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    Car & Driver December Features

    Print edition of December 2023 Car & Driver has a road report on the Emira by Sam Smith. He wrung it out on North Carolina Rt. 209 (called the Rattler). His takeaway: The Emira is an old school Lotus, so we're fans. Digital version not yet available. See attachments.
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    New Year's Wish

    This journey is a joy. May your 'soon' become Finally. #worththewait
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    Road Driving Impressions

    Aside from grand events, media reviews and LDA it's about to get real real with Emira experiences outside of test tracks and with regular folks. In the EU some customer cars are said to be delivered. In the U.S. LOG41 is underway with Emira appearances. Those cars are believed to then be sent on...
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    Soon

    Soon At 30 days out for a lucky few Emira owners: Soon truth will be written about bonnet gaps, seat comfort, ride height and suspension behavior Soon rear seat stowage areas will be used, trunks will be stuffed and cup holders filled. Soon KEF audio sounds will compete with engine supercharger...
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    It's getting Crowded in here

    (and that’s a good thing). As we’re coming up on a year since the Emira Reveal and await big news in the form of intensive driving reviews and magazine features, I’m reminded of how the Lotus communications vacuum has been addressed. Information has been Crowd-sourced within this Forum. We’ve...
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    New Kid(s) on the Block

    For the US the anticipation of an Emira delivery in 4Q has raised some practical questions about service support, particularly where dealer access or proximity is not a small matter. This concern certainly extends to other regions. Here this brings up the prospect of new Lotus dealerships (10...
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    Newsstand Media File?

    Question for site administrator. It might serve the Forum well to create a tab or folder specific to print, web and YouTube reviews. An aggregate of reports in one easy to find place. Maybe call it Emira Review News? Can we give this some thought as news reports are now arriving...
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    Looking Ahead

    A March Uodate has been anticipated since January. Now that production has begun according to @TomE -- and media reviews are expected this week -- shall we expect a Lotus communication by the 16th? There's more than enough content.
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    Listening Post

    Many have asked if Lotus is paying attention to Forum comments, and if so taking them to heart. Have you not wondered what goes on as Lotus Listens In? Better yet, put yourself in their shoes. This is a Group Participation exercise from the Forum Fiction section. Choose a dialog category...
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    Something else has happened

    With the excitement over a new Lotus launch has come a resurgence in Lotus enthusiasm. Both have been well deserved. It also should be said Forums like this are part of the Lotus allure and mystique. If you get it, you get it. If you are reading this you are helping build the Brand Community...
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    Emira Reveal/Lotus of Austin

    After digesting most every article, video and forum post I couldn't pass up the opportunity to see the Emira at Lotus of Austin today. Kudos to the entire team there/shout out to Marketing. Nothing does justice like an in-person viewing. The Emira has a nice athletic stance (and suggestive...
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    Fast Facts (sort of)

    It would be interesting to have a thread comprised of short fast facts and quick takes on the Emira culled from the Forum member posts and feedback. For example: what is the popular color by country, what percent are ordering V6, what percent have selected Sport vs Touring, manual vs auto...
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    Emira windshield is better than that of the Evora

    New question: its been said the forward view through the Emira windshield is better than that of the Evora. Despite TDC stripe disappointment, can the driver sight down the hoodline to avoid striking curbs whiile parking and incurring curb rash of expensive wheels? In some designs the hood...
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    The Lotus Technology Road map/interviews

    The Lotus Technology Road map is nicely articulated in this video. Quite informative for brand enthusiasts.
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    Is this the Ultimate Lotus Emira Guide?

    An Aussie Dealer may have created the ultimate Lotis Emira Guide with wide-ranging images and content. An amazing information tool for fans and fans-to-be. Kudos to SimplySportsCars.com https://www.simplysportscars.com/lotus-cars/lotus-emira-sports-car/
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    Lotus Veteran

    Greetings fellow fans. Saw the jaw-dropping images and then videos on YouTube of the new Emira, and had to feed my Lotus addiction. Had then regrettably sold a 2001 twin-turbo Esprit V8 during a downturn, and want to rectify my error. Not only did the Emira call to me, I've been locked into a...
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