The new Lotus Europa S will cost from £32,995 when it goes on sale in September.

Larger and more comfortable than the company's Elise and Exige models, the Europa S is designed as a luxury two-seater and comes with goodies such as leather seats and satellite-navigation.

The Europa S has a bigger boot to increase its touring credentials, and Lotus is hoping to appeal to more customers by making the car more user-friendly than its current models. This includes lower door sills to make it easier to get in and out, as well as increased cabin space and two rear seats.