing the Lucid Air from every aspect of the car. This video is like a paid advertisement that only highlights three things.

[@Thermosmcjug]

hundo

[@eugenux]

@@user-ct1lf3hf1v dummy funbuuoy, gtf out oh here sheep!

[@abdullatifzero]

I cant believe this is free! This is a frickin movie not a KZbin video and I LOVE it! Now I want this car more than anything in the world.

[@carl-henrikkristoffersen2313]

I think part of what makes this video so good is that while primarily promoting the Lucid Air, you also give credit to the highlights of the other cars instead of mocking their flaws. Gives an impression of a more objective approach, which is great.

[@anoopmathew82]

LOL the Throttle House cameo... I did a massive spit take... wow. Jason, Thomas, and James together... what a (hilarious) treat.

[@riduculous]

They have a video together if you haven't seen. Its the Shelby GT 500 video.

[@anoopmathew82]

@@riduculous yes loved that one, them 3 + Randy is such a treat

[@banaanbosse2565]

The Lucid Air review by Throttle House was one of my favourite car reviews ever, Top Gear included, I'm a huge fan of theirs and the last time they collaborated with Jason it was pretty amazing. This however, this is somehow even better. I'm astonished. The bar has been raised.

[@panvomacka9079]

I guess they went back in time...

[@KimH007]

I thought this was a paid commercial?

[@aoh4905]

@@KimH007 It practically is lol. This car gets more complaints than Teslas. I still think it's one of the best looking vehicles though but not worth it atm.

[@BeeaReyoU.]

Completely agree. Fucking love throttle house. These 3 together would out-do the original top gear and that's high fucking praise

[@roadtrip_reviews]

This has to be THE BEST, automotive review and information video I have watched in a very long time. Well done team!

[@drivetalks_]

Just like the lucid air did is its sector, you guys made an amazing work of art by this video. Congratulations!

[@RobDahm]

I wondered what was going on with what looked like Alex Chois lambo and the Lucid. I was over at the Horsethief track watching this being filmed haha

[@PerplexedPhoton]

Too bad we couldn't have had some braps in this video, maybe you could race the 4 rotor against some stupid-quick EV in an upcoming Icons episode?

[@moneymikz]

So awesome to have Alex and his Lambo back on KZbin regularly

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

Someone should Lucid swap an RX-7.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

@@carstuffff Thanks for explaining the joke.

[@ChoPi-Eww]

If this is the best of Mercedes and Tesla, could Lucid achieve in upcoming models best of Alfa / Honda / Porsche / Ferrari / Lambo? The emotion, sensation, and dynamics with beauty and sensuality? It's a high bar.

[@critical]

This is so well produced

[@esatd34]

I just wanted to see a taycan handling, but well, all the rest is the best

[@yuridesimone9903]

No mention of full self driving

[@MICHGO1]

THEY NEED TO EASE UP ON THE LOUD MUSIC.

[@Miata822]

It was the Throttle House guys that pushed it over the top. Well played, Hagerty, well played.

[@kayvanwonderer]

Too bad the narrator is ugly.

[@jasonlo6710]

You guys have seriously found the most perfect production team and content creator (Jason) for this gig... Aboslutely love the video and its production value. Amazing. Videos like these are what provoke the feelings and what get people to want to buy a car.

[@dwaynedeklerk1]

I waste far too much time of my day watching KZbin. But after discovering this channel, I am happy. I have never seen such beautiful videos created. Absolutely blown away at how enjoyable, visually and creative the videos are. Well done

[@smallfoot5689]

It is absolutely insane this level of production is available for free on KZbin. Thank you Hagerty

[@markrevill2208]

This was literally the most enthralling automotive video I’ve ever watched. Jason is absolutely amazing at story telling and the cinematic quality of this is 10/10. Brilliant!

[@Niko80s]

true!

[@TampaCEO]

Welcome to the channel. You'll get used to that. His video quality is EPIC.... second to none.

[@dom9882]

You guys have never seen Top Gear in the UK, huh? :)

[@TampaCEO]

@@dom9882 Yes... and its a fantastic show!!! But that is a major television show with a massive production budget. This is one guy with a couple of cameras and some video editing on his home PC. I suppose Top Gear was technically "better", but not by much.

[@LuciusC]

@@dom9882 After they "reviewed" a Tesla? lol, no

[@Nikko2510]

The team behind these videos is so talented it leaves me with chills!

[@TheFloatingBartender]

Literally got chills as I read this comment as I was just at the end.. what a awesome treat this was

[@CrashBandit514]

Yeah, I love this series. It's seriously amazing.

[@franklin7554]

Just have to say, the writing, production, cinematography, editing, and presentation sets a new standard, a very high standard! Just amazing! Throw in a bit of collaboration with the guys at Throttle House, the jokes and puns, it’s perfect! Really well done! Finally something that is a worthy successor (in leaps and bounds) to the original Top Gear trio!

[@kjaxky]

except 2 guys are missing, though the British guy's narration did remind me of same, fyi The top gear "original" trio are from Top Gear 2.0 , bbc is now on top gear v4, Leblanc sucked they should have put him with this guy on top gear "America" and maybe that show would have survived. this guy sometimes sounds like Ryan Reynolds lol

[@Kimo_sabe]

I agree - could not have said it better !

[@joshiepooh]

A review without any criticism feels like a paid ad. 👎

[@bryansunday5493]

You said it brother, that Original top gear trio.. @topgear food for thought

[@namegoeshere2903]

Sweet crossover having Throttle House on there 🇨🇦

[@PerplexedPhoton]

​@Jason Cammisa I'm surprised one of them didn't go on about the air compressor lighter air conditioning weighter less.

[@joeleonard9965]

@@PerplexedPhoton I wanted to see that snuck in so badly to get the reaction from James lol...

[@RobbieFitzgerald]

@@PerplexedPhoton Would have been amazing if Jason had the shirt on afterwards.

[@6qsan]

What a great video. Jason loves cars and transmits his passion to all of us. The quality of the video is the one of Hollywood. AMAZING!!!!!

[@onelove396able]

I so happen to stumble on this car reviewer the production in first 3 minutes is absolutely incredible I must watch the induction at least 5 times and then I finally watched the actual car reviews I don't know about anyone else I totally impressed keep up the great work 👏🏾

[@LuukLucky]

Thank you for uploading these in true 21:9! Looks stunning on Ultrawide displays!

[@robertdavidsanders]

Indeed!

[@Duskconqueror]

Seconded, keep doing this guys! Amazing stuf 😃

[@Robert-Cinque777]

That's why i don't have black bars on my Experia, I was wondering

[@berengerchristy6256]

thirded. it's super cash

[@TinLeadHammer]

What is the difference between true 21:9 and non-true 21:9 ?

[@x3merx3mer]

WHAT!? When did car reviews become this insanely high quality!? This video is insane! Hollywood level! AAA! Mind blown 🤯 Couldn't care less about Lucid Air, but i just had to watch the entire video.

[@Steinstra-vj7wl]

Yeah, yeah, movie...but what about the car?

[@kennedymuia3126]

I couldn't agree more...I love what I am seeing

[@cooluser23]

Me too I'm watching it a second time just because the cinematography

[@raminheydarlaki1815]

When you get paid well to advertise this happens haha

[@jkxss]

You have obviously never watched a video from SavageGeese

[@juliusminklei7846]

this has got to be the most well produced most captivating most entertaining video i have ever watched on youtube before. i dont think this new benchmark can be beat

[@sappypics5377]

Great production value…. Well done video, and saying video is waaaay selling this short. :). I hope Lucid can get off the ground with productions levels to compete. Cars (and companies) like this need to exist in volume! I truly am rooting for them.

[@Avus4Life]

I’ve been on KZbin for 13 years without leaving a comment. Watching this was like having the cinematic experience of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator. Amazing work Anthony!

[@VapingwithTwisted420]

This video is a Masterpiece!

[@Blindkenshi6969]

Great video. Love Jason's commentary. It just goes to show you, how ingenuity evolves, and upending conventional thinking, will lead the future of the automobile.

[@vladimirzdravkovic2178]

This video is so damn good. The editing , the transitions, the presentation itself...great stuff !

[@logancarter2627]

The way this almost brought me to tears. It gives hope for enthusiasts, and Jason’s storytelling abilities are unparalleled. Thank you all for this.

[@hishamdahud]

Cammisa and this video crew cannot be touched right now. Unbelievable work.

[@Nova1784]

This is a documentary! Great video. The production, the editing, the commentary. Great job, guys.

[@spamcans05]

Camissa, James, and Thomas in one video… now you’ve got my attention. 😀 my favorite automotive journalists all in one!

[@rjch3r]

Can't help but imagine the three of you running a Top Gear like show. Make it happen!

[@enigmaNSX]

Thought the same thing! Jason + Thomas and James would be a hell of a show.

[@njhgv9192]

The amount of bickering will have me rolling!

[@robertperillo8738]

@@enigmaNSX Thomas, James & Jason with Randy as the “stig”

[@cluberti]

@@robertperillo8738 We need this.

[@jakelee5456]

American, English, and Canadian insights on all of the coolest stuff. Plus they all seem to work well together and play off each other's strengths as presenters and drivers.

[@tolose4941]

Thomas, James and Jason is the best combination the automotive world could wish for. Much love guys 🥰

[@Abhishek4893]

This video is just crazy! Haven't seen anything like it! It's like an immersive movie that transcends into something so rare! Hagerty and Jason, this is PURE ART! Also it was so much fun seeing the guys (T&J) from Throttle House! This whole video is just BRILLIANT!🤩

[@cooldriveone]

The quality of the production is amazing! Thank you so much

[@mindforsale]

I caught myself smiling throughout this entire video. And the special appearance from the TH guys was the cherry on top. Jason and Hagerty have outdone themselves, again.

[@jordankipkorir9656]

ICONS drops yet another masterpiece of a video. I can't thank Hagerty enough for giving Cammisa & Esposito a chance to bless us enthusiasts with content. Rivian Icons video next?

[@ricksullivan3720]

Jason Cammisa is the best! Always a blast to watch this guy talk about anything !

[@sufiyankariyaniya]

Never seen this type of video presentation ❤️ Amazing

[@TickerSymbolYOU]

This video should have 60M views, not 600K. It's the best video on KZbin and I'm not even a car guy.

[@cooluser23]

I think it will. It'll just wat a bit for viral fame to gain traction.

[@guillo69orgymaster]

I think this video will gain traction once market impact is stated.

[@loggy2502]

true

[@510purple]

we are still early

[@BojanBojovic]

Maybe you are a car guy, you just do not know it yet. :)

[@jeffhobbs7325]

Incredible production quality Jason, I'm hooked! Regarding Lucid what a out of the box phenomenal achievement. Is this the renaissance of American automotive manufacturing?

[@KCJbomberFTW]

The 2010s were

[@TerryTerius]

It feels that way. If Tesla, Lucid, and Rivian all succeed in the long run this will be the most significant era in the American car industry in 100 years. Just need Cadillac to finally fulfill its potential, and Lincoln to keep up the mini renaissance it’s been going through, and we will have a spate of highly attractive higher end domestic options for the first time in my life.

[@mitchell-wallisforce7859]

@Jason Cammisa The red tailed hawks of this great nation scream with approval.

[@eballin45]

Unlimited budget for production just use every possible way to get people on board

[@captain_crunk]

I said gawd dayum. The production quality here is unrivaled. It feels like a Christopher Nolan film, but we're talking about a car video. For my money, the music is the star of the show, though it may get subconsciously undervalued because of how beautiful the visuals are. These aren't the car videos we deserve, these are the car videos we need.

[@MarkSmith-Uzor]

Wow this video just blew my mind into dimensions I didn't know existed in Car reviews!!! Great job dude!!

[@daveamirault]

This is perfection. The script, cinematography, audio, pacing, editing, VFX... it is flawless. Congratulations to everyone involved, I can't believe this content is free.

[@beborodner930]

This is I think the most stunning and artistically put together car reviews I've ever seen! Adam Sandler just raised the bar. And to see my other 2 favorite Throttle House reviewers .. that was icing on the cake!! Well done!!

[@CK-1000]

Yeah, when I saw the Throttle House guys, I flipped out. Stunning video.

[@hassamm3857]

One of the BEST car reviews I have seen in a long time.

[@davidgriffin4359]

Appreciate very much the overall production...beautiful vision, entertaining and informative dialogue. Nice job guys.

[@asterioslytsioulis4226]

This is production that deserves viewers and more.. keep doing what you do best Jason.. congrats to The Hagerty team and the whole production team

[@RiddleTime]

I love the 21:9 aspect ratio, honestly finally a video editor who thought, hey people have ultra-wide screens and ultra-wide smartphone screens, let's make use of that!

[@robertdavidsanders]

thank you

[@-RadoxMedia-]

I think it’s best KZbin “car video”. And definitely best KZbin “car channel”. I would go to cinema to watch it!

[@bryansunday5493]

Ok I really have to hand it to you, this is the first car channel that has surpassed what I've been looking for, the to bring Thomas and James? You've won me over man. Woo hoo!!👏🏽

[@electrixz927]

This is how you advertise a car. The thrills that went through my body are unlike anything i've ever felt from an "advertisement." Great job with the intense music and extreme footage.

[@robertelmo7736]

So...ummm..you got 200 grand lol?

[@alexforce9]

Yeah, too bad I clicked to see a review. But got an 20 minute add instead lol.

[@jon4lakers]

Amazingly well done!!!!!

[@meanjeans99]

Yeah. Jason and team are putting out the best automotive content IMO.

[@user-ct1lf3hf1v]

ITS NOT A TESLA 2.0 ... THUMBS DOWN ON THE VIDEO

[@user-ct1lf3hf1v]

ALSO REPORTED FOR MISLEADING TITLE

[@chuluoyi]

And you would know! 😁

[@chuluoyi]

@@user-ct1lf3hf1v You must be a Tesla fanboy or a stockholder I imagine. 🤣

[@Nas-Acuna]

this is just one of the best car reviews i've seen ever!

[@KAUSTUBH447]

The production quality of this video is indescribable.

[@jeffreyspencer4005]

This has to be the BEST work you've ever done, Jason! Amazing camera work and editing. And the cameo from Thomas and James was a piece of brilliance! You all make a great trio! CONGRATS!!!

[@deansmits006]

The whole Hagerty team is a cut above. Incredible video

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[@roguewear21]

The production quality of this review is phenomenal. Kudos to all in front and behind the cameras including post production personnel. You guys hit a grand slam with this one! Awesome collaboration/cameo with Throttle House too.

[@akshayx6]

Hi man, you are an incredible car journalist. I remember you from a video I saw couple of years back reviewing a Porsche and I loved that video to my core. I recently rediscovered you and boy are you making some dope content. Love you brother keep going.

[@khankhaaaan]

What cinematography, what editing what quality of information. Just all around what a car video should be! Kudos!🔥

[@SF7PAKISTAN]

This needs ten times the views it has, feels as if I'm watching Top Gear again, the track test is just pure bliss, the sound design, the imposition, the shot selection, all sublime. I keep going back 12:43 and watching from there over and over again, I'm less excited about the car and more excited about what I'll get to see from Jason and Anthony.

[@jauho7483]

I disagree. This is just 20min commercial for Lucid

[@AladeenZ32]

This has to be one of the best car reviews in the history of car reviews.

[@ThePeoplesReeltor]

Kudos to Jason and Anthony Esposito! Always making the best car videos

[@mothusimaake1566]

A masterclass in automotive engineering & a masterclass in automotive journalism 🔥

[@GCCarsCA]

Wow. Every single episode of the ICONS is a step ahead and becomes my benchmark for the best car video I've ever seen. But this isn't just one-step further, this is a walk ahead. Incredible cinematography, story telling, and content. One can only aspire to achieve a fraction of this quality in their own content. Great job!

[@iambiggus]

I used to install large motors and pumps in my electrician past life, I know how heavy they can be. Watching him casually walk around with that in his arms might be the biggest mind F of this video for me. Absolutely amazing.

[@CNile-se9xw]

That got my attention too, I knew it was compact but had no idea that it would be that light. Pure engineering genius, Elon may struggle to top that, even with his carbon fibre wrapped Plaid whatever.

[@cstraley]

Wasn't that the drive and motor combo? I was thinking the same.

[@CNile-se9xw]

@@cstraley Yeh I'm sure it was the whole thing, though perhaps minus the WunderBox Inverter & BMS (which wouldn't weigh much in comparison).

[@waterdrinkingexpert6797]

It might've been a lighter demo mockup of the motor with all the same dimensions, made specifically for things like this.

[@cstraley]

@@waterdrinkingexpert6797 I was thinking that too.

[@sreville]

It’s always such an epic experience watching these videos, thank you to everyone involved, such a joy 😁

[@lowstrife]

I grew up watching Top Gear. And I've seen it all, the Motor Trends to Farah's films to the stuff Catchpole or Harris makes. And everything inbetween. This is one of the best automotive stories and pieces ever made. Including the all-time greats from Clarkson or May. What a piece. What a message. What a presentation.

[@ThisIsBrendon]

Great to see the Throttle House collab. Boys made it big, you deserve it!

[@BernardGomes]

I was afraid that Jason had left Hagerty so I ended up watching all of his old videos at all other channels. Jason's personality is lucid gold 🔥

[@Apocalypse_Cow]

Did you just propose to Jason? 😍?

[@mikeylikesit2675]

JFC Hagerty, you aren’t paying this guy, or his team, enough. This is Top Gear in its prime level of car content. Bravo Jason!

[@Nick-tt2rh]

Amazing video guys. I could watch this over and over, such amazing quality and tactful review. Keep it up!!