2025 Lotus EmiraAutoblogAutoblog StaffFri, September 25, 2026 at 1:43 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleAutoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.MSRP: $99,775Use the table of contents to jump to a sectionOverviewThe 2025 Lotus Emira performance sports coupe is a mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive sports car, and the last internal-combustion sports car Lotus plans to build. It takes the raw, tactile character the brand is known for and wraps it in a package that feels more complete than older Lotus road cars. The power steering remains hydraulic, the chassis stays communicative, and the whole car still puts driver engagement ahead of outright numbers.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor 2025, the Emira gets two 400-horsepower engine choices. One is a Toyota-based supercharged 3.5-liter V6, and the other is an AMG-sourced turbocharged 4-cylinder. The V6 can be had with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic, while the turbo-four comes only with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic. That gives the Emira two distinct personalities, but both versions aim at the same goal: making every mile feel more special than it would in a more conventional sports car.What's New for 2025?The biggest change for 2025 is the addition of a second engine option. Lotus now offers a 400-hp AMG-sourced turbocharged 4-cylinder alongside the existing supercharged V6, which also makes 400 horsepower but less torque. The 4-cylinder models carry the First Edition badge.The rest of the formula stays familiar. The Emira continues to use Lotus' Sports Car Architecture and keeps its hydraulic steering, steel brakes, multi-link suspension, and standard 20-inch wheels. In simple terms, Lotus has not reinvented the car for 2025. It's just widened the lineup and given buyers a second engine option.ExteriorThe Emira looks every bit like a modern exotic. Its low nose, dramatic side intakes, and tightly drawn bodywork give it a more expensive visual presence than many cars in this price range. It also does a good job of separating itself from the older Evora, even if the two cars occupy similar territory in the lineup's history.AdvertisementAdvertisementFor 2025, Lotus expands the Emira lineup with turbo-four and V6 variants. Even in standard form, the Emira has the right stance and proportions for a mid-engine sports car. It looks compact, planted, and properly serious.LotusView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articleInteriorInside, the Emira is a big step forward for Lotus. The design is simple, the materials look and feel more upscale than before, and the cabin finally seems intended for regular rather than occasional use. A 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster sits ahead of the driver, and a 10.2-inch touchscreen handles infotainment duties. Physical climate controls are still present, which helps keep the interface straightforward.Lotus also improves access by making the door openings larger and the sills narrower than on the Evora. Practicality remains modest, but there is useful storage behind the seats and additional space behind the engine. The cabin still feels intimate, as a two-seat sports coupe should, but it no longer feels stripped down in the old Lotus sense.Kyle EdwardView the 3 images of this gallery on the original articlePrice Range and Best Value TrimTrim LevelPriceFirst Edition Turbo Four$99,775V6$99,775The 2025 Lotus Emira's price range spans just two specs, but the V6 is the one to go for. It gives buyers access to the 6-speed manual that the turbo-four doesn't offer. Since both engines produce 400 horsepower, the V6 stands out more in character and involvement than in sheer output. In a car like the Emira, that's key, and it makes the V6 the version that best fits the badge.Key SpecsPowertrainTrimEnginePowerTorqueTrans0-60Top SpeedFirst Edition Turbo Four2.0L Turbo I4400 hp354 lb-ft8-spd DCT3.8 sec182 MPHV63.5L supercharged V6400 hp310 lb-ft6-spd manual4.2 sec180 MPHFuel EconomyVersionCityHighwayCombinedV6 Auto18 MPG26 MPG21 MPGV6 Manual16 MPG24 MPG19 MPGDimensionsMeasurementValueLength173.7 inWidth74.6 inHeight48.3 inWheelbase101.4 inCargo Capacity5 cu-ftWarrantyCoverageTermLimited Warranty3 years / 36,000 milesPowertrain Warranty3 years / 36,000 milesComplimentary MaintenanceN/APros and ConsPros:Superb steering feel and chassis balanceMuch better cabin quality than older Lotus modelsV6 model offers a six-speed manualCons:Manual shifter can feel clunkyBrakes are grabby in normal drivingWarranty coverage is short for the classVerdictThe 2025 Lotus Emira succeeds because it keeps the things enthusiasts want from a Lotus while dropping some of the compromises that used to come with the badge. It still feels light on its feet, still talks to the driver through the steering wheel, and still prioritizes balance over brute force. The turbo-four adds speed and torque, but the V6 remains the one that best captures the car's character. In a market full of very capable sports cars, the Emira stands out by feeling more alive than most of them.LotusCompetitors:Nissan ZPorsche 718 CaymanChevrolet Corvette StingrayBMW M2Toyota SupraAdvertisementAdvertisementThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 25, 2026, where it first appeared in the Cars section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.