2026 CADILLAC VISTIQ

CADILLAC EXPANDS ELECTRIC OPTIONS

WITH ADDITION OF VISTIQ SUV FOR 2026

Cadillac continues to expand its fleet of all-electric SUVs with the introduction of the Vistiq for 2026.

Taking over for the gas-powered XT6 in the U.S. market, the Vistiq offers the convenience of six-passenger seating in a package that is both smaller in size and price tag than Cadillac’s massive Escalade.

It joins the entry-level Optiq, Lyriq, Lyriq V, and Escalade IQ and IQL in giving Cadillac not only an impressive portfolio of the latest in technology but also awesome Scrabble scores as well

The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq comes in four trim levels all with a 102-kilowat-hour battery pack that feeds dual motors that provide over 300 miles of driving range.

The Luxury trim serves as the entry level model with a base MSRP of $78,790 including the destination and delivery charge. Next up is Sport ($79,590). This review is based on the Premium Luxury trim with a base price that jumps to $93,190. 

Cadillac also launched a Platinum trim ($98,190) this past summer.

“With the addition of Vistiq, Cadillac will be one of the only brands to offer an EV entry in every luxury SUV segment,” said John Roth, vice president, Global Cadillac, in a company release.

Such features as a premium AKG 23-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos, Cadillac’s hands-free driving system Super Cruise, and all-wheel drive are standard across the line.

The dual electric motors deliver 615 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque and will move the Vistiq’s 3-plus ton curb weight from zero-to-60 mph in 3.7 seconds, according to Cadillac timers.

Selectable driver mode settings (Tour or Normal, Sport, Snow/Ice, and My Mode allow you to customize your experience. As an all-electric vehicle, one-pedal driving for regenerative braking also is available.

Active rear steering and adaptive air-ride suspension are among standard features offered on the Premium Luxury trim of the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq.

Cadillac also relieves you of the burden of pushing a button to start the car. You activate the motor the minute when you get in behind the steering wheel and step on the brake pedal, assuming you haven’t left the key behind. You do have to push a button on the spacious 33-inch display screen to turn off the motor.

The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq also has a hands-free power liftgate that will open if you have the key fob with you. Simply approach the vehicle from a distance of 10 feet and as soon as you get within 3 feet it rises up. It may just have been this my particular vehicle but that system was a bit overly sensitive and opened on its own several times as I simply walked by it.

Standard luxury and convenience features on the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Premium Luxury edition include heated and ventilated front seats with a massage function, a heated steering wheel, wireless charger with dual front pads, seven USB ports, rain-sensing wipers, a rear camera mirror, 6-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof with sunshade, a head-up display and heated second-row seats.

Cadillac’s night vision system that alerts you to pedestrians, animals, or other objects beyond your headlights in low-light conditions also is included in Premium Luxury features.

With second-row bench seats you get seven-passenger capacity as opposed to six with second row captain’s chairs.

Standard safety features in addition to Nigh Vision and HD surround vision include blind spot and side cyclist warning, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, forward collision alert,  rear cross-traffic breaking, enhanced automatic emergency braking, front pedestrian and cyclist braking, and reverse automatic braking.

As noted pricing for the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Premium Luxury edition starts at $93,190. My test model came with special trim 23-inch wheels as the only option, running the final total to $94,290.

What I liked about the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Premium Luxury: The luxurious interior is Cadillac at its best, roomy, quiet, and premium materials. Driving range is over 300 miles and charging times are workable (45 minutes to get from 10 to 80 percent with a fast-charaging outlet). The Vistiq’s size is much more manageable than that of the humongous Escalade IQ EV and much easier on the wallet as well. The third row has enough room to accommodate average size adults at least for short trips. There also is a very usable 15.2 cubic feet of storage space behind that third row expandable to 43 cubic feet with the far back row folded.

What I didn’t like about the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Premium Luxury: I rarely use Android Auto (or Apple CarPlay) but the lack of them is an unforgivable omission in today’s tech-focused generation of buyers. There also is no “frunk” for extra storage up front. Infotainment features are easy enough to operate but you do have find the right button on the touchscreen. Speaking of buttons, I’d prefer push-button start.

Would I buy the 2026 Cadillac Vistiq Premium Luxury? Considering the price jump, a look at the Luxury or Sport trims might be the better way to go. 

2025 KIA EV6

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KIA GOES ALL-IN ON ELECTRIC VEHICLES

WITH 2025 EV6 CROSSOVER SUV

Although the EV6 isn’t the only electrical vehicle Kia sells, it does hold some distinction in the South Korean automaker’s lineup as the company’s first dedicated battery electric vehicle.

The 2025 Kia EV6 is in its fourth year in U.S. markets after beating the larger EV9 to market by two years. Unlike the Kia Niro, which is also available as a standard gas-electric hybrid as well as a BEV, the EV6 is sold only as a true BEV in rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive form.

A cousin to Hyundai’s Ioniq5 EV, the 2025 Kia EV6 offers up to 319 miles in driving range when equipped with the 84.0 kWh long-range battery. Models with the standard 63.0 kWh battery have a range of 232 miles, according to the company, and are more suited for in-town use.

The 2025 Kia EV6 is offered in Light (RWD), Light Long Range (RWD or AWD), Wind (RWD or AWD), GT-Line (RWD or AWD), and GT (AWD) trims. This review is based on the 2025 Kia EV6 GT-Line Long Range AWD riding on 20-inch wheels instead of the standard 19s.

Performance is outstanding with the larger battery pack. Models with the 63.0 kWh battery are rated at 167 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, which is adequate to squire the compact SUV vehicle around town. RWD models with the larger battery produce figures to 225 hp and 258 lb.-ft. 

AWD models combine dual motors to deliver 320 hp and 446 lb.-ft. of torque, while the EV6 GT makes a whopping 601 hp and 545 lb.-ft. of torque. With standard GT mode activated, the GT surges to an impressive 641 hp and 568 lb.-ft. of torque, an increase of 65 horsepower and  23 lb.-ft over the 2024 EV6 GT.

Though still in the early years of its first generation, the 2025 Kia EV6 gets  refreshed front and rear styling and a refined interior that gives it the feel of a premium, high-end vehicle.

Standard comfort and convenience features include a 12.3-inch panoramic touchscreen with navigation, a head-up display, three years of complimentary Kia Connect services that link your car to mobile networks via your Smartphone, Meridien Premium audio, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Smart key with push-button start, heated and ventilated front seats, and dual-zone climate control.

Between the navigation touchscreen and the instrument panel display is a separate small screen to operate climate controls, a nice touch so you don’t have to work your way through the navigation or audio screens to adjust your temperature or blower.

The lineup of driver assist features is impressive. They include forward collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot assist, lane-keeping and lane-following assist, rear cross-traffic alert, parking distance warning, parking collision avoidance, a surround-view monitor, ‘Smart (adaptive) cruise control, and remote Smart parking assist.that actually will park your vehicle ,either parallel or perpendicular, for you.

Other standard features on the 2025 Kia EV7 GT-Line include a power sunroof, a Smart power liftgate, a rear privacy glass, rear spoiler, and a pre-wired towing package.

Starting MSRP for the 2025 Kia EV6 GT-Line is $60,375 including destination and delivery charges. My test 2025 Kia EV6 GT-Line came with several extras at no charge. They were a dual electric motor that boosted horsepower and torque to 320 hp and 446 pound-feet over the 225/258,, respectively, in the standard single motor, a heat pump, heated steering wheel, and heated rear outboard seats.

Carpeted floor mats and a cargo cover ran the final total to $60,740, which is on the high end of the EV SUV segment, but not extraordinarily so.

Though tax credits for purchasing electric vehicles have expired, the final assembly  point for the 2025 Kia EV6 is the company’s plant in West Point, Ga., which means it escapes tariff charges on imported vehicles.

What I liked about the 2025 Kia EV6 GT-Line: As is typical of electric vehicles, it has great acceleration and is fun to drive. The cabin is comfortable and roomy both front and back and filled with lots of tech and driver-assistance features. Driving range is impressive with the long-range battery. When engaged by pushing a convenient button, an auto-hold function prevents creeping while idling at intersections. Separating climate control functions to a dedicated screen between the two major screens is a nice touch.

What I didn’t like about the 2025 Kia EV6 GT-Line: The infotainment system overall is user-friendly enough but there are some quirks you have to work through to get to some functions and no knobs for audio volume or surfing the radio dial. Rear storage space (24.5 cubic feet with rear seats in place) is not what you would expect from an SUV and not up to that offered by some competitors.

Would I buy the 2025 Kia EV6 GT-Line? I’m still holding back before going all-in on electric vehicles. The inconvenience of finding working public charging outlets makes installing an in-home charger pretty much mandatory if you’re buying an EV. You can access Tesla charging outlets but that requires downloading that company’s app.

2025 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

OUTLANDER SHARES DNA WITH NISSAN ROGUE AS MITSUBISHI’S TOP SELLING MODEL

By far, the Outlander rates as Mitsubishi’s best seller, but considering the Japanese automaker has less than a 1 percent share of the U.S. market, that is a little like being the Most Valuable Player on a last-place major league baseball team.

The Outlander doesn’t even break into the Top 20 when it comes to U.S. SUV sales, but it does have some things working in its favor following an update for 2025.

Currently, the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander shares many features of the Nissan’s best-selling Rogue as a product of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, but in addition to the similarities between the two vehicles, including platforms and powertrains, there also some distinctions that set the Outlander apart.

The most prominent is an upscale interior that is both spacious and comfortable with leather trim throughout. There also is three-row seating which gives the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander seven-passenger capacity to the Rogue’s five, though the back row is pretty much suitable only for children and smaller ones at that.

The 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander is available in four trims not including the plug-in hybrid version. The ES, SE, SEL, and Platinum Editions all come with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that, like the Rogue, is mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and produces 181 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. This review is based on the SEL trim.

Fuel mileage ratings of 24 miles-per-gallon city, 31 highway and 27 combined for front-wheel drive models and 24/30/36 for all-drive versions somewhat make up for what the Outlander lacks in overall performance.

The interior features a new 12.3-inch touchscreen to operate tech features that include navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Bluetooth wireless technology, and a multi-view camera system.

Other standard features on the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL include automatic 3-zone climate control, keyless entry and push-button start, rear-door sunshades, wireless cellphone charging, and a handy dial on the center console for selection of driving modes (Tamarac, Normal, Gravel, Snow, Eco, and Mud).

Leather seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, 8-way driver and 4-way passenger power adjustable front seats, heated and ventilated front seats and heated rear seats, aluminum pedals, and LED foot lights also are included.

Standard exterior features include LED headlights, taillights, and fog lights, headlight washers, heated side mirrors, a power liftgate with adjustable heights, silver roof rails, and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Safety systems include forward collision mitigation, rear cross traffic alert, blind-spot warning and lane-keeping assist, lane-departure assist, adaptive cruise control, and front and rear parking sensors.

Also standard is Mi-Pilot assist, which is Mitsubishi’s version of Nissan’s ProPilot Assist that isn’t  a hands-free driving system but helps the driver maintain driving lanes and safe following distances.

Starting MSRP for the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL is $40,290 including the destination and delivery fee. My test car added a Premium Package (Dynamic Sound and heads-up display) and other options that ran the final total to $45,930. MSRP for lower trims is in the $30,000 bracket while the Platinum Edition starts at $46,040. That’s a bit more than the Rogue which tops out at around $40,000 for the Platinum trim.

What I liked about the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL: The roomy interior has a premium feel to it and the exterior is appealing. It comes with a long list of standard features. The larger touchscreen provides easy access to infotainment features.

What I didn’t like about the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL: Cargo area behind the third row is especially tight, though folding the far back opens up a a more generous area of 30.6 cubic feet. The third row is pretty much for children only as getting to the rear is quite a chore. The engine could use a little more in the way of pop. It might help going with an 8-speed automatic instead of the CVT.

Would I buy the 2025 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL? It’s worth a look especially if you are looking for a 3-row SUV to handle your growing family. You might be surprised.

2025 FORD MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE

MUSTANG SOLDIERS ON AS PONY CAR SEGMENT DWINDLES IN NUMBERS

With the redesign of 2024 moving the Mustang into its seventh generation, Ford saw little reason for major changes to the 2025 Ford Mustang.

As virtually the only survivor in a shrinking “Pony Car” segment, the 2025 Ford Mustang embodies the spirit of the original model that hit the ground running. Ford expected to sell 100,000 Mustangs in its first year back in  the spring of 1964

Instead, despite a late release in April, Ford topped that number with over 121,000 sold in the U.S. in 1964. With a full year on the market in 1965  sales reached nearly 560,000 and continued to soar with  over 607,500 old in the U.S.in 1966.

Even with the gas crunch of the 1970s and the addition of such competing Muscle Cars as the Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, and Pontiac Firebird, Mustang sales still hit 385,993 in 1i974

Recent numbers, perhaps reflecting buyers’ love affair with SUVs and the availability of performance versions of traditional sedans, are much more modest for the Mustang; Since hitting the 10 million mark in all-time U.S. sales in 2018, the U.S. annual sales high is 48,200 in 2019.

Sales were at the 44,000 mark for 2024, thrown off by supplier issues according to many sources, and got off slowly this year with a drop to under 10,000 for the first quarter. They rebounded in the second, however, to over 14,000  to bring the number to over 23,500 for the first half of 2025. 

One factor behind the Mustang’s continued success is the numerous configurations it comes in. As such it, satisfies various tastes and budgets. The 2025 Ford Mustang is offered with 4- or 8-cylinder engines, a 6-speed manual or 10-speed automatic, transmission, and in coupe/fastback,or convertible form.  (We’re not including the Mach-E electric Mustang here, which is more SUV-like than Pony Car.)

Pricing runs the gamut from the low $30,000 for the 4-cylinder EcoBoost coupe to just under $50,000 for the base 8-cylinder GT, to $60,000 for the Dark Horse Fastback.

If budget concerns are not a problem, the Ford Mustang GTD unveiled this year.offers super car performance (815 horsepower) with a price tag well over $325,000.

The 2025 Ford Mustang convertible that this review is based on carried a starting price of $43,045 before extras were added on that ran the total to $51,905. Ford Co-Pilot Assist (adaptive cruise control, lane centering, evasive steering assist, and active park assist) added $3,000 alone.

My test 2025 Ford Mustang convertible came with the turbocharged 4-cylinder EcoBoost engine that not only delivered  peppy performance but also the throaty, deep-bass engine exhaust tones the Mustang is famous for. Car & Drivcer clocked the turbocharged 4-cylinder EcoBoost at 4.5 seconds which was just a couple of 10ths off the time for the GT V8.

The EcoBoost has a big advantage in fuel economy, earningEPA ratings of 22 miles per gallon city, 33 highway, and 26 combined to the 16-24-19 for the for the 5.0-liter V8 in the GT.

The 2025 Ford Mustang convertible could use an upgrade in the way of interior refinement, but it is nicely equipped.  Front-seat occupants get nice room but you can’t say the same for anyone hoping to ride along in back. Ford lists the rear-seat legroom as 29.4 inches bit it seems much less than that. It is extremely tight even if those in front move their seats far forward.

Standard features include a 13.2-inch centerstack screen for operation of infotainment features that include navigation and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. FordPass Connect with 4G wi-fi gives you the ability to operate some functions like remote starting and stopping and remote locking and unlocking via your cell phone.

You also get dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt-and-telescoping capability, 12.4-inch LCD instrument cluster, LED headlights and taillights as standard.

Bu the main thing the 2025 Ford Mustang Convertible offers is motoring fun. There is no price tag on that.

What I liked about the 2025 Ford Mustang Convertible: The EcoBoost 4-cylinder engine has surprising acceleration. The top is easily lowered and raised. Just unlock the overhead camp and push a button. Infotainment features are user-friendly. There is even a knob to adjust radio volume. Fuel mileage is decent for what you get in performance. 

What I didn’t like about the 2025 Ford Mustang Convertible: The rear seat has little in  the way of legroom for adults. But it can serve for extra storage. The interior overall could use a little dressing up.

Would I buy the 2025 Ford Mustang Convertible: A strong yes vote here. If your budget can fit in the 8-cylinder GT model, that is the way to go, but you won’t be disappointed in the sound or performance from models with the Ecoboost 4-cylinder engine.

HYUNDAI SONATA

N LINE TRIM GIVES SONATA MORE PUNCH 

BUT RUMORS ABOUND ITS END IS NEAR  

Though company officials have not confirmed it, the Hyundai Sonata may not see a ninth generation as it approaches the end of a three-plus decades run in the United States that began in 1989 or four years after it replaced the Hyundai Stellar.

The 2026 Hyundai Sonata already is in many showrooms, but such publications as Motor Trend, citing sources in South Korea, reported several years ago that production likely will cease after the 2028 model.

The rising popularity of SUVs and decline in sedan sales no doubt is one factor. Available data shows that in 2010 cars, including sedans, accounted for 38-40 percent of the automotive market compared to 29 -30 percent for truck-based SUVs and car-based crossovers.

By 2024,SUVs owned nearly 60 percent of U.S. sales while smaller s vehicles like sedans had fallen below 20 percent.

For the Sonata specifically, Hyundai reported that though overall company sales jumped 12 percent this August to a record 88,523 vehicles the Sonata fell 19 percent compared to August 2024. Sales for the third-quarter were off 21 percent for the same period from a year ago

There is a touch of irony here in that somewhat grim picture and that is that the argument could be made that the 2025 Hyundai Sonata is the best Sonata yet. US News & World Report ranked it behind only the Honda Accord in its analysis of reviews for midsize cars. (With an all-hybrid lineup, Toyota’s Camry led the way for HEVs in the rankings.).

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata has a sleek fastback profile and is roomy and comfortable inside with lots of easy to use tech features. It comes in five trims including the hybrid model with the SE serving as the base. The SE, SEL, and SEL Convenience trims come with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine rated at 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque.

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata N-Line, which this review is based on, ups those numbers to 290 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft with its 2.5-liter turbocharged-4-cylinder. (The Sonata Hybrid, reviewed here last March, is rated at a  combined a192 horsepower for its gas engine-electric motor combo.)

The engine in the 2025 Hyundai Sonata N-Line is mated to an 8-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. It scoots from zero-to-60 mph in 5.2 seconds according to zeroto60times.com, and drinks regular gas at the rate of 23 miles-per-gallon city, 32 highway, and 27 combined, which is only a couple of miles off that for the non-turbo models.

Sitting at the top of the portfolio, the 2025 Hyundai Sonata N-Line offers a lot in the way of standard features. Inside the roomy cabin are unique premium cloth seats with microfiber inserts, 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar support, heated front seats, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, Bose premium sound, Bluetooth compatibility, a wi-fi hotspot and wireless charging, voice recognition, leather-wrapped “N” steering wheel, steering-wheel paddle shifters, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and dual automatic climate control.

The 2025 Hyundai Sonata rides on standard 19-inch wheels and features Smart (adaptive) cruise control with automatic stop/start, auto hold (to prevent creeping), and Hyundai’s Blue-Link services. LED headlights, taillights, and daytime driving lights.

Safety systems include blind-spot warning, lane following and lane keepin
g assist. rear cross-traffic assist, and highway drive assist.

Starting MSRP is $36,400 including destination and delivery. My test 2025 Hyundai Sonata N Line came with only two extra charges — $1,000 for the silver matte extrrior paint and $210 for carpeted floor mats to run the final total to $37,610.

What I liked about the 2025 Hyundai N Line: The turbo-4 in the N Line trim gives the Sonata a little extra boost while still offering good fuel economy. The comfortable interior is roomy and packed with lots of standard features that eliminate the need for costly options. The infotainment system is very user-friendly and even features knobs to adjust audio sound and surf the radio dial. Switches on the center console change drive mode (Comfort, Sport, and Smart) and also activate Auto Hold to prevent creeping at stops.

What I didn’t like about the 2025 Hyundai Sonata N Line: No manual transmission is offered, and the N Line comes with front-wheel drive  only. No all-wheel drivei is available.

Would I buy the 2025 Hyundail Sonata N Line? Sure would. It’s the most expensive of the non-hybrids in the trim lineup but still is under the price of the similarly equipped Sonata Limited HEV.  

2025 LUCID AIR

LUCID SEDAN EASES FEARS OF RANGE ANXIETY AMONG ELECTRIC VEHICLES

If the fear of running out of juice with no charging outlet nearby — a concern commonly known as range anxiety — has been holding you back from considering an electric vehicle your next automotive purchase, a California-based automaker may have an answer cure for you.

Lucid Group offers both a sedan and SUV that provides between 400 and just over 500 miles between charges, depending on the trim.

But bring your wallet. Starting price for the least expensive sedan, the Lucid Air Pure trim, is just over $70,000, while the base SUV, the Gravity Touring trim, flirts with the $80,000 mark.

The top trim in the sedan line, the Lucid Air Sapphire, approaches Super Luxury territory with a starting price of $249,000. 

The Grand Touring trim also is in six figures ($112,400), but this review is based on my experience of a a week in the 2025 Lucid Air Touring model that starts at $78,900 (not including the $,1,500 delivery fee).

The Lucid Gravity SUV is new this year, but the Lucid Air sedan was introduced for the 2022 model year. The initial offering received mixed reviews, earning praise for its design and performance and criticism for software issues and build quality. Driving range, of course, also earned plaudits.

The company took those negatives head on and more recent models have  raised the bar for the luxury EV segment. The 2025 Lucid Air even earns the No. 1 spot in the analysis of 13 luxury EVs by US News & World Report over competitors like Tesla, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche.

My view, however, is a little less enthusiastic. 

Oh, I appreciate the roomy, premium interior and the exhilarating driving experience, and there are plenty of infotainment features to make techies happy.

But in an apparent desire to be for “futuristic” in its appeal, designers have confined operation of basically every function, tech or otherwise, to a 14-inch display touchscreen on the center console. Want to adjust the tilt-and-telescoping steering or side mirrors? Go to the touchscreen and make your way through a screenful of icons.

Yes, the longer you have the vehicle likely are to become familiar with all the proper places to touch, but there were times in my week with the car that sunlight reflection made seeing exactly where to tap difficult.

What usually would be called “normal or comfort, sport, or eco, or sport-plus” when it comes to driving modes in most vehicles the Lucid Air is marked “smooth (optional range), swift (balancing power and efficiency), and sprint (maximum power).”

Fortunately, those buttons are plainly marked on the main screen but early on in the week I had to call for help to find out how to turn the radio on. (The proper button was behind a link to my cell phone.)

Getting back to what to like about the vehicle, the Lucid Air is a kick to drive, The dual electric motors on the Touring trim produce 620 horsepower and 885 pound-feet of torque that result in a zero-to-60 mph sprint of 3.4 seconds.

All-wheel drive is standard and estimated driving range with standard 19-inch wheel is 406 miles. You can adjust regenerative braking from coasting to max for one-pedal driving.

The touring trim of the 2025 Lucid Air comes with standard features like a power open/close trunk in the rear and a spacious frunk in front,  LED lights, 12-way power heated front seats with massage functions, Bluetooth technology, wireless phone charging, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, a -view camera, blind spot warning, lane-departure protection, park distance warning, automatic emergency braking, distracted driving alert, and front and rear cross-traffic assist.

In addition to the $80,400 starting MSRP, my test 2025 Lucid Air Touring model also included extras like Lucid’s DreamDrive Pro (hands-free driving), a 21-speaker Surreal Sound audio system, a glass canopy roof, 20-inch wheels and other items that ran the final bottom line to $102,600.

What I liked about the 2025 Lucid Air Sedan: Acceleration is brisk and smooth. The interior is spacious and comfortable. Excellent range alleviates fears of running out of juice, though EPA estimates may be as generous as some major league umpires’ strike zones. The spacious cargo capacity is divided between the frunk (10.0 cubic feet) and rear trunk (22.1).

What I didn’t like about the 2025 Lucid Air Sedan: Having pretty much every function operating off the big touchscreen sounds practical but there is a fairly steep learning curve and with so many operations it can be distractive to try to use it while driving. I would prefer pushing a button to start or turn off the vehicle (the car is ready to go when the driver settles in behind the wheel). Even smaller riders may bump their head getting in or out because of the low roof line. Rain-sensing windshield wipers operated sporadically on our test vehicle.

Would I buy the 2025 Lucid Air Sedan? No way. Designers simply have taken their desire to incorporate so many functions in the touchscreen too far. It detracts from what is a well designed, high-performing luxury sedan.