Such a shame that a name like Lotus has to go down the route of huge, obese (2500 kg!!!), massive ugly thing in order survive into the electric future. Something lightweight, small, sharp handling, minimalist would be so welcome in this era of un- necessarily huge SUVs which nobody needs and goes completely against the whole idea of economic and efficient motoring! Colin Chapman will be turning in his grave! Sorry to think this but I guess I'm a bit of a dinosaur these days!

Just watched video review here.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8EWcrRDd5c

I also watched a video review, but not that one, what's his face does my head right in!.

It does seem that the Eletre is properly sorted and of a sufficiently high (perceived) quality to compete with the big players. But the success of the car lies in being able to persuade enough buyers to ignore Lotus's historic reputation re quality and reliability (hence the old acronym, Loads Of Trouble Usually Serious). But that is probably the reason behind the hugely unnecessary, attention grabbing 921PS power output. Plenty of rich folk out there, and they all want the fastest and most powerful car out there!.

Lotus helped in the development of the original Tesla Roadster, which was partly based on the Lotus Elise.

Re the Eletre - I can understand the appeal of practical SUVs but I never understood the fashion for 'crossover' SUVs with fastback coupe styling to the upper body.

Edited by Sofa Spud on 01/10/2023 at 13:16