Leftover 2025 or New 2026?

[ZEKLUSE]

Congrats! I've been on the hunt for a used 24/25 model, A new 2025 is Ideal but there are almost none left. Definitely worth the slight price jump from a used one.

How are you liking it so far?

 

[LotusSpeed]

I went with 26. I believe it has some updates in shift linkage and coolant and some stuff. It also has driver aids. I know it can be annoying to get beeps but you can turn it off with few clicks. I figured better have aids (especially auto emergency braking, back up side sensor for cars coming in and side mirror blind spots ) one time you may need it than to not have it.

Emergency brakes are pretty touchy where they start braking if you are closing in to car rapidly but I rather have them and turn it off than not have it all. Afterall, these things have to work just one time to save the car from a fender bender or a bigger accident so they are well worth the annoyance of turning it off if I don't want it.

So I opted for 2026 model.

 

[BDW82]

If anyone is looking for a “new” 2025, it appears Lotus of New London has two left with substantial discounts. Nearly 20k off sticker. Not sure if they are still there but check the website.

 

[MikeMT]

Congrats! I've been on the hunt for a used 24/25 model, A new 2025 is Ideal but there are almost none left. Definitely worth the slight price jump from a used one.

How are you liking it so far?

Loved it for 3 weeks, then had a deer decide to hit me, so it’s been in the shop for several weeks. Hope to get it back this week or next. Really miss it! And when I get it back I’ll be out of the run in period, so excited for that as well. Overall, very happy with my decision to get the 2025. Good luck with your search.

 

[Jbrock]

Selling my 2024 I4 FE. I need a new daily driver and I no space in the garage. Nimbus Grey/ RED Interior/ Touring/Red stitched wheel. New 12/24, 5100 miles. Never tracked/ No accidents/ Mods. haptic wheel button replaced/ Fake engine sound turned off/ Perfect condition, no issues at all. Love love the car, but out of room. Located S/E Pennsylvania.

 

[ZEKLUSE]

I went with 26. I believe it has some updates in shift linkage and coolant and some stuff. It also has driver aids. I know it can be annoying to get beeps but you can turn it off with few clicks. I figured better have aids (especially auto emergency braking, back up side sensor for cars coming in and side mirror blind spots ) one time you may need it than to not have it.

Emergency brakes are pretty touchy where they start braking if you are closing in to car rapidly but I rather have them and turn it off than not have it all. Afterall, these things have to work just one time to save the car from a fender bender or a bigger accident so they are well worth the annoyance of turning it off if I don't want it.

So I opted for 2026 model.

After learning that the beeping can be permanently disabled on the 26+ cars (for a fee, unfortunately) It may be back up to the level of MY25 in my eyes.

Loved it for 3 weeks, then had a deer decide to hit me, so it’s been in the shop for several weeks. Hope to get it back this week or next. Really miss it! And when I get it back I’ll be out of the run in period, so excited for that as well. Overall, very happy with my decision to get the 2025. Good luck with your search.

Sucks to hear, luckily it seems the process is moving quick! I'm excited to see more when it comes back