Enthusiast 9 / 10
New 2026 Lotus Emira V6
YEAR 2026
"Last ICE Lotus."
Last ICE Lotus. Toyota-supercharged 3.5L V6 with manual, or AMG-sourced 2.0L turbo with DCT. Mid-engine, lightweight, true Lotus DNA before electrification.
Watch out for
- First-year build quality concerns
- V6 manual is the enthusiast pick — verify trim
- Lotus US dealer network is small — service access varies