The VVA design will be used in a new mid-engined sports car for Lotus cars . The APX is a high performance 7 seat Multi Purpose Vehicle . Whereas the VVA technology will be used in the creation of a new mid-engined sportscar for Lotus cars , the APX is in fact a high performance 7 seat MPV with four-wheel drive and a front mounted V6 engine from Lotus Engineering 's Powertrain division .