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The Lotus Eletre SUV comes with a dynamic front grille and matrix LED headlights upfront.
Inside, it features a large 15.1-inch touchscreen infotainment display for its simple cabin design.
The Eletre SUV offers 3 different powertrain options, all equipped with a 112 kWh battery pack.
Depending on the powertrain chosen, the Lotus Eletre provides a range of up to 600 km or over 900 PS of performance.

Lotus, the British car manufacturer, has officially made its entrance into the Indian automotive scene with the Lotus Eletre electric SUV. It will be available in three variants and prices start at Rs 2.55 crore (ex-showroom, pan India). The British marque has opened its first outlet in New Delhi. The full price list is detailed as follows:

Variant	Ex-showroom Price
Eletre	Rs 2.55 crore
Eletre S	Rs 2.75 crore
Eletre R	Rs 2.99 crore

The Lotus Eletre made its India-debut in the top-spec R variant.

Aggressive Looks

The Eletre electric SUV boasts a highly aggressive stance and a sleek silhouette. At the front, it features L-shaped matrix LED headlights complemented by an active grille and big air dam. On the sides, it has stylish 22-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels (optional 20-inch and 23-inch alloy wheels available), and the overall profile of the SUV appears to draw parallels with other flagship models in the high-performance SUV space like the Lamborghini Urus and Ferrari Purosangue.

At the rear, the sloping roofline seamlessly transitions into the tailgate, complemented by a big active rear spoiler. The SUV features connected LED taillamps, accentuated by a prominent blacked-out rear bumper, enhancing its overall aesthetic appeal.

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Sporty, Plush Interiors

From the inside, the Lotus Eletre SUV features an all-black interior theme with black seat upholstery. The cabin’s main highlight is its 15.1-inch floating infotainment touchscreen, which controls all functionalities of the car. Additionally, slim driver’s and co-driver’s displays are integrated into the dashboard. For the rear passenger, a separate infotainment display is also available.

Other features on board include a standard 15-speaker KEF sound system with a 1,380 W output. However, the top-spec version of the SUV is equipped with a 2,160 W, 23-speaker setup offering 3D surround sound. The Eletre is also equipped with Lidar sensors and comes with autonomous driving technology.

Lotus also offers the Eletre with two advanced driver assistance system packs: the parking pack and highway assist pack. Meanwhile, the Eletre R also offers a Lotus Dynamic Handling pack, carbon fibre pack, gloss black wheels wrapped in high-performance tyres and stainless steel pedals.

Powertrain Check

The Lotus Eletre electric SUV gets 3 powertrain options, all of them utilising a 112 kWh battery pack. The specifications have been detailed below.

	Lotus Eletre	Lotus Eletre S	Lotus Eletre R
Power (PS)	611 PS	611 PS	918 PS
Torque (Nm)	710 Nm	710 Nm	985 Nm
Battery Capacity	112 kWh	112 kWh	112 kWh
WLTP-claimed Range	600 km	600 km	490 km
0-100 kmph	4.5 seconds	4.5 seconds	2.95 seconds
Top Speed	258 kmph	258 kmph	265 kmph

Rivals

In India, the Lotus Eletre Electric SUV can be regarded as a premium alternative to the Jaguar I-Pace and BMW iX, or an electric alternative to the Lamborghini Urus S.

The British marquee will also be bringing its mid-engine sports car to India, the Lotus Emira, sometime in 2024.

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The LXi variant of the Alto K10 is priced at Rs 4.83 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi)

The Maruti Alto K10 is currently one of the most affordable cars in India. It is available in four broad variants – Std, LXi, VXi, and VXi+ – and offers the option of both petrol and CNG powertrains. The hatchback received its last major generational update in August 2022. While the top-spec model of the Alto K10 comes equipped with all the necessary features, this article will focus on what the lower-spec LXi trim has to offer.

When viewed from the front, there isn’t much difference between the lower-spec LXi and the higher-spec variants. They share body-colored bumpers, the same hexagonal pattern grille, and a halogen headlamp setup. However, it’s worth noting that the LXi trim lacks the roof antenna, a feature offered in the higher variants.

Moving on to the side, the Alto K10’s LXi variant lacks body-colored door handles and ORVMs, and it rolls on 13-inch steel wheels. Notably, to gain entry to the car, you’ll need to use the key as this particular variant does not include keyless entry and central locking features.

The rear end also looks practically identical to the higher-specced versions of the Maruti Alto K10. It features the same halogen tail lamps at the rear, and the brake light is positioned on the inner side of the rear glass. Additionally, aside from the Suzuki and Alto K10 badges, there are no specific markings to identify which variant of the Alto K10 this is.

Inside, the dashboard of the Alto K10 LXi is plain and simple, with AC vents on the top, a hazard button above the manual AC control panel. You still have the benefit of a semi-digital (digitized) instrument cluster, which displays crucial information such as speed, fuel level, and other necessary indicators. Furthermore, all four doors of this Alto K10 come with manual windows, and you can’t adjust the ORVMs on this car from inside.

As expected, both front and rear seats don’t get adjustable headrests. Talking about safety, it comes with dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, and high-speed alert system.

Powertrain

The Alto K10 uses a 1-litre petrol engine which makes 67PS and 89Nm, paired to a 5-speed manual transmission. The same engine is also offered with the CNG, but with the reduced output of 57PS and 82Nm. The LXi variant is also available in CNG, while the higher-specced petrol models are also available with a 5-speed AMT.

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