Comments on: 2008 Lotus Europa SE, S launched

By: bigp

bigp — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:19:59 +0000

it almost looks like an r8 with an quick veiw it nedds an duoble take.

By: The Stig

The Stig — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:20:29 +0000

Still requires gymnastic flexibility to get in and out of but delicious otherwise.

By: sharpie

sharpie — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 05:00:29 +0000

Front looks like a last-gen Miata with the Acurs RSX headlights. Not saying it is ugly, just not very original, especially when it is a Lotus!

By: autonut

autonut — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:02:14 +0000

For enthusiast it is what doctor ordered. I drove Elise and love it. I don’t like getting in or out. I could live with it 7 days a week behind the wheel. It is as fast as Porsche and handles better then anything else with 4 wheels. Based on looks of Europa it is easier to get in and out and more comfortable. It is luxury car of Lotus. The sad part, it will not come here, unless Lotus will be able to source anther engine from Toyota (or Honda).

By: MurcieMe

MurcieMe — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:47:47 +0000

I think this looks like a junky kit-car. It looks very cheap and platicky on the outside, and only a little nicer than the Elise on the inside. EU can keep it.

By: C6Racer

C6Racer — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:20:21 +0000

If Lotus uses the Ecotec then there must be SOMETHING good about them.

By: stick2clutch

stick2clutch — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:29:54 +0000

The design on this thing is all over the place. It looks like it was mended together.

By: gtv6

gtv6 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:21:59 +0000

I’d prefer the elise

By: SoLoveLA

SoLoveLA — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:21:18 +0000

This was supposed to be a sportscar for Proton in Malaysia. The styling is appalling. Lotus doesn’t need this car it damages the brand.

By: buytheredcar

buytheredcar — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:26:09 +0000

Something on the exterior isnt working.
Has a Chrysler vibe to me.

By: affliction

affliction — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:00:58 +0000

headlights look like they jacked them straight off the acura rsx

By: meanpants555

meanpants555 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:27:58 +0000

Ugly outside, perfect inside.

By: SS4LIFE

SS4LIFE — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:25:24 +0000

Oh I forgot about the Europa. It’s a very nice car and definitely a nice compromise between performance and comfort as apposed to its Elise and Exige sisters that are more performance and track oriented. I’d take one for a daily driver if I lived somewhere that was nice all year round.

I read somewhere that the Europa won’t be making it stateside some time ago due to it being too costly to make it compliant with U.S crash safety requirements. Although I’m sure the Engineers at Lotus could accomplish that with some time. But look how long it took for them to bring over the Elise?

By: agent09

agent09 — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:23:57 +0000

ew to gm’s motor. why not use honda’s k20a…

otherwise a decent sports car.

By: global_lightning

global_lightning — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:04:24 +0000

It’s a shame. Ironically, that 2.0T engine is GM’s ECOTEC! This car would slot nicely between the Elise and the upcoming Esprit. A bigger, more comfortable car would be popular among Americans.

By: Veda

Veda — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:34:06 +0000

A Lotus that can actually be used for everyday cruising? Cool…

By: edgeguy

edgeguy — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:27:31 +0000

Cool little roadster.

By: cwwilson

cwwilson — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:23:18 +0000

Please send them stateside.