Emira Limited

https://www.lotuscars.com/en-AU/emira-limited

Soon, a new chapter unfolds.
A limited edition of Emira is coming.
Exclusively crafted for 12 European countries.

In 2025, Lotus will take customization to the next level with the launch of the Bespoke Program, bringing tailored solutions for the Emira to your country.

Be the first to hear all about the latest from Lotus.

 

[Beardedbradley]

Similar position. My Q1 2024 delivery has been pushed back to 2026 (not that Lotus has ever informed me in writing, just vague discussions with CS).

They pushed me towards a ""stock car". Needed to pay a 2nd deposit (Lotus systems couldn't cope with switching it). Car then turned up and was rejected by my Lotus Centre because it was in such poor condition (bullet dodged). Unfortunately, in readiness, I'd sold my Exige V6. Thus ended my 25 years of continuous Lotus ownership.

Meanwhile Lotus had unilaterally cancelled my original deposit and couldn't re-raise it. Had to reorder my car through a Lotus Centre/dealer.

I was given promises about price and my place in the order queue, but I'm not holding out much hope.


re: Bell & Covill dropping sales. Oakmere, another longstanding Lotus dealer also gave up sales earlier this year. They are also still a service centre.

I finally cancelled after being told it wouldn’t be coming until after the April 2025 VED rise, so that would be a cost I’d have to pay. I’ve really tried to stay with it but Lotus’s decision is now costing me money and not just time.

 

[donskibeat]

Let's hope they improve the quality of the paint work then...

 

[Speedy Emira]

Well that's weird, and V bad. Customer service eh!

Bell & Colvill are well pissed off with the whole sales thing with Lotus (oldest Lotus dealer in the world). They've just ditched the sales contract with Lotus, only Spares / Service now.

I don't blame them because it must be a nightmare being a dealer compared to a mainstream manufacturer like VW or Ford. There is so much conflicting information and the dealers state that is what they have been told.

One dealer said the V6 is coming back to the UK, another said it will never come back and a third said it may depending on the next emissions regs coming out for Europe. I wouldn't hold my breath on anything because it is bad enough being in the UK just waiting for spares.

Not a good sign when Bell & Colvill pulls out.

 

[Beardedbradley]

How bad is the waiting for spares?