A high-performance Lucid Gravity Sapphire could be just around the corner, with Lucid now confirming that a more “sportier” version will be unveiled soon.
The update came during Lucid’s Q2 2026 earnings presentation, and it was first highlighted by Car and Driver. Although Lucid did not directly name the vehicle as a Sapphire, that appears to be the likely implication. At present, the Gravity is sold in three powertrain versions: Touring, Grand Touring, and Dream Edition. For now, the dual-motor Dream Edition is the most powerful, producing 1070 horsepower. Even so, the Lucid Air Sapphire goes beyond that with its remarkable 1234-horsepower tri-motor powertrain, and it would be surprising if the company did not extend wider use of that setup.
This new Gravity variant is said to be scheduled for a reveal at Monterey Car Week this month, which would be an ideal venue for an ultra-luxury, ultra-high-performance SUV debut. The changes are expected to go well beyond the powertrain alone, because the Air Sapphire is a thoroughly engineered performance model. That means upgrades to the suspension, brakes, tyres, aerodynamics, control systems, and interior are all likely to be part of the package in what will almost certainly be a very expensive offering. The Lucid Air Sapphire currently starts at $250,500, so the SUV Sapphire is expected to carry an even higher price.
Alongside the Gravity update, Lucid also shared fresh information on its smaller Cosmos SUV. This midsize crossover has now been delayed until 2027, with CEO Silvio Napoli confirming that it will no longer arrive in 2026. Automotive News first reported the postponement and pointed to Napoli’s explanation centred on quality concerns. “My objective is to launch the car when it is ready with top quality,” Napoli reportedly said. “In the past, mistakes were done. I want to make sure they’re not repeated here.”
Even so, Lucid’s presentation included new images of the Cosmos undergoing cold-weather testing. The crossover coupe’s proportions suggest a fastback-style rear section, along with slim LED lighting at both the front and rear. Camouflage hides most of the finer design details, but one visible feature is a long, tall screen rising inside the cabin, which can be seen through the windscreen in the front view.
The delay to what is likely to become Lucid’s highest-volume vehicle comes at a difficult time for the company, which has just reported a second-quarter net loss of $1 billion. Even then, it will be crucial for Lucid to get the Cosmos right from the start, given the volume potential the model could have thanks to an expected starting price of around $50,000.
