Gales believes the brand will be carried in the near-term by new variants of the Elise, Exige and Evora, citing their continued relevance as performance vehicles.
When asked if Lotus would build an SUV if it were done to the brand’s core principles, Gales was receptive. “Nothing has been decided, but saloons and crossovers are certainly two segments that come to mind, I would say SUV/crossover definitely,” he said.
Gales also confirmed that joint venture projects with Toyota and other engine manufacturers will have to continue for the brand to remain viable.
The full details are available in the original interview from Auto Express.
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