The best-driving three row money can buy is getting an upgrade. Introducing the 2027 Lucid Gravity GT-S—what Lucid is calling “a new performance-focused expression” of the Gravity—and what they mean by that is that it’s really freakin’ quick.
“With 1,070 horsepower, Lucid Gravity GT-S is America’s most powerful three-row SUV,” the company’s announcement said.
Most-powerful? Yes. Quickest? Hmm. At 3.1 seconds to 60, it’s no slouch, but the Tesla Model X Plaid is a bit of an elephant in the room here. Tesla claims it’ll do 0-60 in just 2.5 seconds, which speaks for itself, really. Lucid didn’t quote a top speed figure, so once again the Plaid looms large with its 163-mph cutoff.
Then again, the Tesla Model X is now dead.
Let’s face it, the hyperspeed-capable SUV segment is relatively small, comprising mostly luxurious EVs and a few V8-powered brutes. The Dodge Durango Hellcat is the most accessible way to go stupid-fast in a three-row family car thanks to the Escalade V‘s high price tag. The Caddy also weighs more than the Lucid (cue the frantic Googling) and has less power. Sure, batteries are heavy, but so are full-size SUVs.
But 1,070 horsepower is about 50% more than the Gravity Touring’s output (560 hp), though only about a 20% bump over the already-quick Grand Touring (828 hp). The GT-S also gets the Dynamic Handling Package as standard equipment. That’s bundled with a three-chamber air suspension that helps the Gravity hunker down at high speeds. It also comes with rear-axle steering.
“With Lucid Gravity GT-S, we’ve created a more expressive and exhilarating interpretation of the Gravity SUV,” said Lucid Chief Creative Officer Derek Jenkins in the company’s announcement. “It combines extraordinary performance with the comfort, space, and versatility that define Gravity, delivering an exceptional experience for our customers that is uniquely Lucid.”
And it’s all yours for the low, low price of $127,750—assuming you live in the States, which is the only market slated to get the Gravity GT-S for now. That sort of scratch get you a Durango Hellcat and a half these days, I’d wager. Is that extra half a second worth a 50% premium? Maybe, maybe not, but never having to visit a gas station again? That may well be priceless.
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