Lotus Exige: a return to the grand old days of driving

Lotus hasn’t over-promised with its new Exige: it punches miles above its weight. Madeleine Taylor reports.

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Lotus, or so goes an old joke, stands for "Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious". The manufacturer is now trying to shake off that phrase with what it calls "the ultimate road drive". Surprisingly, it hasn't over-promised. Taut, lightweight and ultra-stylish, it will make you "misty-eyed about the grand old days of driving". The new Lotus Exige Sport 410 reminds you why, in its heyday, the firm made James Bond's cars.

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Madeleine Taylor

Madeleine is a journalist in based in Tokyo. She is a former contributor for MoneyWeek, covering  stock markets, art and travel, and is a former investment writer for The Financial Times. Her work has appeared in titles including The Week, Investors Chronicle and the NME.