You're looking at the future of Lotus. / (min cost $ 0 ) or signup to continue reading Although the petrol-powered sports car looks most like what we've come to know and love from Lotus, the all-electric SUV and sedan will be the cars driving its volume. Where the Emeya lobs in a crowded pool of electric sedans and liftbacks, the Eletre SUV is competing in a very different market.
It doesn't really have any direct electric rivals yet, given it's a bigger and sportier take on the formula than the and . Instead, it's shooting for the likes of the , , and – does the Eletre have what it takes to make an impact? The Eletre has been treated to some of the biggest price cuts we've seen in recent times, with between $35,000 and $50,000 removed from the starting sticker. This is a really impressive cabin, as is the case with the related Emeya.
Although the idea of clean lines and lots of high-resolution screens isn't unique, the execution here sets it apart. From the waxy leather trim to the toggles on the steering wheel, to the finish on the transmission tunnel, it feels high-end. It's also very comfortable.
The front seats are generously padded, with enough bolstering to keep you in place in the corners, and the expansive central tunnel leaves plenty of space for your elbow on long trips. Flashy gold highlights on some of the toggles and details like the soft-drop bases on the cupholders, add to the high-end feeling. Lotus was one of the first brands to commit to using the Unreal .