The Lotus Type 133 continues its slow march to production as spy photographers have snapped another prototype undergoing testing. Looking nearly production-ready, the electric sedan follows in the footsteps of the Eletre and features stacked daytime running units that reside above slender headlights. They’re joined by an edgy front bumper with a wide intake, which presumably has active shutters. The streamlined styling continues further back as the car has a windscreen that flows into a sloping roof. The prototype also has digital side mirrors, flush-mounted door handles, and massive wheels that are backed up by a beefy braking system. They’re joined by a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor, which is used by the car’s semi-autonomous driving system. The rear end still needs some work, but it will presumably echo the Eletre. As a result, we can expect slender taillights and an illuminated strip.
Interior pictures surfaced several months
ago and the cabin unsurprisingly echoes the crossover. However, there could be
some small changes including a unique full-length center console. We’ll get a
better idea of what to expect closer to launch, but we wouldn’t be surprised to
find a 15.1-inch infotainment system as well as small displays for the driver
and front passenger. Other highlights could include a four-zone climate control
system, a configurable ambient lighting system, and a KEF audio system.
Powertrains will presumably carryover from
the crossover and include an entry-level variant with a roughly 112 kWh battery
pack, which powers a dual-motor all-wheel drive system developing 603 hp and 710 Nm of torque. This setup enables the Eletre to
accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, hit a top speed of 258 km/h, and travel up to 600 km in the WLTP cycle.
The standard model should be joined by a
high-performance R variant with a combined output of 905 hp and 985 Nm of torque. This enables the crossover to hit 100
km/h in 2.95 seconds, before topping out at 265 km/h. However, the
range falls to 490 km.
