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Is the 2024 Lucid Air Pure An Entry Level Lucid?

We test the all new Lucid Air Pure to find out if the entry-level Lucid sedan is as impressive as its more expensive siblings.

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By all accounts, the Lucid Air Sapphire—the new 1,234-hp track-ready version of our 2022 Car of the Year—should’ve advanced to our PVOTY finalist round. But as is often the case, PVOTY testing reminded us that perception rarely equals reality.

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2024 Lucid Air Sapphire: 2024 PVOTY Contender

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

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

While you may have seen the Model S Plaid and Air Sapphire drag racing before, we guarantee you haven’t seen these two supersedans—all 2284 horses' worth—through a full half-mile. We also performed full instrumented testing on both cars, measuring their 0–60, 0–100, 1/4 mile, and 1/2 mile times. We also took the Tesla and the Lucid to the streets to find out if either of these electron-powered rockets are any good to drive.

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INSANE Lucid Air Sapphire vs Tesla Plaid Comparison Test! 1/2 Mile Drag Race, 2200+ HP, 1 Supreme EV

With over 400 miles of range and up to seven seats, the new Lucid Gravity EV should appeal to drivers seeking a versatile all-electric SUV. But Lucid's first car, the award-winning Air sedan, set a high bar for the Gravity to clear—does the American automaker's first SUV deliver on expectations of performance and luxury? We get behind the wheel of the Gravity to find out.

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2025 Lucid Gravity First Drive: Not Just an Air SUV

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

The Prius people have applied their fuel sipping technology to their best selling sedan. But, is a hybrid Camry any good?

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2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE Video Review: MotorTrend Buyer's Guide

We take a look at everything thats new with the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland!

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What's New With the 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland

Find out what’s new for the Tesla Model S as it travels from Fremont, California, to Los Angeles on a single charge.

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Watch This! The Tesla Long Range Power Trip

The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach is the first car we’ve ever tested to hit 60 mph in less than 2.0 seconds—and the base Turbo GT is no slouch, either! Hop in the driver’s seat with Jonny Lieberman as he dives into the jaw-dropping performance of this beastly family sedan transformed into a track-ready performance car.

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New Record! 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach Sets Quickest 0–60-MPH Time