Carbon82 Moderator November 10, 2020 Share November 10, 2020 Leaked patent image. Test mule, based on the body of Lynk & Co 01. Lotus has reportedly changed its plans for the company’s first SUV model, which is expected to launch in 2022 with an EV powertrain instead of a hybrid one. The first SUV model to bear the Lotus badge has been in development for quite some time now but parent company Geely decided to prioritize a fully electric variant, which will be eventually followed by a hybrid version as well. Internally codenamed the Lotus Lambda, the first reports for the SUV model go as back as 2016. The model was originally thought to be launched with a petrol-electric powertrain, similar to that you’d find in a Volvo or a Polestar model but since then the EV market has grown significantly, forcing the carmaker to change plans. Autocar reports that the Lotus SUV will be produced at a special section of Geely’s new $1.31-billion factory in Wuhan, China, and will be based on the recently announced ‘Sustainable Experience Architecture’. All engineering decisions will still be made in Hethel, with Lotus given the freedom to cherry-pick the best components inside the Geely group. The upcoming Lotus SUV is reportedly going to be offered in two EV variants; a base model with dual motors and a combined 600 HP and a range-topper with up to 750 HP. In addition, Lotus targets a driving range of 360 miles (580 km). Despite the traditionally heavy EV powertrain, Lotus is still expected to focus on shedding as much weight as possible from its first SUV. The company’s goal is apparently to offer the lightest electric SUV in its segment. The company’s engineers will use the knowledge gained from the Evija hypercar in setting up and tuning the EV powertrain, while it’s safe to expect that handling will also be high on their priorities’ list. Lotus is going to reveal the new electric SUV model in 2022, with the market launch to follow in 2023. ↡ Advertisement 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic November 10, 2020 Share November 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Carbon82 said: 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic November 11, 2020 Share November 11, 2020 (edited) Lotus making an SUV is like the Trump campaign making Black Lives Matter caps. Hell must be at -273.15 oC already. 😁 Edited November 11, 2020 by Turboflat4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Beregond Supersonic November 11, 2020 Share November 11, 2020 it seem sad that all car maker is going down the SUV route😑 breaking even count more then anything else.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meanmachine 6th Gear November 11, 2020 Share November 11, 2020 Looks like every European brands are jumping on the SUV bandwagon . . . it will be good as size matters, this one like Small medium SUV 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon82 Moderator November 11, 2020 Author Share November 11, 2020 4 hours ago, Turboflat4 said: Lotus making an SUV is like the Trump campaign making Black Lives Matter caps. Hell must be at -273.15 oC already. 😁 Now that Lotus is under Geely group, which also owned Volvo, I am seeing the development of its first SUV a natural progression. The Lynk & Co 1 was co-developed with Volvo XC40, and the experience gained could have help Lotus to jump onto the SUV bandwagon in a much shorter time. And not forgetting the market in China is huge... I have to say once again that with EV replacing ICE, it is just like a COVID-19 in the automotive world, resetting the brand value and market share of what we have been so used to. 2 hours ago, Beregond said: it seem sad that all car maker is going down the SUV route😑 breaking even count more then anything else.... Yah, same thought here. I was just chatting with a friend over the weekend that the number of mass market large size sedan available here can be counted with just 2 hands (10 fingers). Chevrolet Malibu Citroen C5 Ford Mondeo Honda Accord Hyundai Sonata Kia Optima K5 / Magentis Mazda 6 Mitsubishi Galant Nissan Teana Opel Insignia Peugeot 508 Renault Latitude / Talisman Skoda Superb Subaru Legacy Suzuki Kizashi Toyota Camry VW Passat The same can be said for compact & mid size MPV as well. Citroen C4 Picasso Daihatsu Extol Ford C-Max Honda Mobilio Honda Stream Hyundai Trajet Kia Carens Mazda 5 Mitsubishi Dion Nissan Lafesta Opel Zafira Peugeot 5008 Proton Exora Renault Grand Scenic Subaru Exiga Suzuki APV Toyota Wish Toyota Prius+ Toyota Sienta VW Touran 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fast1 Supersonic November 11, 2020 Share November 11, 2020 14 minutes ago, Carbon82 said: Now that Lotus is under Geely group, which also owned Volvo, I am seeing the development of its first SUV a natural progression. The Lynk & Co 1 was co-developed with Volvo XC40, and the experience gained could have help Lotus to jump onto the SUV bandwagon in a much shorter time. And not forgetting the market in China is huge... I have to say once again that with EV replacing ICE, it is just like a COVID-19 in the automotive world, resetting the brand value and market share of what we have been so used to. Yah, same thought here. I was just chatting with a friend over the weekend that the number of mass market large size sedan available here can be counted with just 2 hands (10 fingers). Chevrolet Malibu Citroen C5 Ford Mondeo Honda Accord Hyundai Sonata Kia Optima K5 / Magentis Mazda 6 Mitsubishi Galant Nissan Teana Opel Insignia Peugeot 508 Renault Latitude / Talisman Skoda Superb Subaru Legacy Suzuki Kizashi Toyota Camry VW Passat The same can be said for compact & mid size MPV as well. Citroen C4 Picasso Daihatsu Extol Ford C-Max Honda Mobilio Honda Stream Hyundai Trajet Kia Carens Mazda 5 Mitsubishi Dion Nissan Lafesta Opel Zafira Peugeot 5008 Proton Exora Renault Grand Scenic Subaru Exiga Suzuki APV Toyota Wish Toyota Prius+ Toyota Sienta VW Touran Seems everyone is going the SUV route. Even supercar makers. All I'll say is thank goodness McLaren hasn't succumbed yet. Hope they never do. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beregond Supersonic November 11, 2020 Share November 11, 2020 15 minutes ago, Carbon82 said: Now that Lotus is under Geely group, which also owned Volvo, I am seeing the development of its first SUV a natural progression. feel like soon geely will go down the path of vw group like many vw , audi even lambo sharing the same platform even engine, etc etc. maybe a few years down the road. geely volvo lotus gonna share stuff also .. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesc Hypersonic November 11, 2020 Share November 11, 2020 15 hours ago, Turboflat4 said: Lotus making an SUV is like the Trump campaign making Black Lives Matter caps. Hell must be at -273.15 oC already. 😁 ↡ Advertisement 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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