A 12 months in the past, Lucid previewed its Gravity SUV with the observe that it could be “essentially the most aerodynamic SUV ever.” We’ll discover out what which means in two days assuming all goes to plan, Lucid having stated the Gravity debuts on November 16 on the LA Auto Present. Till then, we have now this teaser courtesy of the duo that type the YouTube channel Throttle Home. This glimpse of tapered rear matches the newest prototype pictures the corporate shared earlier this 12 months, and thus far, offers us no purpose to doubt the aero declare.
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Maybe extra importantly, the peek exhibits how far the Gravity has come, and will clarify the prolonged delays; CEO Peter Rawlinson’s authentic forecast was for manufacturing to start in early 2023. However Rawlinson’s prediction was when the Gravity was a a lot squarer and extra typical trip, one which seemed like this:
The automaker was far sufficient alongside in growth to have a prototype out within the California wild for a photograph shoot in August 2020. The corporate’s discovered a couple of issues about packaging since then, too, it appears. Though the oblong physique of the sooner Gravity appears to be like massively capacious, Lucid design boss Derek Jenkins instructed Autoblog in regards to the aero mannequin on the best way, “We’re taking packaging to a brand new degree,” and, “Cargo house goes to be off the charts.” Forward of that load bay, the Gravity will supply three seating configurations: Two rows, a six-seater choice with captain’s chairs within the second row, and a seven-seater format with a three-person bench within the second row.
This is not the one excessive rider on the best way. Lucid has already stated it is engaged on a pickup truck deliberate for debut round 2030, Lucid-Discussion board acquired a photograph of a clay mannequin of a pickup. We won’t inform when the photograph was taken, although; the mannequin subsequent to the pickup appears to be like extra like this early model of the Gravity. The brand new Gravity is extra sculpted in entrance and its bumper is marked by vertical intakes on the edges. The mannequin within the photograph exhibits the upright, squared face of the outdated Gravity with the vented frunk, the contrasting decrease trim with the identical black cutouts, and it lacks intakes.
Nonetheless, the pickup clay buck within the photograph appears to be like rather a lot like the brand new Gravity, with a reshaped decrease bumper, vertical intakes, and strong hood. If the Gravity can get the market traction the Air hasn’t managed, this good-looking pickup may add to the nice instances.
In 48 hours, we anticipate seeing a clearer image of Lucid’s near-term future and getting a giant infodump when the wraps come off the Gravity.