2019-2020 Lotus Exige Sport review - specifications and photos

Contents of the review:

• Appearance
• Sports car salon
• Specifications
• Security systems
• Price and configuration

For the first time, the British sports car manufacturer Lotus was talked about in 1952, it was in this year that the company of sports and racing cars was founded. For a long time, the manufacturer existed as a separate brand, presenting more and more new cars. Nevertheless, in 1986, the American General Motors bought the company Lotus, which significantly changed the style and course of production of Lotus cars. In the same year, ACBN Holdings was added to Lotus. The brand's next resale took place in 2017, and this time it was bought by the Chinese manufacturer Geely Automobile. One of the new models is the Lotus Exige Sport sports car, this particular model can most often be found at exhibitions, and is also considered the most bought among other models of the manufacturer.

To date, three modifications of the Lotus Exige Sport have already been released, which differ from each other in terms of power and individual appearance details. In total, there are three main configurations: Exige Sport 410, Sport 350 and Sport 430, also known as the Cup 430. The differences between the Lotus models are minimal, all without exception retained the British features and the previously familiar style of a two-seater sports car.

Exterior of the new Lotus Exige Sport 2019-2020

Every detail of the exterior of the 2018-2019 Lotus Exige Sport says that the car belongs to the class of sports cars. The main difference between this two-seater sports car and other sports cars is that it is an all-road version and can be driven on both hard and dirt roads, which gives it many advantages over other competitors.

The engine in any configuration of the Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019 is installed behind, but in front there is a small luggage compartment. The latest development was the Lotus Exige Sport 410 with a powerful engine. The front of the sports car is unique and has a monolithic shape with individual carbon parts. There is simply no such bumper, the side fenders and the front part are monolithic, the lower part of the front of the sports car is decorated with three recesses designed for better aerodynamics and less air resistance.

The front end of the Lotus Exige Sport 2018 is occupied by the company's corporate emblem. Small changes were made to the front optics of the sports car. For selection against the general background, a black base is set along the contour, the background of the optics is also black. On the outer contour of the optics, the designers installed LED running lights, which also serve as direction indicators. High and low beams are made in the form of two directional lenses. Depending on the option chosen, the optics can be fully LED or xenon based.

The trunk lid (aka the hood) is made quite interestingly, instead of the usual and even one, the designers made it with a small depression and stiffening ribs. Regardless of the wishes of the buyer, the lid is made of carbon fiber, with a characteristic black color. As for the windshield of the Lotus Exige Sport 2018, it is made in the style of the company, rounded at the sides and tapered at the top. The variety is scarce, the maximum you can add heating in the area of ​​ u200b u200bthe parking lot of the wiper. In any configuration, there will be only one wiper.

The side part of the Lotus Exige Sport 2018 looks no less sporty; at first glance, it seems that the doors go up when opened. In fact, the engineers did the usual opening of the doors, just press a button and pull on the handle hidden under the aerodynamic rail. As in other models of the brand, the doors are devoid of a glass door frame. At the front of the doors of the Lotus Exige Sport 2018, there are unusual rear-view mirrors. The fasteners are made on the basis of two spokes, in addition, they are significantly extended to the side in order to better see the situation behind.

The functional set for the side mirrors of the Lotus Exige Sport 2019 is scarce, electric adjustment and heating are installed as standard, and an automatic folding can be optionally installed. Still, the mirrors are well done, both in size and direction of view, which allows you to see the situation behind the car quite well.

Another two characteristic features of the new Lotus Exige Sport 2018 are the air guides. Engineers bleed air from the front wheels through a special notch in the front fenders. Through a special directional channel, air is transmitted to the air intake behind the doors, and then it directs it to the engine for better cooling. Thus, it turns out that the air not only improves the aerodynamics of the sports car, but also performs the function of cooling the engine. Many of these parts, like the hood of the Lotus Exige Sport, are made from carbon fiber. With the small details of the sports car on the side, a round filling hatch can be noted.

The coloring of the sports car Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019 depends on the model and can be very different:

• the black;
• blue;
• dark green;
• burgundy;
• yellow;
• white;
• Orange;
• grey;
• the black;
• red;
• silver;
• blue.

In addition to the named body shades of the Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019, the buyer can choose according to his taste. A two-color version of the color is also allowed, with inserts and decoration. For example, the Lotus Exige Sport 430 is offered with British flag decor.

The rear of the sports car Lotus Exige Sport 2018 is radically different from the front. The first thing that catches your eye is the large black insert and the unusual double diffuser of the sports car. A black insert takes up the entire rear end, with round LED feet like a Ferrari and a pair of smaller round reverse gear and turn indicators. The very top is reserved for an LED foot follower, and the center is decorated with the brand name in chrome letters and a plate for license plates. The manufacturer often puts the model marking on the right side of the rear bumper.

The diffuser of the sports car Lotus Exige Sport 2018 consists of a main insert, two guides at the bottom and a mesh insert for exhausting hot air. The very center is occupied by a large tip of the exhaust system, according to the classic style, there is only one tip. According to the manufacturer, it can be replaced by two, but then the very character and style of the Lotus Exige Sport sports car is lost.

The upper rear section, which blends seamlessly into the roof, is decorated with a massive spoiler made of carbon fiber and an engine cover. It would seem that there is nothing special, but if you open the lid, then not only the engine was hidden under it, but also another additional trunk, closer to the rear. Often, the engine cover of the Lotus Exige Sport 2018 consists of a carbon grille and a plastic base, while the roof of the Lotus Exige Sport 2018 is removable as it should be for a sports roadster. Made entirely of carbon fiber, the roof in all trim levels is solid and in shape no larger than the luggage compartment. Due to this, the roof can be removed at any time by placing it in the rear trunk. A roadster body option will not be available for the Exige Cup 430 and is only available as a coupe.

The appearance of the roadster Lotus Exige Sport 2019-2020 simultaneously attracts not only attention, but also is well remembered. The differences between the trim levels are minimal, for the most part they are carbon fiber lining, aerodynamic body kit and other small exterior details.

Interior of the new Lotus Exige Sport 2019-2020

The interior of the new roadster Lotus Exige Sport 2019 is made in British style, simple and with minimal scope for comfort functions. Many interior details are made simply, without any special design solutions and are somewhat reminiscent of cars of the early 90s.

The front panel of the sports car Lotus Exige Sport 2018 is made in a simple form, it is a slightly rounded torpedo, with a minimum set of functions and control panels. The upper part is decorated with four round ducts, two in the center and one more duct on each side of the dashboard. A CD radio tape recorder with a small on-board computer display is installed as an audio system. Completing the functional set of sports car Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019 air conditioning panel. Minimalism of details, that says it all.

An order of magnitude more interesting will be the driver's seat of the Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019.I would like to note right away that the steering wheel of such a sports car is not adjustable, the skin is leather, and the center of the steering wheel is decorated with a corporate emblem. The instrument panel is very simple, based on two dial gauges (speedometer and tachometer), as well as a small monochrome display, usually with red backlighting.

The designers placed control of a small set of Lotus Exige Sport functions from the driver's side, closer to the doors. According to many owners, in order to start a roadster, you need to insert the key into the ignition and press the Start button of the engine, why the engineers did this remains a mystery. Nearby were located the buttons for controlling the lighting devices, the stabilization system and the roadster suspension (normal and sport modes). Not so long ago, although the Lotus Exige Sport 410 car was presented as a new model, the functionality is still not the most modern.

As they said, the entire interior of the Lotus Exige Sport 2018 is designed for two passengers, including the driver. The base of the seats is made of carbon fiber, but the upholstery is leather with Alcantara inserts. To emphasize the model, the upper part of the back was decorated with embroidery in the form of the brand's logo, and a little below the model's inscription. The seat adjustment is mechanical with minimal parameters, so if it is not convenient, then you will need to get used to it, because the Lotus Exige Sport 2018 is more sporty, and not for relaxation.

Completing the overall interior design of the Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019 is a central tunnel consisting of a manual transmission lever and a manual handbrake. The lever attracts interest, since the designers decided to reveal the often hidden gearshift mechanism, but the disadvantage is that the clearance to the mechanism is open and small things can easily get in and damage or jam the manual transmission lever.

The interior of the Lotus Exige Sport sports car is simple and that says it all, because British engineers have developed for the most part for speed, rather than comfort. For an additional fee, you can change individual parts of the interior, as well as paint to your liking. Optionally, you can add a Bluetooth system and an Ipod connector.

Specifications Lotus Exige Sport 2019-2020

To date, the manufacturer has presented three models of Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019, the difference between them in engine power, as well as in individual technical data. In a pair to the engine, only a 6-speed manual transmission is available, an automatic one will not be available even for a fee. In accordance with the model, the power of the unit will change:

As you can see, the characteristics of the Lotus Exige Sport 2019-2020 are not the most diverse, but in many ways the cars are the same. At the heart of any of the models are branded alloy wheels, 17 "in front with 205/45 tires, behind 18" with 265/35 tires.

Due to the use of lightweight materials for the body of the new Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019, as well as the minimum set of functions, the sports car turned out to be light, which significantly improved its characteristics.

Safety and comfort Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019

Modern security systems in the new sports car Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019 are practically absent. Therefore, you should not expect a lot of assistants and other support systems. The main safety system is the stabilization system. The standard will be installed front and side airbags, fire extinguishing system, 4-point belts, as well as parking sensors.

As for the comfort in the new Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019, it is minimal. The most that can offer is air conditioning, a simple audio system, modern sports seats and a couple of connectors for recharging. British engineers did not have anything to change, in comparison with previous models, thereby keeping the bar for a truly sports car.

Price and configuration of Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019

As already mentioned, in the automotive market, the British manufacturer offers three main variations of the 2017-2019 Lotus Exige Sport model. For an additional fee, the buyer can minimally change the parameters of the car, thereby deviating from the declared dynamic characteristics.

The price of a sports car Lotus Exige Sport 2017-2019 is not with cheap options, although the rating of the car is not the lowest. The engine can be said to be the same, but with the progress of technology, engineers are refining and boosting it. Otherwise, the 2019-2020 Lotus Exige Sport model cannot boast of luxurious comfort or safety, but the performance and dynamics are some of the best, given that the dimensions of the car are compact and for the most part designed for a flat road.

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