A yr in the past, Lucid previewed its Gravity SUV with the observe that it could be “the most aerodynamic SUV ever.” We’ll discover out what which means in two days assuming all goes to plan, Lucid having mentioned the Gravity debuts on November 16 on the LA Auto Present. Till then, we’ve this teaser courtesy of the duo that kind the YouTube channel Throttle Home. This glimpse of tapered rear matches the newest prototype pictures the corporate shared earlier this yr, and thus far, provides us no purpose to doubt the aero declare.
;
Maybe extra importantly, the peek reveals how far the Gravity has come, and will clarify the prolonged delays; CEO Peter Rawlinson’s unique forecast was for manufacturing to start in early 2023. However Rawlinson’s prediction was when the Gravity was a a lot squarer and extra standard trip, one which seemed like this:
The automaker was far sufficient alongside in improvement to have a prototype out within the California wild for a photograph shoot in August 2020. The corporate’s realized a number of issues about packaging since then, too, it appears. Despite the fact that the oblong physique of the sooner Gravity seems vastly capacious, Lucid design boss Derek Jenkins informed Autoblog in regards to the aero mannequin on the way in which, “We’re taking packaging to a new level,” and, “Cargo space is going 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 structure with a three-person bench within the second row.
This is not the one excessive rider on the way in which. Lucid has already mentioned 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 will not inform when the picture was taken, although; the mannequin subsequent to the pickup seems 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 The mannequin within the picture reveals the upright, squared face of the outdated Gravity with the vented frunk, the contrasting decrease trim with the identical black cutouts, and it lacks intakes.
Nevertheless, the pickup clay buck within the picture seems so much like the brand new Gravity, with a reshaped decrease bumper, vertical intakes, and stable hood. If the Gravity can get the market traction the Air hasn’t managed, this good-looking pickup would possibly add to the great instances.
In 48 hours, we anticipate seeing a clearer image of Lucid’s near-term future and getting an enormous infodump when the wraps come off the Gravity.
Associated video: