Another price increase (or did I just miss the news?)

[danmessy]

Just jumped on the Australian configurator as I saw someone post a new configurator was up.

I noticed the First Ed v6 man starting price now shows $209,990 (plus dealer delivery & on raod costs), which is up from $199,990.

The i4 is now $199,990, up from (if i recall correctly) $193,990.

I am referring to $AUD of course. Is this new or have I just missed the news whilst under a rock?

 

[0pirates0]

I4 price updated in China.
Original price was CNY 858000(117713 USD)+ tax.
After Sept 1st, 2023, the price will be increased to CNY 902800(123860 USD)+tax

 

[digilotus]

Just jumped on the Australian configurator as I saw someone post a new configurator was up.

I noticed the First Ed v6 man starting price now shows $209,990 (plus dealer delivery & on raod costs), which is up from $199,990.

The i4 is now $199,990, up from (if i recall correctly) $193,990.

I am referring to $AUD of course. Is this new or have I just missed the news whilst under a rock?

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Yes it certainly looks like it! Makes the original V6 Manual FE price of AUD $184990 look like a bargain.

A V6 Base will probably end up being more expensive than the V6 FE. I feel sorry for those who decided to wait for a base edition.

 

[Tony M]

Yes it certainly looks like it! Makes the original V6 Manual FE price of AUD $184990 look like a bargain.

A V6 Base will probably end up being more expensive than the V6 FE. I feel sorry for those who decided to wait for a base edition.

No need to feel sorry, - Later, and Base Editions have access to the 13 colours & likely a more reliable car

 

[digilotus]

No need to feel sorry, - Later, and Base Editions have access to the 13 colours & likely a more reliable car

Sure, but I'd still pick the colour I picked and have no reliability issues with mine! So I got mine early and saved $25k. What's not to like.

 

[GAVLA]

Sure, but I'd still pick the colour I picked and have no reliability issues with mine!

Same here. No issues with my 23 FE and price protection as well!

 

[TomE]

Prices increased in mid August in most countries, the second increase since launch.

 

[EyeFour Eemeerah!]

Nice. More to come. US customers to get it in the @$$ as well I’m sure, and without a single delivery as of yet.

 

[Tony M]

Sure, but I'd still pick the colour I picked and have no reliability issues with mine! So I got mine early and saved $25k. What's not to like.

There are 46 Emira's on Autotrader, about £73k, you will be able to pick up one even cheaper in 6 months !

 

[MajHall04]

Nice. More to come. US customers to get it in the @$$ as well I’m sure, and without a single delivery as of yet.

And if they do many will drop out and Lotus will have a hard time in the US. Their prices are already approaching the cut off point for me. I was fine at the $85k for my I4 but at $102k when I submitted my build that’s my limit. Anymore more increases and I will buy a used Porsche and be done. I understand China is having money issues but don’t use us to make up for your shortfalls.

 

[digilotus]

There are 46 Emira's on Autotrader, about £73k, you will be able to pick up one even cheaper in 6 months !

Not down under there isn’t!

 

[kbhoz]

Plus AUS Dollar is down 13% against UKP this last 12 months - ouch!

 

[Lotustoronto]

at least you guys get an updated configurator.....

 

[DerTheDer]

Guys, do you remember when they were going for a 60k pound car??!??! Am I crazy or was that a selling point? I remember early on there was so much buzz about a 60k car. Sure the FE is more expensive, but the bas was supposed to be around 60k pounds or 70ish usd.

 

[Hell4Leather]

Yes it certainly looks like it! Makes the original V6 Manual FE price of AUD $184990 look like a bargain.

A V6 Base will probably end up being more expensive than the V6 FE. I feel sorry for those who decided to wait for a base edition.

“Decided to wait”…..no. I didn’t. Dealer just got 50 total allocations and 95 deposits in 2021. Not my fault.

 

[danmessy]

I got lucky, I was on base edition as I missed out FE. Then a new allocation of FE (4 to my city) became available so I jumped on that instead... Then a gift from the heavens I was able to take over a 2021 contract from someone else at pre price increase (185k AUD, circumstances for the guy meant he couldn't complete on delivery).. lotus let me step in as I had large deposit down for 1.5 years and got messed around with the base "might not be delivering for a few years"... I got super lucky, not my exact spec and colours (still absolutely love the DV). I feel the price increases are good for residuals?