NEW CAR JOINS THE GARAGE AND IT IS AWESOME

EV Channels Review

Petrol Ped welcomes the Lotus Emira V6 Manual as his new long-term test car, replacing the Vauxhall Astra EV. The reviewer expresses immediate excitement for the Emira, highlighting its lightweight, rear-wheel-drive, 400 horsepower V6 configuration with a manual gearbox as a "sports car perfection." Initial impressions from the drive home are overwhelmingly positive, praising the intoxicating supercharger whine, the car's lightness, precise steering, and the incredibly tight, accurate gearbox. The driver-focused interior, with its prominent rev counter and driver-oriented display, is also noted. However, the reviewer acknowledges a steep learning curve for the clutch and gearbox, finding it easy to stall and requiring careful modulation. The car's price point, now around £90,000 for a launch edition, is considered high, setting significant expectations. The reviewer plans to compare it with his Porsche Boxster and explore its capabilities further over the next month.