Emira vs Evora vs Elise - Comparing the Modern Lotus

Emira vs Evora vs Elise - Comparing the Modern Lotus | Everyday Driver

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Lotus has a huge motorsports reputation, and road cars to match. But they remain and alternative choice, rarely mentioned prior to the new Emira. So we gathered the three modern Lotus road cars; Elise, Evora, and Emira to see what remains of the reputation, and if they are being overlooked. No doubt, they aren't like anything else.
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00:00 - How did this happen?
1:08 - The only place to start
3:10 - Steering like no other
5:06 - Relearning how to drive
7:20 - Losing the arguments, but winning anyway
11:44 - The Evora's Revisionist History
13:09 - Fun with Superchargers
16:00 - Trying to be a larger Elise
17:38 - Comfort without Forgiveness
20:07 - Replacing Greatness with Newness in the Emira
23:00 - The Evolution of Power
25:24 - The whole car is one setting
28:16 - Three sets of Tires, two sets of wheels.
29:32 - The best of 1995
31:46 - Who wore it best, Styling and Interior
39:18 - Final thoughts (Skip to this and you missed a lot!)
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@5amH45lam 24 күн бұрын

What I love about the Elise (and Miata, MR-2, etc) is that you can 8/10ths it on public roads - really wring it out in 2nd and 3rd gear - without fear of prison time or killing everyone within a block radius. You can push it to its limit, yet still be within a rate of speed that'll see you avoid a ticket by just showing a little bit of charm and cordiality.

@ryanr482 24 күн бұрын

Agree. Love hitting redline in my s2000 without speeding.

@BlatentlyFakeName 23 күн бұрын

I wouldn't even say you can drive it that hard on the road. The Elise is very quick on twisty roads and it's not forgiving if you get it wrong. The diffusor doesn't even start to produce much downforce until around 100mph

@5amH45lam 23 күн бұрын

@@BlatentlyFakeName I guess that's why I added the charm and cordiality bit! 👍

@TheWoebegoneJackal 23 күн бұрын

I think this is lost on so many people, especially young enthusiasts. When I tell them I can have just as much fun in my slow-as-hell CR-Z on public roads as I do my Supra because I can bang on its limit, they don't seem to get it. Not always, but I think it's honestly a learned mindset.

@jimiverson3085 22 күн бұрын

@@ryanr482 Have to be careful in that car - there isn't a lot of time between VTEC hitting and the rev limiter. Used to accidentally bank off the limiter in 2nd in mine regularly.

@allenyao552 24 күн бұрын

Just picked up my Emira yesterday after almost 2 years of wait. It’s really worth the wait. It’s so much fun to drive and it really put a smile on my face while driving it back to home.

@markthibault8579 24 күн бұрын

Silver wheels are the business with that colour. Well chosen.

@shaesnell3938 6 күн бұрын

And the black looked awesome on the yellow Lotus. Ideal swap all around

@GTC4cam 24 күн бұрын

As the industry has gone more and more corporate, and consumers have started comparing sports cars to iPads and smart refrigerators, unfortunately we’ve lost what cars originally were - which is a machine/human interface. Now cars have become a human/computer interface. Old Lotus (pre Emira) was one of the last makers of that type of machine. So while many people will say “finally, Lotus is making modern cars”, a lot of us are saying “Lotus is making modern cars…that’s a shame”.

@p4rmala 24 күн бұрын

yes, horses provided much analog feedback and immediate response

@GTC4cam 24 күн бұрын

People who like horses can still buy a horse.

@RexApplegate 24 күн бұрын

About 25 years ago, when I was 13, I saw a guy in his 90's on about a 0 degree fahrenheit morning at 7 am at a freeway rest stop with a topless 30's or 40's roadster he probably bought brand new. Early sports cars killed a very many people for very minor mistakes, and 60+ years into skillfully driving his later he bundled up and had it out on the freeway on a blistering cold day with supreme confidence. I get goose bumps just thinking about him. I would agree about the value of mechanical interface, and suggest computer gismo fans should at least respect and seek to understand the origins of our modern sports cars and the details different generations found important enough to bet their lives on, and risk their lives to have fun with.

@user-ei4wk8yw3v 24 күн бұрын

Great comment and summary, drivers cars are gone, luckily motorcycles still offer skill based rewards. BMW are making them into iPads too but it will take longer.

@freshtapcoke 23 күн бұрын

I imagine Mr. Chapman scowling at the Emira.

@ACNJ217 23 күн бұрын

I’ve owned my Elise for 14 years and it remains as thrilling as it did on day one.

@christopheouvrard8548 11 күн бұрын

Same here ! 15 years, and it still feels new everyday I drive it :)

@ronin84 24 күн бұрын

Imo the Elise doesn't even look dated. It's absolutely gorgeous, then and now.

@davidthurman2267 24 күн бұрын

The Elise will always be a life goal car for me

@taylorgang2237 18 күн бұрын

Get one if you can. They hold value very well. Most people don’t take much of a loss driving one for a few years

@tracewaybos 24 күн бұрын

The silver wheels was the correct choice. Beautiful with that red!

@billschlafly4107 24 күн бұрын

Completely agree. In fact, I've always thought that black wheels get lost in the shadows. So I've never understood the fascination with them.

24 күн бұрын

@@billschlafly4107 People are trying too hard to "understand" somebody else's personal taste. You really dont'need to understand black wheels for others to like them.

@billschlafly4107 24 күн бұрын

I wasn't trying to understand black wheels because when it comes to fads like black wheels, human behavior is half parrot and half monkey see monkey do.

@jimiverson3085 22 күн бұрын

@@billschlafly4107 They don't show brake dust. Not sure if that is a net plus, given that brake dust is bad for wheels.

@billschlafly4107 22 күн бұрын

@@jimiverson3085 My reasons for disliking black wheels is purely aesthetic. But to your point, cleaning wheels is easier if you can see the dust/dirt.

@xtnuser5338 24 күн бұрын

I tracked my 2006 Exige for many years, and then stepped up to a 991.2 GT3RS. The Porsche is faster, of course. But the Lotus makes it feel like a Bently in comparison. I mean it doesn't actually feel like a Bently in any way whatsoever, but that's the shocking difference in feel that strikes you if you just got out of the Lotus.

@freshtapcoke 23 күн бұрын

When I had my Miatas and had to rent a car (travel, maintenance, etc.) I used to love renting the biggest truck I could for the stark contrast when it came time to switch back.

@dirkpalmer1067 23 күн бұрын

The 2019 991.2 4 gts was my sweetspot.

@achromaticwraps 19 күн бұрын

ahahah that's exactly the feeling you get after you drive ANY car, after a lotus. I remember when I drove it back to back with a friend's BMW 1M and an E92 M3 and it felt like 2x tanks in comparison, even with the hydraulic rack

@xtnuser5338 19 күн бұрын

@@achromaticwraps I used to drive an F250 for work Monday through Friday. I would drive the Exige over the weekend. Every Monday morning when I headed down the road in the Ford, I felt like I was in an 18-wheeler. Like I legit wondered how I was able to drive such a hung, ponderous thing without special training and a commercial license. Then I would get used to it all over again during the week, drive the Lotus again over the weekend, and repeat the cycle.

@michaelteret4763 24 күн бұрын

I’ll have one of each, please…. And an Esprit as well.

@elliottharley1386 23 күн бұрын

An Esprit. The perfect wedge 👍

@missinglink9973 24 күн бұрын

Evora!!! reminds me of a modern day Lancia Stratos. I think it looks cool its the Evora for me

@rdiamond655 23 күн бұрын

Oooh, good comparison.

@FrldyZX87 24 күн бұрын

Agree with Todd 100%, silver rims look so much better on cars! Can barely see the rim design when they're black. Looks like an empty space.

@BPoweredLove 24 күн бұрын

Absolutely. 100%. I'm 53 and I think I am youthful enough to get onboard with certain trends/directions that make sense, but I never could get the black wheel. The tire and the wheel morph together into a sphere of inconsequential darkness and I think, in many cases, that the wheels make or break a car. Meaning, a beautiful car can be destroyed by unfortunate wheel choices while benign/irrelevant cars can "rank up" nicely with solid wheel changes/choices.

@axe2grind244 24 күн бұрын

Especially on the Emira.

@mediocreman2 24 күн бұрын

Yeah I don't want train wheels on my car.

@rodsalvador3608 23 күн бұрын

Driving is meditation. And the Elise, Evora and Emira are temples. For me, my Evora is the sweet spot.

@andrewbox8984 22 күн бұрын

I agree 100% I love my 2014 Evora S Motorsport Edition

@natemoothart6967 24 күн бұрын

If the Emira hadn't just been released I would be more worried about them losing touch. I think they're hunting for their Cayenne so they can keep building cars like the Emira.

@dusterman360 17 күн бұрын

They’ve already said that the Emira is their last gas powered car so it will probably be the last lightweight lotus until battery tech improves

@eugenux 11 күн бұрын

Geely's plan was to use the brand name, image and heritage in order to sell lots of electric versions of a cayenne and taycan, both based on the same Geely EV platform they use on a number of different other geely EVs(from a business pov, it makes a lot of sense and, let's not forget, manufacturers are in the business of making money, not enthusiast cars); that's why both EVs are made in China, while the Emira is built in UK; if they don't change their plans, Emira will be the last true Lotus car; go and get one while you still can.

@jims98z28 24 күн бұрын

I'm a black wheels guy, but Tod's Emira looks better with the silver wheels. Good swap

@noneyabizz8337 24 күн бұрын

"Simplify, then add lightness" Bigger...bigger...bigger

@phattyhales 24 күн бұрын

@noneyabizz8337 you can thank legislation for most of that. Regulations have basically forced cars to get bigger. Add the creature comforts everyone expects in everything anymore and the weight goes up even more. I'm all for safety but can we just sign a waiver or something?

@Hapkin 23 күн бұрын

Safer and safer, nicer and nicer, more and more functional. Look. 50 pounds heavier in my Emira over Evora GT is pretty damn good considering how much more beautiful it is and how much nicer and more functional it is over Evora. Nothing will ever be an Elise again. I love that car but it's a death trap.

@SpyderGuyC8 24 күн бұрын

The Elise was pure art. All Lotuses sense have been trying to make art for the masses.

@iLupi 24 күн бұрын

Everyday Driver and 3 Lotuses???? This is going to be an exciting video! The Elise is one of those cars that you hear more and more about, and you just want the opportunity to at least drive it once in your lifetime to experience everything it has to offer. Having gotten the chance to drive an Evora GT around a racetrack, I can only imagine what it’s like to be in an Elise. That single day in an Evora left a significant impression and craving for more laps with such a fun, engaging experience! Ever since then, that has become my dream car to chase, and will eventually be in my garage. It was absolutely a gratifying and rewarding experience that I cherish and just want to experience again and again!

@BPoweredLove 24 күн бұрын

Yes, I think they outdid themselves. I loved every second of this video.

@taylorgang2237 18 күн бұрын

I had been shopping for a new car and drove a cayman, a 911, Jaguar Ftype R, corvette C8 and wasn’t finding the right car. Drove an Elise with a turbo on it and never looked at another car to buy. Ended up getting an Elise with an aftermarket supercharger and it’s an amazing car to drive. It needs some love here and there but nothing drives close

@rd5140 24 күн бұрын

You guys are officially my favorite reviewers....no bs, comedy, or whining (not that there's anything wrong with that)...I4 on order....thanks for the comparo!

@EverydayDriver 24 күн бұрын

Thrilled to have you watching and glad our style resonates with you. Thank you!

@jezebulls 23 күн бұрын

Why did you choose the turbo I4 over the Toyota supercharged V6?

@rd5140 23 күн бұрын

@@jezebulls amg most powerful 4 cycl made, car is lighter, better handling, and just overall lighter inputs. Can't go wrong either way...

@GhibliNova 18 күн бұрын

@@rd5140 AMG reliability will be a pain though

@aroundomaha 24 күн бұрын

I love the idea of an Elise and all three are beautiful, but omg the Emira’s looks are on another level. It is too bad that Lotus got bought out. My BRZ doesn’t compare to the specific strengths of these three but it fits my budget and makes me feel something, and that spirit is in line with them.

@paultune1696 19 күн бұрын

I have a GT86 and an Emira, although the Emira is a better GT car and sounds and looks amazing one thing it has made me appreciate is what an absolutely brilliant car the GT86/BRZ is for the money. For English roads the GT86 is actually more fun as you can drive it to 7/10ths without risking your licence. Drive an Emira to 7/10ths and you are very soon going very, very quickly.

@grippgoat 24 күн бұрын

It does look better with silver wheels. But I think that yellow one looks better with the black wheels. Win for both sides.

@neilturner6749 24 күн бұрын

👍 Light colour paint = dark wheels; dark paint job = silver alloys. Same basic time-proven principle as interior trim vs exterior paint : always contrast, never compliment.

@94jrose 19 күн бұрын

It’s ridiculous the lack of views you get. KZfaq fix your ridiculous recommendation system these guys have and will continue to deserve it for until the end of time

@eugenux 5 күн бұрын

ppl like to think they would want to drive compromised(read focused, read purposeful, etc) cars, as genuine sports cars really are but, in reality, everyone wants they comfort, their good low wind and road noise lvls, their massage seats, their heavy AWD and so on; that's why we have two tons sports cars instead of lightweight ones; because, there is a discrepancy between what we say we want and what we actually buy with our own money. It is our fault as well, not only changes in regulation and manufacturers wanting to make more and more and more money.

@adk7962 23 күн бұрын

Perhaps one of the most satisfying automotive KZfaq videos I’ve seen in a long time. There are great channels out there, but something very satisfying about seeing these three cars compared. And the silver wheels for the win all day long!

@EverydayDriver 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching, and glad you enjoyed it!

@apocalypse487 24 күн бұрын

I think the higher RPM just sounds crazy. That's the only reason why I would buy a ND2 vs ND1.

@markphinney3152 22 күн бұрын

Owned a 2010 Elise for 7 years and loved every minute, but eventually traded up to an Evora S. No regrets. This vid has inspired me to get off the couch and go for a drive! See ya!

@WolfSaintsGame 23 күн бұрын

you guys make want one and I've never really liked lotus that much but seeing them drive and hearing there sound makes me think i should get one

@tjautocross 24 күн бұрын

Great review of the evolution of “modern” Lotus sports cars. Thanks for the hard work and detailed thoughts, guys!!!!

@sethmeaseles3301 3 күн бұрын

Love that Lotus sees all the potential in Toyota's 2gr engines and runs with it. Hyper reliability with a surprising amount of power. Hopefully Toyota doesn't give up on it's v6 and even returns back to inline 6s.

@seanpeterlynch 24 күн бұрын

Love my Emira. Puts smile on my face whenever I go out for an early morning curvy drive.

@user-ub6nb9ri5s 24 күн бұрын

Great review gentlemen! I am a Lotus Evora 400 owner and agree with everything you say about the Evora GT. It is sharp, rewarding to drive if smooth and precise and is a bit more edgy than the Emira - which is why I bought a 400. I love all things Lotus, and we now have multiple different Loti to choose from - the track car (Elise), the canyon carver (Evora) and the everyday, more livable sportscar (Emira) which slots perfectly into the Lotus portfolio (new and old). For those looking for a Lotus you now have multiple to choose from to fit budget and driving preference.

@robertjackson5836 15 күн бұрын

My neighbour just brought himself a yellow s1 Elise. After years of looking for the right one, he's finally found one and it's in absolutely mint condition and looks and sounds gorgeous. Him and his wife love it.

@churchofbrap876 24 күн бұрын

Epic comparison guys! I think I'd take an Evora!!

@L0rdVadr 24 күн бұрын

Great vids guys. Enjoyed very much. Whoosh. So much sound from such great cars. 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

@DanG90 22 күн бұрын

This video had to be done. Really thorough and well thought out comparison between the 3 cars. Id always wondered about Evora vs Emira too given their similarities in terms of drivetrain. Well done guys, the best in the business!

@jackpalczynski7884 24 күн бұрын

Great points made all the way through. As a former Elise owner, I related quite a bit with all these cars. A huge point of all 3 of these is that the Toyota based drivetrain took away the Lots and Serious in the Lotus fun making. Add to that the great online forum, LotusTalk and all the mistakes are identified and a reasonable fix given. And look at the Lotus aftermarket. Holy cow! I bet it's far more than the aftermarket for Camrys, that use the same base engine as the Evora and Emira. I mean a day of Camry production is more than all of Lotus production from the beginning of time. Take just superchargers for the Elise. I can think of 4 companies making them. How many target Camrys? I only wish I could actually buy an Emira. All I ever see is 3 year wait lists.

@jlautomotive6349 23 күн бұрын

What a great episode, cinematography is next level and these 3 beautiful cars!! Keep up the incredible work guys!!

@dfang888 23 күн бұрын

What a great comparison - thank you for doing this!

@peterm.2501 21 күн бұрын

Excellent comparison and great video work and scenery, as well. I have owned both an early (2010 NA) and currently a later Evora 400. Living in the neighboring state to the east, I even recognize the roads you were driving on from some of our road trips. They are phenomenal cars, woefully under-appreciated, IMHO. Glad to see you appreciate the history, evolution and driving enjoyment of Lotus cars. Let's hope for more of this in the future.

@markwhitaker3673 24 күн бұрын

I was going to wait for the weekend to watch this review but I just couldn't wait-nice job guys. Although the drivetrain layout is different, I think the Elise's spiritual successor is the original Elan for its lightweight ethos and driving feel. Everything(almost) you mentioned about the Elise applies to the Elan esp the light weight , steering response and relatively modest power. My 69 Elan weighs 1550lb and has about 150hp(slightly modded comp to stock) with such great steering and road feel. I like to joke that you can runover a coin in one of these and not only figure out the denomination but whether its heads or tails. Of these cars, I would like an Elise to go with my Elan since I don't see them as everyday type cars and don't need the comfort and convenience features of the Evora/Emira. Looking forward to future videos-thanks.

@ChoPi-Eww 24 күн бұрын

I love how Todd gives the silent "VTEC just kicked in, yo" 😂

@JimBrown-xn7hm 22 күн бұрын

Great review, really good descriptions. Well done, guys!

@TheDwightMamba 23 күн бұрын

An old friend swapped a K24 into his Elise. He would correct me and call it an Exige, but he puts 290 to the wheels. It's insanely quick.

@infamouscrew2259 20 күн бұрын

Great video as always gentlemen!

@drew699 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for another great vid, gents. Keep up the Lotus content!

@paultune1696 19 күн бұрын

That's a brilliant review guys. I also own a magma Emira so it's lovely to actually see what it looks like when driven,no wonder it gets so many admiring looks!

@EvolvedCasualGamer_HM 13 күн бұрын

The Emira looks so good in that red color with the silver rims. It is one of the best looking cars ever made with a timeless design.

@jubbalandcars 20 күн бұрын

This video making me reconsider getting a ND3 vs an Elise now. Still super happy with my Emira

@tedadamgreen 23 күн бұрын

GREAT VIDEO guys!!

@brianmessemer2973 10 күн бұрын

So so good. The subject, the cars chosen and what is said about each, the emphasis on driving ethos and feelings over numbers. Absolutely wonderful automotive journalism 💯

@Gringo111R 8 күн бұрын

Years ago, I took my 05' Lotus Elise up to 150 mph on the short straightaway of a Las Vegas track meant for motorcycles. I was almost scared to look down at the speedometer due to the amount of attention the Elise requires to drive especially on a track but damn was it fun and terrifying at the same time. I love how raw the Elise is and the used market value it's retained has been impressive. Maybe one day I'll upgrade to the more gentlemanly Emira but for now my Elise calls to me..

@izaakwilliamz3120 20 күн бұрын

Wow I loooove Lotus videos! Cant believe u uploaded this 3 days ago and already has so many views! Love it!!!!! Keep on!

@SuperSenis 15 күн бұрын

Interesting to watch! Thanks for making this comparison video.

@Wiz33 24 күн бұрын

Congrats on getting the factory Silver wheels. As I commented on Todd getting his Emira video, If Todd is ever out here in the SF Bay Area I have the exact Spec he originally wanted from the Emira, GTS, Vette video down to the leather steering wheel and he's welcome to take it for a spin.

@adamwilson2203 22 күн бұрын

Excellent video, and I can't believe Todd owns 2 Lotuses (Lotii?). What a great comparison to have these 3 together and as usual, such great cinematography and you don't rush the dialog and driving impressions. A+

@graemegaw5536 24 күн бұрын

That Emira looks spot on with silver wheels, really nice spec and the lines are perfect, every detail flows into another rather than the random swage lines dotted round most modern designs Great video, I love a bit of Lotus content. Recently my 911 want has been turning into Evora want

@SuperWaterskiboy 24 күн бұрын

great day for a release!

@davidmacleod3778 20 сағат бұрын

I had an 05 Elise and it was one of the best cars I have ever driven, Looking forward to ording an Emira, thank you for a great comparison

@AliasProductions801 22 күн бұрын

I need to have you guys drive my turbo Elise. It’s insane what just a little more power does for these cars. I’m local to you as well so we can make it happen! Love the video and the channel guys. Keep up the good work! 😄

@hyogomarume8345 21 күн бұрын

That red is growing on me. Especially now with silver wheels, that paint pops under the sun! Congrats Todd!

@Closertotruth2 23 күн бұрын

Nice video guys. I have an Emira and like it. However, I guess I’m still a Porsche guy at heart. I’m lucky enough to have several but my favorite driver is the 718 Spyder. Porsche built quality is significantly above Lotus in my opinion but I do enjoy the Emira so far. Not sure it’s a long term one for me though.

@ThePikmin18 18 күн бұрын

Porsches are boring, common, and all look the same. The Emira is beautiful.

@Closertotruth2 18 күн бұрын

@@ThePikmin18 Agree the Emira is beautiful but there is nothing the same or boring about a Spyder!

@ScottFentonfullbe6 2 күн бұрын

What a pleasure. Thanks guys!

@bboixtc 24 күн бұрын

Video makes me miss my Elise dearly. But the GT is just a perfect daily/grocery/track car with the two kids. Once they outgrow the back seats, might be time to consider an Emira...

@dave2288 24 күн бұрын

Looks PERFECT on those silver rims!

@smc8144 22 күн бұрын

One of the best car videos I’ve ever watched.

@meenboli 18 күн бұрын

The yellow with black wheels looks fantastic - that was my initial spec (until my daughter made me change it for Seneca 😂). Congratulations from the UK - on yet another fabulous video - you guys are the best at this hands down (and not annoying like so many!) My Emira will turn up eventually (so I'm told) 🙏

@EverydayDriver 17 күн бұрын

Congrats on your upcoming Emira! We’re grateful you like what we do and we appreciate you watching!

@clubracer6 18 күн бұрын

The dish on the wheels on the Esprit are 🔥! The Emira is simply gorgeous and cannot wait to see it in person! I would take the exterior of that and the interior of the Evora. Wish both had a targa option like the Elise. Regardless, what a great day in the office guys!

@TheLifeofJoeLee 23 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video! I love my Evora GT.

@andrewbox8984 22 күн бұрын

Great comment from 42:15 to 42:25. I appreciate your knowledge you share from your experiences from all 3 cars. I own a 2014 Evora S Motorsport Edition. Love how engaging the drive is, especially the hydrolic steering like you said. Thank you for sharing more about this small car company that gradually evolves with time.

@BPoweredLove 24 күн бұрын

41:01 "Lotii" LOL!! 😂😂 Great video, lads. Keep 'em coming!

@hakonhalldorsson6673 22 күн бұрын

According to Lotus, the plural is Lotus, not Loti or Lotuses.

@BPoweredLove 22 күн бұрын

@@hakonhalldorsson6673 I am the CEO of Lotus and it is Lotusiii. And I have now spoken and put this discussion to rest. Go in peace.

@hakonhalldorsson6673 22 күн бұрын

@@BPoweredLove LoLii 😅

@samwilde595 19 күн бұрын

The Emira is simply a thing of beauty, I own the s2 Exige and I have to say they are on par for me. When I can afford the Emira I’ll keep the Exige simply as they are totally different cars, it’s hard to compare them. Great job guys

@ctsean 16 күн бұрын

Great video - as usual. You guys are making me consider replacing my M2 with an Elise.

@jessicaseyfried7888 24 күн бұрын

Notifications actually worked!

@BPoweredLove 24 күн бұрын

Indeed! Same here!

@user-ei4wk8yw3v 24 күн бұрын

Everything else is a dull drive after a Elise. That’s the problem. Tried massive power F Type and 911 plus Cayman but back into daily a Supercharged Elise, so every drive is fab. Im only mid 50s over 6ft, so at some point I will not manage it. Why give it up early, cause you can’t get younger.

@AliasProductions801 22 күн бұрын

I agree 100%. I daily drive my turbo Elise and every supercar I’ve driven since I bought it, even when it was NA, has just left me dissatisfied. The Elise is pretty much the ultimate street car experience if you truly love driving.

@apolloandratti7922 24 күн бұрын

This reminds me of your comparison videos back in the day. Love it guys! It would be great if you guys can bring back the S2000 for a comparison with the modern RWD sports cars, such as the ND3. The S2000 continues to be a benchmark. I remember your original S2000 comparison video---seems like ages ago and you guys haven't aged a bit. What's the secret? :)

@roblogan6703 19 күн бұрын

I have the Emira in Seneca blue, tour suspension and black wheels. I get so many compliments on this car, I got stopped by someone driving through my neighborhood and a couple of cops as I was getting out of it at a shopping mall. Motorcyclists pull up next to me to take a look. You know, the same reactions I get when I drive my Lamborghini Huracan EVO. Supercar looks at 1/3 of the price.

@dammyo6010 24 күн бұрын

Fantastic video! The Emira is stunning!

@mkei8973 23 күн бұрын

Hi, from Japan!! I think these three cars reflect how you drive like to the driver himself in common. I think that is the proof of real sports cars they are. Oh, I love the silver wheels, too!! I’m saying this not because I love you two. I really feel it.

@jj72rg 24 күн бұрын

This is the first proper review I have seen people pitch them back to back, is there a press embargo in doing so or something?

@stephenhester7354 24 күн бұрын

Great video. Well done gentleman. Is it just me, or is the Evora, particularly the 400/GT models, more special after the Emira arrived? Harder edge, anticipated to be much rarer (one of the rarest cars period actually), slightly better power-to-weight ratio, and although clearly not as beautiful, I think the Evora's design has become unique over time. The prices are still around $90-$95k for a clean GT versus an MSRP of $100k, so while the values have held up extraordinarily well, particularly given the release of the more modern Emira, it's quite an expensive car. I still need to drive one to really gauge that shifter.

@gxlbiscuit 24 күн бұрын

You guys knew what video to make to break all of the lotus forums/subs/groups!!! way to go

@mattguerra82 21 күн бұрын

It was very confusing seeing Todd in a grey shirt and both wearing hats. Thankfully he has a goatee now. Jk guys, great video - that Emira is dreamy

@Roddy451 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for a great video and the history of the evolution of these cars. I own a red car, and silver wheels are the way to go. I love the Emira, but I also have other plans in life.

@mikecronis 23 күн бұрын

Nice review. I'd really like a dedicated, one hour Elise v. Emira comparison on track, particularly chassis upset on imperfections in the road, etc. but I can read between the lines here.

@StarHorseLover2012 2 күн бұрын

Thank you chaps for a really excellent review. You have captured very faithfully the differences between the three cars and how Lotus have evolved. The British like to deride American reviewers but in this case you have done really well, I would say better than any British review.

@cracklingice 8 күн бұрын

It's remarkable how even with inflation, the Elise has not depreciated since I was considering one when they could be obtained in the low 20s for a solid drivers example or in the 10s for a hooptie.

@Wicked_RotF30 3 күн бұрын

Excellent content ad usual

@jaredfaidley8391 24 күн бұрын

Going to watch this on my home theater after dinner.

@fnkdrspok7181 24 күн бұрын

Loving my Osmium silver Emira with the black pack. Gets attention whenever I drive it. I also did the cat delete with a valve controller, I know they said the car is loud enough, it’s decent, but this makes it sound aftermarket! I love it. Sounds like an exotic, unlike my Supra.

@evansc3580 24 күн бұрын

Unfortunately, from what the owners of Lotus are saying, the next sports cars will all be electric. They are not joking either as they have two other electric cars out. Not too sure if buyers will be as receptive to this. May well be the end of Lotus as we know it.

@macnlz 21 күн бұрын

That's all manufacturers though. If you look at the emissions regulations that governments have laid out for the next decade, there's simply no way around that. Even the i4 Emira is already above the limit, and has to be offset by "fleet average" calculations. They have no choice. But I have high hopes that the Type 135 will keep that lightweight + great handling spirit alive.

@andrewm5840 23 күн бұрын

Oh man good stuff

@check4v 24 күн бұрын

If they made the NSX today, it would be the Evora.

@stephenhester7354 24 күн бұрын

I think a "touring" version of the Evora and you are dead on. The original NSX, one of my favorite cars and I've had the pleasure of driving an NA1 and NA2, is heavily tilted toward street/sports car whereas the Evora is stiffer, louder, et cetera. I still think you are right overall.

@kore996 24 күн бұрын

Bronze wheels might be my choice 🤔. I definitely like the silver more than the black though and I know that wasn’t an option but... I’m trying to decide a new wheel and colour on my similarly coloured red GR Corolla right now.

@Driv300mph 24 күн бұрын

Thank you for this video! As an Emira owner myself, do you have any feedback on tire comparison between the Goodyear and the CUP 2?

@Aliens_Gonna_Get_Ya 8 күн бұрын

My daily is a track-built NC MX5… so gotta luv that Elise!!! 👍😊👊💥

@DallasG83 2 күн бұрын

In the world I know, any of these cars would be "bragging rights" because it's the car you bought because you wanted it, not because it was what you needed or simply the best you could afford.

@madfemurfast 21 күн бұрын

Never disappoints

@NuxDriver 24 күн бұрын

Love the yellow Emira with black wheels. Red and silver are nice enough.

@user-se8lu5qy6c 23 күн бұрын

Emira is a nice car. I look forward to a chance to drive it one day. Congrats.

@kirkwagner461 24 күн бұрын

A different note: I'd now like to see an Emira/Miata comparison. The current Miata is very, very good. Is the Emira 2 or 3 TIMES as good, as the price demands?

@bwappo 21 күн бұрын

2nd this. Hard to quantify which would make for a great discussion.