Lotus APX Aluminium Performance Crossover
The Lotus APX Concept was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2006 recently. The Lotus APX, which means Aluminium Performance Crossover was designed by Lotus using it’s Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA) and has an all-aluminium monocoque structure, which follows true to “Performance through Light Weight†core brand value.
The Lotus APX Concept is a demonstration of Lotus Engineering’s ability to rapidly develop different vehicles from a common Versatile Vehicle Architecture. The following shows the families that could be achieved using VVA.
Family A
Front engine 4WD crossover
Mid engine RWD supercar
Front engine RWD coupe
Front engine RWD saloon
Family B
Front engine FWD coupe
Front engine 4WD SUV
Family C
Mid engine RWD coupe
Front engine FWD saloon
Front engine 4WD crossover (example: the Lotus APX)
The car was conceived to target a specific customer, defined as a sports car enthusiasts who has a typical family of two young children, but also sometimes wants to carry a few adults in addition to the kids. The car is a 5+2 seater, with the third row of two seats suitable for children. The 5 other seats are full sized.
The Lotus APX goes from 0 to 100km/h in 5.4 seconds, and it has a top speed of 245km/h, thanks to it’s 191hp per tonne power to weight ratio. It’s powered by an engine developed by Lotus, part of it’s Project NEF. The engine is a 3.0 liter V6 supercharged DOHC engine that makes 300hp at 6250rpm and 360Nm of torque at 4500rpm. The engine is close to being production-ready.
More details on the engine in a separate post.
So, what do you think? Will Proton adopt this platform for an MPV? Proton could also use the Project NEF engine family could also be used as a large capacity engine for it’s SUVs, MPVs and executive luxury sedans. Director of Lotus Engineering Simon Wood mentioned there is already a great deal of interest in the Versatile Vehicle Architecture by it’s client base.
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Lotus APX to be unveiled at Geneva 2006
February 25, 2006 @ 8:50 am
proton will use the VVA style. one common base for all, seems to be low in cost to me.
February 25, 2006 @ 9:49 am
The “V” shape both in front and at the back is quite fresh and looks quite dynamic hehe. I think the front of the car looks quite similar to that of the Gen-2 and SRM.
February 25, 2006 @ 10:46 am
Back passenger head clearance no better than Gen2.
February 25, 2006 @ 11:30 am
Hey guys, do u think maybe the proton satria replacment are based on this model? ehehehehehe
February 25, 2006 @ 12:17 pm
Apasal it looks like amalgam between Savvy n Gen2? or isit maybe just my eyes?
February 25, 2006 @ 12:34 pm
I have to say the power to weight ratio is really good considering the 191hp per tonne comparo. 5.4 seconds for a 5+2 seater is amazing. Interior looks fab.
February 25, 2006 @ 2:20 pm
it seriously hav a proton dna , see the center dashboard looks exavclty like the savvy,and the front look more like a stratched gen2 front,the rear is stunning !
February 25, 2006 @ 2:37 pm
this car really reminds me of gen2/srm exterior and savvy interior…of course it’s much better…but u can see the dna in it..it would be great if proton will rebadge it and sell it here…what is the price range??
February 25, 2006 @ 3:09 pm
Hmmm…
Combination of GEN-2 and Savvy dash,
and Proton Waja side mirrors!!
overall very2 nice car.
February 25, 2006 @ 5:58 pm
When will Waja use that side mirror.. got the indicators, where it’s the in thing now?
February 25, 2006 @ 6:02 pm
nice car.look tough also.but..why the front bumper look so familiar with Gen-2?? lotus already CIPLAK malaysia car design ma….haiya…so..shame…
February 25, 2006 @ 6:02 pm
Just wondering,The Lotus APX Concept unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show 2006 as the Proton APX, what will those VW guys say?
February 25, 2006 @ 8:23 pm
This model planned to be Proton SUV or MSX with new engine family or NEF with NA and Supercharged. Anyway for few of the new engines NEF 2.2litre has been installed into WAJA with all round torque. But since VW jv activity the project has been cancelled for Proton but not Lotus. Initially, for asean market it will be sold as Proton but the rest of the world as Lotus.
February 25, 2006 @ 9:29 pm
Remember.. Gen. 2 is 100 % design by Lotus and savvy interior also design by Lotus… but not sure about SRM. No wonder it have some of proton looks…
February 25, 2006 @ 10:17 pm
Remember few years ago, proton said that they will launch a ~ RM 200 000 sports car targetted for malaysians Called the P01. Not sure what that happend anyway. And really not sure what will happen to this also. Basicly Lotus had released few concept models in the past that never took ground
February 26, 2006 @ 12:04 am
looks v proton-ish
or maybe proton looks lotus-ish
haha
February 26, 2006 @ 12:31 am
LOL. The bonnet looks SO Myvi.
February 26, 2006 @ 1:49 am
HatukNgkau said,
February 25, 2006 @ 12:17 pm
Apasal it looks like amalgam between Savvy n Gen2? or isit maybe just my eyes?
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Nope , your eyes is alright. This is the newborn we get from Gen2 and savvy as parent. This newborn is pretty though !!
jonjwlee ,
Can’t say the same for you !! Get your eyes check fast. You got a serious vision problem !! and I am not joking . MYVI >> wtf….
February 26, 2006 @ 11:09 am
I’ll really like to see this as a Proton Model. I suspect it actually is meant as a Proton, but badged Lotus for more credibility. Ooo this is becoming very interesting.
February 26, 2006 @ 4:38 pm
wahh!!! GEN-3!!!!
February 26, 2006 @ 8:09 pm
Proton please lah… sell this car here.. it is damn cun woo!!.. but make sure the quality is good lah… dont use cheap stuff.
February 26, 2006 @ 10:36 pm
the first thing i saw… the dam grill… reminded me of Gen-2… SUV/MPV version of it? could be…
February 27, 2006 @ 10:01 am
It sure looks more Proton than Lotus… i believe it’s just like the Lotus Europa S, which means it’s a Lotus-badged Proton. I mean, look at the details, those are Proton styling cues…
April 15, 2006 @ 2:33 pm
[...] The new 2007 Kia Carens will be longer, wider and taller than the Kia Carens II it replaces. In our local market, the Kia Carens has been badge-engineered by Naza as the Naza Citra. The sporty sketches remind me of the Lotus APX concept which was revealed by Lotus not too long ago. [...]
May 26, 2006 @ 10:10 pm
Pretty damn good!!! hope the car is very high quality!!!!! CHayo Proton!!! Aimed to be the next great icon in automobile manufacturer in Asia
November 26, 2006 @ 8:58 pm
[...] Do you think Jinhua will be using our existing platforms like the ones that have spawned the GEN2 and the Waja, helping Proton achieve better economies of scale? Or perhaps Jinhua will be using the flexible and advanced Versatile Vehicle Architecture (VVA) by Lotus, which use was demonstrated to the public with the rapid development of the Lotus APX Concept. [...]
February 2, 2007 @ 5:06 pm
[...] We saw the VVA’s potential sometime last year when Lotus showcased a vehicle called the Lotus APX or Aluminium Performance Crossover, which used the VVA chassis and was powered by a supercharged [...]
June 14, 2007 @ 2:47 pm
we want it! we want it! puhleez! p1!
December 25, 2007 @ 2:33 pm
THis concept was design by PROTON man..said my fren there..
Here the intelectual prop. registered under LOTUS brand
http://tinyurl.com/3axvl5
Name(s) and Address(es) of Proprietor(s):
ADP NUMBER: 00065132001
Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn. Bhd.
Hicom Industrial Estate
40000 Shah Alam
Selangor Darul Ehsan
MALAYSIA
Address for Service
ADP NUMBER: 00000015002
W P Thompson & Co
February 11, 2008 @ 5:55 pm
dude..thats unexpected O__O”