Brief test drive observations (V6)

[Chap944man]

Spent part of the morning at a dealership for some hands-on research and a test drive (V6 manual only). Quick take-aways, most of you likely already know. Essentially only 2026 models locally, and most already delivered; 2027's are 6-8 months away. No 2025's around.
Very impressed with ease of driving experience. pedals and shifter took no time to get the feel. Steering quite firm in sport; almost heavy, but decent feedback (front tire pressure was low on both sides). Did not push it, but not as instant or urgent at higher rpm as I figured it might be. Quickly comfortable to get used to. Not too snug for a few hours in the seat. A bit spartan, limited knobs and buttons, but certainly adequate and as expected. Ding-dong speed warnings somewhat annoying (but, yes, can be turned off and not a deal-breaker for me). Front clearance height much more generous than it looks, for passing over curb ramps.
Alcantara wheel is yuck. Extremely hard to do shoulder checks when changing lanes; really have to rely on sideview mirrors (window decal in my face didn't help). No time for any detail on dash options or screen menu, etc. Just needed to see if it ticked the major boxes.
Getting in and out was super easy, without awkward circus-performer maneuvers - gotta watch for the extended carbon fiber side skirts on the Scura edition however! My wife fell in love with that trim level right away.

Misc notes on colors 'in person' vs photos - verdant green is ten times darker than it appears in photos. I thought it was a black or dark grey car, even in daylight. it takes bright, direct sunlight to see the green.

Satin nebulous grey is a color I'd expected to dislike - I love it. the Scura trim (with or without carbon fiber) looks really good; photos of it look horribly blah and flat and uninspiring.

No Seneca blue around - popular color seems to get snapped up quickly (and purple too). Hethel Yellow and Zinc Grey seem to be slightly less desired (most predominant on lot).

 

[Sanguineous]

Seneca blue is a popular color for earlier models but now it is in the 2nd most expensive color option (same as Magma red) after the Purple/EOSGreen (and Tangelo Orange).
So there are less new Lotus on that color.
Hethel Yellow + Zinc Grey + Osmium Silver + Vivid Red are all "free" when you order a new Lotus!

All colors on First Edition were "Free"...

I normally dislike grey color on sport car, but found Nimbus Grey to be absolutely stunning!
Sunny vs overcast is so different that it almost looks like another car!

I invite you to Configure your Emira to see the available options (Wheels and interior have many options that you didn't seems to mention on that post!).
Maybe post your spec here

Regarding the steering wheel, if you dislike the Alcantara, you can always order a Custom New Steering Wheel on GRP Website those are high quality and would have been my choice if my wheel came with in Alcantara.

Now the question is when are you joining us as a owner?!!

 

[Amira4ever]

I have a Scura, and it looks amazing. Pictures don’t do it justice like you said. I like the fact that it’s limited.

 

[Chap944man]

I have a Scura, and it looks amazing. Pictures don’t do it justice like you said. I like the fact that it’s limited.

Yes! My wing - er, person - actually asked me how much the full carbon Scura edition was. Didn't hear a hard no on that! She appreciates the limited element of vehicles (things in general) as well. Her choice would be the Verdant Green.
But enough of her thoughts - my spec leans toward Atlantis blue with black leather and as many yellow accents and trim as I could throw at it. But I think I'll have to be pragmatic about it unless waiting on 2027.