Lotus 4x4 has China in its sights

Plans unveiled for new Lotus 4x4 crossover to take on the Porsche Macan in China

Lotus vehicle
(Image credit: Michael Gil/Wikimedia)

Lotus has begun work on its first ever 4x4 crossover vehicle, which will be built at the British company's new factory in south-east China.

Jean-Marc Gales, the company's CEO, described the car as "a real Lotus" and "the world’s first lightweight SUV".

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