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I disagree
I feel that this Exige maintains Lotus' tradition of speed and superior handling through light weight and aerodynamics. Also, remember: the car is not designed just for looks; the entire car generates downforce strong enough to plant it upsidedown at 200mph, and it met crash regulations
Ben, Gloucester, United States
Jeremy, I have to agree that the Exige is a hoot and one of the best chassis ever made, but those looks!! The original Elise and especially the Vauxhall VX220 where contemporary, clean and uncluttered, but the Exige is just plain ugly. Lotus used to pride itself in simple designs, with the Exige you just don’t know where to look, every panel has an oversized element with vents and lights from another car. I hate to say it, but it looks like a poorly developed kit car from the 70’s!!!
John Hurlock, Monroe, Washington
Under the bonnet is a radiator, this car is mid engined!
henry bovis, edinburgh, scotland
Sedately approaching a traffic signal in the old XJS, came to a stop behind one of these as it was mobbed by a dozen urchins exiting a D&D parlour.
Some cars do create excitement!
rick gandenberger, Bridgewater, USA/NJ