Lotus Reviews

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Current models

Lotus Eletre 2023 review

The Eletre is an entirely new kind of Lotus: a Chinese-built electric SUV that majors on performance and in-car technology. We drive it.

Lotus Emeya 2024 review

The new Lotus Emeya is a luxurious and searingly quick electric saloon aimed squarely at the Porsche Taycan. Tim Pitt drives it.

Lotus Emira I4 2024 review

Tim Pitt drives the new four-cylinder Lotus Emira I4. Does an exotic AMG engine and dual-clutch gearbox make for a better sports car?

Lotus Emira V6 2022 review

The new Emira is the last petrol-powered Lotus sports car. How does it measure up to the Porsche 718 Cayman and Alpine A110?

Discontinued models

Lotus Elise Cup 250 2020 review

We drive the visceral Elise Cup 250 on UK roads – and speak to Lotus CEO Phil Popham about the marque’s future under Geely ownership.

Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final Edition 2021 review

After 25 years in production, the incomparable Lotus Elise is bowing out. We enjoy a last blast in the £45,500 Sport 240 Final Edition.

Lotus Elise Sprint 2017 review

Lotus has honed the evergreen Elise yet again. We drive the new Sprint on road and track – is it the best Elise yet?

Lotus Evora 400 2015 review

The Evora has raised its game – it’s now a real alternative to a Porsche 911

Lotus Evora GT430 2017 review

With a six-figure price tag and a top speed nudging 200mph, the Lotus Evora GT430 is a superb track car – and a formidable road machine, too

Lotus Evora Sport 410 2016 review

Lotus has given the Evora more power and less weight – and created one of the most competent cars ever to come from Norfolk

Lotus Exige Cup 430 2018 review

Lotus is determined the Exige is going to go out in style – as the world's fastest B-road machine

Lotus Exige Sport 350 2015 review

Lotus makes the Exige even lighter and more intense: with one eye on the Porsche Cayman GT4, it's a warm welcome to the remarkable Exige Sport 350

Lotus Exige Sport 380 2016 review

Has Lotus saved the best until last with its hardcore 2016 Exige Sport 380