Lotus Emira priced from RM494k-RM585k in Australia – four-cylinder costs more than Porsche 718 Cayman S

Lotus Emira priced from RM494k-RM585k in Australia – four-cylinder costs more than Porsche 718 Cayman S

Lotus Australia has revealed pricing for the full range of Emira variants in the country, where the mid-engined sports car is expected to arrive in the middle of this year.

Of the several versions to be offered, Australia will first receive the V6 First Edition, priced at AUD$184,900 (RM585,551), and this will be followed by the four-cylinder First Edition in the second quarter of 2023; this will be priced at AUD$177,990 (RM563,385).

The most affordable of the Emira variants will be the base, DCT-only four-cylinder Emira priced at AUD$155,990 (RM493,677), and this will be joined by the manual V6 version at AUD$169,990 (RM537,984) and the V6 automatic at AUD$173,990 (RM550,643).

The V6 versions of the Emira sports the supercharged Toyota 2GR-FE 3.5 litre V6 engine which had served in past Lotus models, this time producing 400 hp and 420 Nm of torque in the Emira with the manual transmission (the six-speed auto gets 10 Nm more twist at 430 Nm). This means a 0-100 km/h time of 4.3 seconds for the manual and 4.2 seconds for the automatic, and both will reach a top speed of 290 km/h.

As for the four-cylinder version of the Emira, motive power comes courtesy of a Mercedes-AMG sourced M139 turbocharged 2.0 litre inline-four. This produces 360 hp, and is mated to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

According to Car Expert, the four-cylinder Emira is priced marginally higher than the Porsche 718 Cayman S in Australia; the 2.5 litre boxer-four-cylinder 718 Cayman S with 350 hp and 420 Nm is priced at AUD$144,080 (RM455,887), while both versions of the V6 Emira (barring the First Edition) manage to undercut the 718 Cayman GTS, which is priced at AUD$180,490 (RM571,093).

Locally, the 2022 Lotus Emira has been priced at RM1.13 million for the 3.5 litre V6 First Edition in Peninsular Malaysia, or RM456,900 in duty-free Langkawi.

Opting for two-pedal convenience in Malaysia carries a RM15,000 premium, and can be specified in one of two available packs – Tour, which brings touring (more compliant) suspension and Goodyear Eagle F1 Supersport tyres, or Sport, which packs sports suspension and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.

Standard equipment in the Emira for Malaysia includes front and rear parking sensors, automatic climate control, keyless entry and engine start, 12.3-inch instrument panel, and a 10.25-inch infotainment screen supporting Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Also included are advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) such as adaptive cruise control, anti-collision system, fatigue alert, road sign information, vehicle speed limiter, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert and lane change assist.

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Comments

  • ROTI CANAI on Apr 01, 2022 at 7:58 pm

    this looks brilliant compared to the ghastly suv

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  • Mee USR on Apr 02, 2022 at 8:13 am

    Better go to langkawi to buy this if released

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  • Manual Swift Sporter on Apr 02, 2022 at 8:23 am

    No April Fool’s prank this year? Don’t let the hurt of the world rob you of your humor guys. I’ve always enjoyed the occasional cheeky takes from you, so best start planning next year’s stunt!

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  • Bob Mal on Apr 02, 2022 at 10:02 am

    This is getting ridiculous, how can one sell the car at the RM1.13mil with others developing its engine but at a cost of 3.2x the A45 AMG but with performance barely close to 1x of the A45 AMG?

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    • those who purcahse lotus don’t really mind how it performes. They just wanna drive it slowly, park at valet, and evrybody gonna look at them. they won’t get that kind of attention with A45.

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    • Mike Tee on Apr 02, 2022 at 11:07 am

      Our taxes skewed local pricing. UK price for A45 vs Emira is £50,000 vs £59,000

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    • Anonymous on Apr 02, 2022 at 11:21 am

      The A45 is a compact family hot hatch, while the Emira is a 2-door sportscar. The Emira is almost 100kg loghter despite having the bigger engine. They both may accelerate the same, but the A45 would be the first to brake when tackling a corner. The Emira would surely have the stiffer chassis so it will have more precise steering and more mechanical grip. You can’t compare it to a proper sports car like the Emira. Your flawed logic means a Rolls-Royce Phantom can be compated to the Bugatti Veyron, with the Rolls being inferior since it’s slower.

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      • Bonnie on Apr 02, 2022 at 1:51 pm

        Nicely explained

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      • Hes talking about hows the emira (a sport car) have a super car price (1.13 mill) when its just cost rm 450 000 in other countries

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      • Bob Mal on Apr 03, 2022 at 8:45 am

        I still don’t get how is my comparison flawed compared to yours? Well glad to know that in the fantasy world both the Rolls-Royce Phantom vs Bugatti Veyron shares the same engine, maybe having some 100kg weight difference and maybe having the same HP but one inferiorly slower.

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  • bmw better

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  • RyanT on Apr 02, 2022 at 7:44 pm

    No one will look at 718 if they park side by side

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  • Darth Zoom on Apr 03, 2022 at 4:40 pm

    They never learn frm their mistake wth ELAN.
    Good luck Lotus

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  • Anonymous_C on Apr 04, 2022 at 9:52 am

    If just mere silhouette comparison (718 and Emira), it seems both car has similar lines. It would be great if Paultan team can do a comparison.

    Was thinking Lotus might use a Toyota four-cylinder, but AMG has a reputable engine as well.

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