Lotus To Officially Enter India on November 9 - A Look At Its Cars, Emira and Eletre
Supercar enthusiasts, rejoice! Lotus is about to establish its official presence in India as the renowned British sports car manufacturer prepares for its debut on November 9. Although it's not yet confirmed which model Lotus will introduce first in India, reports suggest that Exclusive Motors, located in New Delhi, will be the official distributor for the brand.
Here's an overview of the two cars that Lotus currently offers globally:
1. Lotus Emira
The Lotus Emira is a two-door sports car and marks the British marque's final internal combustion-only offering. Drawing inspiration from the Evija hypercar, the Emira boasts a sharp design characterized by plenty of curves and creases within its compact body.
- Interior Features: The Emira offers practicality with features like bottle holders, usable door pockets, and a substantial 359-liter boot. The dashboard includes dual 12.3-inch screens, with one serving as the touchscreen infotainment system and the other functioning as a digital driver's instrument cluster.
- Powertrain Options: Lotus provides a choice of two engine options for the Emira. The first is a 3.5-liter supercharged V6 sourced from Toyota, while the other is a 4-cylinder turbo petrol engine from Mercedes-AMG.
For more in-depth information about the Lotus Emira, you can refer to Lotus's unveiling story.
2. Lotus Eletre
The Lotus Eletre is based on Lotus' Electric Premium Architecture and represents the brand's first foray into electric vehicles. The Eletre boasts an impressive exterior with sharp lines and a highly detailed interior that resembles something out of a cyberpunk movie.
- Performance: The Eletre features a dual-motor configuration with over 600PS, enabling it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds and achieve a top speed of 260 km/h. It is equipped with a 100 kWh battery pack, providing an estimated range of 600 km based on the WLTP cycle.
You can find more details about the Lotus Eletre in the provided link.
Expected Prices in India
In the UK market, the Lotus Emira is priced from around Rs 89.93 lakh, while the Eletre starts at Rs 92.20 lakh. Lotus plans to import its cars to India through the completely built-up (CBU) route, which means they are likely to be priced significantly higher than their UK counterparts once they arrive in the Indian market.