We think the 2026 Lucid Gravity Touring is exactly what the company needs, as it has entered the U.S. market as a lower-priced variant of the flagship SUV at a time when the EV market isn’t doing all that well.
Dropping some battery modules for slightly lower performance and towing figures, the entry-level trim in the Gravity family offers a lower starting price, but still keeps its premium and high-tech interior.
We recently had a chance to experience it in person, and here is what we think about it.
Design
The 2026 Gravity Touring doesn’t have exterior changes compared to the Grand Touring.
At the front, the Gravity features slim Micro-Lens Array headlights flanking a sculpted, intake-heavy nose. Moving to the side, the Gravity’s long, bow-shaped glasshouse and floating roofline mask its immense volume, preventing a minivan aesthetic and combining a full-size cabin with a mid-size footprint.
At the back, the Gravity is finished with a razor-thin, full-width taillight blade, again removing a lot of visual bulk. Exterior options include six paint colors and wheel sizes ranging from 20 to 23 inches. The standard Stealth Appearance features dark polished trim, while the Platinum Appearance adds silver accents.
Interior
Getting inside, surprisingly, the cheaper model has a slight advantage in comfort. Because the Touring has a smaller battery, it lacks the “double-stack” of battery modules under the rear floor. This results in more vertical foot room for second-row passengers, providing a slightly more natural seating position than the Grand Touring.
Otherwise, the interior remains identical, offering configurable five and seven-seat layouts with the cabin incorporating Lucid’s Clearview Cockpit, which uses a 34-inch curved 6K OLED display for driver information.
Optional equipment includes the DreamDrive 2 Pro driver-assistance suite, which uses 32 sensors to deliver advanced assistance features. The five-seat configuration supports up to 120 cubic feet of adaptable cargo space.
Experience in the Gravity Touring
The Lucid Gravity’s deployable door handles open to a cabin that immediately feels cocooned. The front seats deliver strong side bolstering, notable under-thigh support, and firm back support, and the available headroom is generous.
The glass roof is one of the largest we’ve seen in a production SUV, split between the front and rear, which gives the cabin an open feel. The front seats include extendable under-thigh cushions controlled through buttons on the side, and we could find at least ten seat adjustment options, supplemented by additional controls in the center display.
The control setup combines physical and digital elements, with physical toggles for volume and temperature and seat functions routed through the touchscreen. Storage space under the center console is large, and a wireless charging pad sits ahead of it. The cupholders feel small for a vehicle of this size. Outward visibility is excellent due to the large glass area and tall windows.
Entry into the second row is straightforward, and there’s generous space here. The seats recline and slide, creating extensive knee room. The row features aircraft-style tray tables, USB-C ports, dual-zone climate control, and additional vents on the B-pillar. Under-thigh and back support are strong for a six-footer, headroom remains adequate, and the seating posture is like a gas-powered SUV.
Accessing the third row requires pressing a button that moves the second row forward. The seat places occupants higher, allowing a more natural knee angle. Headroom is limited for a six-footer, but knee room, foot space, cupholders, and a USB charger make the row usable for adults.
Specifications
The Gravity Touring carries an 89 kWh battery pack, which removes some of the battery modules from the Grand Touring’s 123 kWh battery. The EPA-estimated range is up to 337 miles, down from the Grand Touring’s 450-mile range.
The dual-motor AWD system generates up to 560 hp, a downgrade from the 828 hp of the Grand Touring, resulting in an acceleration from 0-62 mph in an estimated 4.0 seconds, resulting in an acceleration from 0-62 mph in an estimated 4.0 seconds, which is 0.6 seconds slower than the Grand Touring.
The vehicle supports charging at up to 300 kW on 1,000 V DC fast chargers. Lucid states that a 200-mile range increase is possible in 15 minutes, compared to the 11 minutes of the Grand Touring.
Towing capability is limited to 3,500 lbs owing to the smaller battery and powertrain configuration, reducing its heavy-hauling capability compared with the 6,000 lbs rating of the top-end version.
Price & Release Date
The 2026 Lucid Gravity Touring starts at USD 79,900 with a USD 1,650 destination fee. Customer orders are open with immediate delivery available for select configurations through Lucid’s online inventory.
An automobile engineer by training, I’ve analyzed the global car market since 2005, with a keen focus on EVs since 2008. My journey in online automotive publishing spans 17 years, during which I have reviewed cutting-edge automotive technologies and interviewed leading global CEOs and vehicle developers.
