Lotus introduces Emira V6 SE and Emira Turbo - showroom debut in September 2025.

Technical updates, two new colours, new wheels, seat belt colours, new options.
Available to order now, showroom debut in September 2025.
Press release, Hethel – 5 June 2025.

Colours are Purple Haze and EOS Green.

The iconic V6 powertrain has been refined for even more emotional engagement, including the introduction of a new compression mount for the manual gearbox, resulting in more precise gear changes.
Also, optimised damper calibration and subtle adjustments in wheel alignment provide sharper handling and increased ride comfort.

Simultaneously with the introduction of the V6 SE, Lotus provides the existing Emira models with a series of technical enhancements that improve both track performance and daily driving comfort. The cooling system has been optimised by routing the coolant lines differently, providing better flow to both the transmission oil cooler and the main cooling radiator. This results in more cooling and lower vehicle weight. In addition, the air-conditioning control system has been recalibrated to provide a more stable interior climate at high temperatures, and the opening temperature of the engine thermostat has been increased from 65°C to 75°C, improving heating and performance under severe conditions. Finally, the Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) has been recalibrated, resulting in faster shift times, improved shift quality and smoother interaction between transmission and driver.

In terms of safety, the Lotus Emira is equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as standard. On top of that, there is the option of an Extended Co-Driver Pack for extra support. Standard features on the model include Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR) and Fatigue Detection. The optional Extended Co-Driver Pack adds Adaptive Cruise Control (only compatible with automatic transmission), Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Door Opening Warning and High Beam Assist. All these systems are designed to enhance safety without compromising the sheer driving pleasure that characterises the Emira. A user-friendly menu allows the driver to set the desired level of assistance entirely according to his or her preferences.

Lotus introduces 2026 Emira V6 SE and Emira Turbo - Lotus Cars Media Site

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[Orchardbike]

keyless entry could be convenient honestly, especially if i am running errands etc.. blind spot monitoring also could be useful.. Rest i agree, i care less..

Keyless entry is too much of a security issue for me.

 

[Lotus64]

Keyless entry is expected on a vehicle of this caliber, but I appreciate the increased security and the drama it adds to the start up sequence.
As far as adaptive cruise, lane departure, speed warning, etc, those can be turned off.

 

[Orchardbike]

Keyless entry is expected on a vehicle of this caliber, but I appreciate the increased security and the drama it adds to the start up sequence.
As far as adaptive cruise, lane departure, speed warning, etc, those can be turned off.

Yes those can be turned off, but you have to do it every time you get in the car as they default to on.

 

[brainf18]

I for one don't want any of this electronic crap. I bought the car to drive it, not for it to drive me.