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Lotus Emira (2022 – current) | Knowledgeable Score


Summary


The Lotus Emira is a two-seater, rear-engined sports that was launched in early 2022, and is the company’s first new model since production of the long-serving Evora, Exige and Elise models ended in 2021. Lotus has also claimed that it will be the final petrol-powered car it will ever build as it shifts towards an electric future.

Replacing three separate models is a tall order, but Auto Trader comments that the Lotus Emira is “a massive step forward” for Lotus – “preserving the performance and handling we loved” from the Exige and Evora, “but with the luxuries and technology modern drivers demand.”

In traditional Lotus spirit, the Emira is no slouch. Customers can choose between a 360hp four-cylinder petrol engine which is also found in the Mercedes-AMG A45, or a 400hp supercharged petrol V6 supplied by Toyota. Carbuyer says the latter makes the Emira perform “like a small supercar”.

“It sounds great and looks sensational too”, Auto Express adds, “and has an interior that’s miles better in design and quality than any of its predecessors.”

That said, Parkers asserts that the Emira’s closest market rival, the Porsche 718 Cayman, still has the upper hand when it comes to interior quality, and that the Porsche is the more practical choice for day-to-day travel.

Though, “is it as special as the Lotus?”, Evo asks of the 718 Cayman. “Certainly not to look at and for that sense of occasion. The Emira feels every inch the next-generation sports car Lotus wants and needs it to be.”

As of July 2023, the Lotus Emira holds an Expert Rating of 71%, based on 14 reviews published by the UK media. That’s a a drop-off of about 5% in recent months, and puts the Emira quite a way behind the Porsche 718 Cayman (currently 86%) and Alpine A110 (87%).

Emira highlights

  • Supercar looks and performance
  • Class-leading driving dynamics
  • Comfortable and refined interior

Emira lowlights

  • Former Lotus flagships were more exciting
  • No rear seats and rivals are more practical
  • Question marks around reliability

Key specifications


Body style: Two-door coupé
Engines:
petrol
Price:
From £59,995 on-road

Launched: Summer 2022
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA



Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Safety rating


No safety rating

As of July 2023, the Lotus Emira has not been crash tested by Euro NCAP.

Eco rating


No eco rating

As of July 2023, the Lotus Emira has not been lab tested by Green NCAP.

Reliability rating

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As of July 2023, we don’t yet have enough reliability data on the Lotus Emira to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively for us using extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Emira, we’ll publish the score here.

Awards


Trophies, prizes and awards that the Lotus Emira has received

2023

  • UK Car of the Year Awards – Best Performance Car

2022

  • News UK Motor Awards – Best Sports Car

Similar cars


If you’re looking at the Lotus Emira, you might also be interested in these alternatives

Alpine A110 | Audi TT | BMW Z4 | Jaguar F-Type | Lotus Elise | Porsche 718 Cayman | Toyota GR Supra

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