Interview with Gavin (2025)

[Nestor]

Its in German, but the interview with Gavin is in English. (Starts at 21:53)
Auto-dubbed audio in English is also available.

 

[luciddaydream]

He’s clearly a huge fan of what Lotus is doing — but with nuance. Here’s the breakdown of his opinion:

Overall Take​

He’s impressed with the new Lotus lineup (Eletre SUV, Emeya GT, and especially the Emira). His tone mixes awe and cautious realism — he loves the cars’ craftsmanship, dynamics, and design, but recognizes the market and brand identity challenges.

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Lotus Eletre (Electric SUV)​

Opinion: Surprisingly good, though not a “pure” Lotus.

• He’s shocked that Lotus made a huge, heavy EV SUV but admits it drives far better than expected.
• Thinks it’s “a benchmark in driving dynamics” for an SUV that size.
• Loves the materials, aerodynamics, and performance (918 hp), though he finds the suspension too stiff for normal roads.
• Says it’s aimed at the “doctors, lawyers, architects” crowd — luxury buyers who want individuality.
• Bottom line: Impressive execution, but more luxury statement than lightweight sports car.

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Lotus Emeya (Electric Hyper-GT)​

Opinion: Beautifully executed, keeps the Lotus DNA alive despite being electric.

• Calls it “simply stunning” and says it drives like a smaller sports car even though it weighs 2.3 tons.
• Praises the steering precision, balance, and responsiveness, saying it “feels like a true Lotus.”
• Loves the interior design — “mix of old-school craftsmanship and futuristic minimalism.”
• Sees it as the EV that “fits Lotus best right now.”
• Notes realism: the market for 100k+ EVs is struggling, so he agrees with Lotus moving toward plug-in hybrids next.

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Lotus Emira (Gas, “the last real Lotus”)​

Opinion: The heart and soul of the brand — pure, mechanical, perfect.

• His favorite of the three. Calls it “probably the last true Lotus.”
• Says it’s light (≈1300 kg), perfectly balanced, and deeply involving — “no filters, no delay.”
• Loves that it’s analog and mechanical: “Pure, light, direct.”
• Interview with Gavin (Lotus veteran, 37 years there) reinforces this — Gavin says it’s all about balance, connection, and the “whole experience,” not just speed or specs.
• Reviewer finishes by saying it’s “brilliant that cars like this are still being built in 2025.”

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Summary of His View​

Model	Verdict	Tone
Eletre (SUV)	Big, bold, surprisingly capable, but not very “Lotus.”	Respectful skepticism
Emeya (GT)	Elegant, fast, dynamic — the best blend of old and new Lotus.	Enthusiastic approval
Emira (Sports car)	The purest and most authentic Lotus left.	Emotional admiration

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TL;DR:
He sees the Emira as the soul of Lotus, the Emeya as its bridge to the future, and the Eletre as the necessary but weird luxury move.
Overall tone: Respectful, impressed, nostalgic — but realistic about EV market struggles and brand transformation.