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Lotus Emira 2023-2026 (Type 131)
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- Price
- est. $93,900–$117,000
- MPG
- 21
- Strength: Excellent driving fun
- Watch-out: Poor passenger space
- Watch-out: Poor cargo & utility
How it scores for you10 scores
One of the finest-driving cars at any price, with 400 hp and benchmark steering feel — but you pay in thirsty running costs, tiny cargo space and unproven reliability.
Not enough recall data to judge yet, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road. Adjusted -9 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,100 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 28% of cars we track.
5.3 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 14% of other coupes we track.
Strict two-seater with 5.3 cu ft of cargo room, no rear seats and zero towing; storage and practicality are minimal even by sports-car standards.
Mid-engine, RWD, 400 hp with Lotus's benchmark hydraulic-feel steering and chassis balance; universally praised by reviewers as one of the best-driving cars at any price.
Gains a usable touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and digital cluster — a huge step for Lotus — but lacks advanced driver aids and feels basic against mainstream and German rivals.
Widely called the most livable, best-finished Lotus ever, with real HVAC and decent seats, but ride is firm, cabin is loud and ingress/egress is awkward.
Typical resale value for a coupe.
Rated to tow 0 lb; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
We don't have reliability data for this model yet.
Cost to own$70,700 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
est. $93,900–$117,000
Estimated: we couldn't confirm this car's launch price from documented sources, so its used prices are estimates built on it.
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,100/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
18
Highway MPG
26
Combined MPG
21
Horsepower
400 hp
Doors
2
Length
173.6 in
Width
74.8 in
Height
48.8 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Curb weight
3,307 lb
Cargo volume
5.3 cu ft
Towing capacity
0 lbs
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