From Transport Evolved.
The Lucid Air Touring: So Very British, and Quite Jaguar-Like
Usually, automakers insist on giving us the most expensive versions of their vehicles to test — so much so that many don’t even put their entry-level or commercial models into their press fleets at all.
But Lucid did something a little different. Instead of pushing us into its ultra-high-performance, range-topping Air Sapphire, the company reached out when it had a Lucid Air Touring available.
Now, the Air Touring isn’t the most affordable Lucid you can buy — that title belongs to the Air Pure — but it is very much the middle of the lineup. It’s the version that balances performance, range, and luxury without going full super-sedan.And honestly? We couldn’t pass up the chance. Because while the Air Touring is still undeniably expensive, it feels like the Lucid Air most people might realistically aspire to own.
After spending time with it, we couldn’t shake one thought: this feels like the all-electric, UK-inspired luxury sports sedan Jaguar should have built… but never did.
[EDITORIAL NOTE]
During the filming of this review, we suffered not one, but two microphone failures during our in-car segment (Kate’s microphone failed in the first segment, and Nikki’s in the second). In addition to buying some new microphones (thank you Patreon supporters), we’ve had to use more extreme audio processing compared to our usual videos, and there’s a higher level of audio artifacts and inconsistent tone/volume than you might usually expect from the channel. We have made sure our YouTube version has subtitles for those unsure about what’s being said…
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*⏱️ Chapter Breakdown:*
00:00 – Introduction
Music: Mozart – String Quintet in E Major, Op. 11 No. 5, performed by the Carmel Quartet. (https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/string-quintet-in-e-major-op-11-no-5-creative-cut-dreamy/136685)
01:57 – Opening Montage
Music: Michael Drake – Slumber, with additional sound effects and editing by Vi Horton (https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/album/sad-boi/2375)
02:47 – Jaguar vibes
03:38 – Handling and road manners
05:35 – Regenerative braking frustration (when the battery is full)
08:27 – Bings and bongs… everywhere
09:02 – The turn indicator is… not a metronome…
11:02 – Auto wipers: not great
13:43 – Turning circle
15:32 – Still comfortable on gravel
16:32 – The glovebox button
17:07 – Speed test
18:25 – Interior goodness
20:47 – The doors open a loooong way
22:16 – Comfort everywhere
23:12 – Sound system options
25:04 – Rear seat sunshades
26:50 – Efficiency is impressive
29:29 – Exposed pins?
30:26 – V2V and Wunderboxes
31:18 – Camera systems
32:02 – DreamDrive
36:03 – Closing thoughts
47:11 – End skit
Music: Beethoven: String Quartet No. 6 in Bb Major, 3rd Mvt. Performed by the Dover Quartet. (https://artlist.io/royalty-free-music/song/string-quartet-no-6-in-b-flat-major-mvt-3-beethoven/84869)
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*🎙️ Credits:*
Host: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
Camera, Edit, Color: Vi Horton
Art & Animation: Erin Carlie
Producer: Nikki Gordon-Bloomfield
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