For the period 1st April to 30th June the saw its sales volume rise by 31% to 505 units compared to 386 units for the same term last year. The results which deliver the best first financial quarter for three years, also show best June results in four years with sales of 192 units.


The firm said strong growth was seen in France, Germany, Switzerland and Japan, with demand increasing for all three vehicles in the Lotus range: the Lotus Evora, Lotus Exige and Lotus Elise.

The firm added that it is planning to further expand and strengthen its global dealer network with new Lotus dealerships expected in the coming months.

Lotus chief executive officer, Jean-Marc Gales commented: ‘This is excellent news for Group Lotus plc and our parent companies PROTON Holdings Berhad and DRB-HICOM Berhad. This latest performance is indicative of Lotus' commitment to ensuring more drivers have the opportunity to own one of the best sports cars in the world.’