I have owned 2 Elise and 2 Exige cars over 15 years. I can tell you this beautiful lady gets the Lotus ethos. She described it perfectly. Thank you for making this I thoroughly enjoyed it.
One of those rare films where I felt connected with not only the car, but the owner as well. Relatable humans in the car world are getting harder to find, but glad you interviewed Johanna! You can really feel the passion coming from someone who said they initially were not into cars! The filming style really helped drive the story home too. Great work!
I have had many cars. Lamborghini Huracan, 911 turbo, Ferrari 458, 355, etc. NONE come close to my lotus Elise from a pure joy of driving perspective. Love it so much. Truly a go-cart for the street.
@@emresancaktaroglu6430I’ve never driven one. It looks great on paper but hasn’t gotten great reviews as a drivers car. If it were naturally aspirated and had a manual transmission I’d be more interested.
I can totally see this. Wish more S3 Elises were available here in the US but crash safety regulations prevented that. I will never forget the fun we had in an 800kg Ford Fiesta XR2, obviously lacking power and RWD but that thing was a hilarious Go-Kart to push to the limit.
“Driving a lotus is a one way road, once you’ve driven one there’s no going back” Never a truer word said. Currently on my 4th, a lovely , honest S2 Exige. Simply stunning cars.
@@dre32pitt Have owned a Mk1 & Mk2 MR2, very nice, small, intimate but really not in the same league as a MK2 Exige at all. Taking nothing away from the MR2, it's great at being a normal "easy to live with" sports car.
@@ShaunCymruDS8 neither of those have the 'hot' Toyota 1.8 though.. the mk1 and mk2 are extremely snappy (prone to snap oversteer), while the mk3 is not.. weighs less than an NA Miata as well.. But you're right, the Exige is probably a bridge too far in comparison, but an Elise.. An Elise would be a proper matchup
Wonderful car! Amazing roads and scenery and filming! Johanna's words are some of the best of describing the passion we have for Lotus cars. Her first car was a Porsche?! Hardcore!
What an amazing story! And a perfect description of what a TRUE Lotus is and feels. Lotus themselves should take notes because they are clearly missing the point lately...
I'm not so sure I'd say "TRUE Lotus", more like "original Lotus" which were road car versions of Colin Chapman's racing car philosophies. At that time Lotus was primarily a racing car company, and a very successful one at that. That's changed over the years, and I don't think Lotus today is missing the point, it's just that the old days are gone. New regulations makes it impossible to do what they used to, and even then, what they used to do wasn't profitable or sustainable as a business and that's where the problem lies for today. What they're doing now is adjusting to the desire to become profitable which requires change. If Colin Chapman were still alive, I think he'd be on board with this. I hope Lotus Hethel continues to be viable, because Lotus Wuhan isn't producing anything that's even remotely appealing to me.
Johanna is a bad ass... when she began talking i was expecting a scenic drive through the countryside and less than halfway through i was cringing on her behalf like "watch the guardrails!!" she knows what she's doing... great driver.
Watching this from my sim rig so was great to see Johanna in their rig too! Superb car, superb driving, superb scenery and superb filming. Great job Johanna and Niterun!
Sublime! A Lotus Exige is the only model that I should swap my Honda S2000 for. I understand how it feels just because driving this kind of analogic cars challenge drivers. The driving experience that you are feeling is not well compared to modern digital cars that substitute the driver habilities. Motorsport is all about it, not only been fast but you have to be part of the car. Wonderful video, love it.
Omg I am about to buy a '08 Porsche Cayman S (in two days) but now I am almost in doubt, because I've owned an '04 Lotus Elise, and I can exactly relate to Johanna's feelings towards the Lotus. I've loved my '04 Elise S so much and quite regretted selling it two years ago. I just miss that extra layer of comfort for those longer road trips, so I guess it'll be a Cayman this time!
Why not get a Lotus Emira V6 with a manual? You get the extra layer of comfort you want, but still get a Lotus chassis, and the sound and action of the V6 and manual. There seems to be a used market for them and some great deals.
She understands perfectly what makes driving fun. No automatization, no power steering, manual shifting, no TC. I would even turn off ABS if I could, but of course, not on the road.
Very nice video editing and great sound recording. You capture the passion of sports cars beautifully. I have one that i drive in mountain roads too, there are few experiences to match that.
ich hatte viele Jahre einen Lotus Seven , und war in der Schweiz, dein Film erinnert mich an diese schöne Zeit, da gab es immer ein Treffen in Schötz, Problem war leider immer die lange Anfahrt aus Hamburg, und immer per Achse , schöner Film
huge respect to this person.. ... I owned an Elise and have been trying to find something that drives as well. I just can't find anything. the one way street she mentions is true. great film big up to all involved .
Beautiful video. There is absolutely nothing like the Type 111 platform and never will be again. Enjoy Johanna, I could never part with my supercharged Elise.
Ich habe selber mit meinen Ersparnisse mit 17Jahre, mit ein gebrauchten Porsche 924 in '88 angefangen. Mein zweites Auto einen Lotus. Es ist schon so das Lotus der Massstab ist. Seit dem bin ich inzwischen beim vierten. (Den 924 habe ich nicht mehr). Gruss aus Tessin.
marriage material. also, that Exige is the most beautiful I've ever seen. You guys did a phenomenal job with material choices. Amazing. The Lotus Exige is my top dream car. Some day.
When she said it took her parents years to understand why she bought the Porsche; I felt that. It always amazes me how non-car enthusiasts have really no idea why actual car enthusiasts like to spend lots of money and time on cars that aren't just practical, everyday SUV's or Sedan's. To the point where they just see you as someone trying to show-off or compensate for something. Some people really have no idea how someone could just want to drive a car for fun.
A very well made, enjoyable video. I have always wanted a Lotus Esprit but perhaps an Elise or Exige would be a more practical option….if a Lotus could ever be described as ‘practical’.
Car is unbelievable and a beautiful example. I think the only thing is needs is a set of wheels. Something a tiny bit more hardcore to match the exige personality. That car on them roads is a dream
Lotus deserves more credit for staying niche even 20 years ago, preserving the essence of what made older 70s and 80s lightweight cars so enjoyable to drive, right on (or beyond) the edge of crash saftey requirements. The real problem for enthusiasts is that there are fewer and fewer people left who are able and willing to buy pure sports cars new. Back in the day, fun cars were not as compromised in terms of comfort and practicality, relative to the average econo-box most people bought, which made the choice easier.
Having driven some enthusiasts cars from a first generation MR2 to the AP1 S2000 and motorcycles in between, I still hope to have an opportunity to drive an Elise/Exige. Always on the search to find a visceral, raw driving experience. Amenities are over-rated and muddy the driving experience.
I have an Emira which i brought to replace my Elise SC. After watching this, I am keeping both. (also have owned a caterham 7, 3 previous Elise's and an Evora. Not bragging but just making the point , i am lotus broken).
Lotus has gone from making the greatest sports cars ever made with the Elise and Exige - cars that you could realistically aspire to own - to making hugely expensive, heavy, electrified cars that nobody wants. They'll be prying the keys to my Exige 410 out of my hands on my death bed. Good luck on getting me to let go!!!
Johanna is right, the car is beautiful. A McLaren might be close to the driving feel Johanna describes, they shared the same engineers. A different price point though, which is part of the happiness of the ownership.
i am follow you many years on Instagram, great to see such a passionate car driver! (nice detail, i do own the GRP taillights from a friend of you, Rob)
Love the passio Joanna! Been following you on insta for a while. Having Swoss plates and knowing Swiss insurance doesn't cover trackdays, how do you do it? Single day trackday insurance?
after watch this i grab my super bike and take it for a spin, used to enjoy driving a decade ago, now my average speed its 30km/h in my bike up to 45km/h
When she said when I wash the car, I have to start drying it from the inside!! Never a truer word spoken 😂
😂😂😂 I think, every Lotus owner knows that feeling 🙈
Never had that with my exige. Lives outside and I keep it clean.
I bet she does hehehehehe
First time I washed my Exige...I dried it from the inside first. :)
I have owned 2 Elise and 2 Exige cars over 15 years. I can tell you this beautiful lady gets the Lotus ethos. She described it perfectly. Thank you for making this I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Thanks a lot! 😊
Hey bro, if I could only afford one which would you recommend?
I've had the pleasure to drive with Johanna in her Lotus and this video is a great representation of her driving skills and passion! Awesome!
Thank you!
One of those rare films where I felt connected with not only the car, but the owner as well. Relatable humans in the car world are getting harder to find, but glad you interviewed Johanna! You can really feel the passion coming from someone who said they initially were not into cars! The filming style really helped drive the story home too. Great work!
Thank you so much!
I have had many cars. Lamborghini Huracan, 911 turbo, Ferrari 458, 355, etc. NONE come close to my lotus Elise from a pure joy of driving perspective. Love it so much. Truly a go-cart for the street.
try 4C
@@emresancaktaroglu6430I’ve never driven one. It looks great on paper but hasn’t gotten great reviews as a drivers car. If it were naturally aspirated and had a manual transmission I’d be more interested.
I can totally see this. Wish more S3 Elises were available here in the US but crash safety regulations prevented that. I will never forget the fun we had in an 800kg Ford Fiesta XR2, obviously lacking power and RWD but that thing was a hilarious Go-Kart to push to the limit.
@@emresancaktaroglu6430 there is no manual option with the 4C though or?
@@thefailxtreme no, only tct
“Driving a lotus is a one way road, once you’ve driven one there’s no going back” Never a truer word said. Currently on my 4th, a lovely , honest S2 Exige. Simply stunning cars.
ever ponder it's Japanese cousin? Toyota MR2 Spyder? Probably not as good at 10/10th, but definitely not as much of a maintenance whore either
@@dre32pitt Have owned a Mk1 & Mk2 MR2, very nice, small, intimate but really not in the same league as a MK2 Exige at all. Taking nothing away from the MR2, it's great at being a normal "easy to live with" sports car.
@@ShaunCymruDS8 neither of those have the 'hot' Toyota 1.8 though.. the mk1 and mk2 are extremely snappy (prone to snap oversteer), while the mk3 is not.. weighs less than an NA Miata as well.. But you're right, the Exige is probably a bridge too far in comparison, but an Elise.. An Elise would be a proper matchup
@@dre32pittI want a MR Spyder with a k20 badly
Nowadays you can't even buy a new Lotus to get the Lotus feeling she's referring to.
So refreshing to see a lady driving a driver’s car. Well done!
Thanks!
Congratulations Johanna! Excellent taste, and excellent passion. The Lotus Exige is superb - and none better than in green. Macht Spaß!
Many thanks!
Danke dir! 😊
A section 1:05-1:30 with the engine sound - is such an amazing sequence. I salute you
It would be criminal if I lived anywhere near those roads and didn’t own a sports car.
Wonderful car! Amazing roads and scenery and filming! Johanna's words are some of the best of describing the passion we have for Lotus cars. Her first car was a Porsche?! Hardcore!
Thanks glad you liked it 🙏🏽
What an amazing story! And a perfect description of what a TRUE Lotus is and feels. Lotus themselves should take notes because they are clearly missing the point lately...
Thank you so much! 😊
I'm not so sure I'd say "TRUE Lotus", more like "original Lotus" which were road car versions of Colin Chapman's racing car philosophies. At that time Lotus was primarily a racing car company, and a very successful one at that. That's changed over the years, and I don't think Lotus today is missing the point, it's just that the old days are gone. New regulations makes it impossible to do what they used to, and even then, what they used to do wasn't profitable or sustainable as a business and that's where the problem lies for today. What they're doing now is adjusting to the desire to become profitable which requires change. If Colin Chapman were still alive, I think he'd be on board with this. I hope Lotus Hethel continues to be viable, because Lotus Wuhan isn't producing anything that's even remotely appealing to me.
A beautifully shot video showing the gorgeous car and landscape in their finest light.
Nothing really drives like a lotus!true! Great movie!
Swiss mountains + Lotus: it can't get that much better than that! Great short movie! PS. that shot at 8:04 - perfection
Kudos for this lady, and yes, this Lotus is the quintessence of what a true sports car should be, everithing relies on the driver's skillset.
Absolutely enjoyed this video! Beautiful car, incredible videography, and luscious setting! Thanks for making it.
Long-time Lotus owner (Elan, then S2 Elise) here in the US. Great video. I appreciate your passion for cars in general and Lotus specifically.
Thank you!
Johanna is a bad ass... when she began talking i was expecting a scenic drive through the countryside and less than halfway through i was cringing on her behalf like "watch the guardrails!!" she knows what she's doing... great driver.
Wonderfully done. Beautiful car. That 260 front clam just looks awesome.
It does!
Thank you. A great video with a fabulous car an a wonderful owner / driver! You would appear to have filled the void left by Petrolicious’ departure.
Is it only me Or every Pistonhearted person found her really cute? The way she explains her love for cars ❤
This is so inspiring, this is real living.
Amazing car, Amazing roads. AMAZING video. I love my Lotus Evora S but maybe one day ill also own an Exige
What a great video! Saw Johanna and her Lotus a couple of times in the Swiss alps, keep it up 🎉🎉
Thanks Johanna rocks 🤙🏽
Watching this from my sim rig so was great to see Johanna in their rig too! Superb car, superb driving, superb scenery and superb filming. Great job Johanna and Niterun!
Thank you so much!
What a passion she has!
Sublime! A Lotus Exige is the only model that I should swap my Honda S2000 for. I understand how it feels just because driving this kind of analogic cars challenge drivers. The driving experience that you are feeling is not well compared to modern digital cars that substitute the driver habilities. Motorsport is all about it, not only been fast but you have to be part of the car. Wonderful video, love it.
Damn, you can feel the love of driving and vehicles through her.
Great video Johanna! The Exige looks so good and those seats!
Thank you so much! 😊
@@jj_loves_carsIndeed interior is beautiful. Not over the top, yet still a stunning upgrade. very tasty, well done!
@@arjanvandenbrand2070Thank you! I appreciate it! 😊
Omg I am about to buy a '08 Porsche Cayman S (in two days) but now I am almost in doubt, because I've owned an '04 Lotus Elise, and I can exactly relate to Johanna's feelings towards the Lotus. I've loved my '04 Elise S so much and quite regretted selling it two years ago. I just miss that extra layer of comfort for those longer road trips, so I guess it'll be a Cayman this time!
'08?... I'd skip that one. m97 is not a good era...
@@colinbowman8816 Don't be afraid brother and don't believe everything you read on the interwebs. Cheers!
Did you buy the cayman? As already said here, you should look at the .2 series starting 2009. New engine "DFI", less problems.😉
Why not get a Lotus Emira V6 with a manual? You get the extra layer of comfort you want, but still get a Lotus chassis, and the sound and action of the V6 and manual. There seems to be a used market for them and some great deals.
As a Lotus Elise owner I 100% agree with Johanna. Great video, thank you!
The induction and exhaust sound great! Time to search for a Lotus.
Great video, and well said Johanna. Accurate depiction of our cars. They don't have a rival and very little comes close to the experience.
Thanks a lot! 😊
Fantastic video. Amazing production standards too.
She understands perfectly what makes driving fun. No automatization, no power steering, manual shifting, no TC. I would even turn off ABS if I could, but of course, not on the road.
Very nice video editing and great sound recording. You capture the passion of sports cars beautifully. I have one that i drive in mountain roads too, there are few experiences to match that.
Lotus Elise in Los Angeles checking in!
❤❤❤
Wonderful video. Made me feel alive
Great capture, needless to say Johanna rocks🤙
Thx, Absolutely 💯
ich hatte viele Jahre einen Lotus Seven , und war in der Schweiz, dein Film erinnert mich an diese schöne Zeit, da gab es immer ein Treffen in Schötz, Problem war leider immer die lange Anfahrt aus Hamburg, und immer per Achse , schöner Film
huge respect to this person.. ... I owned an Elise and have been trying to find something that drives as well. I just can't find anything. the one way street she mentions is true. great film big up to all involved .
Thanks a lot!
Love the interior and those wheels (especially in silver)!
Thank you so much!
Great video. Thank you
What a superb video absoutely amazing Johanna, I love it, the video and the Klausenpass 🙂
Thank you so much, Lukas! 😊
Fantastic camera work
Beautiful video. There is absolutely nothing like the Type 111 platform and never will be again. Enjoy Johanna, I could never part with my supercharged Elise.
Thanks a lot!
Perfect car for the perfect roads.
Ich habe selber mit meinen Ersparnisse mit 17Jahre, mit ein gebrauchten Porsche 924 in '88 angefangen. Mein zweites Auto einen Lotus. Es ist schon so das Lotus der Massstab ist.
Seit dem bin ich inzwischen beim vierten. (Den 924 habe ich nicht mehr).
Gruss aus Tessin.
Mega cool! 😊 Mein 924 hatte den Jahrgang 1988 😁
She did friggin' Spa too! 🤯🤠👍
It’s one of my favorite tracks! 😊
Loved this story. Great film sir
Beautiful video. Well done!
What a great video.
I want one.
Wao que buen video, mucha pasión! Excelente historia
Great car and a likable owner. Have fun. :)
Badass. Miss my S240
marriage material.
also, that Exige is the most beautiful I've ever seen. You guys did a phenomenal job with material choices. Amazing.
The Lotus Exige is my top dream car. Some day.
When she said it took her parents years to understand why she bought the Porsche; I felt that. It always amazes me how non-car enthusiasts have really no idea why actual car enthusiasts like to spend lots of money and time on cars that aren't just practical, everyday SUV's or Sedan's. To the point where they just see you as someone trying to show-off or compensate for something. Some people really have no idea how someone could just want to drive a car for fun.
Exactly!
❤Dank für das Tolle Video😊
Danke für diese wunderbare Liebeserklärung an unsere Passion. Grüße von mir und meiner S240, solar yellow
A very well made, enjoyable video. I have always wanted a Lotus Esprit but perhaps an Elise or Exige would be a more practical option….if a Lotus could ever be described as ‘practical’.
Car is unbelievable and a beautiful example. I think the only thing is needs is a set of wheels. Something a tiny bit more hardcore to match the exige personality. That car on them roads is a dream
this inspired me
До чего же красиво снято!
Девчуле - респект! Умница!
❤
Very nice Johanna 🤩👍 cheers
Thank you!
This was a great video!
I agree on everything except for the gear shifter being precise
😅😅😅
Lotus deserves more credit for staying niche even 20 years ago, preserving the essence of what made older 70s and 80s lightweight cars so enjoyable to drive, right on (or beyond) the edge of crash saftey requirements. The real problem for enthusiasts is that there are fewer and fewer people left who are able and willing to buy pure sports cars new. Back in the day, fun cars were not as compromised in terms of comfort and practicality, relative to the average econo-box most people bought, which made the choice easier.
Good point indeed!
wonderful!! excellent!!
Many thanks!!
Beautifull story. When dream come true.
Thanks a lot!
Beautiful road. I'd be there often.
Amazing stuffs!
Having driven some enthusiasts cars from a first generation MR2 to the AP1 S2000 and motorcycles in between, I still hope to have an opportunity to drive an Elise/Exige. Always on the search to find a visceral, raw driving experience. Amenities are over-rated and muddy the driving experience.
Next time I have to explain to a non car person why I love cars, I’ll just refer them to 1:11 and say nothing
😁😁
I have an Emira which i brought to replace my Elise SC. After watching this, I am keeping both. (also have owned a caterham 7, 3 previous Elise's and an Evora. Not bragging but just making the point , i am lotus broken).
1:11 lordie, lordie - O that sweet sweet noise!!!
Great video. The engine sounds amazing, is it supercharged?
Yes!😊
In love with the owner and car
Lotus has gone from making the greatest sports cars ever made with the Elise and Exige - cars that you could realistically aspire to own - to making hugely expensive, heavy, electrified cars that nobody wants. They'll be prying the keys to my Exige 410 out of my hands on my death bed. Good luck on getting me to let go!!!
Great film ♥
Thx ❤
I like how she's matching.
How she holds the steering wheel speaks volumes to her character as a car "enthusiast".
Where are those roads!!!!
Johanna is right, the car is beautiful.
A McLaren might be close to the driving feel Johanna describes, they shared the same engineers. A different price point though, which is part of the happiness of the ownership.
Such a great video
Hope that one day I will own one like this
Just wondering what is the song at the end of the video ?
I love car enthusiast
Thanks bro 😊
😢 starting to rethink my Krypton Green exterior 💚
Exige s2 scura 260cv???,
Nice car,nice roads,and nice drver👍😎
i am follow you many years on Instagram, great to see such a passionate car driver!
(nice detail, i do own the GRP taillights from a friend of you, Rob)
Thank you so much!
Love the passio Joanna! Been following you on insta for a while.
Having Swoss plates and knowing Swiss insurance doesn't cover trackdays, how do you do it? Single day trackday insurance?
Thanks a lot! I managed to get a special deal on an insurance 😉
She has the same passion as me, but in a whole different level. :)
cool!
A 924 is actually a great 1st car.
❤ Lotus Exige
Looks like Petrolicious influenced quite a few car channels. Well done.
Cool car!
This is the best cover of “Giorgio by Moroder” I’ve ever heard.
after watch this i grab my super bike and take it for a spin, used to enjoy driving a decade ago, now my average speed its 30km/h in my bike up to 45km/h
Nice. 👋👋👋