2022 Lucid Air Review // Tesla’s Living Nightmare

[@perkmaster979]

The production, the camera work, the chemistry between these two just perfection 💙

[@FSO_PT]

Vey true and very good, and also they are a couple/married, also.

[@orbitaljunkie]

I often find myself smiling through the entire review.

[@ineedamaxwyn]

Maybe they can take that chemistry to another website iykyk😏

[@psixakias2678]

They are awesome

[@arkoudiou]

Yeah I love them, their chemistry, being funny and not too serious is a way to success.

[@antruys646]

that interior is a work of art. It's so good to see new companies throwing everything they have at their first entries and scaring industry giants

[@harleyrobertson6746]

Reason why industry giants don't do what the small companies do is bcuse of money and market. Cars like this are a niche market compared to what the big companies aim for which is mass market inexpensive cars and these companies are aimed at big money people

[@harleyrobertson6746]

@L W that's what I'm on about

[@pete7523]

The entry level is $80k!

[@janoycresnova9156]

You clearly have not seen many works of art. The interior looks like anything other interior at that price range. It looks great but the price of that car is $200k. That's why you don't see these interiors on mass produced cars.

[@markplott4820]

LUCID motors is a FRAUD. its OUT of CASH in 2022 . Do your own Research.

[@QuitoQueso]

I love how James is always excited to introduce himself. Everyone should be as excited about themselves as James is.

[@obedfanuel1930]

Humble opinion: You guys are amazing. The humor, the camera work, the car comparisons. Just sublime. Y'all are the closest thing we have to original 2000s Top Gear.

[@brandonmusic9712]

The grand tour would like a word.

[@austensmith3330]

@@brandonmusic9712RIP Grand Tour

[@markpozsar5785]

@@brandonmusic9712 but it's in a nursing home, so who cares

[@superstarsfastcars]

Now I see why you guys are taking longer to bring new content. 😁 The creativity and production are dope. The pirate ship steering wheel was hilarious! And it took me a minute to get the 1111. 😆. Great job.

[@nessuno5403]

Thanks for explaining!

[@manuelnoriega5364]

And the third dude was not impressed 🤣😂

[@PrydeWater901]

1:11

[@surfalcatraz9770]

what is the 1111

[@nessuno5403]

@@surfalcatraz9770 the horse power of the car. That's why he circles all the vertical lines under each power option on the board... to come up with (1111). Cool rapping, yo!

[@jorgetalamantes8674]

At 14:50 that is one of the coolest views. As Thomas walks past the doors the car wakes up, headlights turn on in sequence, the turn/foglight activate, the door handles pop out and the mirrors fold out.

[@MrGreenelight]

It's OK, but in comparison to some of the newer visual displays from the new more mainstream luxury brands like Audi, Cadillac, BMW, Hummer even Lincoln I don't think it measures up, especially at that price point.

[@jaidendetering8734]

It's cars like these that make EVs more and more desirable. Luxury and refinement and massive amounts of range

[@snakeeyes9246]

With good looks and build quality too. When this car's production version gets released, the quality will be even better.

[@pistonburner6448]

No, sitting on a seat slammed to the floor is not luxury. Overall that car has less luxury and refinement than the new Mercedes C-Class. The Luci has MUCH cheaper materials than even the little C-Class! I mean it has cheap plastic all over, and even the alcantara or whatever that is and the leather(/pleather?) is not as nice. Even the dashboard has cheap materials right in the prime visibility areas, like the ventilation grilles, whereas Mercedes has vastly superior materials even in their entry level models.

[@jaidendetering8734]

@@pistonburner6448 I do see where you're coming from, but Mercedes has been making the S-Class for 60+ years and they have billions of dollars in research for every new model. Lucid is a brand new start up that probably only has access to a reasonable amount of money for research and development

[@oluwadarejoshua8595]

@@snakeeyes9246 production versions are already out and they already made their first batch of delivery

[@DuBstep115]

I have been driving for 15 years now and never needed a car that had even 200 miles of range.

[@Woppstarrrr]

I saw this car walking down the street in my neighborhood, had to stop and admire. Then proceeded to the front bumper and saw LUCID. I wondered who manufactured this masterpiece, and now I’m here!🔥

[@MrStealthy007]

So the car was walking down the street? Impressive.

[@AdamIsUrqed]

With the combined years of experience that went into crafting that car, I hope the company succeeds.

[@GudieveNing]

Ditto.

[@IvanPlayStation4LiFe]

Stolen from Tesla

[@mrsoisauce9017]

I think they have the technological know how 2 meet or exceed Tesla, but they don’t have anywhere near the recognition 2 get the sales necessary 2 put up a good fight with Tesla (literally the only reason y they sell is because of the Musk man)

[@IvanPlayStation4LiFe]

@@mrsoisauce9017 Are high no one does Tesla is lightning years ahead especially in factory and quality.

[@enigmamyth]

@@mrsoisauce9017 they should sell the company to china and American will understand what they missed because of riding the musk truck

[@todayontheinternet9576]

I like how now we have to applaud these futuristic, innovative machines for having something as revolutionary as a normal steering wheel.

[@TheReapersSon]

Because as we've seen in the modern age, trying to "reinvent the wheel" is usually unnecessary and sometimes downright foolish. TESLA, I AM LOOKING AT YOU.

[@charl_k]

And don't forget, actual buttons and a roller thingy for A/C and radio

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Their description of the Yoke as "idiotic" was right on the money. I can't believe Tesla makes a car as great as the Model S then ruins it with a rectangular steering "device", no stalks (turn signals are tiny little capacitive buttons) and a microscopic capacitive "button" for the horn, on only one spoke so you can forget about it finding it in an emergency or when the steering thing isn't straight. I wanted to buy a Model S, but these idiotic controls are a deal breaker.

[@be5952]

@Today on the Internet; @IncognitoTorpedo --- And yet, despite these obviously *dangerous(!) changes to car design,* neither the U.S., nor any other government, says *"no"* to these car manufacturers. I have completely lost respect (what little I had) for government rules regarding car design---from headlights to interior control & visibility aspects (I'm looking at you, ever growing, already dangerously FAT, vision-blocking 'A' pillars). Governments dictate we car owners can't modify headlights, for example, because.....why? "Rules"? Supposedly because we'd make them blind oncoming drivers. Oh! And because all their regulations surrounding headlight design means the car buying public can be assured all new car headlights will illuminate the road *_SO_* well---and uniformly across brands and models. *_BZZZZZZZZZZTT !!!_* Of course *new car headlights are so **_incredibly_** inconsistently designed,* that many don't even pass the (American) IIHS test for illuminating the road ahead, and any driver who's driven on any road anywhere in the world in the past few years has been virtually blinded by oncoming *"safe", "government approved"* headlights after dark.

[@pistonburner6448]

What is futuristic or innovative in the Lucid Air? The marketing? The way nowadays hordes of gullible lemmings are programmed to believe any narrative the marketing teams come up with, even though they don't make any sense?

[@MrThrustSSC]

Just days ago I thought that the joke about how much a car weighs has become a staple of car journalism, starting (if I remember correctly) with Clarkson who said about some car it weighs as much "as a moon". And just when I thought that joke has been made (too) often Thomas comes around the corner with the "weight of an anvil-factory" !!! I bow down, that is just brilliant.

[@krane15]

Sounds like somebody has car weight analogy envy.

[@daveallen8824]

Absolutely the best looking EV ever! And no weird dashboard! I love it!

[@skylined5534]

Or stupid steering wheel or daft upwards opening doors! Loving the Lucid!

[@Saif0412]

Normal steering wheel, brakes that work and even decent handling. Basically it has everything Tesla forgot when designing the Plaid 🤣

[@alzil9181]

Best engineers in the world forgot.

[@acchaladka]

@@alzil9181 Porsche didn't forget. Just that this is as competitive and desirable. I own a Tesla 3 and I'm glad to have it but still, it doesn't turn a corner. As a former P-car owner, I'm looking forward to getting back to handling soon.

[@air-headedaviator1805]

Seriously… how do you phone in your halo car at the top off your game?

[@odisy64]

Take it to the nurbuingbring and you will see it cant keep up with those claims. Plaid brakes work perfectly fine, but you guys know so little about cars you cant understand why steel is no good for repeated breaking on a track but tesla uses them because better brakes are easily over 10k extra on the base cost.

[@sylvaind.6786]

@@odisy64 wrong. The Plaid is well known to be bad at breaking and cornering.

[@kuntathuto7621]

The words you use, the information you've gathered, and the content you create really shows that we are still going to see more of you in this industry

[@jaimykok6533]

This being Lucid's first car is mighty impressive! I mean just look at it, looks french in the best way possible

[@nessuno5403]

Child of Citroën Activa and C6

[@adityakrishnan6600]

Loll... Exactly!!! Beat me to it!!

[@kraenk12]

Looks like a concept car…

[@jasonwodarski4981]

I agree. To me it looks a little like the new Alpine A110 stretched to 4 doors

[@markplott4820]

its NOT Lucid's first car , the FIRST one was the ATIVA , it was a Metris VAN by Daimler and was named "EDNA".

[@clay8695]

If someone doesn't start making more affordable EV's that the working class can buy, then what's the point? Meaning the purpose of transitioning to EV'S is to reduce carbon emissions, do less harm to the air and climate and planet. But if the vast majority can't afford one....

[@jeejkee6471]

This is easily the best car show on the internet. Dare I say it is even as good as the old Top Gear?

[@Eeter26]

Nah not that far but the first bet is true!

[@ghadialzahran4095]

Don’t you fucking dare

[@subarnosinha8042]

Nope, not as good as old Top Gear. And Carfection makes great videos. Criminally underrated channel.

[@AlpiePEAKS]

Definatly

[@danielmcintyre7405]

Car trek exists👀

[@cmdrratzass7305]

I like that car. Way too expensive to even dream about owning one, but this looks really nice. Beautiful design that still kind of stands out without going full “in-your-face”. Not a fan of huge screens inside of the cockpit, but this one actually looks quite nice. If I had the money, I would be intriguing option. More so than a Tesla.

[@zachh1347]

Very much agreed my good sir

[@ken90004]

Nail on the head. I do love it, IF money is less important. It is like the Model S that came out 8 years ago. A doctor had one, and it was cool, awesome, and exclusive. And his point to impress the staff. It is a money is no option car. I would strongly consider than as a Tesla replacement if the price point can be kind of, sort of within my price point. I am poor, so taking delivery of my 2022 M3 LR on June 4, 2022, replacing my 2021 SR+.

[@chrismiddleton4733]

I still think the Model S has a more timeless elegance to it. Plus, for the money, I would go for a Tesla because you're also getting the charging network. But I don't have enough money for either one, so a flaming Bolt it is lol! 😉😂

[@louisinese]

I like what I call the 35% screen, where there is a tiny screen on top of the dash with traditional controls below, its a killer combo.

[@romannasuti25]

@@chrismiddleton4733 I’ve found the opposite. Basically every car Tesla makes feels like an economy car with a crazy aftermarket screen. It doesn’t feel premium, like at all. This is coming from somebody who grew up being driven in BMWs, Mercedes, and Lexus cars with a Toyota 4Runner as our off-road vehicle. Honestly, a modern Toyota with maxed out trim (platinum IIRC) would be nicer than a Tesla. The Lucid has all the components needed that, with extra screens behind seats along with an “executive console” in the back and way more material customizability, they could go toe-to-toe with a Rolls Royce. The trim and interior experience of the Lucid is WORLDS better than a Tesla, I basically refuse to give Tesla my money until they make a Model S that actually justifies it’s S-class price tag.

[@Carfection]

Great review lads! Hilarious opening as usual 😂 Can't wait to get our hand on one of these.

[@conmanmedia1739]

Brooo Carfection what’s up? I can’t wait to see a Henry Catchpole review on the Lucid Air!

[@captinbeyond]

Yeah, can't wait to shell out $200k for a car limited to 500 miles before a charge.

[@mbal4052]

@C M it didn’t work kid, work on your grammar

[@joshuagathere654]

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG CARFECTION IS HERE DONT PANIC DONT PANIC DONT PANIC

[@marksullivan6319]

@@mbal4052 lol yeah, he definitely needs some work done on his Grammer.

[@Thesovran]

Love this, Tesla needs a EV competitor that is dedicated to EVs can only result in better products for us. No way I can afford this rn, hopefully in 5 years when it’s finally out

[@philipmccarthy6175]

There are many EV's out there that are better than the Tesla models. Tesla is starting to lose market share because the other manufacturers have caught up with them . Tesla build quality lets them down and there are many makes making much better looking models.

[@andrewhigdon8346]

It’s 8 months later and I saw an Air here in Charleston, SC. Not five years. It looks better in person, yet low key.

[@chadd3367]

Never a disappointment guys, you're so entertaining with great car reviews as well! Been watching for years and had to comment about the seat massager part. I was dying laughing! Thomas - "Stop looking at me like that! Abort Abort!" James - just staring at him. My stomach hurts now...thanks needed that!

[@michaelhazelwood5108]

Something about the headlights and taillights just looks soo pretty. The elegant simplicity, the clean lines, all of it makes for such a pretty car.

[@NickGodfrey]

I respectfully disagree, I think the styling reminds me of an upscale Toyota Avalon.

[@danieloh1075]

@@NickGodfrey it looks like a porsche design and I find it appealing

[@netweed09]

@@NickGodfrey Thank you! Finally someone with their own clear and good mindset. I find the front/grill very 'old and tired' looking. You're spot on, the 'slopey' front end makes it look like any generic VW or Toyota. They will never beat the Jaguar I-pace or E-class'es upright grilles.

[@mighty7025]

Headlights kind of looks like the ones on Honda Accord interior looks good tho

[@enriqueflorendo]

Too much going on. The trend is simplicity in all design. Lots of useless design cues. This car won’t age well.

[@AngySumo]

I love waking up to see a new video from you guys, I know there's a ton of people doing car reviews lately but I absolutely love the quality and entertainment we get from your videos. Keep up the amazing work guys!

[@novass7493]

what are you brainwashed its just the beginning of what our government is doing,one day they will take your gas car away where's our rights

[@AngySumo]

@@novass7493 I'm assuming you replied to the wrong comment? Lol

[@romelindareyes7337]

Success usually comes to those who are too busy looking for it.

[@kelvinl.3875]

I agree with you on that

[@kelvinl.3875]

A great work demands a great sacrifice and who is not capable of a great sacrifice is not capable of a great work

[@benildabituin1531]

On the topic of investment, I have been finding it hard deciding what to invest on between mutual funds, real estate, and crypto investment, anyone with ideas to help me with?

[@colegaligger7072]

@@benildabituin1531 Real estate lets people grow their net worth by amassing more and more properties. Its a good long term investment idea due to appreciation

[@colegaligger7072]

I'm into real estate investing.

[@fanoir9030]

The way James stood still to say his 4th wall breaking statement was perfect hahaha Seriously great videos day in day out!!

[@pakbuyandsale]

🌷🌻🌷🌻🌷🌻

[@mustangmike3830]

Haha I saw that

[@ezeids]

Somehow Toyota has figured out the dimmable large pane sunroof on the Venza but no one else can do it! Also, this is an amazing effort from Lucid on a first car.

[@AnalogueKid2112]

That's supplied by PPG, but perhaps Toyota has an exclusive agreement for a few years

[@alh06]

Porsche also did it with the Taycan similarly.

[@krane15]

That glass has been around for decades.

[@CarQuizzical]

cause toyota has money

[@caglioso]

McLaren and Ferrari have done them before, in fact Ferrari did it back in ‘05 with the Superamerica. It’s called electro chromic glass.

[@oswaldogarcia7327]

You guys make me not miss Top Gear. Excellent content!

[@dwindeyer]

I think Jason Cammisa's content on Hagerty is the closest to that currently

[@DFWsCars]

Agree the chemistry here rivals that.

[@LoicFarris]

I love the production quality of your videos, these are really becoming very enjoyable to watch even if I'm not a huge fan of the car. So about the car... I have no issues with electric, in fact I have wanted to go electric for a long time. My issue is that everybody making electric cars is making them gimmicky. Curved screens, touch screen everything, so called minimalistic (actually cheap) interiors. I want an electric car, that looks amazing, drives amazing and has a long range. I want an electric car with an interior identical to a petrol cars interior. I've had touch screens, they're not safe or better, you have to take your eyes off the road to use them, give me physical buttons, an instrument cluster with a hood and a full center console. I own an X5 5.0i and an M850i today, I've just paid off the X5 and once the M850 is paid off the X5 will be replaced. I'd love that to be an all electric X5 that looks identical to the gas X5.

[@marydouglas5394]

🔥 not just dropping car reviews but the feeling they give us

[@magma1526]

Awesome review! The quality keeps on getting better! Keep it up!

[@jonnowocky8179]

Little point comparing drag coefficient to supercars when their designers are trying to actively produce downforce, and not solely reduce drag

[@insayn7995]

very good point

[@letsgobrandon5800]

Who needs lots of down force at 120 kmph? Drag is the enemy at most highway speeds.

[@odisy64]

@@letsgobrandon5800 anyone who wants to corner fast in a fast car...

[@odisy64]

I cant take these guys seriously, they really want to up talk lucid with the wrong points.

[@insayn7995]

@@letsgobrandon5800 He is talking about supercars, that do need a lot of downforce doing 300km/h at the Nurburgring.

[@barneyrubble9309]

Brave person to drop that amount on a new startup without any dealer network or reliability record regardless of how good it might be. Be great if you can review a final production version from an owner who's run it for 9 months.

[@kurtl6126]

Every brand starts from zero, and completely agree on seeing more reviews. I'm upset theres no hooning footage! All outside video looks 55mph... not very indicative of 1111hp

[@jml9550]

I may pick one up one of the base Air Pure version in a few years, if Lucid is still around.

[@kaayabrian1806]

They are backed up by Saudi oil money so they don't really have alot to worry about

[@jml9550]

@@kaayabrian1806 hopefully so, but one thing I learned in life is there is no sure thing, especially when it comes to money.

[@kaayabrian1806]

@@jml9550 that's right

[@mikearend997]

You guys just keep getting better and better... at everything! Now, I may be biased because I'm from Kingston Ontario, but I still think you do the most informative, educational, cinematic and humourous car reviews ever. It's just a perfect mix that keeps on working You deserve to have your own syndicated show. By the way, I own a Porsche 997 if you're ever in Kingston and want to do some filming!

[@Atomb]

I'll be there tomorrow to visit my in-laws. Pick me up in the Porsche! I'll be half-drunk and hot from fighting with my father in law :)

[@ronspeer]

First time I've come across this channel and to me, it smacks of Top Gear. Slightly different dynamic among the presenters but still sharing a familiar format to the aforementioned series. I'm not saying tit's bad at all. Sometimes you have to go with what works and tweak it slightly to make it your own.

[@biggestthreattoyourexistence]

They won't sleep with you Mike.

[@mikearend997]

Not sure why people think that I'm groveling here. I belive they are one of the best automotive channels out there, I live 2.5 hours from where these guys film and I own a 997. I'm just being authentic and who I am. If you don't like that, that's your issue, not mine. BTW, I do offer strategic life coaching if you need it, as it sounds like many of you do.

[@stephantranquille6681]

What a gorgeous looking car, such swift lines. You guys hit the nail on the head by comparing it to the Citroën DS, I actually thought the exact same thing! Another tour de force for the electric car x

[@pakbuyandsale]

🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@freshoftheoven965]

The car looks okay not great the tesla has a better design overall, and having 1000 hp is pointless, electric cars in snow are not good and when you turn corners the wheel feels very heavy

[@faisalghiar]

@@freshoftheoven965 design with production quality of 1800 production everything screwed together like a patch imperfections show up everywhere have you ever considered looking at a 100k how the material should look in real life Tesla looks like a 90’s KiA Rio in quality

[@blueshoxx.]

@@freshoftheoven965 I think its looks really cool compared to tesla especially considering teslas crappy build quality. And having a limousine that does 0-60 mph in under 2 seconds is not pointless? Seriously, who really needs that?

[@punjabimundaUK]

@@freshoftheoven965 Tesla are extremely boring looking cars... more like a taxi from Total Recall.

[@mikebyrne3135]

This video encapsulates why you guys have so many subscribers and get the best cars to review. Great chemistry between the two of you and great production quality. Wishing you continued success in 2022 and if you're ever in NewToronto I've got a coffee and cookie from LeGourmand for you.

[@livelongandtroll9108]

*"I'm just dumping 5000 pounds"* Thomas Holland 2021

[@fatiharkan4680]

You guys are a lot more than a regular car chanel, the production is magnificent. Keep doing it that way :)

[@TwoFourFixate]

You guys are a lot more than a regular car chanel, [. . .] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - I vote them No. 5.

[@SlimCogniito]

Thanks for including the 6'6" person climbing in the back seat, it really helps put things in a direct perspective for those of us similarly endowed. Great video as always!

[@thestoebz]

I’m only 6’2” so it appears I’ll be fine. My additional 4” got added down in the basement 🤣

[@TeamNoAffiliation]

The 1111 reactions were great. Karson is just as stonefaced as ever. lol.

[@n-da-bunka2650]

My brother-in-law just dropped $180K on one of these and they DO take off! The drive was ... interesting... as he had it on performance mode which meant that it went when stepping on the pedal but it also slowed WAY DOWN whenever you lifted even slightly off the accelerator. I did have him change it to the more gentler mode for a bit and that would be how I would drive it but he enjoys that performance mode

[@Saintor1]

As a 80's boy craving for every C&D, M&T, R&T ... congrats; 40 years later you almost topped them all, at least proved to be worthy successors. Not bad for such a small production.

[@Richard--99]

The intro was a work of art

[@petew1188]

You guys do a great job with both the car reviews and the entertainment factor. Well done!

[@user-sd7bh1hc8g]

Hey. Cute kid bro

[@bradwillis7181]

It's too bad the Saudi sovereign wealth fund (named Public Investment Fund) owns 60% of Lucid Motors. Saudi Arabia has one of the worst human rights records in the world with severe oppression of women, death penalty for people who are LGBT, denial of religious freedom, no free speech, public floggings for minor infractions, torture, etc... I was holding a reservation for the Lucid Air and about to pull the trigger on the lease when I stumbled upon this information. I promptly asked for my money back. No way I'm willingly putting my money in the pockets of Saudi Arabia.

[@davidk504]

This channel is pure comedy. The car journalism is pretty good too! lol

[@folabomi713]

This opening is sooooo epic🔥 not just dropping car reviews but the feeling they give us

[@megatronusorionpax4900]

Their reactions to the massaging seats was amazing 😆

[@uditanandsharma2744]

Women would like this car😂😂👍👍

[@megatronusorionpax4900]

@@uditanandsharma2744 absolutely 🤣

[@hpnitro8558]

Every youtuber has made me want the Lucid Air but Throttle house is forcing me to buy it when I get older. Amazing video, huge thumbs up to the team here. Deserved a sub and like. the beginning action movie thing was so good!

[@vuyanimagongo2841]

I don’t know how I can stress this enough, you’re intro’s are fantastic 😂🔥👏🏽… Just become the new top gear already!!!

[@oregonhighway]

Wait. It has brakes? That work? Over and over and over again? On the first model? How has Mr Rocketman not gotten this yet? Nice job, Lucid! PS: thank you for a normal steering wheel

[@odisy64]

Tesla brakes do work, what are you talking about? They act like any other steel brake when it heats up. You guys believe the dumbest stuff youtubers say.

[@oregonhighway]

@@odisy64 science says small rotors and shitty pads won't work as well as larger motors and decent pads. And I didn't say Tesla, but if the shoe fits, wear it 😉

[@odisy64]

@@oregonhighway everyone mentioning brakes in the comments is referencing teslas brakes and you mentioned "rocketman" so its pretty obvious your talking about tesla. The brakes according to "engineering explained" is actually decent for the plaid but just like other steel brakes, heat is the weakness. So when the science says the brakes are decent, what does that say about your observation? Its crap.

[@Jeroenneman]

Willing to bet that most people mentioning the Plaid's brakes, own a car with a much worse braking distance. Sure, it's no track prepped Porsche, but compared to 99% of the cars you'll see on the road, it'll come to a stop more than adequately.

[@oregonhighway]

@@Jeroenneman most people aren't driving 1,000 horsepower torque monsters

[@stevemorris3049]

It would be perfect to see Spinal Tap doing their first commercial with Nigel Tufnel saying " This one goes to eleven" 🤣

[@pakbuyandsale]

🌹🌷🌹🌷🌹🌷

[@AutomotiveWoman]

Just wanted to join the conversation and say how much I enjoyed the review. The opening was absolutely hilarious, as expected from you guys 😂 I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on one of these awesome cars. Keep up the fantastic work with your entertaining and informative car comparisons. It's like the OG Top Gear of the 2000s! Cheers!

[@michielshub]

It looks amazing, but next to the already large EQS it looked massive as well. Curious if it will be useful for day to day driving in Europe.

[@larrysmith6797]

Nobody cares about Europe.

[@jghall00]

I heard it's a actually 5 series in size outside with 7 series space inside.

[@insayn7995]

It doesn't look any bigger than a s class

[@damilolaakanni]

My guess is that they targeted the potential Audi A8/BMW 7 series buyers. Mercedes Benz has its own S class competitor, the EQS. Those buyers don't usually consider the size of those vehicles when buying because they'll always have parking space for those cars.

[@raymonds7492]

Europeans should just ride bikes everywhere. How do Lamborghinis even fit Italian streets?

[@techdonjibo]

I live for the intro skits. They are so hilarious. "Lucid Wet Dream". If cars ever cease to be a thing, this duo have a great future in comedy 😂😂😂

[@brandonmckibben1164]

Great video, again loving the content! I know I'll be attacked as a hater and an idiot, but I legitimately think the layout and ergonomics of the new Civic are more appealing than this or the Tesla. I don't want screens, I want knobs and buttons and switches where appropriate. Until all these auto companies stop blindly copying Tesla's awful lead I won't be spending half as much as they want on their garbage.

[@TheReapersSon]

NO, you are ABSOLUTELY not alone. I find it HIGHLY IRONIC that the safety industry pushes us away from using our phones when we drive; where we can be ticketed in many state and local jurisdictions for using our mobile devices while driving. In some places, you can get ticketed even if you're completely stopped but are on a public roadway (like sitting at a stop sign or stop light, scrolling on your phone). Yet here we are, with automakers placing giant iPads on the dashboard and burying all the "no-look" features behind layers of software and inherently distracting technology that requires you to take your eyes off the road. I suppose if we make everything voice controlled, such as "Tesla, set my heat to level 3 at 68 degrees", it wouldn't be as big a deal. But even then, buttons are usually 100 percent accurate every time and I can access them without taking my eyes off the road, simply by feel and placement. These interactivity compromises are creating solutions to problems that never existed in the first place until we started ramping up the tech in our cars, and at the same time we harp on everyone about safety and paying attention behind the wheel of a vehicle. Am I also a hater and idiot for agreeing with and emphasizing your point? I think this is a valid elephant in the room!

[@mohammedebrahim5417]

Totally agree my dude

[@a-don13]

idiotic comment. you know damn well buttons and knobs will never be coming back and they shouldn't. such a bommer statement, move with the time or its done for you

[@clayduval1255]

@@a-don13 Change for the sake of change is not progress. Physical buttons and switches will always be superior while in motion

[@Ozvideo1959]

@@a-don13 Sorry, I don't agree. If I want to wind down a window or open the glove compartment, then give me a button or switch. This obsession with technology for technologies’ sake is ridiculous. Using a touchscreen to do routine tasks within a car is NOT a step forward, it is distraction. It may be Ok when cars are fully autonomous, but at the present time, I don't think it should be legal to produce cars that require interaction with a touchscreen for routine tasks.

[@bunsenn5064]

Teslas have become so commonplace that I don’t really like them anymore, and frankly I’m ready for another company to step up and take the place.

[@Romanus-]

Well…they predicted 14k sales and sold only 6k. No one’s buying them

[@Ramerez11]

"However unlike the EQS, the Lucid has a-peel...." 😂😂😂

[@jfernandes12]

most underrated joke in the video 😂😂

[@no_lft_shft]

That water bottle, James making constant eye contact during the massage. I must say I really love the interior. The exterior looks great. The price tag though for the performance model is still go with the Porsche. But 70k for an entry model price is still to high for me to get myself into an EV especially with the infrastructure or lack there of for charging stations. Still love the car.

[@ZendelWashington]

100%

[@letsgobrandon5800]

Your only choice/option is Tesla then. Tesla SC network is beyond compare.

[@pagadqs]

Tesla also started with expensive models only at first. Hopefully lucid makes it long enough to bring cheaper ones as well

[@janoycresnova9156]

Tesla is very badly put together with CRV level interior for $100k. They've lost their minds.

[@mattbrew11]

@@letsgobrandon5800 username = amazing tesla fanboi perspective = shit you’re approaching perfection brother just need a little more

[@philipriecks6808]

So when do we get the drag race with this and the plaid? It would be interesting to see a braking comparison as well.

[@mattbrew11]

A 2012 toyota camry has better brakes than a plaid

[@rx7dude2006]

The Plaid would win easily, just look at the real world tests.

[@rdmz135]

Whats the point. The numbers already tell you that the Plaid is much faster. Only the Rimac can out-do it in a straight line.

[@mattbrew11]

@@rdmz135 and then the turns happen and the plaid is DOA

[@philipriecks6808]

@@rdmz135 don't know what you are looking at but they are both about 9.2 in a quarter.

[@bradbates2339]

I saw one of these almost a year ago in the downtown Vancouver showroom and have been in awe since. With just the base Lucid at C$100,000, I'm thinking a good used model a few years from now.

[@hazmatt81]

I truly hope Rivian & Lucid can reach volume production and get to profitability! Healthy competition for Tesla will keep them innovating and feed into the industry as a whole. Exciting times definitely! I can't stand to see credit given to GM for electrifying the industry when companies like Tesla, Lucid and Rivian are pushing the boundaries from the ground up. Great video!

[@Tim_3100]

At current estimated price too expensive it wont threaten tesla

[@hazmatt81]

@@Tim_3100 Exactly! People keep calling whatever new EV that hits the market a "Potential Tesla Killer" but nobody in the next 10 years will even be close to the same volume of production, let alone the same profit margins due to volume production. Developing the EV isn't the problem...volume production at a profit is the tricky part.

[@testing6753]

​@@hazmatt81what is the possible remedy to solve the mass production issue for start up EV? Just get a hella more starting fund?

[@hazmatt81]

@@testing6753 capital is a major factor, but even more so is a great mind. I don’t believe Lucid has that. Rivian more so than Lucid. However that’s just coming from a nobody (myself) just sitting on the sidelines enjoying my popcorn as it all unfolds.

[@davywoodruff]

Fantastic review! It's important to note that this $170,000 USD version is the Air Dream Edition, a limited-run version -- Lucid is only making a total of 520 of them, and they are all sold out and are being delivered to customers right now. Lucid is building less expensive versions of the Air -- the lowest level has nearly 500hp and costs about $70k after the federal EV credit. These will go into production in 2022.

[@Alphahydro]

More feasible

[@jcasetnl]

That makes more sense. I don't see 170k worth of luxury car here.

[@thegoldencaulk2742]

Oh man, a shooting brake version of this would be about the coolest EV ever. Lucid, get on that.

[@susilsivaraman1084]

Lucid seems like a great car and company! They just need to get through this crazy macroeconomic winter that everyone is going through to be honest. But a lot of companies are going through these tough time. Once they are out of the short struggle and more people know about it they will take off!! They seem to be making legitimate great cars!

[@MDAce150]

Before I watch the rest of this video, I have to say that opening scene in the “board room” might be the best opening scene in any car review I’ve ever seen. It was funny but actually really cool and creative… ok… on to the rest of the video.

[@duanekeizs9951]

18:05 the face Thomas makes during the massage 🤣. Great content guys - keep up the fantastic work👏🏿

[@iTheShirt]

18:35 he tries to hold it in

[@scottburke4800]

Good to see that Karston stayed on character for that opening.

[@ItsTimDatMan]

Carson probably in his early 30's at the max and already has the demeanor of a Ancient Asian Kungfu Master LMAO

[@NarayanJayant]

The cinematic shots are amazing 🤩

[@hashimkay140]

The intro alone is worth the watch! My fav channel on KZbin!

[@urbanizeddreams]

This is how were saving the planet. Building overpriced EVs that most won't ever be able to afford. Bring us KEI cars from Japan, this is what we need!

[@cookiecrumb1018]

They're expensive because there is little competition rn gas powered cars used to only be affordable for rich people now they are affordable its the same shit bro

[@wuyucong1990]

“You can’t vote for all of them.” Lol the intro scene is so ducking hillarious

[@Speedytrip]

Nice review guys. I think the day Tesla has more supply than demand this will be their nightmare. For now, they are raising prices to reduce queues, and even with that, some models still have a 1.3 year waiting list...I like Lucid and I wish them well, but they are literally just starting while Tesla will be pumping out 1.5M cars next year.

[@deeptoot1453]

I don't see Lucid offering a roadster or a cybertruck either anytime soon, literally my two favorite to be expected cars out there right now. Other than that, I think the Lucid looks very grandpa-ish, probably designed to the taste of Peter Rowlinson himself. It's a decent looking car just a bit old fashioned, not THAT luxurious and overall very generic.

[@alok5065]

@@deeptoot1453 lucid is still more luxurious than anything tesla has to offer

[@israrmohi4080]

@@deeptoot1453 go to sleep 🌝

[@deeptoot1453]

@@alok5065 lucid will be bakrupt by 2024.

[@Aaronaa4]

Agreed, NIO is much more of a threat than Lucid. They already have 5 models, are about to complete their huge factory and are more luxurious than Tesla (like Lucid). Also with battery swap tech, a supercharging network and an Apple like ecosystem with NIO houses, apps and products, NIO will rival Tesla much more than Lucid. They also already delivered 95k cars this year and will probably double to 200k next year. Their new ET7 claps Tesla’s sedans in battery life, design and luxury. It’s gonna sell like hotcakes

[@hardwatergroup]

I effing love you guys. I've learned so much from the two of you. Super entertaining videos each time packed with great recommendations and opinions

[@ChrisG1392]

1111 horsepower really means several thousand ft lbs of torque in this case and with all electric vehicles

[@mattbrew11]

1640 according to another video

[@incognitotorpedo42]

Not all electric cars. Get ready for a wave of low cost EVs that are not particularly fast. For that matter, just look at the Nissan Leaf. It's been around forever.

[@lilboatracer6959]

17:55 “women are gonna like this car a lot” 😂😂😂

[@clifftaylor3295]

This is the epitome of car reviews right here. We love you guys.

[@Neojhun]

I watched the Launch Event live on 15 December 2016. About damn time.

[@trialbygaming4588]

Finally a car that I've actually spent more time on than you guys 😁 lovely to see you guys enjoy a product that I've had the pleasure of working on!

[@erfanmirzaei3100]

Cool you're working in lucid?how's that like?

[@kraenk12]

Weird copy paste comment.

[@billwynne27]

I AM SO GLAD YOU HAVE DISCOVERED THE LOS ANGELES CREST! THE AIR IS SUPER SICK ASS VEHICLE. FOR US SENIORS, THE ACCELERATION WILL BLOW OUR PARTNERS AWAY, AS WILL THE BRAKES. PERHAPS THE GRAVITY IS MORE TO MY CONCERNS. LOVE THESE 'CALIFORNIAN' VEHICLES. OF COURSE, BORN AT LOS ANGELES RECIEVING HOSPITAL, LOS ANGELES, CA.

[@andrapik2709]

I actually really enjoyed watching this video. Much love from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 😊

[@ImUrOBGYN]

They may have the same drag coefficient, but I doubt they have the same frontal area. Great content as always, guys. Thank you.

[@boostav]

The Lucid drag coefficient is 0.21 anyway so not sure what they're going on about.

[@Undisputed_King]

It's 0.200

[@4g5y]

amazing. a piece of art rubs off on everything I guess. this review complements that Lucid. can't wait for them to put more models out there.

[@mohamedombada4462]

You guys rock and definitely my favorite on KZbin always detailed and have a super funny ways to keep us glued and not bored thank you.

[@bradbates2339]

I often click on car review vids thinking I'll just watch a few mins to get the idea, but with this channel, I always end up going to the end. Truly informative as well as entertaining! Great work!

[@SweDownhill]

Incredible video as always from you guys! Well done and thank you for doing it so we can enjoy watching them 😍😃

[@bolt5564]

I would love to see you guys get it on your race track, set a lap time, drag race it against competitors, and find out whether the brakes fade like the Tesla Model S Plaid.

[@snakeeyes9246]

If there's one thing for sure, this has much better brakes than a Plaid or any Tesla for that matter. No, it doesn't have the Porsche Taycan's 10-piston front brake calipers, but 6-piston calipers in the front and 4-piston calipers in the back gripping those big rotors should work properly.

[@Caterbusa]

Problem is canyon carving reaching 60mph down to 30mph has nothing to do with track driving reaching 120mph+ down to 30mph. When Lucid gets on a track its brakes will cook as quickly as the Plaid’s. Bashing the Plaid on a paid trip from Lucid is a cheap shot.

[@bolt5564]

@@Caterbusa That's why I want them to test it on a racetrack, because this Canyon Drive is not a good comparison to the model s plaid. So I have no idea whether it's brakes are better, worse, or about the same. I'm not trying to say that it breaks are better than the Model s. I just want to see how it compares to the Model S, Taycan and M5CS.

[@Caterbusa]

@@bolt5564 I agree. It’s about as quick but heavier. No way the brakes hold up. It’s just too much energy to dissipate. I

[@hogibunz834]

Thank heavens, someone finally put proper brakes on a tank with more hp than an entire Honda dealership. With massive power you gotta have the supporting systems at the same caliber.

[@odisy64]

You say that but ive never seen anyone push it hard on a track, tesla brakes work like any other steel brake, ceramic brakes are horrible for daily's.

[@mattbrew11]

@@odisy64 no they don’t. They are nowhere near good enough for the power and weight of that csr

[@odisy64]

@@mattbrew11 they are, the brake distance is decent for its weight, you guys are just complaining you cant treat them like race brakes.

[@johnbrdgz]

Thomas and the Mercedes appearing all of a sudden next to James is really cracking me up. Truly great content.

[@arkoudiou]

Just watched Doug's review on this magnificent beast and now yours. If modern EVs look like this then the future is bright. So many features, great design, comfort and of course that (kinda useless) power. Between Tesla, Etron, eqs and Taycan the Lucid is gorgeous and I'd prefer it over the others even at that price point.

[@ineedamaxwyn]

Well the Model S starts at 22k (99k starting price) more than the Lucid so I mean anybody with a brain would. At least I hope so lol. (btw This reply wasn't meant to take a dig at you in any way.

[@denissamoylov3519]

As much as I agree since Lucid seems to be a great deal (and I appreciate the car quite a bit), there are still QC concerns. Speaking of entry level Lucids, it is probably hard to be worse than Tesla, so it is a no-brainer. As of the luxury ones (those $200,000 CAD +) I'd still prefer the Porsche Taycan / Audi E-tron. Although they lack the. godlike range of Lucid, I somehow have a feeling they are built better, and will have better after-purchase support. No hate to Lucid though, I hope they keep at it and kick the big guys in the pockets so the competition works in favor of simple folk.

[@arkoudiou]

Yeah but it's their first car. I have high hopes. The design is dope. Pricing is an issue, I live in Europe and EVs are hard to get and not usable cause of our crappy roads and network.

[@mattbrew11]

The first teslas cost more than this and were dog shit in comparison

[@incognitotorpedo42]

@@ineedamaxwyn All Teslas are expensive at the moment because they are trying to keep the waiting lists from getting too long. They've been raising prices all year. Two gigafactories are coming online within a couple months, so production should increase a lot in 2022. If they can make or buy enough batteries, the prices should come down. BTW, that $70K Lucid doesn't exist yet, and probably never will.

[@marydouglas5394]

truly excellent content - as always. this is almost top gear level production. very impressive.

[@sickset]

These intros just get better and better. I think I look forward to them more than the car sometimes lol. Great work as always. 🙌

[@Slightly0dd]

Every car maker has had a "Tesla killer" for the last decade and they all have come short. This one will be no different, but competition leads to better pricing... So bring it on!

[@MichaelEugenio]

I definitely appreciate the technology and the specs for performance but the styling of the exterior and even acceleration sounds put me to sleep . I couldn’t consciously pay that kind of money for a boring from the outside vehicle

[@ribbit1964]

You guys are what top gear America wishes they could have been! Thanks for being fun and…uh…informative 🤪😜

[@lambodriver217]

The shot fired at Tesla and intro was amazing. Camera work and production was fantastic, throttle house is my favorite car channel

[@MrAlexTech]

James drew those little S's on the whiteboard 😆 guarantee it! Every British kid who grew up in the 90s know how to do those S's 😀👍

[@TheArunVincent]

This is so far the most beautiful EV. You guys should watch the Lucid launch video to really know it better. The details of the car is pure passion with some artistic finish.❤️

[@josephpressinger1525]

the build quality alone looks far superior to anything Mr Musk is offering right now.

[@am.i.serious4284]

Shocking. The build quality is higher for a car that costs significantly more money? How on earth did they do it?

[@danhersey2531]

@@am.i.serious4284 top of the line versions for both the MS and Lucid start at 130,000$

[@kraenk12]

Design as well. Tasteful

[@philorgneopolotin8762]

Yeah for double the price. The only thing even close is the plaid and it’s still like $30,000 cheaper and is bought solely for performance. Lucid isn’t even coming closing to competing with Tesla yet.

[@danhersey2531]

@@philorgneopolotin8762 the top of the range lucid is 130,000$, same price as the plaid. The one featured here is a limited edition run which is why it costs more.

[@Guythatlivesaquietlife]

Never though id drool over a An EV. Hope to see the lucid Air on TH's track

[@mikey52034]

@15:00 *opens trunk Host- "it made a fart noise". 😂😂😂😂