Autogefühl's Thomas takes the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring to Mallorca for a full test: motorway efficiency runs, winding mountain roads, and a surprisingly thorough investigation of a frunk that comes with a power socket, cup holders, and enough room to sit inside comfortably.
The Grand Touring runs a 123kWh battery, peak DC charging of 400kW, and covers 10 to 80% in around 23 to 24 minutes. At a steady 100km/h (60 mph) on the motorway, real-world consumption came in at around 23kWh per 100km, giving a projected range of about 540km (340 miles). At 120km/h (75 mph) that rises to around 27kWh per 100km, which works out to approximately 450km (280 miles). Not the most efficient large SUV out there, but the fast charging blunts the impact on longer trips.
The acceleration is a proper shock: 3.6 seconds to 100km/h in a seven-seat vehicle that is 5.03 metres long and weighs as much as a house. Optional three-chamber air suspension and rear-axle steering (up to three degrees opposite the front wheels at low speeds) help it manage its size through tighter roads. The motorway ride is remarkably silent. At both 100 and 120km/h, Thomas found it comparable to a Mercedes S-Class for cabin noise, and possibly better.
The seat massage system stands out. Rather than the usual in-and-out lumbar pulse, the Gravity uses actual vibration across multiple independent points, wave patterns, and what Thomas called a "cat paw" style of pressure. It is the best seat massage he has tested. Heated and ventilated perforated leatherette seats are standard on this trim.
Interior quality is strong overall, with soft-close doors, laminated windows front and rear, a generous matte wood trim called Mojave, and a large sliding centre console. There is a physical temperature dial and a physical volume knob, which Thomas was pleased to find. The glove box requires a short press to release. The trunk in full flat mode extends to over 2.3 metres long, 90cm tall, and 1.1 metres wide. The third row folds electrically at the press of a button, though folding the second row back up requires real effort.
Where it falls short: the steering feels inconsistent across different angles, the biggest wheel option (22 and 23 inches front and rear) adds stiffness, and Apple CarPlay is not yet available. The software at the time of filming was version 3.4.4, with CarPlay expected from version 3.5. Hotkeys for driver assist features and speed chime deactivation are also planned for a future update.
US pricing starts at $80,000 for the entry 89kWh battery and $95,000 for this Grand Touring. European prices start just under €100,000 for the small battery, with the Grand Touring beginning at around €117,000. The test car as specced came in just under €150,000.