2025 Lotus Emira

The CarCody take

The 2025 Lotus Emira is a gasoline two-seater with rear-wheel drive, a 3.5-liter supercharged six-cylinder engine, and an automatic S6 transmission. Its EPA rating is 21 MPG combined, with 18 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. EPA annual fuel cost is $3,200, and tailpipe emissions are 413 grams of CO2 per mile.

Who it suits. Drivers wanting a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive car Mostly highway trips where its 26 MPG rating applies Buyers comfortable budgeting $3,200 yearly for fuel

What it is

The 2025 Lotus Emira is a two-seat car with rear-wheel drive. It uses gasoline, a 3.5-liter supercharged six-cylinder engine, and an automatic S6 transmission. See more Lotus cars.

Its defining EPA figure is 21 MPG combined. That means the car is rated to travel about 21 miles on a gallon across the combined driving cycle.

The numbers

The Emira is rated at 18 MPG in city driving and 26 MPG on the highway. The combined figure falls between those two results, so stop-and-go driving uses more fuel than steady highway travel.

Tailpipe emissions are listed at 413 grams of CO2 per mile.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual gasoline cost at $3,200. Your actual bill will change with fuel prices and how much city or highway driving you do.

How it compares

Its 21 MPG combined rating gives you a single number for comparing other two-seat cars. The 18 city and 26 highway figures show how the Emira's result changes with the type of trip. You can browse two-seat cars using the same MPG measure.

Who it suits

The Emira fits a driver looking for a two-seat, rear-wheel-drive car and willing to budget for gasoline at its 21 MPG combined rating. Its highway figure favors longer steady trips more than dense city driving.

Trade-offs

The 3.5-liter supercharged engine and rear-wheel-drive layout come with an 18 MPG city rating and a $3,200 estimated yearly fuel cost. Highway mileage is higher at 26 MPG, but the car still produces 413 grams of CO2 per mile at the tailpipe.

Verdict

Choose the 2025 Lotus Emira if a two-seat layout, rear-wheel drive, and a supercharged six-cylinder engine are central to your decision. Plan around 21 MPG overall, with fuel use rising in city traffic. The EPA's $3,200 annual fuel estimate makes running cost a major part of ownership. Its 26 MPG highway result is more favorable for open-road driving, while the 18 MPG city figure matters most for urban commutes.