Lotus, the most underrated car company of all time.

Hope they sell like hot cakes in the States! Car deserves it.

Driving a Lotus with a Camry engine, and Immediately runs up on a Camry who let's him pass. "It's like poetry" ~George Lucas

One of the best sounded V6s I've ever heard.

this sounds like what the new NSX should have been...

Thanks for the fun video, Matt.I stumbled on your review only after test driving a 400. Driving it opened my eyes. I noticed the stability while trail braking just as you did. I liked the smooth power delivery, the control feel, even the view through the windshield, and the car fit me physically like a glove. I was shocked to find I liked the sum of the package better than than any of the obvious competitors. It was a major and very pleasant surprise. I was shopping for a Porsche of course and considering a Grand Sport too, samples of both of which I'd driven several times.The original field included the 4C and F Type R , AMG GTS, a C2S or a Grand Sport. I hadn't even considered the Lotus until I saw it at a dealership and asked for a test drive figuring" what the hell?" Now that Geely has controlling interest, I think a Lotus is a safer buy and that pushed me over the edge. I get mine next week. Your review was influential in backing up my impressions of the 400. It's great looking in the metal and a really special thing to drive. Yay Lotus! I can't wait to take delivery.

"I want one... shit." That about sums it up.

Love the sound of the engine.

Lotus Evora always had superb ride comfort combined with great handling. I also like that it is a pretty simple car without too much to go wrong with it.

Ok, short rant, sort of. I know that the Jaguar F-type V6s is always touted as the best sounding v6 out today (a lot of people claiming ever) but honestly, I think that this has it beat. Hearing this throaty a sound coming from a v6 is amazing; the top end has the right kind of sound too. I've seen people say its sort of like a modern Alfa Busso and I really hear that at the top end. Fifteen years ago it was hard to find a v6 that really sounded good, not just good for a v6 but as its own engine note. It seems like they usually end up like the new ATS-V and CTS Vsport, where the engine makes great power and got the job done, but still sounded more like you were wringing out a chevy malibu than driving a sports car. With engines like this, the Jag V6s, and the Alfa Quadrifoglio it seems like there is definitely a future full of great sounding cars, even if regulations mean we see fewer and fewer V8s, V10s, and V12s. Just my two cents though.

Haha i love the conclusion. " Shit. This thing is DOPE!"

Coming up on TheSmokingTire... Matt buys a Lotus.

such a nice looking car, looks like nobel and lotus had a beautiful baby

"I want one, Shit..." Theres your next TV ad Lotus. You're welcome.

WOW! That exhaust caught me off guard. Probably the best sounding V6, right up there with the Ford GT. I wonder if Lotus is ever going to reboot the Espirit.

One of the few 'One Takes' I've purposely came back to watch again on the same day. The want is strong.

My friends and other car people have always hated on the Evora but i've been a fan of it for a long time. I think it looks great, sounds great, and I'll be driving one next week ( :( automatic) so hopefully it lives up to my expectations :p Awesome one-take

Looks like a fun car!

There are 3 of these in my area, and I can't help but turn my head every time I see one of them. Such a beautiful machine.

As a fellow fat man who loves lightweight small cars-thanks for this review lol. Always been a big Lotus fan but was unsure of the Evora.

I'm glad they decided to go with a supercharger instead of a turbo. ^.^

Imagine if Lotus had the same budget as Porsche..... we'd see some amazing cars!

Best review you have ever done, Right above the Modified Boss 302

I tried the first Evora 400 in switzerland. I was completely amazed by this car. I'm saving money since this day, I just don't want to miss a car like this.

I've watched many of your videos now, and I rarely comment on videos - but I have to say, I am a huge fan of your presentation style as well as jealous of how many incredible cars you get to play with. You sir, have a new subscriber, keep up the great work!

I would buy one of these over a 911 all day in the same price range. The manual transmission plus Lotus suspension tuning is a beautiful thing.

The sound of this vehicle is just beautiful. Great video, thank you for sharing!

Wow! It seems Lotus really did their homework on this car. Light car + proper interior + glorious engine = perfection. I like that Lotus still stays true to their roots. They can still design and produce a lightweight, driver oriented car with a reliable and proven engine and still meet US safety regulations.

The Lotus suspension and other higher end cars is why I give a lot of aftermarket coil setups a tough time. That suspension was supple yet supplied a lot of grip; that is something that can be achieved on every car and is really what most people want. So people installing expensive coils that beat them up on the street are doing their owners a disservice and perpetuating the myth that a 'performance suspension' must beat the crap out of your body.

You can't hate the evora, its such a great car, and makes a grocery getter engine sound really nice

That grinn on your face, those final lines....man...you really loved the car!

You described it like I felt about the previous Evora. Having been through the interior, under-panneling, suspension, engine, etc. I can say they designed the chassis like a race car for the street. The aluminum monocoque and underpanneling are awesome, with the interior hiding a mini "rollcage". The car can easily be daily driven, we have horrible pot holes and steep parking lot inclines, and even though I cringed hitting little bumps, the suspension soaks everything up. I've never felt a more comfortable ride that handles and feels like the Evora. The only thing the previous model was lacking was power, at 400RWHP(turbo) the car felt quick enough, with the chassis wanting more, no unsettling wheel spin even from a dig.

You have one of the best jobs Matt! Thx for review and car looks like pure bliss..

11:31 ..the best Farrah quote ever

I'm stoked you got a crack at it first in the states Matt, you really can show what a car can do in your vids. Its that real life, usable performance we all are hunting for. Real fast, real fun, but not bothering anyone. You just get it.

I think I've fallen in love with a car I never had on my radar. What a pleasant surprise

Have had one ordered for a couple months. Looks like Mar/Apr delivery now.

I love the last line in this!

I've seen lots of reviews for this car, this was the less detailed but most fun of them all, it delivered the joy in this car brilliantly. I don't think I'll ever have the money to buy such a car, but if I will, there will be an Evora with my name on it.

It's basically the same formula as the original Acura/ Honda NSX. Mid engine, transversely mounted v6, reliable, perfect balance and handling, manual, and practical for daily use. Love this car!

Ever since the Evora came out I've thought of it as the true successor to the original Honda NSX

That thing is beautiful. And toyota makes bulletproof, strong engines (with some Yamaha engineering).

Great car, the guys I've met at Lotus are real enthusiasts. No wonder the Evora has continued to improve.

WOW! What an amazing car. I just came from the 2017 NSX and to be honest, this car gets my juices flowing a lot more.

Only in this day and age would a 3100 lb Lotus be called "light"

Wait so how do I get my Camry to sound that sexy?

Man I remember I spotted a Lotus Evora like a little over a year ago in LA outside where I valet, might be the older model. That car is so damn beautiful.

Jesus the sound. I think this is my favorite lotus yet.

That thing sounds f**king great.

Camry 2GRE-FE for the win! Same V6 as my Sienna minivan, lol. I wish I had that supercharger 😀

I love how genuinely happy you seem while driving it! And the sound. It's amazing!

So enjoyed that review - you liked that, eh? Thanks Matt :) Edit: Saw your quote further down "I'd spend time driving it, not paying people to fix it ." This is what people need to know about Lotus in the last 20 years - they're great cars - spread the word!

That thing in british racing green, yes please!

That sound!!!

This Lotus sounds incredible, love the sound of a V6 getting wound out.

This is essentially the new NSX that Acura SHOULD HAVE built. What a fantastic (looking, sounding, driving) car!

get this over a 911 any day!

Fuck man, that thing is perfect.

Finally a review worth watching on the Evora. Love mine and wouldn't swap it for a Porsche.

I could really feel your passion for driving in this one take. Excellent video as always. Keep them coming!

.....why is it such a big deal this has a Camry engine? The Camry with a V6 is capable of a 5.8 0-60.. So the same engine with a little assistance in a lighter car and a manual makes sense to me.

I always get this nagging feeling with Lotus that they could have been what McLaren is now but they never got serious.

Matt, enjoying these new "premium-esque" videos with the occasional drive by cut scenes! And this Lotus, never thought it would sound this good.

Fuck yes, so happy to find out this car apparently drives the way the old S did. This review made me very happy, thank you.

Man I wish we had these roads in VA!

Switched to the quiet exhuast then immediately switched back to loud. Just sounded too good to leave quiet

Not the first time we've heard a reviewer say the Evora is comfortable! Rewind back to Top Gear when they got a hold of it. I'm actually really glad Lotus made the Evora. As much as I love the go-karts they produce (the Elise and Exige), once the Esprit V8 took a hault, there was a lingering absence for their line up in my opinion. The Evora didn't exactly fill the shoes of the Esprit in terms of top speed, but it is so refined! I use to see the same silver one every day back in my home town. It's just really nice to look at. I still think it's funny it has back seats as well! Glad it got another great review!

amazing car,looks,sound and performance

You spin me right round baby right round...

Topanga Canyon? between Simi Valley and Chatsworth?

props on the new cameras they are soo clear makes your channel that much more

Pretty similar to Jeremy Clarksons Review from the predecessor Evora. They improved the interior on the new one and upgraded the power which were his own complaints about it. But arent McPhersons the one who change Camber while loading up and the double wishbone the ones who maintain the camber through a corner?

LSD was an option on the Elise/Exige from late 05 onwards.

You're not gonna get bored of that engine note, and if you HAVE to stick it on some speed restricted motorway/autoroute/autobahn/expressway you can silence the exhaust so it doesn't become a drone. Used to drive a naturally aspirated V6, and thought that sounded good, but boy this is leagues ahead. Looks spacious inside yet small on the outside very clever. Fingers crossed that it sells well, something this accomplished deserves the opportunity.

Matt, I like your reviews, but I have to say - this has to be the most honest review I've ever seen from you. I can tell you genuinely enjoyed the car, as she is truly greater than the sum of her parts... ...which are easily sourced on pretty much every major continent except Antarctica...for now.

And the next video will be "I just bought an Evora" By Matt Farah

I just bought one :)

I'm not sure what was different than other shoots.. But this was an incredibly well done video, the morning drive made it seem so peaceful and pleasant. Keep it up!

Wow. The exhaust note is eargasmic .

Man, that's an amazing car!

When are we gonna get an update on the Rustang bro

fantastic car, especially the sound! who knew the camry sounded amazing.

I might get some hate from half of you, but holy crap the exhaust sounds like a v8, Corvette-esque even. Amazing what they have done with the Camry motor!

I wonder how this compares to a Cayman GT4, Matt, can you chime in?

sounds a little like the old v6 alfas with the ferrari engines.

This might be the most perfect expression of what a car should be

Fell in love with the Evora while watching Chris from B is for Build repair/restore a wrecked one. I hope to do the same some day. :)

Hey Matt, would you rather have this or a pre owned V8 vantage/ maserati granturismo? And how did you like the looks of the Evora 400 (exotic to you?)?

Why is the bicycle in the middle of the road at 4:35

There aren't that many good sounding V6's around, but this Lotus.. man this Lotus sounds proper! And to think that it's a Camry engine too!

def not the only evora in the country, even at the filming of this video. i was working on one of these in april of 2014.

I'm buying a camry

Why do I want Lotus to build a car carrying Toyota's "new" V8 from the RC-F?

I love the car and your video. I am also a cyclist so thanks for your respect of the riders.

Really glad you enjoyed it I have a Lotus Exige 380 Sport and love it.

3100 lbs in that little thing?!?! The Mazda CX-3 CUV that was just on this channel weighs 300 lbs LESS!

Why do cyclist think they are cars -.-

That sound is amazing! Toyota doing there magic with the great engine!

This Lotus sounds, looks and drives amazing! Must get one soon!

4:35 Duchbag cyclist