When Lotus has become another major brand under geely group, the official has started the comprehensive development of the brand and plans to transform into a pure electric vehicle company. Therefore, after the brand first launched the first pure electric sports car Evija, it plans to bring a second pure electric model , pure electric SUV (internal code type 132).
Recently, after learning that the release time of this model is expected to achieve its global debut on March 29, 2022, the patent map of the new car has also been exposed.
The shape of the vehicle adopts the design style of a four-door coupe, and the front face is presented with a split light group with a stepped intake grille, which is presented in a very combative vision. According to previous news, the new car will be equipped with an active down air intake grille, a diamond-shaped mid-mesh and a large number of carbon fiber kits.
On the side of the body, the whole car adopts a flat design style with more sharp lines, making it and Aston Martin DBX have a "similar" feeling.
According to Lotus executives, the model is based on the development of a new pure electric EPA architecture, with a wheelbase range of about 2998-3100mm.
In terms of the rear, the new car uses a more inclined rear window glass, with the popular through-the-taillights to present the coupe style, after all, Lotus itself is a world-famous sports car and racing car manufacturer.
It is worth mentioning that the car spy photo seems to have been exposed before, even if it has been heavily disguised, but from the shape and more details can also guess that this may be Lotus's Type 132.
In terms of interior, from the previously exposed interior drawings, the new car will adopt a through-through design, but the information is still very limited.
At the same time, it can be seen that the new car has a more textured steering wheel and also supports paddle shifters, which means that the car can also give a strong sports atmosphere as a pure electric model, but I don't know what the real function of this configuration in the future is?
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a high-power dual motor, which is expected to reach 1,000 horsepower and accelerate within 3 seconds of 100 kilometers.
Thanks to the new architecture, the battery capacity of the new car can reach 90-120KW·h and the cruising range is more than 632km. It also uses an 800V high-voltage charging system with a charging power of up to 350kW, which is expected to achieve a cruising range of 400 kilometers in 8.5 minutes of charging.
From the perspective of positioning, type 132 as an SUV launched by a sports car brand, after the launch of the new car will also compete with more luxury medium and large SUV market.
Tesla Model X
Guidance price: 93.99-99.99 million yuan
Porsche Cayenne New Energy
Guidance price: 86.80-101.80 million yuan
HiPhi X
Guidance price: 57.00-80.00 million yuan
Even if the car is an electric vehicle, but with its performance of 3 seconds can break 100 is undoubtedly a "supercar SUV", not to mention from the appearance of the new car, interior styling and brand heritage, the new car will be a main sporty performance of the SUV.
Perhaps looking at more and more sports high-end brands have been recognized by the market in performance SUVs, Lotus will also launch sports pure electric SUVs in the context of transformation in an attempt to seize the share of high-end SUVs.
Netizen 1: It seems that Geely Group is quite satisfied with the design direction of Lynk & Co Zero!
Netizen 2: I think it's like a shell-raising version of The Krypton 001, ferrari headlights both visual sense.
Netizen 3: Upstairs brother, I think it is more like the popular T5 EVO, low with "Martha".
Netizen 4: Lotus is no longer pure! Refund Emira's $2,000 pledge immediately!
Netizen 5: Sigh! But the transformation of the sports car brand is inseparable from pure electricity and SUVs with a wider audience.
Netizen 6; fuel vehicles are declining day by day, and electric vehicles are appearing.