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Auto Blog
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Lotus Made the 2026 Emira Even Better, But Is It Worth The Wait?
The 2026 Lotus Emira gets even more brilliant than its predecessor lots of new gear. Getting one Stateside might be an exercise in patience. Additional trim levels and revised running gear bring the Emira to a new level Lotus has a reputation for building some of the best-handling cars of all time. The Emira was already widely lauded, but Lotus is bringing a host of changes to keep the car on the razor's edge. There's a little bit of a catch, though. If you're a US-based shopper, you might be waiting a while — if you can even get one at all. 2025 Ford Maverick: 4 reasons to love it, 2 reasons to think twice Watch More The Lotus Emira was already supremely focused, but it's a better sports car than ever for 2026 Lotus kicks off changes to the Emira with a new trim level, the V6 SE, which slots above the current V6 model with minor differences. Additional blacked-out trim, 20-inch forged alloy wheels, and unique badging are all unique to the model, which also comes standard in Zinc Grey paint. A new entry-level trim, the Turbo, comes in below the Turbo SE model and makes slightly less power from its turbocharged four-pot sourced from AMG. A new Racing Line trim, coming to Turbo SE and V6 SE variants, adds pinstripes, painted mirror caps, and unique black and silver exterior badging. There are several small changes impacting all 2026 Lotus Emira models, too. Lotus tinkered with damper calibration and dialed in the wheel alignment for improved handling and comfort. A new compression mount for manual-equipped cars offers gear changes with more precision than before, while DCT-equipped models enjoy faster and smoother shifts courtesy of recalibration efforts. Both versions also get slightly tweaked cooling systems that shed weight and better manage engine temps. 2026 Lotus Emira V6 — Source: Lotus It might sound good, but US-based shoppers will need patience if they want one In case you forgot, the Emira debuted back in 2021. If it seems like it's still a fairly new car, you're probably US-based. Here, the car wasn't really available until early 2024, when the California Air Resources Board (CARB) finally gave the car the go-ahead. Since then, tariffs have compounded the Emira's hardships, as Lotus pressed pause on all deliveries back in April. Conspicuously absent from the 2026 Emira's press release is any mention of US pricing, and there's a good reason. EmiraForum users report imports are still on hold, with 'vague' promises that shipments will resume 'in a few months.' Users on LotusTalk indicate plenty of 2025 models languishing in ports. What does it all mean? It means that, as usual, US shoppers who want an Emira will spend a lot of time waiting. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. 2026 Lotus Emira V6 — Source: Lotus Final thoughts The Emira's release Stateside is marred by unfortunate timing, and we fear the 2026 models won't be on the way for quite a while. But there is some silver lining: one EmiraForum user cites a dealer email signaling that an end is in sight. According to the email, 'Lotus awaits official documentation from the U.S. government specifying exactly what percentage of tariffs will be applied to imported Lotus vehicles.' After that, Lotus will adjust prices and proceed accordingly. To our eyes, that means the new and improved 2026 Lotus Emira will come to the United States eventually. With incremental improvements across the board, it's safe to say the steadfast among us will be well rewarded for their patience. This seems to be a common trend among British automobiles. About the Author Steven Paul View Profile
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Lotus Emira update promises ride and handling boost
The Lotus Emira has been updated with a series of refinements that promise to bring both a more engaging drive and greater levels of comfort. The Emira V6 SE (priced from £96,500) gets retuned dampers and new alignment settings that are said to improve both its ride and handling. Its manual gearbox also gets new mounts that are intended to improve the precision of gearchanges. Autocar previously found it prone to hesitation when slotting the gearlever into higher ratios when rushing a shift. Meanwhile, the Mercedes-AMG-powered four-cylinder Emira Turbo (from £79,500) gets a reworked dual-clutch automatic gearbox that is said to change gears more quickly and be smoother in its delivery. Both versions get updated cooling systems with rerouted lines, improving flow to the gearbox oil cooler and the main radiator. Lotus said this reduces temperatures and sheds weight, although it has yet to specify how much lighter the new Emira is. It has also recalibrated the engine thermostat so that it doesn't open until 75deg C – up 10deg C on its current specification – to improve performance in hotter climes. As well as technical updates, Lotus has introduced a new Racing Line trim for both the Turbo and V6 models. This adds a lower-body pinstripe in yellow, red or silver, mirror caps painted the same colour and monochrome exterior badging. It costs an extra £3000. ]]>
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
2026 Lotus Emira lineup debuts in Europe with technical upgrades and new colours
The 2026 Lotus Emira range has been launched in Europe and the UK with technical upgrades and new colours. Check Offers Lotus Cars launched the Emira lineup in India as recently as January this year, and the British marque has already introduced updates to its no-frills mid-engine sports car. The 2026 Lotus Emira range has been launched in Europe and the UK, featuring technical upgrades that improve its performance and daily rideability. In addition to the mechanical changes, the car gets two new colour options – EOS Green and Purple Haze metallic. Lotus says the 2026 Emira range brings a re-optimised cooling system that provides better flow to both the transmission oil cooler and the main cooling radiator. The rerouted cooling lines further reduce the car's weight, resulting in an incremental increase in performance. Also Read : All-electric BMW M3 spotted testing on public roads, to feature quad-motor setup) The eight-speed dual-clutch transmission system in the Turbo variants has additionally been recalibrated to offer quicker and smoother gear changes. Lotus Emira V6 SE: The 2026 Emira V6 SE features optimised dampers and wheel alignment for sharper handling and enhanced ride comfort. The V6-powered Emira is now called the Emira V6 SE and is positioned as the flagship model in the lineup. Lotus has optimised the dampers and wheel alignment to enhance steering response and ride comfort. In spite of this, the 3.5-litre supercharged V6 engine has been left unchanged. This unit makes 400 bhp with its six-speed manual gearbox, which features a new compression mount for more precise gear changes. The Lotus Emira comes standard with ADAS to ensure safety, and an Extended Co-Driver Pack is available for further support. The car includes standard features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning, blind spot warning, traffic sign recognition (TSR), and fatigue detection. The optional Extended Co-Driver Pack includes Adaptive Cruise Control (only available with automatic transmission), Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Door Opening Warning, and High Beam Assist. Lotus Emira Turbo and Turbo SE: The 2026 Emira Turbo and Turbo SE share an AMG-sourced 2.0-litre 4-cylinder twin-scroll turbo engine that gets mated to an 8-speed DCT. The Emira Turbo is the entry point to the lineup, powered by an AMG-sourced 2.0-litre four-cylinder twin-scroll turbocharged engine mated to an 8-speed DCT. With this unit, the car delivers 360 bhp in the Turbo variant and 400 bhp in the higher-spec Turbo SE. The Emira Turbo comes with advanced safety features such as autonomous emergency braking, traffic sign recognition, blind spot warning, and fatigue detection. Driver comfort is enhanced by 12-way electrically adjustable seats with memory, a 190W audio system, and wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Customers can choose from packages such as the Convenience Pack, Extended Co-Driver Pack, and Extended Lower Black Pack to improve both functionality and look. Lotus Emira range: Pricing and availability The 2026 Lotus Emira range starts with the Turbo variant priced at £79,500 ( ₹ 91.99 lakh). The flagship V6 SE is listed at £96,500 ( ₹ 1.11 crore). While bookings are currently open in Europe and the UK, India is expected to receive the updated model by 2026. The 2025 Emira Turbo is on sale in the country at a starting ex-showroom price of ₹ 3.22 crore. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 07 Jun 2025, 14:57 PM IST
Auto Express
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Hardcore new Lotus Emira SE models launch the British Porsche Cayman rival close to £100k
New entry-level 'Turbo' and range-topping 'V6 SE' versions of the Lotus Emira are now available to order, with the two bookends of the British-built sports car's line-up costing from £79,500 and £96,500 respectively. The Emira Turbo features, as you've probably deduced, a turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine from AMG that spits out 360bhp – enough to fling the Porsche 718 Cayman rival from 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds. The new edition sits below the recently launched Turbo SE that produces a round 400bhp from the same engine, and can pull off the benchmark sprint in 4.0 seconds, but costs £10,000 more. Both the Turbo and Turbo SE are available exclusively with a dual-clutch automatic transmission, although Lotus has tweaked it to deliver better, faster gearchanges than earlier examples. Advertisement - Article continues below These versions come with unique Turbo badges, yellow-black Lotus emblems and satin-silver details. Standard equipment includes 12-way electrically adjustable seats with a memory function, a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus various safety and driver-assistance systems. Meanwhile the Emira V6 SE uses a supercharged 3.5-litre V6 engine that also produces 400bhp – good for 0-62mph in 4.3 seconds – however the six-speed manual gearbox it comes with as standard has been tuned for better driver engagement. More specifically, Lotus has fitted a new compression mount, which the firm says allows for more precise gearchanges. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below An automatic transmission is available on this version too, and adding it cuts the 0-62mph time down to 4.8 seconds. Elsewhere, the dampers and wheel alignment have been fettled to provide sharper handling and better ride comfort. The V6 SE is also offered with a choice of two chassis and suspension set-ups. Lotus says 'Tour' is tuned for everyday road use, designed to offer sharp handling with a more comfortable ride, while 'Sports' adds stiffer springs and dampers, making it better suited for track use. The boffins in Hethel have also adjusted the Emira's cooling system, recalibrating the air-conditioning control system and routing the coolant lines differently to provide better flow to both the transmission oil cooler and the main radiator. Lotus says this not only provides more cooling, but also reduces the weight of the car. Finally, Lotus has introduced two new paint colours to the Emira range – EOS Green and Purple Haze – and a new Racing Line specification, which is available on both the Turbo SE and V6 SE. For an extra £3,000, this adds yellow, red or silver accents to the front splitter, plus brake calipers and mirrors caps in the same colour, which is also used for the stitching in the cabin. Now you can buy a car through our network of top dealers around the UK. Search for the latest deals… Find a car with the experts New Kia Sportage breaks cover and it's sleeker than ever New Kia Sportage breaks cover and it's sleeker than ever Full specification and details have been announced for the UK version of Kia's big-selling mid-size SUV Car Deal of the Day: Get the Range Rover look for (a lot) less with the Jaecoo 7 for £244 a month Car Deal of the Day: Get the Range Rover look for (a lot) less with the Jaecoo 7 for £244 a month Jaecoo is another Chinese brand that has recently arrived in the UK, and its 7 SUV has made a bit of a splash. It's our Deal of the Day for 3 June. Car Deal of the Day: The Citroen C5 Aircross is a big car for a very small £208 a month Car Deal of the Day: The Citroen C5 Aircross is a big car for a very small £208 a month Its replacement may be waiting in the wings, but the current Citroen C5 Aircross is still a fine car. It's our Deal of the Day for 2 June.
Straits Times
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Straits Times
Car review: Lotus Emira is a daily sports car
The Lotus Emira Turbo SE can be mistaken for being a million-dollar exotic sports car. ST PHOTO: CHONG JUN LIANG SINGAPORE – The Lotus Emira looks like a mini Lamborghini and, in its latest Turbo SE guise, is even faster than an Italian supercar. Car enthusiasts of a certain age may find the 'Turbo SE' name familiar, with its distinctly 1980s ring. Famously, American actor Richard Gere's character in the 1990 movie Pretty Woman was terrible at driving the Esprit Turbo SE, clumsily crunching the manual gearbox. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
