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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
Motor 1
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Lotus Says the Emira Will Be Even Better to Drive for 2026
Although Lotus only began selling the Emira in the United States last year , the automaker is already improving the sports car. The Emira debuted in 2021 and went on sale in some parts of the world in 2022. For 2026, Lotus has made several technical upgrades that enhance its track performance while improving daily comfort. All new Emiras feature rerouted cooling system lines that improve flow to the transmission oil cooler and main radiator. The new piping also lowers the vehicle's weight, which is always a win. Lotus also recalibrated the eight-speed dual-clutch transmission for smoother, quicker are also two new colors: EOS Green and Purple Haze metallic. Photo by: Lotus Photo by: Lotus The V-6-powered Emira also receives some upgrades. It's now called the V6 SE, and it's the model's new flagship. The 3.5-liter supercharged V-6 is the same as before, producing 400 horsepower, but Lotus optimized the dampers and made "subtle adjustments in wheel alignment" for better handling and comfort. The six-speed manual transmission is standard in the Emira V6 SE, and Lotus said it's improved its shift quality with a new compression mount for the gearbox. The company says the upgrade will result in "more precise gear changes." Photo by: Lotus The Emira Turbo, the model's entry point, features the same Mercedes-AMG-sourced four-cylinder turbocharged engine as the Turbo SE . It also has the newly refined eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. The Lotus Emira Turbo starts at £79,500 ($107,969 at today's exchange rate), while the V6 SE costs £96,500 ($131,057). Order books are now open, with the updated sports car set to begin arriving in showrooms in September. Motor1 has reached out to Lotus to see when US customers can expect the updated Emira to go on sale Stateside. Here's The Latest From Lotus: Lotus Emira With Yellow Exhaust Tips Pays Tribute to an F1 GOAT The Lotus Emira Could Ditch Its V-6 for a V-8 Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Lotus Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
NZ Autocar
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Lotus Emira could swap V6 for hotter V8
Lotus is poised to offer a V8 option for its Emira sports car as the company looks to expand the appeal of its sole ICE model. But it is also a response to the fact that the V6 will not pass upcoming Euro 7 emissions regulations. CEO Feng Qingfeng told investors on the company's recent earnings call that 'We are currently investigating the feasibility of the V8'. Check out the NZ Autocar review of Lotus Emira V6 First Edition here. At the moment Lotus offers V6 and four-cylinder turbo options for the Emira. Both generate almost 300kW but Feng ruled out boosting the power of the V6. That's because it won't meet upcoming emissions regulations. The Emira is built in Lotus's plant in Hethel and last year hit a sales record of 5272 deliveries. New CEO of Lotus Cars in Europe, Matt Windle, said: 'The US is an incredibly important market for the car. So we're looking at the market demand for the product going forward.' And he added the company is looking at powertrain options, stating it Emira hadn't realised its full potential. AMG could supply Hethel with a V8. Whether or not it would fit into Emira's compact mid-engined frame is unclear. Lotus hasn't had an eight-cylinder offering in its line-up since Esprit V8 in 2004. Meantime, the company has halted shipments of British-built Emira to the US after the new 25 per cent tariff was applied in April. And America accounts for one-fifth of all Lotus sales. Ditto Eletre SUV and Emeya saloon EVs that are built in China. The US recently agreed to lower tariffs on UK-built goods to 10 per cent but Windle has yet to restart trade across the Atlantic. He said 'There's product that's ready to ship but what we don't want to do is jump the gun…' Lotus had intended to replace the ICE-powered Emira with an electric sports car but it is currently assessing the market before giving it the green light. 'Is the market ready for an electric sports car? I don't really know the answer to that yet,' said Windle.
Motor 1
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
The Lotus Emira Could Ditch Its V-6 for a V-8
The Emira might be the last great Lotus you can buy , but it might get even better before production is supposed to cease in 2027. In a recent earnings call, Lotus CEO Feng Qingfeng said that the brand is "currently investigating the feasibility of the V-8." He didn't offer any specifics about the potential powertrain, according to Autocar . Lotus offers the Emira a Toyota-sourced, supercharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine or a turbocharged 2.0-liter Mercedes-AMG four-cylinder. The Emira V-6 makes 400 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque, and any potential V-8 will likely deliver well above that. Photo by: Lotus Lotus Cars Europe CEO Matt Windle told the publication that the company likely hasn't "exploited" the Emira's full potential, so it's "looking at all the options," and it certainly has them. Mercedes already provides a four-cylinder engine to Lotus, and it could easily supply a few V-8 engines for an even meaner Emira. Lotus revealed the Emira in July 2021, but it didn't go on sale in the United States until 2024 . The company had to pause shipments here in early April due to tariffs, which forced it to announce that it would lay off up to 270 people due to the "volatile and evolving market conditions, including the US tariffs." According to the Autocar report, Windle said the company has yet to restart shipments to America, even though the US and UK recently agreed to lower tariffs. 21 Source: Lotus Check Out More Lotus News: Lotus Emira With Yellow Exhaust Tips Pays Tribute to an F1 GOAT Lotus Delays Electric Sports Car, Hybrid Emira Could Happen Get the best news, reviews, columns, and more delivered straight to your inbox, daily. back Sign up For more information, read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use . Source: Lotus Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
Times
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- Times
King Charles goes green with Lotus EV for countryside use
The King has added to his impressive car collection by ordering a £120,000 high-performance Lotus electric vehicle. The Lotus Eletre, described as a 'hyper-SUV' that combines high-end performance with green credentials, is destined for one of Charles's country estates. He is already the proud owner of a stable of luxury cars, including a cherished Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Volante, a 21st birthday present from his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth. However, the King, who has long been a champion of environmental causes, is understood to have ordered the car, which is painted the traditional royal claret, according to The Sun. The Lotus Eletre, which costs about £120,000, has a 280-mile range. It has a dual-motor powertrain producing 905 horsepower and can accelerate from 0
