2025 Lotus Emira

Lotus (opens in a new tab) says it revamped the Emira line-up, with the Emira Turbo SE and Emira V6 replacing the First Editions. Totally Lotus (opens in a new tab) lists newly finished 20-inch V-spoke forged Satin Grey wheels as standard on the Turbo SE, with Zinc Grey paint, an Alcantara headliner, red brake calipers and new badging. Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says Lotus is ramping up production of Emiras with the 400-hp AMG-sourced four-cylinder alongside the existing supercharged V-6, and lists standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

EPA rates the 2025 Emira's 3.5-liter six-cylinder at 19 to 21 mpg combined and $2,950 to $3,300 a year in fuel, with rear-wheel drive.

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns and no complaints for the 2025 Emira. Owner forums report some teething problems on early cars: a Lotus Emira Forum poll thread (opens in a new tab) mentions panel blistering reported by about 30 percent of respondents in two polls, along with check engine lights, software and connectivity hangs and minor rattles.

EPA rates the 2025 Emira's V6 at 19 to 21 mpg combined and $2,950 to $3,300 a year in fuel. The Porsche 911 lists 16 to 21 at $3,700 to $4,850, and the Chevrolet Corvette 14 to 19 at $4,100 to $5,550. The Emira is the most efficient of the three at the low end and costs the least a year to fuel.