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2022 Lucid Air Video Review: MotorTrend Buyer's Guide

This is the 2022 Lucid Air, a brand new model that was just awarded MotorTrend’s Car of the Year. Should you sell your Tesla and order one of these?

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With futuristic looks, a futuristic powertrain and futuristic performance and economy, is the Lucid Air the car of the future? At very least, it's our 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year, having impressed the judges and pushes the frontiers of electric performance and luxury vehicles far forward, with aces in all six criteria. Hear from the MotorTrend editorial team how Lucid pulled off such a feat in its first go.

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In a test of real-world usability, Jonny drives the brand new Lucid Air clear across California, from Beverly Hills to San Francisco's Mission district. Plus — Driving the dynamic, near-1000 horsepower EV on the switchbacks of Angeles Crest Highway.

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2022 Lucid Air First Drive: Examining Its Real-World Usability

With its 500-mile range, this electric luxury sedan seeks to overtake Tesla.

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From the Press Room: Lucid Air Unveiled!

The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance registered some incredible numbers when we tested it back in 2023; now we have the company’s top tier Sapphire. How will the 1,234-hp super sedan fare? Watch along to find out.

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2024 Lucid Air Sapphire First Test: Quarter-Mile Master

Although it may seem like a foregone conclusion on the surface, comparing the Lucid Air Sapphire and the McLaren 750s has more merit than you might think. While the Lucid would certainly win in a straight line, how will it compare on a track with corners?

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Track Comparison: 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire vs. 2024 McLaren 750s Coupe

With promises of supercar acceleration, a sophisticated cabin and much more, it’s fair to say that the 2022 Lucid Air came into the MotorTrend’s Car of the Year competition with high expectations. Now with the awards in the rear-view window we go back and see what our Test Team thought after putting the Lucid Air through its paces.

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2022 Lucid Air First Test

In contrast to the lighter Platinum trim, the 2023 Lucid Air Stealth appearance package darkens the roof accents, front and rear trims, and rolls on new 20- or 21-inch satin black wheels.

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The 2023 Lucid Air Stealth Pack Offers a Luxury EV With a Darker Personality

In celebration of MotorTrend’s 70th Anniversary and our naming of the Tesla Model S as the most significant Car of the Year ever, we headed over to Tesla for a talk with Elon Musk, with questions provided by our social media followers.

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