NEW Lotus Eletre Review: Absurd Idea Or Game Changer? | 4K

Has Lotus lost the plot by making a new electric family car? Alex hops aboard the new Eletre S and Eletre R to see whether they’re true Lotuses and whether they stand up to the competition.

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[jamesyork]

If you were after an electric EV I'd rather have something interesting like this, it seems like the engineers have really worked to make a desirable car and not just another EV with the personality of a washing machine. Let's face it Lotus is a business and needs sales to be viable in the long term
if this helps achieve that, and secures the future sports cars that will be needed to keep the brand relevant then it's a brilliant thing.

[Taylor___]

It's a discounted Urus. It'll sell like hot cakes

[rob]

My family lives in China part time and we just put down the first payment for the S version. Test drove it a few weeks ago and the handling felt incredible for an suv this size. My two dailies in the US are a nd Miata and a cx-30. While obviously it won’t handle like the nd it feels more composed than the much smaller cx-30. Another plus is we’re paying 0 taxes on this thing because of ev laws in china. (roughly 115000 usd) Can’t wait for this car to be delivered.

[ewadge]

The Cayenne and the Macan allow Porche to sell the 911. I hope this does the same for Lotus.

[shaunm]

Alex - what a stunning SUV and if I had the money ( plenty of people have) would buy in a heartbeat!
Love your reviews and waiting for the three of you to have an Autotrader backed TV show -
cant wait.

[kiwihame]

Very good review of looks like might be a very good car. I'm more impressed than I expected I'd be, and would buy it over almost any competitor...

[de]

Saw a couple of these at the British Grand Prix and I have to say they're real head turners! Fair play to Lotus

[az-vfx]

Geely is going to be the next VW with so many brands under it's umbrella now

[ayden]

Adaptation is key for growth and success. Well done Lotus !

[nubin]

Looks perfect, stunning car, looks really well thought out, can see this selling very well

[georgecostanza]

Yes, Lotus has certainly hit it out of the park… they deserve a win with this one!!

[Reko_]

The best looking EV SUV to date! Absolutely stunning

[fullyleaded]

Gamechanger. Look at the quality. You can tell they've got some serious financial backing and they mean business! Go on Lotus!

[zohircherifi]

Like Porsche with the Cayenne Lamborghini with Urus Lotus need this to survive

[Ivan-bgjp]

I don't mind this if it helps Lotus survive and have money for developing proper sportscars

[AdrianJReynolds]

#4 preorder in South Florida here. I see nothing but praise for this car which only makes me more excited and confident in my decision. Only question is do I go green, yellow, red, or black. 🧐 Hoping I can see them all in the flesh before I have to put in my final build order. Either way, I can’t wait to pick it up when it launches in the states. 👏🏾

Thank you for the great video. You all do outstanding work.

[AnthonyMunyi]

An absolute triumph from Lotus. Instantly kills the EQS and iX on looks and matches them on luxury. And based on its design, presence and pricing, I can see Range Rover and Urus owners going for it.

[BiragovDetailing]

Best part of the video is how happy she was accelerating the 900hp version. Regarding the car she is absolutely right, it’s definitely better choice than bmw and Mercedes offering (full electric). The only 2 things I would change on Lotus is add buttons for climate and slightly redo front bumper to make it little bit more bold

[saw]

If it had a lambo badge more people would buy it. Lotus makes good cars

[bouwah]

I want this car. And Yes, hopefully the success of this will give lotus the money build mad sport cars in the future 👍