Lotus continues to refine the thrilling Emira sports car with the 2026 revisions, introducing the new V6 SE and Turbo SE trims alongside some new exterior styling options that incorporate eco-friendly elements. While the 2026 Emira achieves impressive fuel economy for a high-performance sports car, the aforementioned “going green” is a literal, new color option that expands the already wide range of exterior color variations into a new horizon.
New Color for 2026: EOS Green
If you’re looking for an eye-catching, bright green-colored high-performance European sports car, the Emira’s new EOS Green color option is definitely worth your attention. The new EOS Green color rivals existing options like Hethel Yellow and Seneca Blue in both brightness and originality, making it stand out as a unique choice among the rest of the pack. This new color option significantly expands the already extensive Emira exterior color palette with something distinctly different from the existing sophisticated, sporty, aggressive, and refined selections.
EOS Green Vs. Dark Verdant (Green)
While many green-colored car enthusiasts find a lot to love about the Dark Verdant (Green) exterior color, it is a reasonably subtle tone that requires sunlight for the green to shimmer. As its name implies, Dark Verdant is quite literal in the “dark” part and appears closer to black in dim lighting settings.
By comparison, the EOS Green color is vibrant and eye-catching, a stand-out color befitting a fun, exhilarating sports car. The two green color options offer distinctly different looks for drivers, catering to those seeking a dark, sophisticated style or a bright, athletic ambiance. The EOS Green option is a stylish response to green-color enthusiasts who feel like the Dark Verdant option isn’t “green enough” for their tastes.
Also Introduced for 2026: Purple Haze Metallic
Lotus increased the available exterior color options for the 2026 Emira from 13 choices in 2024 to 15. The two added colors are both vibrant and sporty, but in different ways: the second color is Purple Haze. Unlike EOS Green, Purple Haze Metallic doesn’t contrast a pre-existing color option, but offers something entirely new for the lineup.
A Note on “Green” Performance
While the EPA hasn’t released official MPG testing information for the 2026 Emira Turbo SE turbocharged 4-cylinder engine models, drivers are reporting impressive fuel economy far above the 2024 Emira 6-cylinder model’s EPA-estimated 21 combined MPG. It’s worth noting that the 21 combined MPG score is considered fuel-efficient for a vehicle with a 400-horsepower engine.
If you’re searching for a 2026 Lotus Emira to call your own in green or any other color, you owe it to yourself to visit Galpin Lotus and get all the details on this incredible vehicle. If you’re in the North Hills area, stop by our showroom today.
