DecodedCarsLotus Emira
4 model years from 2024 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2024–2027
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 21–21 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 0 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2024 (1)
- Interest
- 11,672 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Emira in brief
The 2026 Lotus Emira is a two seaters offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 174 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,307 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 21 MPG combined (18 city / 26 highway), 12% better than the 2026 two seaters average of 18.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,200 a year in fuel.
There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
The Lotus Emira has 4 model years in our data, from 2024 to 2027.
Its most efficient year was 2027 at 21 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 21 to 21 MPG.
How the 2024 Emira compares
The 2024 Lotus Emira is a two seaters offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 174 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 101-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,307 lb.
About the Lotus Emira
The Lotus Emira is a sports car manufactured by the British company Lotus Cars. It was originally intended to be the firm's final vehicle powered by an internal combustion engine, however this plan has been canceled, and Lotus is now intending to manufacture plug-in hybrids.
From the Wikipedia article "Lotus Emira", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Compare head to head
Emira changes by model year
- 2026
- Engine added: 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 3.5L 6-cyl
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 4 model years side by side
Alternatives to the 2026 Emira
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ferrari 296 GTB | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Ferrari 296 Speciale A | 18 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lotus. How we calculate this →