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2025 Lucid Gravity First Drive: Not Just an Air SUV

With over 400 miles of range and up to seven seats, the new Lucid Gravity EV should appeal to drivers seeking a versatile all-electric SUV. But Lucid's first car, the award-winning Air sedan, set a high bar for the Gravity to clear—does the American automaker's first SUV deliver on expectations of performance and luxury? We get behind the wheel of the Gravity to find out.

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The Cadillac Escalade IQ just claimed MotorTrend’s 2026 SUV of the Year—and it’s redefining what luxury means in the EV era. From its jaw-dropping 55-inch dash display to its 415-mile real-world range, this all-electric Escalade returns Cadillac to the “Standard of the World.”

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The Cadillac Escalade IQ is MotorTrend’s 2026 SUV of the Year

Introducing the 2026 Rivian R2! Watch along as we dive into the sleek design and impressive features of Rivian's latest addition to its lineup. From its lightning-fast acceleration to its spacious interior and innovative storage solutions, the R2 is set to redefine an EV SUV.

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2026 Rivian R2 First Look: Nice Range, Nice Price

The Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD and 2027 Chevy Bolt RS face off in range, charging, performance, tech, comfort, and value.

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Clash of The Affordable EVs: Tesla Model 3 vs. Chevy Bolt RS

The 2027 Rivian R2 Performance is finally here and the Tesla Model Y may finally have a legitimate competitor. We put Rivian’s new midsize electric SUV through the full MotorTrend testing treatment, pushing its acceleration, braking, handling, real-world highway range, and DC fast-charging performance to see whether the R2 lives up to the hype. It certainly doesn’t disappoint in a straight line. But outright speed is only part of the story. We also find out how the R2 Performance handles when pushed, how far it can really travel on the highway, how quickly it charges, and how its results stack up against rivals including the Tesla Model Y and Porsche Macan Electric. With impressive performance, competitive range, plenty of tech, and a lot riding on its success, is the Rivian R2 Performance the electric SUV to beat?

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The 2027 Rivian R2 Performance: The Tesla Model Y Has a Problem

The new Rivian R2 takes on the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Ford Mustang Mach-E in a head-to-head electric SUV comparison. We test handling, comfort, range, charging, tech, and overall value before ranking the four EV

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2027 Rivian R2 vs. Tesla Model Y vs. Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs. Ford Mustang Mach-E: Can Rivian Beat the Best?

Al Oppenheiser, Chief Engineer behind both the Hummer EV and the Cadillac Escalade IQ, sits down to discuss his journey from muscle cars to leading the charge in General Motors’ electric future. As the only engineer to develop both a Car of the Year and SUV of the Year winner, Oppenheiser shares how his team approached EV design like a startup—pushing speed, innovation, and collaboration to deliver world-class luxury performance. From rethinking aerodynamics to reinventing what luxury means in an electric world, this conversation offers a rare inside look at how iconic American nameplates are being reborn for the EV era.

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Al Oppenheiser, the Chief Engineer Behind the 2026 SUV of the Year: Cadillac Escalade IQ

From its high-sided profile to its tapered roofline and jewelry-like details, the Gravity SUV EV is a case study in designing a vehicle which looks good whilst creating as little drag as possible - because as we know, less drag means more range. As striking on the inside as it is outside, the Gravity aims to provide its driver with a relaxed driving experience, and its passengers with an expansive, luxurious cabin, with space for for up to seven adults (plus luggage!) across three rows. However, does the Gravity do enough to best its competitors, the likes of the Rivian R1s and the Tesla Model X? What do we think of the Gravity's exterior design and interior space? watch along to find out!

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2025 Lucid Gravity: Luxurious Electric SUV for under $80,000?

Rivian’s newest SUV is smaller, lighter, and far more affordable — but does it still feel like a Rivian? We take an early first drive of the Rivian R2 prototype, putting it through its paces on California highways and rough off-road terrain near Rivian’s headquarters in Irvine. With 656 horsepower, a new AWD setup, and a unibody construction, the R2 promises the same adventure-ready DNA as the R1 in a more accessible package. We dig into how Rivian cut weight and cost, how the suspension and drive modes behave on road, and whether the R2 still delivers the off-road capability Rivian is known for.

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2027 Rivian R2 First Drive Review: 656 HP, Off-Road Ready, and Half the Price?

During a recent trip to China in association with D-Car, four lucky Motortrend staffers got to drive a massive collection of Chinese-made EVs to see whether there’s any merit in all the U.S. hand-wringing over the rapid expansion of the Chinese EV market. So, what cars did we drive? You’re looking at them! In this video we take you through every car we drove out there. Consider this your introduction—and ours—to the world of Chinese EVs.

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We Drove 20 Chinese EVs in China! Were They Bad? Was There a Tesla Killer?

Everyone wants a three-row SUV, even when it comes to EVs. But what about luxury EV SUVs? What's out there if you want one of those? Join host Kristen Lee as she compares three of the coolest three-row EVs: the opulent Vistiq, the minimalist EX90, and the high-tech Gravity.

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Luxury EV SUV Showdown! 2026 Cadillac Vistiq vs. Volvo EX90 and Lucid Gravity

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