This is terrible news! I ordered an I4 in August 2021 and was hoping for delivery early next year. I wonder if these delays will be affecting UK orders too? Not sure I've got the appetite for such a significant delay on top of everything else. Has anyone else had a call?
I got the call, too. All the same except no offer of first year insurance, only free first three basic maintenances.
It's for all Chinese orders, my order is delayed as well. Given the fact that we were told we get first dibs on I4 cars I doubt yours will stay on track. We were originaly promised Q4 delivery so maybe you can work out your situation.
Looks like a China market specific thing, separate from the "congrats, it's your turn now to lock your spec" calls happening in the UK and other western countries. If I understand correctly, the v6 was not going to be sold in China and all deposits were meant for the i4. The "calls" mentioned in this thread look like "hey, the i4 will be delayed so would you like to switch to a v6?". I think.
This shows even more the problems they are having at Lotus HQ and this horrible roll out of the Emira.
It was a dark and verdant night......
They will 100% do it, have the contract with AMG, which will not have been easy to get. Not just for china, but for most EU countries where they simply wont be able to sell the V6 in a few years, it will be outlawed just as the older Honda Vetec engines were, which is why most companies have had to keep investing in new and more modern engines, something which costs much much more than Lotus have spent on their entire factory and a cost they have not had to absorb..... so hold your breath and dont wait while standing up, but I am sure you will get your i4 car.
Frankly I just don't love the Emira THAT MUCH at almost $200K.
Yes, the reasonable price point (compared to other sports cars in China) for the AMG engine Emira is a bit less interesting after it gets a 30% bump for the V6, plus it comes as is, no option to change a thing (with several options I wouldn’t pick).
Offering the V6 option is all well and good, but don’t understand why you can’t spec your circa £150k V6 Emira as you want. It’s not like these cars are built and ready to deliver.
