We weren't expecting this. With its first electric SUV, Lotus has ticked all the right boxes to seriously threaten the established players in the sector. Join Yousuf Ashraf for a first look at the design, interior, performance and range of the new, 2022 Lotus Eletre. Read more at Auto Express: 2022 Lotus Eletre full details: https://aex.ae/36DLcDE 2022 Lotus Emira prototype review: https://aex.ae/3sRaSEX 2022 Lotus Evija full details: https://aex.ae/3JOYXxK The Lotus Eletre has arrived, and it needs to be good. The idea of a two-tonne, electric SUV with a Lotus badge on the nose may irk some, but the reality is, cars like this are a necessity if the brand is to continue producing the pure, lightweight sports cars it's famous for. On paper at least, the Eletre hits the mark with a sub-three second 0-62mph time, 373 miles of range and a tech-filled, space age cabin. But the true litmus test will be out on the road - can the firm's tallest, heaviest car drive like a Lotus should? Here's Yousuf Ashraf to take you through everything you need to know before we get behind the wheel. Chapters 00:00 A two-tonne Lotus? 1:48 Aero design 2:20 Performance and range 3:35 Engineering details 4:37 Interior and infotainment 6:43 The autonomous Lotus? 7:00 Price More Auto Express videos: Car reviews playlist: http://aex.ae/2gY4ViX Track battle playlist: https://aex.ae/2U8yvdf Car news playlist: https://aex.ae/3vyKA8G Follow us Twitter: / autoexpress Facebook: / autoexpress Instagram: / autoexpress. .