Video Summary
Here is the requested summary:This is a first impressions walkaround video reviewing the Lotus Emeya, an all-electric hyper GT. Its rarity is noted; there are said to be fewer than 100 registered in Germany.
The reviewer compares the car to the Porsche Taycan. He prefers the Emeya's aesthetics. However, that is a subjective opinion.
The color of the car is described as gray by Lotus but green on the registration. It looks gray or green, depending on the angle. The headlights are hidden below the daytime running lights. The front has large air intakes. Aerodynamics are taken into account with the design. There are ultrasonic sensors.
The key fob is heavy and has a satisfying feel.
The car can use a key card or a smartphone as an alternative to the key fob.
A significant number of cameras are integrated, including those in the side mirrors and doors. Some are fisheye cameras. The lidar sensors are hidden.
The car’s length is 5.13 meters.
Rear seats are not spacious in the footwell area, but there is enough headroom. A three-zone climate control is available on this vehicle, enabling seat adjustments via a rear display screen. Standard on this model only includes seat heating, but other models include seat ventilation. The video reviewer then notes an access point to the super capacitor located at the base, between two rear seats. This allows for pass-through access in order to transport lengthy items, while seating two.
The lidar deploys from the roof area. The reviewer mentions he finds that pretty "krass".
There is a front trunk (frunk) large enough for a 5-liter container.
The reviewer notes and questions wasted space in the frunk. The reviewer says this is the spot where all the charging cables should be stored in this vehicle.
The reviewer takes the car on a drive at approx 50-60 km/h, highlighting the car's lack of wind noise and great comfort, but mentioning a noticeable road noise inside the vehicle.
The autopilot keeps the car within lane markings. It does a decent job but isn’t all that great. It may be that this particular car is not set up properly to work with the autopilot features.
The brakes have “krasse Bremsleistung” power but require little application of force. The reviewer finds it is “nicht so gut dosierbar.” The brakes can be very touchy.
At the end of the video the reviewer states that the exterior styling makes him think, Wow! But the overzealous and unneeded application of the brakes makes him say, Halt au! and a bit disappointed.
The Lotus, despite its good looks, falls short and lacks on the autopilot performance and in braking.
