Video Summary
The Lotus Eletre S review shows that:- Lotus aims to challenge competitors like Porsche, Lamborghini, and Aston Martin.
- The Lotus Eletre feels like Porsche's Cayenne SUV announcement, which led to a shift into the successful luxury brand it is today.
- Lotus is owned by Geely (51%) but is still partially owned by Malaysian company, Etika Automotive (49%).
- The base Eletre has been dropped and has been replaced with the Eletre S, with prices starting from RM698,000. This can amount to RM850,000 when various cost options are added.
- Prices have gone up due to the rising British Pound.
- The design is considered unique and stunning.
- The car has a lot of holes and vents that are designed to be aerodynamic.
- Overall, the car looks more functional than other super SUVs with fake vents.
- It is extremely long at 5.1 meters and is excessively wide (2.2 meters).
- The wheels are 21 inches on the Eletre S and calipers can be customized with various colors. 23-inch wheels are also available for an extra RM21,000.
- The reviewer states the interior cabin is top-notch with soft leather, Alcantara, or high-quality alloy on main touchpoints.
- A display in front of the passenger with time and music and paddle shifters for regen options.
- The side digital mirrors are disliked by the reviewer, but other digital technology is useful.
- In 2024, an Eletre S has priced close to the equivalent of 110,000 pounds in the UK.
- The power delivery is quick, but not alarming, with zero to 100km/h done in 4.5 seconds.
- It is an excellent package overall, with the design of a low-slung sports car and that offers a Mercedes-Benz S-Class level ride.
- However, refinement could be improved for bump handling.
- It has cameras on each mirror, Lidar at the top and popping devices on the side.
- 22 kWh per 100 km.
- DC fast charging can reach 350 kW.
- The reviewer believes this a "cheap car" for all that is included and for the multi-million competitors.
