Lucid Air Gets Gravity-Inspired InfotainmentLucid MotorsThe Lucid Air is finally getting a revamped infotainment system. The American automaker announced that Air UX 3.0 will be available on all of its vehicles as an over-the-air update, although 2022 and 2023 Lucid Air models, along with some 2024 versions, will require a $950 hardware upgrade to run it.The new system is designed to offer a faster and more intuitive user experience, with major updates made to navigation, media, user profiles, and vehicle controls, inspired by the infotainment experience available in the Gravity SUV. Air UX 3.0 will be available as part of software version 2.11.0.The updates make the infotainment system behave more like a smartphone, with different commands triggered by swiping up, down, left, or right.Lucid says the updated system brings a redesigned experience to the Left Cockpit Panel, the leftmost section of the Air's 34-inch curved-glass display. New cards featuring frequently used functions are now front and center, making it easier to access the apps and features drivers use most often.Drivers will be able to choose from vehicle controls, make calls, access saved routes, or find nearby chargers. When certain features are available, temporary cards will appear on the Home screen, which occupies the right-hand portion of the large display. Swiping one of those cards opens the full app on the Pilot Panel, Lucid's vertically oriented screen on the center console.Lucid MotorsNew Quick Controls allow drivers to swipe down from the top of the Pilot Panel to access frequently used settings and controls. Lucid also says moving between the Left Cockpit Panel and the Pilot Panel is now more streamlined, which should make it easier to access functions without digging through multiple menus.The automaker has received lots of criticism about the way drivers switch between profiles, and this update should address several of those complaints. Air UX 3.0 provides faster profile switching, gives the primary profile more control over linked keys, and makes it easier to reset the guest profile, according to Lucid. The system also adds enhanced security through PIN protection.EV routing and navigation are also updated. Drivers will be able to customize EV routes based on their preferred charging networks and adapter compatibility, as well as set the minimum driving range they want to have remaining in their cars when they arrive at their destination.Lucid MotorsThe update also improves the performance and reliability of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Lucid says. Drivers will be able to split the screen so they can use smartphone mirroring while also viewing their music or managing a phone call.We haven't had a chance to try the new infotainment system yet, so we can't comment on how these changes truly work from behind the wheel. Still, we're glad to see Lucid address several issues owners have complained about. A faster and easier-to-use infotainment system should make the Air and the rest of Lucid's lineup more enjoyable to live with.Photo credit: Lucid MotorsPhoto credit: Lucid MotorsPhoto credit: Lucid MotorsPhoto credit: Lucid MotorsPhoto credit: Lucid MotorsPhoto credit: Lucid MotorsPhoto credit: Lucid MotorsPhoto credit: Lucid Motors