Lotus Evija: Exclusive First Drive

TXSTYLE · 05-08-2021, 05:27 PM

The nicest LOTUS since the Esprit! The power is undeniable. But I like the fact that Lotus has returned to their roots, with a obvious emphasis on handling.
It definitely looks the part.

overcoil · 05-08-2021, 06:09 PM

Is this lotus Rimac based ?

Murf993 · 05-08-2021, 07:28 PM

I love some of what Lotus has done, and have lurked around the Elise and thought long and hard about it. But this has zero appeal to me.

Red Bread · 05-08-2021, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Murf993

I love some of what Lotus has done, and have lurked around the Elise and thought long and hard about it. But this has zero appeal to me.

Little different market between a $45k Celica motored car and a $2M EV. Not saying I really get the appeal either but they're playing so far out of their league here that I'd assume we'll be hearing about another set of owners and a new product plan before this vapor ware disappears.

VisualEcho · 05-08-2021, 08:54 PM

Absolute crap. Lotus has long lost their way. $2+M dollars for a stupidly heavy car. "For the drivers" my ass. For rich people that won't drive it.

I'll stick with a real Lotus, you know, one that Colin Chapman would be proud of; my Exige.

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Murf993 Major 14097 Rep 1,336 Posts Drives: Porsche 993 Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Dog Lake, South Frontenac, Ontario Canada iTrader: (0)	I love some of what Lotus has done, and have lurked around the Elise and thought long and hard about it. But this has zero appeal to me.
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VisualEcho Banned 6661 Rep 4,143 Posts Drives: '18 M2 6MT Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Missouri iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [10.00]	Absolute crap. Lotus has long lost their way. $2+M dollars for a stupidly heavy car. "For the drivers" my ass. For rich people that won't drive it. I'll stick with a real Lotus, you know, one that Colin Chapman would be proud of; my Exige.
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