Lucid Unveils 2027 Gravity GT-S, America’s Most Powerful Three-Row SUV

Lucid has unveiled the 2027 Gravity GT-S, a more powerful and performance-focused version of its luxury electric SUV that became available exclusively in the United States last week.

Inspired by the high-performance Air Sapphire, the Gravity GT-S keeps the dual-motor setup used in other Gravity models but raises output to an impressive 1,070 hp, making it the most powerful three-row SUV in America. That surpasses the 1,025 hp produced by the 2027 Rivian R1S Quad. The Gravity GT-S can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds, delivering supercar-like performance while still offering seating for up to seven passengers.

The GT-S comes standard with Lucid’s Dynamic Handling Package, which includes independent rear-wheel steering and an adaptive three-chamber air suspension that automatically lowers the SUV at higher speeds. According to Lucid, the system improves agility, stability, and ride comfort without sacrificing everyday usability.

The new model also receives several exclusive styling cues that distinguish it from other Gravity trims. Blue accents appear throughout the vehicle, including blue brake calipers, a blue Lucid Bear badge on the front fender, blue seat belts, blue piping on the first and second-row seats, and blue stitching on the steering wheel, door armrests, and center armrest.

Lucid has not released official charging or range figures for the GT-S, but they are expected to closely match the Gravity Grand Touring. That model supports charging speeds of up to 400 kW and offers an estimated driving range of up to 450 miles on a full charge.

The 2027 Lucid Gravity GT-S starts at $127,750, positioning it well below the 1,234 hp Air Sapphire sedan while remaining competitively priced against the quad-motor Rivian R1S. The new performance SUV made its public debut during Monterey Car Week in California, where it appeared alongside the Air Sapphire at Pebble Beach’s Concours Village.

“With Lucid Gravity GT-S, we’ve created a more expressive and exhilarating interpretation of the Gravity SUV,” said Derek Jenkins, Chief Creative Officer at Lucid. “It combines extraordinary performance with the comfort, space, and versatility that define Gravity, delivering an exceptional experience for our customers that is uniquely Lucid.”

Claim up to $3,500 in California’s MyFirstEV Discounts

Lucid is among the automakers participating in California’s new MyFirstEV incentive program, giving the company’s vehicles a potential advantage with first-time ZEV buyers in the state. The program provides a $3,500 instant rebate on eligible new EVs priced at $50,000 or less. As a California company, all Lucid vehicles qualify, regardless of price.

Lucid Group Cuts 18% Of Jobs And Removes COO In Major Restructure

Lucid Group announced in July 2026 it made significant changes as the EV industry navigates capital-intensive growth plans, shifting consumer demand, and intensifying competition. Automakers are reassessing expansion plans, pricing strategies, and cost structures as market conditions evolve. For Lucid, workforce reductions, factory consolidation, and changes to its leadership structure point to a greater emphasis on operational discipline and controlling expenses.

The restructuring includes the departure of Lucid’s Chief Operating Officer and an 18% workforce reduction, representing a major shift toward a leaner organization. Eliminating the COO position could streamline accountability by placing more operational responsibility higher in the leadership structure, although it also creates additional key-person risk. Lucid is also eliminating a production shift at its AMP-1 factory, aligning manufacturing more closely with current demand. The move could reduce idle capacity and cash consumption, but it may limit the company’s ability to quickly increase production if demand strengthens.

Lucid expects the restructuring to generate approximately $158 million in annualized cost savings. For investors, however, the changes raise questions about execution, production, cash usage, and Lucid’s ability to align its cost structure with its current sales trajectory. The company continues to face production and quality challenges while working toward higher volumes and future model launches.

The restructuring could ultimately strengthen Lucid’s long-term position if the company successfully lowers its cost base and improves manufacturing efficiency. Its future growth story also includes potential fleet opportunities, Saudi Arabian manufacturing capacity, robotaxi partnerships, and new vehicle programs. At the same time, leadership changes, restructuring costs, workforce reductions, and manufacturing adjustments highlight the risks involved in executing that strategy.

Lucid’s progress through the third quarter of 2026 will be important. Investors will be watching whether one-shift production can support delivery targets, whether the company achieves its $158 million annual savings goal, how much cash it continues to use, and how responsibilities previously handled by the COO are distributed.