1,000 Miles In The NEW Lotus Emira! [Worth The Wait?]

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  • Опубліковано 24 лис 2024

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  • @TheOllieowles
    @TheOllieowles Рік тому +669

    It’s not about how early you can get the car and make content. It’s about how good the content is when you get the car. And your content is always good.

    • @TeroOhranen
      @TeroOhranen Рік тому +4

      I agree 110%.

    • @empeg9000
      @empeg9000 Рік тому +1

      Agreed

    • @Neil2022
      @Neil2022 Рік тому +1

      Very professional

    • @bwalton1968
      @bwalton1968 Рік тому +5

      That’s unfortunately not how you make money on UA-cam.

    • @varnazari6553
      @varnazari6553 Рік тому

      I agree and car content in the UK is always damp and not great

  • @_bamps_3569
    @_bamps_3569 Рік тому +214

    I don’t often comment on YT videos however that ‘one take’ in the last 3rd of the video was great Sam. Spirted driving while reviewing the car, very professional. Great work Sam, keep it up. And Merry Christmas! 🎉

  • @BakersTaste
    @BakersTaste Рік тому +113

    Merry Christmas, Sam!
    The work you do inspires and brings joy

  • @Luke-cb3ly
    @Luke-cb3ly Рік тому +13

    lotus did a great job on this car. It looks amazing, the interior is nice with cool details. manual trasmission and It has enough power. and the sound 😍 this car is a 10/10 in my opinion.

  • @adamsmith2484
    @adamsmith2484 Рік тому +91

    Seriously impressive videography - the effort that goes into making footage like this is mighty and single handedly is even more impressive. Top work Sam!

    • @amazingjason455
      @amazingjason455 Рік тому

      How does he get the shot at 10:02?

    • @LouieDeLeon88
      @LouieDeLeon88 Рік тому +1

      @@amazingjason455 I'm pretty sure he used a 360 degree camera. And most likely he used a product by Insta360. I use one myself and love it. And yes he put in a lot of work to produce this video. Great job!!!

    • @johnair1
      @johnair1 Рік тому +2

      Well Done Sam and also Congrats on the Jaguee :)

    • @iammars142
      @iammars142 Рік тому

      @@amazingjason455 360 cam on a long self stick held out the window.

    • @paulbird1808
      @paulbird1808 Рік тому

      Yes, agree with previous comments, doesn't take much to figure out how much effort goes in to making this video - Sam does have a 19 man crew following him, like TG?! ❤

  • @Brownie-956
    @Brownie-956 Рік тому +73

    As always, great camera work & great video. Loved the angle facing out the front while you were giving your views on the car. Merry Christmas mate! Have a good one!

  • @davidweatherburn4477
    @davidweatherburn4477 Рік тому +34

    You'd honestly think there is a huge production team helping film all of this, fantastic work as always Sam

  • @BakersTaste
    @BakersTaste Рік тому +28

    I saw one drive by here in Germany yesterday and I got REALLY excited for this video to come out today! It looked great and sounded nice in my eyes

    • @lollypop9580
      @lollypop9580 Рік тому +1

      Nice sounding in your eyes or in your hears ?

    • @BakersTaste
      @BakersTaste Рік тому +1

      @@lollypop9580 in my opinion. Either way.

    • @Rmalikk
      @Rmalikk Рік тому

      @@lollypop9580 you mean ears* ? 😂😂😂

  • @kana4114
    @kana4114 Рік тому +26

    Thank you Sam for a fun and informative year. Merry Christmas to you and your family. You do an exceptional job at presenting material… please please add more length to the places you stay…we not only enjoy cars, we enjoy architecture, style, food, etc. it’s a full package of “lifestyle” and honestly it may seem routine for you but for some of us we live through your adventures.
    Happy New Year!

  • @catalicos
    @catalicos Рік тому +19

    Those 15 seconds from 9:40 were totally worth the effort of shooting, as well as the 15:10 and the drivethrough outside shots.
    So cool! Good job shooting such a great car.

    • @dirkr5112
      @dirkr5112 Рік тому +1

      Thats what I thought: so much effort for a short shot, bur totally worth it

    • @bestboy007
      @bestboy007 Рік тому

      did the water go into the back compartment at 9:30?

  • @1972sd
    @1972sd Рік тому +2

    Love the comment about dailying an Elise or Exige…I have daily driven an Elise Cup followed by an Exige 350…Fantastic cars to drive every day - you look forward to the drive to work if you daily a Lotus!!!

  • @kylepoland2627
    @kylepoland2627 Рік тому +12

    Merry Christmas from Ohio, Sam. What a year! May your content creativity continue into 2023.

  • @arzaluzx
    @arzaluzx Рік тому +5

    As many have stated already it is not often I comment on YT videos but the effort put into making such quality videos deserves recognition. Thanks for going the extra mile Sam

    • @bestboy007
      @bestboy007 Рік тому

      did the water go into the back compartment at 9:30?

  • @MsKerberos666
    @MsKerberos666 Рік тому +3

    Hi Sam, having been a huge fan of yours for many years, this video was the quintessential concentrate of what I love about your videos. You keep things genuine, human, knowledgeable, entertaining and offer some truly incredible camera angles. What a send off for 2022! Truly a gem! From all of us: THANK YOU. Can't wait what's in store for 2023 and beyond ...

  • @carfan3762
    @carfan3762 Рік тому +2

    Good show. Confirms my conviction that to enjoy an interesting road in a sports car you don’t need to be at the wheel of a supercar, nor to drive at crazy speeds. And this Emira looks beautiful. Mission accomplished 😎

  • @indianapwn3s
    @indianapwn3s Рік тому +1

    Apple Carplay and Android Auto were standard on the last few years of the Evora. Also, the Evora is very easy to daily drive. I'm not sure why so many people are afraid of actually driving them and keep them locked away in garages. Underneath they are very similar cars to the new Emira, the interior just isn't as modern but it has back seats and a bit more storage behind the front seats for groceries, bags etc.

  • @revved_up
    @revved_up Рік тому +11

    Nice video Sam! can't wait for next year with the GT3 content

  • @BakersTaste
    @BakersTaste Рік тому +9

    Excited for the extended podcast chat. Tony's thoughts are predicable, of course...

    • @Mikemiller997
      @Mikemiller997 Рік тому

      as are sams. when do you hear a bad word said about a free car?

    • @69hongkongphooey
      @69hongkongphooey Рік тому

      @@Mikemiller997 he’ll slag the cr@p out of a free McLaren, sadly.

    • @Mikemiller997
      @Mikemiller997 Рік тому

      @@69hongkongphooey STG? No way

  • @Chriscarz
    @Chriscarz Рік тому +4

    Good to see a pretty much perfect amount of seasonal elements in this episode, Sam! Love how you did not skip the way home, to take us along all the way. Happy holidays and all the best to you and yours!

  • @nigel4434
    @nigel4434 Рік тому +7

    Merry Christmas Sam, loved the videos this year. Onwards to your travels in 2023 & "plenty more videos to come!"

  • @mannski7269
    @mannski7269 Рік тому +9

    The sound of that car is fantastic! And the red is perfect for a final Christmas video. Thank you for a great year of content, my top channel to watch! Be sure to take a break over the holidays Sam, you deserve it. Take care.

  • @robertmaddock1813
    @robertmaddock1813 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for all the quality engaging content this year Sam. There's many automotive channels which I've watched over the years but drifted away from... I appreciate your open, honest and candid approach (both with STG and BTG), all the best for 2023.

  • @hockeymann88
    @hockeymann88 Рік тому +1

    1:19 great light for this shot. Those curves and carve outs are beautiful.

  • @fletch9702
    @fletch9702 Рік тому

    Thanks for concentrating on the car. Harry also did an epic road trip in his Emira & barely showed any road action, concentrating more on Pagani & Ferrari factories. Your way is immeasurably better.

  • @jazdhanoa5701
    @jazdhanoa5701 Рік тому

    What a sign off from 2022! You’ve exceeded all other automotive YT’ers. Best wishes to you and your family for 2023!

  • @BlairsGallery
    @BlairsGallery Рік тому +2

    This video, and the Harry's garage one, are the only two which have made the car really stand out in my opinion, such a cool car but the only way to show it off is to really use it

  • @MrAtimos
    @MrAtimos Рік тому +3

    Thank you Sam! Yet another year full of video masterpieces. Always enjoy your nice B-rolls and the cinematics! Can’t wait for the content for the upcoming year!!

  • @scalecrawlnl
    @scalecrawlnl Рік тому +2

    Thank you Sam, awesome Seen Through Glass, 2022 season finale👍
    Very cool you had the manual car, thank you for an epic year, onwards
    to more STG fun and action in 2023! A fresh, Euro road trip with Tony?
    Many thanks again boss and congratulations on the channel's growth.

  • @omarspost
    @omarspost Рік тому +1

    This a remapped Evora with a heavy facelift inside and out... And I love it. Will definitely try to get one in the near future.

  • @coalhouse_walkerjnr4735
    @coalhouse_walkerjnr4735 Рік тому

    Very useful and informative update on a model that seems to have disappeared from the mainstream car media’s menu. Thanks very much.

  • @AHenryAdventure
    @AHenryAdventure Рік тому +2

    cheers for a fantastic year of content + podcasts! All the best towards a bigger 23!

  • @richardpauling1908
    @richardpauling1908 Місяць тому

    It's so enjoyable to sit back in our front-room, sit down with my Kindle, and enjoy Sam's wonderful videos. I just bought a 10 year old boxster convertible, and already (although I love it dearly) I want to trade it for one of these exotics that Sam tempts me with.

  • @F1Fan3025
    @F1Fan3025 Рік тому +5

    Merry Christmas Sam! Thanks for another incredible year of entertainment🎉

  • @devanman7920
    @devanman7920 Рік тому

    Lads honestly? Best car content on UA-cam? Great way to end the year...well done!

  • @Taylor___
    @Taylor___ Рік тому

    They really need to deliver the car already broken in. All this 1000 miles silliness. Love the videos mate. I watched Harry’s trip of this already.

  • @TheCabrooster11
    @TheCabrooster11 Рік тому +1

    Great test of the hopefully game changer car for Lotus love those roads and know them very well, always a blast to drive properly

  • @chrisd2415
    @chrisd2415 Рік тому +3

    Absolutely stunning, professional top grade video! I do feel however that you must get through a lot of cameras, driving off and leaving them at hotels, fuel stations etc 😉
    As for the car, it’s stunning! 85% of a Ferrari with 30% of the cost, a baby Ferrari I can afford before I’m too old and weak to push the accelerator.
    Keep up the good work and happy new year 👌

  • @JoesIceCreamCone
    @JoesIceCreamCone Рік тому

    The juxtaposed imagery of the beautiful Lotus and the old architecture is epic!

  • @cephasmakuzva
    @cephasmakuzva Рік тому

    Shmee150 is just about to get his emira . Its ready for collection, i saw a leak earlier of it in the cover ready at the factory awaiting collection on instagram. Great review Sam enjoyed this and SHOUT-OUT LOTUS UK for allowing you put on 1000 miles on this amazing car in 2 days.

  • @STERNWAERTS
    @STERNWAERTS Рік тому +2

    it's such a gorgeous car that i so want to own myself. only half way through the video but i'm diggin it a lot, so nicely put together.
    13:28 ahh yes, the little lay-by where i was parked myself some day in August and had the glorious idea to venture onto the hills only to end up not even close to the summit but also counting ticks that were crawling all over me. quirky little start to my 5-week Scotland road trip haha

  • @stanmarks3950
    @stanmarks3950 Рік тому +3

    All the best in the New Year Sam, that was a lovely end to the year with a great all around sports car. Another lovely vid.

  • @amessad
    @amessad Рік тому

    Wishing everybody a Merry, Healthy and sucessful 2023.... Sam I think I have made this comment once more but man... you must be one of the most underrated YT channels in your genre .... thank you for all your hard work and amazing content my friend!!! Nothing but sucess for the new year!

  • @EdgyNumber1
    @EdgyNumber1 Рік тому

    An evolution, rather than evolution. Excellent seats by the way. Very comfortable. Proof you don't need crazy power to have fun.
    Tyres: Fast road, get Mich PS4(S for track) tyres, very focused but very high noise levels. For touring use Hankook Ventus S1 EVO 3 tyres. Great lateral grip but quiet, good wet weather performance. Very good fuel economy, and good wear performance. Best all-rounder.

  • @peetje28021970
    @peetje28021970 Рік тому +2

    Merry Christmas Sam. This channel really has come a long way. Your filming and editing is so much better than the other English channels, some may put out more content like Shmee but again, you’re delivering videos that are really enjoyable to watch.

  • @brockwilcox2037
    @brockwilcox2037 Рік тому +2

    Loved all you're work this year! Can not wait to see what you have planned this next year.

  • @adambrown743
    @adambrown743 Рік тому

    WOW, how far has this guy come from the days of the Audi TTS, love it!

  • @JIMMYHIBBS1
    @JIMMYHIBBS1 Рік тому +1

    I daily’d a series 2 Elise for 2 years a long time ago - and wow - what a car …. Miss it !!!

  • @mrrs1113
    @mrrs1113 Рік тому +1

    A very Merry Christmas to you and your family! Thanks for 2022 and all your adventures , can't wait for 2023!

  • @CJProduction
    @CJProduction Рік тому

    Having had the opportunity to buy one on presale and no seizing it, I’m so envious, such a lovely looking car

  • @kunalpatel8339
    @kunalpatel8339 9 місяців тому

    production quality of this video and the content given from Sam is too good!! I cant stop watching it even if I have other things to get done mid way.

  • @Nicer_Ricer_JDM
    @Nicer_Ricer_JDM Рік тому

    This is why I love your channel, you always chose the BEST cars 😮‍💨

  • @Fioravanti.80
    @Fioravanti.80 Рік тому +1

    Loving the drive shots, especially from inside the cabin overlooking the bonnet. Merry Christmas, great work, and keep them coming!

  • @michaelbutler4219
    @michaelbutler4219 Рік тому +4

    Merry Christmas Sam.
    Love your work.

  • @joseteolorentevallecillos4860

    Amazing, just amazing, this is the first time i come across your channel, and alsow the first video reviewing the Emira, and for sure i can say I don't need to watch any other, by the third minute of the video I automatically smashed the like and subscribe buttons. The videography, the professionality, the work behind cameras, the knowledge of what you are talking about, the closeness that transmits the video, and to round all up the location and the roads you decided to put the Emira on, are the dream all of us if we had the Emira.
    Great work and merry christmas.

  • @garyhawkins9246
    @garyhawkins9246 Рік тому +1

    Love the Colour with Silver Wheels and exhaust tips, if it kept the silver tips, added a black roof and red leather then it’s my ideal spec

  • @vmann-jd5yw
    @vmann-jd5yw Рік тому

    The long drives are the episodes of his that I watch. this is a good one.

  • @graemeneale9311
    @graemeneale9311 Рік тому

    Merry Christmas, it is Easter.
    This is the first Lotus that is visually appealing to ne in terms of styling since the Esprit that takes us back to the 1970's and Roger Moore.
    Crisp design on those rear view mirrors, the instrument binnacle is perfect, no clutter like most of the cars out there, the lounge chairs appear to be somewhat overwhelmingly but the rear lamp cluster is really nice.
    I need to find a dealer urgently as the young man did not tell us what size engine it has? I assume that it is naturally aspirated?
    The most important feature is the manual gearbox, that alone is worthy of an accolade, how very rare! Excellent!

  • @user-zq6yz5gf6d
    @user-zq6yz5gf6d Рік тому

    This car is certainly incredible in terms of styling and it keeps well to the golden standard of Lotus Tradition- Light and Simple. Chapman would be proud.

  • @davidpeck596
    @davidpeck596 Рік тому +1

    Merry Christmas, I've enjoyed your videos and podcast for several years. I was also very happy to hear Jerry Sinfield mention you on SCR, another podcast I've listened to for some time.
    Side note, if my math is correct it looks like you are paying over 8 dollars a gallon in the UK. Ouch, I paid $3.80 yesterday for 91 octane, our highest grade here in Arizona.
    My math could be faulty, I hope.

  • @johnair1
    @johnair1 Рік тому +1

    Well done Sam as mentioned before the videography is on point ❣. Crisp and good angles all around have a good new years celebration then and also - belated - congrats on that stunning Jaguee. Cheers from the land of the free :).

  • @FoodTech101
    @FoodTech101 Рік тому

    @10:02 loving the '360 camera out of the window on a selfie stick' shots!

  • @teamgb1587
    @teamgb1587 Рік тому

    So good to see Seen Through Glass back in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @haroldt3270
    @haroldt3270 Рік тому

    Great Stuff!!! Speaking from experience, you'll love your new GT3. This is the one video that makes me look forward to my Emira even more. Great engine sound track. Great story.

  • @albrightonthenight
    @albrightonthenight Рік тому

    My favourite car to date 😍 im actually allowed to say "I'd love to own a Lotus"...usually i wouldn't even think about it with the old un-livable cabins etc. Love love LOVE this little beast! I want one in the blue 💙

  • @DonLee1980
    @DonLee1980 Рік тому +2

    most people who don't know cars are going to think this is a Ferrari.

  • @dereklwashington1132
    @dereklwashington1132 Рік тому

    Dude you were first car UA-cam channel and for years I couldn't find you because I couldn't remember your name. I musthave tried every version of posh guy cars! I am so happy to have found and subscribed this time! Now I'm gonna binge a couple of years of you to catch up!!!

  • @MotokoTai
    @MotokoTai Рік тому +2

    The front view angle was a treat , seeing you keep off the wet parts lol

  • @robbiehutchin679
    @robbiehutchin679 Рік тому

    So happy you took the time to properly understand this car. It is clearly obvious the more time spent with it (particularly in touring spec) the better it is. I have no idea why anyone would spec the sports setup in a road based car *cough schmee cough cough.
    Your video looked fantastic, you took it on some great roads and that hotel looked stunning. Well. Great way to see out the year.
    Your video

  • @s8aan
    @s8aan Рік тому +2

    Awesome video, glad you liked it. Covered nearly 2000 in mine so far and genuinely over the moon with it, great fun cars!

  • @paullondon5332
    @paullondon5332 Рік тому

    I daily my S1 160 and did a 700 mile weekend B road trip to the lakes from London
    Didn’t touch the radio once (never have) and also returned 50mpg!

  • @SCDC-Channel
    @SCDC-Channel Рік тому +1

    Beautiful car, beautiful scenery! Congrats on 555k subs ;)

  • @andylee-hh3su
    @andylee-hh3su Рік тому +1

    Merry Christmas, really enjoyed your work this year, on both channels. Once again you've raised the bar and can't wait until the new year to see what you have planned

  • @TheMrFishnDucks
    @TheMrFishnDucks Рік тому +3

    I'm looking forward to the AMG powered DCT Emira.

  • @spadgm
    @spadgm Рік тому

    I have what must be 500 vids I want to watch over the holiday break, but I moved this one to the front of the queue!
    Top vid and what a cool car!

  • @gedam131
    @gedam131 Рік тому +2

    How cool, same colour as the OG F-Type !

  • @jamesdellaneve9005
    @jamesdellaneve9005 Рік тому

    I don’t know if it’s the rain, but the video looked especially colorful and sharp. Excellent production value!

  • @techtoth1
    @techtoth1 Рік тому

    As an italian I say I'd love to own this car! Don't get too wide, big, and unusable on B roads, Emira, and you'll be fine! Great job, Lotus.

  • @iainlyons
    @iainlyons Рік тому +1

    Merry Christmas Sam. Really enjoyed your 2022 content. All the best for 23!

  • @carmadguy
    @carmadguy Рік тому

    My absolute favourite road. Lucky enough to live just over an hour from the top! Great video as always!

  • @lloydperry3154
    @lloydperry3154 Рік тому

    The quality of your content is second to none.

  • @houseking9211
    @houseking9211 Рік тому

    11:57
    can I just say
    that road looks incredible

  • @NoLaneRestrictions
    @NoLaneRestrictions Рік тому +1

    Merry Merry Christmas Sam!!! The perfect video adventure to end the year!!! Thank you so much!!! Cheers!!!

  • @harrysunderland6267
    @harrysunderland6267 Рік тому

    I watch loads of car videos stg, and you blow it out the park. Fantastic fantastic video. Hoon it down country roads , great camera angles. Love it. Keep it up. Best uk car tuber fo sho

  • @AleksandrHalas
    @AleksandrHalas Рік тому +1

    I wish you a wonderful Christmas with plenty of good food and a relaxing time for you and your family. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I wish you,

  • @SWR112
    @SWR112 Рік тому +2

    NC500, summer and that lotus perfect. Great move for the company make a £80k sports car with the looks of a supercar. Build them to a good quality and they are on to a winner. It’s got a baby Ferrari look about it and I like that. Always appreciate the miles Sam can handle did Glasgow to London and back over a weekend Fri,Sat,Sun in a great comfy Car and still it wiped me, but then again I’d not been on a lot of roads so less relaxed.

  • @scottlenahan8228
    @scottlenahan8228 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely awesome video to enjoy while working on Christmas. Merry Christmas Sam and hope you have an epic new year!

  • @steveelkes9841
    @steveelkes9841 Рік тому +2

    Sam this was one of my fave videos this year I was so hoping you was going to like the lotus - looks good on you ! Cannot wait for next years epic adventures with the gt3 🙌🏻 Happy Christmas and new year 👍🏻

  • @MrMawater
    @MrMawater Рік тому

    I watched so many Emira videos but I'd still click again when it's you, don't worry about being late just keep up the good work

  • @phiricity114
    @phiricity114 Рік тому

    The fact that you didn’t need to go fast to get the best sound is astounding
    5:29

  • @jordanhanchett
    @jordanhanchett Рік тому +1

    Merry Christmas Sam, thanks for the great content in 2022.

  • @JonS
    @JonS Рік тому

    It looks so stunning in the red. I saw the yellow US demo car when it was at my local Lotus dealer, and thought that would be the colour for me, but now I'm sold on the red. I thought it might look like too much like a wannabee Ferrari in red, but it does not.

  • @henryhealy
    @henryhealy Рік тому

    Happy Christmas Sam! Thanks for all the content in 2022 and here's to 2023!

  • @bmxer4ever
    @bmxer4ever Рік тому

    We used to go snowboarding at Glenshee late '90's - that road is a challenge in the winter! Looks like you avoided the snow this time! G

  • @jryalls
    @jryalls Рік тому +1

    I think the 2L AMG engined version of this car with a DCT could be the sweet spot.

  • @JRock3091
    @JRock3091 Рік тому

    Here from Shmee150's delivery. This car has been a dream car of mine like the exsige.

  • @ronf28
    @ronf28 Рік тому

    How do you not have 1M subs already? 2023 is the year. Keep up the great content! Cheers

  • @alphabeta8403
    @alphabeta8403 Рік тому

    6:30 Fun Emira.
    9:30 Fire it up.
    10:30 Let it rip!
    11:30 Same engine/gearbox as Evora.

  • @brockcrow5621
    @brockcrow5621 Рік тому

    Merry Christmas from Texas!🤠 I never miss a video or podcast. Thanks for the entertainment.

  • @haydendmorrison
    @haydendmorrison Рік тому

    Great video. All the cars with carplay I have had have had glitches every so often unfortunately, out of an Amarok, TRoc, 1 series, XC60, and Golf GTD the worst was the T-Roc. My current XC60 is a cable connection and the issues are definitely phone related

  • @julianhawkins9423
    @julianhawkins9423 Рік тому

    What a fab video and car - the footage is spot on and very easy to watch!! Happy New year