Lotus Emira i4 First Edition launched in Malaysia at RM 998,000

KUALA LUMPUR: The highly-anticipated Lotus Emira i4 First Edition has finally made its way to the local market. Lotus Cars Malaysia is now accepting bookings for the sports car at a special price of RM 998,800 (on the road, without insurance). Included in the price is a three-year, unlimited mileage warranty against manufacturing defects. The deliveries are expected to begin in November 2023.

Make note, this special price is applicable solely to models manufactured in 2023, after which the two-seater car will cost you RM 1,095,000 in Peninsular Malaysia and RM 509,000 in Langkawi. For the sake of comparison, the Lotus Emira V6 is priced at RM 1,131,800.

Powering the Malaysia-spec Lotus Emira i4 First Edition is an AMG-sourced 2.0-litre turbocharged aluminium engine generating a maximum power of 365 PS at 6,600 rpm and a peak torque of 430 Nm from 3,000 to 5,500 rpm. The engine is coupled with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission, enabling the car to run from zero to 100 kmph in 4.4 seconds and hit a top speed of 290 kmph.

Just like the Emira V6, the new Emira i4 First Edition also underpins the bonded aluminium Lotus Sports Car Architecture. It is paired with a double wishbone suspension setup with Eibach springs and Bilstein monotube dampers and AP Racing brakes with 370 mm front and 350 mm rear rotors. The car runs on 20-inch forged wheels shod 245/35 front and 295/30 rear tyres.

Parts of the Lotus Emira i4 First Edition standard kit are 

• Full-LED headlamps
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 
• 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment unit
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity
• 560W audio system with 6 KEF speakers
• A flat-bottomed steering wheel
• 12-way powered front seats
• Nappa leather or Alcantara upholstery 
• White mood lighting
• Lotus-branded sill plates
• Satin chrome trim finishers

Four option packs available for the new Lotus sports car include - 

• Lower Black Pack adds gloss black accents to exterior elements and the Lotus wordmark on the rear clamshell
• Design Pack adds privacy glass, sports pedals, a black Alcantara headliner and Emira-branded footwell mats.
• Convenience Pack adds front parking sensors, a rear reversing camera, rain-sensing wipers with aero blades, auto-dimming mirrors and a rear luggage storage net
• Lotus Drivers Pack offers Tour or Sports suspension systems and Track Mode ESP

The Lotus Emira i4 First Edition colour palette comprises a total of 13 options to choose from. These include - Hethel Yellow, Magma Red, Dark Verdant, Seneca Blue, Vivid Red, Atlantis Blue, Osmium Silver, Nimbus Grey, Meridian Blue, Shadow Grey, Mist White, Zinc Grey, and Cosmos Black.

Upon introducing the new Lotus Emira, Jack Zaal, General Manager of Lotus Cars Malaysia said, “As the final Lotus model to be propelled by a petrol engine, the Emira is a future classic. Its high performance, exceptional vehicle dynamics and meticulously tuned lightweight suspension, innovative steering system, aerodynamically designed exterior and driver-focused interior all combine to deliver the true sports car experience that customers expect from a Lotus.” 

Interested folks can visit the Lotus Store at Level 3, Pavilion KL, or call 016-6112388 to know more about the sports car

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