Best of the Bay (Part 5): FINALE - This “decontented” Lucid Air “...that thing is SICK!”

Jon Summers is the Motoring Historian. He was a company car thrashing technology sales rep that turned into a fairly inept sports bike rider. On his show he gets together with various co-hosts to talk about new and old cars, driving, motorbikes, motor racing, motoring travel.

In this episode, Jon provides his insights on the latest vehicles in the 'Best of the Bay' road test series. He discusses and compares three standout cars: the 2025 Toyota Camry XSE, the full-size Range Rover, and the Lucid. The Camry is highlighted for its exceptional combination of performance and value, with characteristics comparable to a Lexus. The Range Rover impresses with its luxurious leather interior and commanding presence, though it is costly. The Lucid, despite being the most technologically advanced car tested and priced at double the Camry, stands out for its futuristic design and performance, making an impression on both Jon and a passerby during the review. John concludes with endorsements for the vehicles based on different consumer preferences.

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• The Donnas - Take It Off
• “Camry Gonna Camry” - a bit better than you expect, in every respect: price, performance, look and feel inside and outside
• Full Fat Range Rover; the double whammy of the look and smell of the leather so memorable. Only 1 on road driving mode. The most civilized car we drove on the test day, makes you feel like an aristocrat. J can’t do a Rangey though, he already has a corgi!
• Chops Garage (link)
• Lazerhawk - Dream Machine
• Episode 1 and driving the 1100hp Lucid to its frightening top speed two years ago
• Lucid decontented: 430hp, no moonroof, 80k not 200k
• The pre-production one in Santana Row vs. the up contented 1100hp with the Restoration Harware Interior
• The decontented car is the best car we drove during BotB
• The awesome calibration of the regen braking - it feels like a big german sedan engine braking at autobahn speeds
• Smooth, Swift and Sprint modes; about power delivery style. J preferred Smooth.
• Makes the Genesis, Rangey feel a last generation
• The Opinion of a Prius Car Camper - “That Thing Is SICK!”
• Overall, the Camry was Best Value; Lucid was Best Car; J would take the Genesis G80 sedan; the Single Best Thing was the Hellcat motor 
• Zodiac Mindwarp - Airline Highway

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