Proton-owned British-based sports car maker Lotus has launched the 2010 Lotus Exige S at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Design wise, the Exige S received a face lift with a slightly re-styled front end that includes a larger center air intake for the radiator, and two larger side air intakes for the oil cooler. Over at the back, Lotus has added a large rear wing which was actually seen in the Lotus Exige GT3 Concept.
Lotus revealed that due to the aerodynamic improvements, the Exige accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.77 seconds while producing only 199 grams of emissions per kilometer. Based on the European Extra Urban Cycle calculation, its fuel consumption is figured at 6.5 litres per 100 kilometers, while a combined fuel consumption figure is rated at 8.5 litres.
Other features and accessories available include an instrument panel which includes a high-res LCD screen, a touring package that offers, among others, auxiliary lights, full leather interior, a cup holder as well as iPod connectivity and lastly a track-friendly sports package that includes adjustable front anti-rollbar, traction control, Bilstein dampers and so on.
For hardcore drivers, there is a performance package that provides performance brakes (308 mm front cross-drilled and vented discs with AP Racing four piston calipers with up-rated front and rear brake pads), variable slip traction control, launch control, a roof scoop, up-rated clutch plate and cover and an improved engine output of up to 240HP and 230Nm of torque. Continue reading to view more images.
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1st !!!!!!
finally can see Lotus Mods !!!!
improved engine output of up to 240HP and 230Nm of torque. !!!!!
do really hope can see it M'sia !!!!
white IS the new black… Lotus club prepare to change your ride!
hehe… This is a car that makes Toyota/Yamaha proud coz the engine is from Celica. 1.8VVTi-L
RM under 300k in Malaysia?
i think this model is out-dated. lotus should replace it with the all new design.
got already loh is call Evora
Lotus already launched new model… LOTUS EVORA….
[quote comment="217533"]Lotus already launched new model… LOTUS EVORA….[/quote]
ya.. but exige and evora different target market.
lotus EXORA is the newest one. :D
if you want the same target market, then it would be Europa…now that both Elise and Exige is still popular, it still cannot be considered obselete…hence the need to have variants of these models…in addition, they included Evora as an extension of the Lotus family model….
Lotus Exige S (current model) is already available from Lotus Cars Malaysia. Starting price RM339k. 240bhp and 230Nm upgrade Performance pack is oredi available as an optional extra (comes with the uprated clutch, variable traction and launch control) as are the stated Bilsteins and other hardcore upgrades for track junkies (like myself).
Evora is a GT car weighing over 1200kgs. Exige S is more track oriented only weighs 900+kg. Go figure.
Oh, so is the Elise S RM239k and Europa RM299k.
will it come with a Diesel?
plans lotus a diesel engine for future?
does this car got 'Handling By Lotus' emblem at the back? hehehe..
proton don't use Lotus efficiently isn't it
proton does used lotus efficiently in my opinion… as we can see.. proton's cars ride n handling lately have improved a lot.. and keeps on improving.
it is just that… eventhough lotus is owned by proton 100%.. proton cannot just go to lotus and say that they want this and that just like that…
I just wonder why they price Lotus so expensive in Malaysia. Lotus is own by the G & Proton, but they still tax & AP them such like those imported cars..
As a Malaysian own company, i think they should sell it cheaper and let Malaysian have more chance of driving it. Is not logic just to let own people to buy Proton cheap, but lotus expensive to own while both is from same ownership. That why it is hardly to see Lotus on the road..
[quote comment="217654"]proton does used lotus efficiently in my opinion… as we can see.. proton's cars ride n handling lately have improved a lot.. and keeps on improving.
it is just that… eventhough lotus is owned by proton 100%.. proton cannot just go to lotus and say that they want this and that just like that…[/quote]
but still there are lots of technology from lotus that could be utilized FULLY by proton
[quote comment="217666"]I just wonder why they price Lotus so expensive in Malaysia. Lotus is own by the G & Proton, but they still tax & AP them such like those imported cars..
As a Malaysian own company, i think they should sell it cheaper and let Malaysian have more chance of driving it. Is not logic just to let own people to buy Proton cheap, but lotus expensive to own while both is from same ownership. That why it is hardly to see Lotus on the road..[/quote]
agree! point well taken!
i think because Lotus Cars is made in Britain using Lotus plant over there, and imported to Malaysia. That's why it considered as import car even though its own by Malaysian company.. Plus the main objective of this so called national car protection is mainly to develop local supplier.
Like perodua, I think the largest share is own by Daihatsu, but still consider as national car since it fits the purpose, mainly its part is made in Malaysia (except Nautica)
this is what I think la… correct me if i am wrong.
My friends,
Just check the UK prices of the 3 models I mentioned and then other UK cars and compare to the prices of equivalent cars here.
Malaysian CBU Lotuses are currently enjoying "special" prices already.
Starting with WAJA all Proton cars use Lotus technology ride and handling which includes Satria NEO 1.3 (a bargain buy). Proton cars have superior ride and handling compared to the equivalent Japanese and Korean makes.
In UK my friend they have a lot of emission tax, different insurance category and they have different tax compare to us. Besides that, their earning ratio is larger than us. If you work and buy ur car there, for sure you can spend more. As i know that in middle-east & some part of US there are selling it cheaper compare to UK as they have more open market.
Anyway to promote it in our country, since we are some company why not bring here to built & assembly the parts and sell it around our Asean countries. Even Japan tuners like our Lotus and we can even cut the cost down as we have cheaper labour compare to UK?
I was just trying to point out that Lotus IS enjoying special pricing in Malaysia.
For rough comparison:
Jaguar XF approx GBP34k in UK, RM489k here.
Lotus Exige S GBP34k in UK, RM339k here.
as i know all lotus body parts is manufacture in Malaysia at Melaka.
All made of FRP. CTRM to be more eccurate.
If we have lotus plant here the price might be better.
Anyone here own Lotus?
Yo bro, wat info do you need? :-D
any idea where to find used lotus exige in malaysia? any previous models will do as long it's exige s
Call Lotus Cars Malaysia Oh Kah Beng 0122771770. He has all the info on new and used Lotuses available :-)
thanks bro..