❔ QUESTION Atlantis Blue samples

[schuey100]

Hi all, just had my configuration email from Lotus for the I4, I was going to go with Seneca but since seeing the new colours I’m intrigued by the Atlantis as always thought the Seneca looked a bit flat in cloudy conditions, can all anyone help with photos of the colour or is it a Volvo colour?! Was hoping to get a bright blue similar to the 718 Sapphire Blue, need to decide quickly! Thanks Mike

 

[LuckysDad]

I spec'd mine in Atlantis Blue over Ice Grey. Would love to know what it actually looks like. The dealer didn't have any paint chips. I don't even know if it's metallic or not.
I'm really hoping they come out with a purple before I neef to finalize my choice.

 

[TomE]

At the moment I think the configurator is all we have. I’ve not heard of any dealers having samples yet. No official photos have been published of all the new colours either. There are a few unofficial pictures of some colours, but Atlantis Blue.

So it’s a similar situation to the early days of V6 FE orders. Disappointing that Lotus haven’t learnt from the customer feedback about that.

 

[schuey100]

Thought that would be the case thanks anyway

 

[digilotus]

I asked my dealer about paint sample discs for the new colours and they have no idea when they might be arriving. If it’s anything like last time, it took about 3-5 months after the configurator went live for dealers to get actual paint samples.

I would hope they learnt from that and they will be available sooner but who knows!

 

[DJS]

Atlantis Blue is a popular VW colour, although hard to tell it looks exactly the same on the configurator, it does have a purple tang to it though.

 

[schuey100]

I asked my dealer about paint sample discs for the new colours and they have no idea when they might be arriving. If it’s anything like last time, it took about 3-5 months after the configurator went live for dealers to get actual paint samples.

I would hope they learnt from that and they will be available sooner but who knows!

Can you swop colours if you change your mind after doing the configuration?

 

[digilotus]

Can you swop colours if you change your mind after doing the configuration?

Best to check with your dealer. I understand that if the car will be built from August onwards then the new paint colours will be available, otherwise you're limited to the 6 launch colours.

 

[JasonR]

I saw an i4 in the factory with Atlantis blue and it’s stunning. Real RSP supra vibes. Would have had this over Seneca if I had the choice but still love my Seneca anyway 😅

 

[schuey100]

Best to check with your dealer. I understand that if the car will be built from August onwards then the new paint colours will be available, otherwise you're limited to the 6 launch colours.

So went on configurator, was told initially a Nov build (July 2021 deposit) but only the original 6 colours listed, spoke to customer services who confirmed that the I4 was now on production line and if I wanted to change colour to email then with the request, don’t know if that would delay the build further or if I’m due delivery before August hence the original colours, Seneca it is then atm 🤷

 

[maggierose]

I saw an i4 in the factory with Atlantis blue and it’s stunning. Real RSP supra vibes. Would have had this over Seneca if I had the choice but still love my Seneca anyway 😅View attachment 26109

Hopefully it won't be long until we see some official photos from Lotus. How long ago was your factory tour?

 

[LuckysDad]

I saw an i4 in the factory with Atlantis blue and it’s stunning. Real RSP supra vibes. Would have had this over Seneca if I had the choice but still love my Seneca anyway 😅View attachment 26109

Is it metallic?

 

[schuey100]

I asked my dealer about paint sample discs for the new colours and they have no idea when they might be arriving. If it’s anything like last time, it took about 3-5 months after the configurator went live for dealers to get actual paint samples.

I would hope they learnt from that and they will be available sooner but who knows!

Forgot to say, the chap at Lotus said dealers would be getting the new paint samples for thier showrooms this month, se we’ll see…..

 

[Wizardwings]

Atlantis Blue is a popular VW colour, although hard to tell it looks exactly the same on the configurator, it does have a purple tang to it though.

Perhaps you're thinking of "Atlantic Blue" from VW?

 

[JasonR]

Is it metallic?

Looked it from what I could tell. Really nice colour

 

[JasonR]

Hopefully it won't be long until we see some official photos from Lotus. How long ago was your factory tour?

A week ago when I got my car

 

[Cachaco131]

I saw an i4 in the factory with Atlantis blue and it’s stunning. Real RSP supra vibes. Would have had this over Seneca if I had the choice but still love my Seneca anyway 😅View attachment 26109

Blue with a hint of purple?

 

[JasonR]

Blue with a hint of purple?

Yep. Looks really nice. It’s not in your face, quite subtle

 

[Fido]

I spec'd mine in Atlantis Blue over Ice Grey. Would love to know what it actually looks like. The dealer didn't have any paint chips. I don't even know if it's metallic or not.
I'm really hoping they come out with a purple before I neef to finalize my choice.

My series 2 Elise was in Aubergine metallic purple and was stunning. The Emira would be equally stunning with silver wheels and the upper black pack in Aubergine if anyone fancies mocking one up!

 

[Fido]

Amazingly it took only a couple of clicks to find a picture of it on a garage website. It’s been resprayed I suspect and had the wheels done too but still looking good. Come on Lotus, add Aubergine to the colour palette!