Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 151 | 5.3 | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | — | — | — | optional | standard | — | optional | — | standard | standard |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Lotus Emira presents an excellent reliability prospect with zero recalls and complaints, but its newness means limited field data.
2025
The 2025 Lotus Emira presents a compelling, albeit niche, used sports car option.
2024
The 2024 Lotus Emira presents a compelling performance package with a clean NHTSA record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Lotus Emira?
Carfocal currently has 3 published Emira reports, covering 2024 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Lotus Emira presents an excellent reliability prospect with zero recalls and complaints, but its newness means limited field data.
Published year coverage: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Lotus Emira reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Lotus Emira. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 lotus emira presents an excellent reliability prospect with zero recalls and complaints, but its newness means limited field data. and the 2026 lotus emira offers significant performance appeal for its segment. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
3 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Lotus Emira?
Across Carfocal's published Emira guides, recurring problem areas include Clutch Assembly, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Engine Air Filter. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Clutch Assembly, Brake Pads and Rotors, and Engine Air Filter.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 3
- Years tracked
- 3
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints