Lucid Gravity SUV hits the market in Saudi Arabia
Lucid Group, Inc., a maker of advanced electric vehicles, announced that the Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is now available to order in Saudi Arabia at Lucid locations and online via the Lucid Saudi Arabia website.
The Grand Touring delivers an exceptional combination of sophistication, versatility, interior space, and range, making it the perfect choice for discerning customers across the Kingdom, who can now select vehicle configurations.
'The Lucid Gravity is the world's most advanced SUV and we are delighted to bring it to the Kingdom,' said Faisal Sultan, vice president and managing director Middle East at Lucid. 'It provides a sophisticated space for up to seven adults, game-changing versatility, and an unparalleled driving experience. Best of all, it is available for order in Saudi Arabia via the company studios and website right now.'
Lucid Gravity is a groundbreaking new class of SUV, conceived from the ground up without compromise. Enabled by Lucid's revolutionary technology, Lucid Gravity provides the interior space and practicality of a full-size SUV within the exterior footprint of a mid-size SUV.
The full Lucid Gravity product line includes Lucid Gravity Grand Touring, starting at SR487,715 ($130,000), equipped with dual electric motors delivering 828 horsepower and more than 700 km of projected range on a single charge.
Lucid Gravity Grand Touring can be configured in two exterior colors, including the launch color Aurora Green Metallic, and with a variety of wheel designs and sizes ranging from 22 and 23 inches. The standard Stealth Appearance features dark polished and painted finishes on exterior surfaces and trim. For those who prefer brighter trim, the optional Platinum Appearance applies a silver luster to exterior accents and trim.
The Lucid Gravity is offered with five interior themes, each incorporating sustainable and premium materials to evoke a different part of the world-renowned state of California's iconic landscape. The Mojave theme, available in standard PurLuxe and premium PurLuxe versions, evokes the Mojave Desert with bio-PVC upholstery and black ash or walnut wood trim.
The Yosemite PurLuxe Premium captures the spirit of Yosemite National Park with light, earth-toned upholstery and black and walnut wood accents.
The Tahoe and Ojai themes, both featuring Nappa leather and premium natural grain leather on heated and ventilated 18-way power front seats with massage, draw inspiration from Lake Tahoe and the Ojai Valley, respectively. All themes emphasize luxurious comfort and environmental consciousness.
The Lucid Gravity comes standard with two rows of seats for up to five occupants. An optional three-row version seats up to seven adults with ample space still available for cargo.
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