The Lotus Emira launched in 2022 as the brand's final internal combustion engine car, replacing the Elise, Exige and Evora. Available with a supercharged 3.5-litre Toyota V6 or a 2.0-litre turbocharged AMG four-cylinder, it offered a level of interior quality and refinement previously unseen from Lotus. Early "First Edition" cars were subject to several recalls and build quality niggles that were progressively addressed.
Small bubbles can appear under the paint on composite panels, particularly the rear deck.
Pinhead-sized bubbles in paintwork
Early Emiras were subject to recalls for steering pump issues and SOS emergency battery faults. Failure to address these can affect steering feel and emergency call functionality.
Heavy or inconsistent steering, SOS warning light on dashboard, Steering pump noise
Early software versions are prone to Apple CarPlay crashes and digital dash lag.
Screen freezing, CarPlay disconnecting, SOS warning lights