Lotus Reviews
About Lotus
Racing enthusiast and Lotus founder Athonty Colin Chapman centered the automaker around sports cars that were incredibly light. Instead of high-tech equipment and overly powerful engines, Lotus is known for making sports cars that offer razor-sharp handling thanks to its focus on keeping weight down. And while Lotus may not be as well known as other sports car manufacturers, the automaker is well regarded by enthusiasts.
Lotus has always had a small lineup, usually consisting of a single vehicle that’s available in a few trims. The V8-powered Esprit was a true exotic and the only vehicle Lotus had on sale from 2000 to 2004. More modern vehicles include the Elise, which was used as the basis for the Exige. The introduction of the Evora in 2010, and a new partnership with Toyota for V6 engines, signaled the next central sports car for Lotus and would eventually spawn more powerful and exclusive models such as the Evora 400 and Evora GT.
Lotus continues to focus on lightness with the new Emira, which will be the last sports car from the automaker that’s solely powered by a gas engine. Its electrified era has also arrived with the Evija, the brand’s first hypercar and first all-electric car. Despite being a small automaker, Lotus has also recently introduced an electric SUV called the Eletre. Lotus’ future EVs won’t be nearly as light as its previous sports cars, but they promise to offer a higher level of performance than competitors.