The supercharged V6 makes a welcome return while the auto-only Turbo and Turbo SE continue with a big new safety package.
Emira-curious buyers now have absolutely no excuse to take the plunge as the supercharged V6 returns to the lineup after disappearing in early 2024, the range now three models strong. V6 buyers can choose from a six-speed manual with limited-slip diff or a six-speed auto.
If you look closely, you can see the exposed linkage behind a mesh cover in the centre console, a proper old-school Lotus touch that I really like. As is the exposed throttle actuator which was one of my favourite details in the Evora. With which this car shares its 400 horsepower engine.
Lotus Australia says that the V6 will be rather more limited in availability than the Turbo and Turbo SE which come with the Mercedes turbo four in two states of tune as well as the eight-speed twin-clutch.
Safety Uplift Across the Range
The main change to the specification is a big uplift in safety systems. This means you get forward AEB, road sign recognition, lane departure warning, lane change assist, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, exit warning and high beam assist.
This is a very solid set of features and forward AEB and reverse cross-traffic alert are incredibly welcome.
Lotus Emira Turbo – $207,990 (+ORC)
2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder
8-speed twin-clutch
Power: 269kW
Torque: 430Nm
The entry level Turbo lands with 10-Spoke lightweight cast alloy wheels in gloss silver, new technical sports fabric interior, single piece brakes, 4 piston black brake calipers, 12-way electric seats with memory, LED headlights with DRL, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 7-speaker 190-watt audio system and Touring suspension and Emira-specific Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport tyres.
Lotus Emira Turbo S – $223,990 (+ORC)
2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder
8-speed twin-clutch
Power: 294kW
Torque: 480Nm
The more powerful Turbo S picks up 20-inch forged alloys, new colours, red brake calipers, Sport suspension as standard (Touring suspension is a no-cost option), Lotus Drivers Pack and cross-drilled two-piece brake discs.
Lotus Emira V6 – $252,990 (+ORC)
3.5-litre supercharged charge-cooled V6
Power: 298kW
Torque: 420Nm auto/430Nm manual.
The supercharged V6 returns to the line-up in limited numbers and has basically the same spec as the Turbo S. This is the heaviest of the range but is a fan favourite. Power is only a modest 4kW increase over the Turbo SE and torque matches the Turbo. But it sounds a heck of a lot better and you can row your own.
The MY26 configurator will be on the Lotus website late this month for Australian deliveries in Q1 2026.
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