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Lotus Eletre R
Good looking and well thought out, but badly overpriced.
My honest take
Good looking, but badly overpriced. At almost 140,000 euros I expected something special, and I did not get it. The interior is nice and the exterior is striking, but the software is average, and you can feel the Chinese platform underneath. I am not saying that is bad, but it is not what this price pays for. Buying this for the badge means paying a lot for a name, and there are Chinese cars that give you most of this for much less.
What I liked
- The exterior design, with aerodynamic cuts that carry over from classic Lotus thinking.
- Real aero thinking, huge brakes and Pirelli tires made for this car.
- The interior: Alcantara mixed with leather, and Lotus-designed stitching on the seat belts.
- LiDAR on the roof and sides for driver assistance.
- Camera mirrors that stick out. It looks different, and I like that.
- Air suspension that you can lower and raise with a button.
- A small screen for rear passengers.
What I liked less
- Almost 140,000 euros is too much for this car. The name is doing most of the work.
- It is not the Lotus it used to be. It is built in China under Geely and weighs around 2.6 to 2.7 tonnes.
- The software is regular. For this money, it should be impressive.
- Apart from the design and the interior, nothing here justifies the price.
What others say
Reported by other reviewers and owners. I did not test these.
Pros
- Very fast, with premium fit and finish.
- Smooth, responsive screens.
- Roomy rear seats and boot.
- The active air suspension rides better than expected.
Cons
- The weight is very noticeable in corners and under braking.
- Standard brakes can fade under hard repeated use.
- Real-world range is below the claim. One reviewer got about 340 km driving hard.
- Touchscreen inputs give no feedback, voice control is flawed, and the indicator stalk feels cheap.
Sources: CarExpert and Parkers. Prices and specs vary by market and version.
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