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Lotus have appointed a dealer in Saudia Arabia and have made the following improvements, some of which I believe should have been included in the U.S. model. This country does have some very hot and humid areas, I know I live in one.
"Lotus has conducted extensive testing of the Elise SC, the Exige S and the
Exige Cup 260 in the Middle East and has made significant changes to these
models to cope with the high ambient temperatures and humidity, as well as
the high levels of atmospheric dust and sand. However, none of the purity of
driving experience or overall vehicle performance has been lost following the
adaption of these technical changes.""Mr. Michael J. Kimberley, CEO of Group Lotus plc, explains further about the specific changes to the Elise and Exige for the Saudi Arabian market, “We have spent two summers in the Gulf Region testing the Elise and Exige in this very hot, humid and dusty environment. I am very pleased with the package of region specific changes which include an uprated radiator, enhanced heat management package, heat reflective windscreen, dust filtration for the cockpit ventilation system and an optional auxiliary air-conditioning unit. We have also included exclusive cockpit insulation, boot insulation and leather clad gearknob and handbrake sleeve in the Touring Pack option to supplement the overall occupant comfort in this extreme climate. These changes add very little weight to the Elise and Exige so drivers will still be able to experience the renowned Lotus driving experience.”
"Lotus has conducted extensive testing of the Elise SC, the Exige S and the
Exige Cup 260 in the Middle East and has made significant changes to these
models to cope with the high ambient temperatures and humidity, as well as
the high levels of atmospheric dust and sand. However, none of the purity of
driving experience or overall vehicle performance has been lost following the
adaption of these technical changes.""Mr. Michael J. Kimberley, CEO of Group Lotus plc, explains further about the specific changes to the Elise and Exige for the Saudi Arabian market, “We have spent two summers in the Gulf Region testing the Elise and Exige in this very hot, humid and dusty environment. I am very pleased with the package of region specific changes which include an uprated radiator, enhanced heat management package, heat reflective windscreen, dust filtration for the cockpit ventilation system and an optional auxiliary air-conditioning unit. We have also included exclusive cockpit insulation, boot insulation and leather clad gearknob and handbrake sleeve in the Touring Pack option to supplement the overall occupant comfort in this extreme climate. These changes add very little weight to the Elise and Exige so drivers will still be able to experience the renowned Lotus driving experience.”