LOTUS ELETRE S REVIEW | The Best Luxury EV SUV?

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- Exterior design philosophy: "Carved by air," prioritizing porosity for airflow.
- The rear design allows air to flow into the rear wheel arches.
- Exterior styling cues from the Evija and Emira.
- The side profile manages its bulk well, with the carbon fiber sill visually reducing depth.
- The roof line slopes rearward, enhancing its sporty appearance.
- When the ride is at its lowest setting, the car looks similar to an estate car.
- A noticeable signature front end with recognizable vents and scoops are featured from other models.
- First-class fit, finish, paint, and materials.
- Minimalistic instrument binnacle graphics, focusing on essential information, such as range.
- Center touch display uses OLED tech. It is an intuitive Hyper Operating System that runs on unreal engine. Also has a rear passenger display for easy access.
- The quality of switch gear is unique to Lotus.
- Car does not feature one pedal driving
- Drivers can change the amount of region via paddles.
- Active anti-roll bars stiffen to counteract leaning in corners.
- Car handles the weight very well in corners and manages body roll effectively.
- The 48-volt active anti-roll bar stiffens for cornering.
- 2.5 turns lock-to-lock for direct steering.
- 22 inch Pirelli P-Zero wheels. 23 inch optional wheels are not recommended. Low-drag 20 inch wheels are available.
- Range: Claimed range of 373 miles. Currently displaying 252 miles with 82% charge
- Performance: Top speed is 160 mph, 0-62 mph in 4.5 seconds.
- 603 brake horsepower and 524 lb-ft torque.
- Features a two motor, open differential, all-wheel drive system.
- Price point around $104,000.
- Interior: Features a gorgeous premium design with nice, high-end materials. Uses reduced, reused, and recycled materials.
- Interior space was surprisingly good, with plenty of leg room and an abundance of underboot space for cables and storage.
- The KEFF audio system has 23 speakers, sounds amazing, and is visually appealing.
- This car has camera wing mirrors with a broad field of vision.
- The design is a step ahead and can easily compete with high-end cars and Porsche.
- Cons: It does not have one-pedal-driving.
- Overall: Feels like a Lotus. A comfortable car with a beautiful, quality interior.

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