2022 Lucid Air

12/23/22 • 21 min

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The Lucid Air is an ultra-luxury, all-electric sedan, built by the fledgling EV automaker to compete with other high-end EVs like the Tesla Model S and Porsche Taycan. We discuss its driving dynamics, interior quality, what technical improvements it adds to electric vehicles as a whole, and whether it might be worth its six-figure price tag. We also discuss the role low-rolling-resistance tires play in extending the range of an EV, and if it's a good idea to use regular tires on an electric car.

SHOW NOTES:

:15 - Lucid Air first impressions

14:40 - how much do low-rolling-resistance tires contribute to an EV's overall range?

LINKS:

Streamlined Lucid Air is an Electric Rocketship: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/lucid-air-review-a3737716714/

Electric Vehicles That Can Go More Than 250 Miles on a Charge: https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/electric-vehicles-that-can-go-more-than-250-miles-on-a-full-charge-a2189661367/

Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Can Save You Money at the Pump: https://www.consumerreports.org/tires/low-rolling-resistance-tires-can-save-you-money-at-pump-a1547901110/

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SHOW NOTES:

:15 - Lucid Air first impressions

14:40 - how much do low-rolling-resistance tires contribute to an EV's overall range?

LINKS:

Streamlined Lucid Air is an Electric Rocketship: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/hybrids-evs/lucid-air-review-a3737716714/

Electric Vehicles That Can Go More Than 250 Miles on a Charge: https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/electric-vehicles-that-can-go-more-than-250-miles-on-a-full-charge-a2189661367/

Low-Rolling-Resistance Tires Can Save You Money at the Pump: https://www.consumerreports.org/tires/low-rolling-resistance-tires-can-save-you-money-at-pump-a1547901110/

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00:00 - Introduction

00:14 - First Impressions: 2023 BMW X1

19:33 - Question: What is the best way to avoid MSRP dealer markups when shopping for a car?

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Redesigned 2023 BMW X1 Grows in Size and Technology

https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2023-bmw-x1-review-a7535685549/

2023 BMW X1

https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/bmw/x1/2023/overview/

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2022 Year in Review

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On this episode, we recap 2022 and share our personal picks for the best and worst cars we tested this year. We also discuss the biggest trends in the auto industry, including the evolution of electric vehicles, infotainment customization and smartphone apps that enhance the ownership experience. We share what we're most looking forward to in the year ahead.

SHOW NOTES:

0:00 - Intro

1:18 - Favorite car tested in 2022

4:54 - Least favorite care tested in 2022

9:49 - Biggest surprise or disappointment

13:40 - Best looking test car of 2022

17:36 - Vehicle most likely to succeed

20:27 - Best/worst interior

22:16 - Best/worst infotainment

24:37 - Favorite trend of the year

27:28 - Cars we wish would come back

29:40 - Car the we wish would go away