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Adrian Padeanu

2023 Lotus Electric SUV Exterior Design Revealed In Patent Images

This is it, folks. Behold the first SUV from Lotus. After the Evija, it’s also Norfolk's second EV. Patent images submitted by Wuhan Lotus Cars Co., Ltd have been published by IP Australia, so trust us when we say it's the real deal. Roughly the same size as a Porsche Cayenne, the Type 132 reveals an interesting design ahead of its official debut taking place on March 29.

Where should we start? Well, the electric SUV has air ducts in the front hood as part of a comprehensive aero package that also includes active flaps in the lower intake. The roof-mounted LiDAR above the windshield stands out, and we can't help but notice Lotus has ditched conventional side mirrors in favor of cameras. However, these won't be legal in all countries around the world, meaning the EV will also get traditional glass mirrors.

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