The last Lotus to be fitted with a traditional engine, the Lotus Emira is a fitting farewell to the company’s long line of compact sports cars
, which had plenty of character but fell far short of what luxury sports car buyers had come to expect. Back to the Emira. Abandoning combustion in a compact sports car would seem like a foolish endeavour, were it not for the fact that everyone else has to do it as well. Right now, the most convincing electric sports cars are of the ‘hyper’ variety, with multi-million-pound price tags to go along with their utterly bespoke and highly niche nature.
Inside the cabin, a diehard Lotus driver would be forgiven for feeling a bit disorientated, for the Emira is light years ahead of its predecessors in terms of fit, finish and quality. There are clear instruments, an easily accessible touchscreen, and accoutrements like heated seats. It’s a step up for the company, and one that transforms the Emira from a hard-edged occasional-use toy to the kind of car you can use every day without compromise.
The go-kart-like characteristics of earlier Lotuses have been dialled back somewhat, but the low driving position, responsive steering and short-throw gearbox all offer a more visceral, analogue driving experience than most people have become used to. It’s also refreshing to see that top speed and acceleration times are more than enough, rather than big numbers in search of bragging rights. The Emira is quick, no doubt about it, but it’s how you get there that matters.
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