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Lotus Evora

Type 122 · Evora2009–2021

Lotus's mid-engine 2+2 GT — a Toyota V6 (supercharged on the S/400/GT), a manual, and Hethel ride-and-handling.

11 reviewers · 66 videos

// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its handling and fun to drive, but split on performance and daily drivability.

across 11 reviewers

// scorecard at a glance
// where reviewers split
Performance
9 say · liveable

"Compared to the Avora we tested last spring, horsepower jumps 69 to 345, while torque rises to 295 lb feet, a gain of 37."

MotorWeek · ▶ 2:06
1 say · critical

"the throttle response I cannot for the life of me get used to it"

Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 1:33
Daily drivability
6 say · liveable

"still by most modern standards it is very comfortable indeed"

JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 25:21
2 say · critical

"The clutch is heavy... the lack of air conditioning when you're not rolling forward... the handbrake... it does not hold the car."

Extra Throttle House · ▶ 10:37
Value
6 say · liveable

"if you are thinking of buying a genuine Bonafide a Supercar like a Ferrari a McLaren or a Lamborghini you would be an absolute fool not to consider one of these first"

JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 2:21
2 say · critical

"It's really expensive but it's literally priced to go right against the 911 or like a really well spec ca corvette or like a gt4."

Extra Throttle House · ▶ 2:04
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.0/511 of 11 reviewerssplit

“Compared to the Avora we tested last spring, horsepower jumps 69 to 345, while torque rises to 295 lb feet, a gain of 37.”

positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 2:06

“The torque delivery is so linear. It just keeps pulling all the way up to 7,000 RPM.”

positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 19:42

“this thing is powered by a toyota v6 with a supercharger on it... it makes a little bit over 300 foot-pounds of torque”

positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 2:08
// 02

Handling

5.0/511 of 11 reviewersstrong consensus

“Steering is so precise. It's like you think it and the steering wheel is moving.”

positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 18:46

“this car delivers a masterclass in Dynamics and just why Lotus is held in such high regard”

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 20:07

“the steering is amazing it's like the right amount of effort it's not too firm not too soft it's just right”

positive · Kelley Blue Book · ▶ 3:53
// 03

Fun to drive

5.0/511 of 11 reviewersstrong consensus

“I just feel so connected to this car.”

positive · Raitis Rides · ▶ 16:55

“this thing drives like very little else”

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 37:11

“this might be the most analog feeling mid-engine car you could buy right now”

positive · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 9:15
// 04

Daily drivability

3.5/511 of 11 reviewerssplit

“still by most modern standards it is very comfortable indeed”

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 25:21

“it's a Kinder gentler Lotus the seats are supportive yet soft and comfortable the ride is firm but not fatiguing and interior noise at freeway speeds is minimal”

positive · Kelley Blue Book · ▶ 2:12

“the interior is just woefully inadequate for a car at or above 100K.”

mixed · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 2:43
// 05

Value

3.5/511 of 11 reviewerssplit

“if you are thinking of buying a genuine Bonafide a Supercar like a Ferrari a McLaren or a Lamborghini you would be an absolute fool not to consider one of these first”

positive · JayEmm on Cars · ▶ 2:21

“I just don't know about the price point that's my final conclusion about it”

mixed · ThatDudeinBlue · ▶ 11:19

“on the used market today, going for 80 to 90K, I think the Avora GT might be one of the best driving experiences that you can have”

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 13:06

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

Jubbal & Cars
Posted Aug 10, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Raitis Rides
Posted Feb 17, 2026Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Zygrene
Posted Mar 5, 2025Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
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Engine2GR-FE
Power400 hp
TX6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
Curb3,104 lb
Manual✓ available