{"id":4069,"date":"2024-08-29T23:11:10","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T23:11:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/?p=4069"},"modified":"2026-01-29T16:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T16:08:25","slug":"lotus-review-a-new-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/es\/lotus-review-a-new-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Lotus Review: A New Era"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I recently got a brief test drive in the Lotus Emira, which Lotus claims is the last internal-combustion powered vehicle they will&nbsp; produce. I also got to test the Lotus Eletre: the electric \u201chyper SUV\u201d that heralds their future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what were my impressions of the last of the old era and the first of the new?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-audio\"><audio controls src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/LotusReview2024.mp3\"><\/audio><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Article Audio Transcript<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"sfsi_widget sfsi_shortcode_container\"><div class=\"norm_row sfsi_wDiv\"  style=\"width:360px;text-align:left;\"><div style='width:40px; height:40px;margin-left:5px;margin-bottom:5px; ' class='sfsi_wicons shuffeldiv' ><div class='inerCnt'><a class='sficn' data-effect='fade_in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'  href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/utahmotornews' id='sfsiid_facebook_icon' style='width:40px;height:40px;opacity:0.6;'  ><img data-pin-nopin='true' alt='Facebook' title='Facebook' src='https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/icons_theme\/flat_square\/flat_square_facebook.png' width='40' height='40' style='' class='sfcm sfsi_wicon' data-effect='fade_in'   \/><\/a><div class=\"sfsi_tool_tip_2 fb_tool_bdr sfsiTlleft\" style=\"opacity:0;z-index:-1;\" id=\"sfsiid_facebook\"><span class=\"bot_arow bot_fb_arow\"><\/span><div class=\"sfsi_inside\"><div  class='icon1'><a href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/utahmotornews' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><img data-pin-nopin='true' class='sfsi_wicon' alt='Facebook' title='Facebook' src='https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/visit_icons\/Visit_us_fb\/icon_Visit_us_en_US.png' \/><\/a><\/div><div  class='icon2'><div class=\"fb-like\" width=\"200\" data-href=\"https%3A%2F%2Futahmotornews.com%2Fes%2Flotus-review-a-new-era%2F\"  data-send=\"false\"  data-layout=\"button_count\"  ><\/div><\/div><div  class='icon3'><a target='_blank' rel='noopener' href='https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Futahmotornews.com%2Fes%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F4069' style='display:inline-block;'  > <img class='sfsi_wicon'  data-pin-nopin='true' alt='fb-share-icon' title='Facebook Share' src='https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/share_icons\/fb_icons\/en_US.svg' \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div style='width:40px; 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height:40px;margin-left:5px;margin-bottom:5px; ' class='sfsi_wicons shuffeldiv' ><div class='inerCnt'><a class='sficn' data-effect='fade_in' target='_blank' rel='noopener'  href='https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/utahmotornews\/' id='sfsiid_instagram_icon' style='width:40px;height:40px;opacity:0.6;'  ><img data-pin-nopin='true' alt='Instagram' title='Instagram' src='https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/ultimate-social-media-icons\/images\/icons_theme\/flat_square\/flat_square_instagram.png' width='40' height='40' style='' class='sfcm sfsi_wicon' data-effect='fade_in'   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"sfsi_holder\" class=\"sfsi_holders\" style=\"position: relative; float: left;width:100%;z-index:-1;\"><\/div><script>window.addEventListener(\"sfsi_functions_loaded\", function()\n\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\tif (typeof sfsi_widget_set == \"function\") {\n\t\t\t\t\tsfsi_widget_set();\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t}); <\/script><div style=\"clear: both;\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><br><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EletreFront-1024x582.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4073\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EletreFront-980x557.jpg 980w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EletreFront-480x273.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Lotus Eletre<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As SUVs go, this machine is styled beautifully. It\u2019s also roomy, with a luxurious interior. It does weigh three tons, thanks to the heavy batteries common in electric vehicles. When driving it, however, it doesn\u2019t feel that heavy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the first all-electric vehicle I\u2019ve ever driven. So the Salt Lake City Motorcars sales representative had to spend a few minutes explaining how to use the large touchscreen, and a few other controls, to interact with vehicle systems and let it know I was ready to roll.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EletreConsole-1024x651.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EletreConsole-980x623.jpg 980w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EletreConsole-480x305.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once I was moving, the Eletre was smooth, quiet, and oh-so-comfortable. Except for the long charging times common to most electric vehicles, I could get used to road trips in this one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, given my performance-car leanings, luxurious surroundings aren\u2019t my first priority. But I soon found that there\u2019s plenty to celebrate in the performance department as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eletre R\u2019s 905 horsepower and 726 pound-feet of torque will leave your jaw hanging open, even after your face re-shapes from the instant acceleration. Instead of thinking about passing someone and steadily doing so, you think about it and they\u2019re in your rearview mirror. Like right now! <em>(The base Eletre is less savage, with a mere 603 horsepower, but claims a longer range.)&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EletreProfile-1024x527.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EletreProfile-980x504.jpg 980w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EletreProfile-480x247.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, getting up to freeway speed becomes a non-event. I\u2019m used to pushing to 70 or 80 mph pretty fast, but not this fast. When I glanced at the speedometer about halfway up the on-ramp, I was already doing 80, and had to back way off the go pedal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any gripes I might have with the Eletre would be similar to complaints I would have with most all-electric cars. Those include relatively long charging times\u2014Lotus claims as fast as 20 minutes to 80% charge\u2014and notably reduced range when accelerating hard, climbing mountains, running the air-conditioning, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for handling, it\u2019s no Evora or Emira but is still competent in its own right. Steering was comfortable and controlled while accelerating rapidly through a curving on-ramp. I also got to push it through a few roundabouts with pleasing results. It\u2019s definitely not a lightweight\u2014sorry Colin Chapman\u2014but you don\u2019t feel most of its three tons either.&nbsp; This a beautiful, comfortable and, yes, fun vehicle!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EmireSide-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EmireSide-980x441.jpg 980w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EmireSide-480x216.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Lotus Emira<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of Emiras, I\u2019ve needed to get my hands on one since they were announced. I fell hard for Lotus after getting some track time in Evora GTs a couple of summers ago. So I can\u2019t help but compare the Emira to the Evora GT now that I&#8217;ve finally driven both.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, the V-6 version of the First Edition Emira struck me as a more-civilized Evora. If you\u2019ve seen pictures, you know it\u2019s gorgeous. The exterior exudes miniaturized supercar. It also has a more-refined and comfortable interior. Several reviewers have reported that the Emira outclasses the Evora as a daily driver and I have to agree.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EmiraInterior-1024x520.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4079\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EmiraInterior-980x497.jpg 980w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EmiraInterior-480x244.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Emira does let you know it\u2019s a performance car the moment you start it. Still, it\u2019s not the same throaty roar that the Evora GT spits out. And while they both share a Toyota V6-based supercharged engine, the Emira strikes me as a bit less vicious when you accelerate. That\u2019s unsurprising given that the current engine has been slightly detuned, for emissions reasons. Specifically, the V-6 Emira\u2019s 400 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque are 16 horsepower and 7 pound-feet less than the Evora GT. It\u2019s also about 37 pounds heavier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I should acknowledge that I had just driven the Eletre R. After its insane levels of torque, most vehicles feel like they lack something in the acceleration department.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EmiraLeftSide-1024x485.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EmiraLeftSide-980x464.jpg 980w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EmiraLeftSide-480x227.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As for handling, the steering is amazing and I couldn\u2019t tell the difference between the Emira and the Evora GT. I didn\u2019t get to experience the Emira on-track. However, I did find a quiet road with multiple roundabouts. The Emira charged through them precisely and flawlessly, and I wasn\u2019t holding back on lateral G\u2019s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The clutch and manual transmission were fine, if perhaps a bit stiff. But they didn&#8217;t occupy much of my attention after the first minute or two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GrayEmira-1024x530.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GrayEmira-980x508.jpg 980w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/GrayEmira-480x249.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Emira comes with a touring or sport suspension, with many reviewers recommending the touring option for driving comfort with little loss of handling. The car I drove was equipped with the sport suspension, and the firmness just didn\u2019t bother me at all. Take that with a grain of salt though. I\u2019m used to feeling every crack and seam in the road through my WRX STi and my autocross\/track mod\u2019d Miata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the Emira is an incredibly fun and beautiful machine that\u2019s still on my short list for a relatively-affordable canyon runner and occasional track car. If you\u2019re considering something along those lines, and around the $100K price point, it\u2019s definitely worth a closer look.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EmiraRear-1024x733.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EmiraRear-980x702.jpg 980w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/EmiraRear-480x344.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Future of Lotus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, if you\u2019re interested in all-electric luxury performance, check out the Eletre. According to the Lotus Eletre configurator website, the base Eletre starts at $107K and the high-performance Eletre R at $145K.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So Lotus is moving toward a heavier and all-electric future. Still, the Eletre,  the Emeya \u201chyper GT\u201d sedan, and the Evija hypercar, promise that it will be a high-performance future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u00a9 2024, R Bairett<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: As reported last year in <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/es\/finally-a-lotus-dealer-in-utah\/\"><em>https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/finally-a-lotus-dealer-in-utah\/<\/em><\/a><em>, Salt Lake City Motorcars is now an official Lotus dealer.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BlueYellow-1024x565.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4083\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BlueYellow-980x541.jpg 980w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BlueYellow-480x265.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/FirstEdition-1024x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/FirstEdition-980x431.jpg 980w, https:\/\/utahmotornews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/FirstEdition-480x211.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I recently got a brief test drive in the Lotus Emira, which Lotus claims is the last internal-combustion powered vehicle they will\u00a0 produce. 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