Demand has never been enough for SUVS around the world, particularly in key markets such as China and the United States has led to companies like Lotus, a reputation built a junk car, also participated in this trend. Chief Executive Officer Jean-Marc Gales has finally confirmed that British sports car brand is currently working for an SUV, to be built at a new factory in China.
Production of the new SUV Lotus will be handled by a joint venture company set up with Chinese industrial firms Goldstar. To help accelerate the development and cost of research, Gales told, that some parts of the SUV may share from Proton models.
However, Lotus is not possible to use existing platforms, as had been announced, it uses a new, monocoque steel cheaper designer partnership with Proton brand model or maybe China. To ensure permanent performance SUV Lotus through less weight, it will be the possibility of using many materials in construction, such as for suspension and body Panel.
Power generation is likely to be directly sourced from Toyota, this means we can expect version 1.8-liter inline four-cylinder and 3.5 liter V-6 offered in the list of current cars to SUVS new Lotus this. The rear wheel drive is expected to be offered as standard, with all of the racing wheel available for those who want it.
The new SUV is expected to make production in 2019. It is hoped that the arrival of the end will see the Lotus achieve sales of more than 10,000 units. Sales outside of China, such as the European market may become the first market as having the same standard, while sales in the United States would be a lot of challenges, because modifications needed.
Also to be noted, not just SUVs that are being considered for Lotus. British sports car brand also would like to add sedan to their lineup, although formation of confirmation for this model which has not been announced yet.
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