{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"2026 Lucid Gravity","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/2026-lucid-gravity","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkingcarsmp3/2510CRO_Talking_Cars_Episode_485.mp3?dest-id=212382","description":"Lucid recently released its second all-electric vehicle: the 2026 Lucid Gravity. With 828 horsepower, three rows of seating, and impressive electric range, it looks like a potential game-changer in the luxury SUV space. But is it ready for prime time? In this episode, we share our first impressions of the Gravity, including standout features, early glitches, and key omissions. Plus, we tackle your questions: How do you get the most life—and resale value—out of your vehicle? And when planning a long road trip, should you rack up miles on your older car or take the newer one?     Join CR at https://CR.org/joinviaYT to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization.   SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:36 - Overview: 2026 Lucid Gravity 01:17 - What we love 14:39 - What we hate 29:16 - Question #1: How do you get the most life - and resale value - out of your vehicle? 33:57 - Question #2: When planning a long road trip, should you rack up miles on your older car or take the newer one?   ----------------------------------   Full Test Results: 2026 Lucid Gravity https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/lucid/gravity/2026/overview/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   First Drive: The 2026 Lucid Gravity Is Spacious and Fast, but Incomplete https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/2025-lucid-gravity-review-a8550442240/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Who Makes the Most Reliable New Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/who-makes-the-most-reliable-cars-a7824554938/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Which Brands Make the Best Cars? https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/cars-driving/which-car-brands-make-the-best-vehicles-a6159221985/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   10 Best Deals on Electric Vehicles https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/best-deals-on-electric-vehicles-a1198228201/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT   Find the Best Hybrids & EVs https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT"},"annotations":[{"startTime":18.62,"endTime":24.12,"type":"car","title":"Lucid Gravity","url":"/cars/lucid/gravity","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a1/Lucid%2C_GIMS_2024%2C_Le_Grand-Saconnex_%28GIMS0076-3%29.jpg","quote":"I think maybe the most important things that if you don't know anything about this car, basically it's Lucid's second model. 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