Doug: the switch on the right, what do you think that does? Me: probably opens the glove box. Doug: WRONG it opens the glove box. Ok doug sorry I'll try harder next time
This video inspired me to do some research and eventually purchase my own Evora. 1 full year of ownership later, and I could not be happier. The only dissapointing thing about this car is the fact that I don't think I could ever be truly happy owning another sports car unless I spent a lot more money, which I don't plan on doing. Thanks Doug, keep the videos coming.
@@cado8052 not exactly i was just watching a ton of Doug’s Lotus videos back to back, didn’t necessarily come from that video or had anything to do with it. i don’t remember which video i watched before this. edit: i looked at my history, before this i actually watched abt him driving his Elise from the Bay Area to Atlanta, and before that i watched his new Elise video. so sorta kinda
After watching this video If i had that much money laying around i would take this over a BMW,Lexus, Mercedes the Toyota engine ensures that fixing it wont cost a arm and a leg like the other three
2:26 "Unless of course they saw this video" Damnit Doug, you keep ruining my good hiding spots for my secret information. First this, and then the Audi R8.
5:48 Doug answers big life questions. People with 5-year old sons, for instance, have learned they need to buy an Evora in order to transport them reliably.
The Evora is what the new NSX _should_ have been. Small, manual, light weight, reasonable power, and relatively few electronic gizmos. What's so difficult about that Honda?
Don Johnson it's surprising that people don't understand this: NSX is a car created for marketing purposes only. It's not designed to be enjoyed. It's designed to "show-off" to the public that Honda can make "fast and fun" and, importantly, hybrid cars. It probably won't bring much sales profit to Honda, but it definitely will help to gain attention to the brand, especially amongst those people who remember the Honda back in the day when the cars they were making were actually fun to drive. That's it. If you want a car to enjoy rather spend your money on Audi R8 and enjoy a naturally aspirated V10 noise before it's gone forever
@@notlNSIGHT Fun fact: The MKV looks like the MKIV more than any supra in existence. Also, there was a reason why they used BMW's alternative to the 2JZ, aka the B58. It's the only modern production I6 performance engine at the current moment. Why didn't Toyota make their own engine? Because it would be a waste making a whole new engine for only one model. The 2JZ was used on the MKIV, the Altezza, and the IS300. BMW uses the B58 for the 335i, GR Supra, and the Z4 S Drive 2020.
plasma master he's offensive to British Britain has made the best cars in the world rolls Royce , jeep , range rovers , land rovers etc there all amazing the best car that America has made is Tesla In my opinion if this is offensive to anyone im sorry and im not even from Britain
@@TomDownie0 There's a line between quality and reliability. Very few British makers actually manage to combine those like Japanese cars or most German vehicles.
I want to see Doug reviewing actual people on the street and showing their "quirks". "The quirkiest thing about this girl is that the carpet **un-zips** does not match the drapes! In fact there's no carpet at all!"
The thing I've always loved about the Evora that Doug didn't mention (perhaps because it's not on ALL of them) is that black trim piece that sits between the wheels on either side. The way it tends to fade into the shadow beneath the vehicle makes it so that you can almost forget that that's a part of the vehicle. If you imagine that it's not, it gives the Evora this aggressive, haunched stance that wouldn't be practical for a sports car (you want that flat bottom low to the ground) but looks so damn cool. Lotus really put a lot of amazing designwork into the beauty aspect of this car, and while I know that isn't all there is to care about, it does make quite a statement when it rolls down the street.
I completely agree about the use of the Camry v6..... it’s exactly the reason why I want one, it’s one of the few sports cars you daily drive without worrying.
I think it depends more on the car, the days of that old backseats save you insurance seems gone. Went from a Mustang to a Corvette, the Corvette has considerably cheaper insurance and it's only a 2 seater. If you ever check out some of the stats put out my the car insurance companies on cars with the most injuries and expensive repairs I do see stuff like the 350/370z on there a lot as well as Mustangs and Camaros. Just gotta pick cars that don't constantly get in crashes or cost a fortune to fix if they get in a collision!
@Raschaud Farmer There's no Euro media conspiracy here. The NSX just isn't good value, no matter what tech it has. What good is all that tech when a "low tech" 911 GT3 is faster, grippier, better responding, more practical, ~600lb lighter, and _less expensive to buy_. A 911 Turbo is *much* faster, even more practical, still lighter, all for the similar money. Both provide a much better brand experience as well, which whether or not you want to admit it, matters when you're buying a car that costs as much as a house. People who don't understand why the NSX bombed don't understand why people buy $200K supercars in the first place. Here's a hint- it's not to have the most "tech".
@Raschaud Farmer And I am no Euro fanboy; I picked my TLX over similarly priced German offerings. Buying an Acura over a lease spec BMW makes sense; buying an NSX over a 911 GT3/Turbo or R8/Gallardo/AMG GT/etc. etc. does not.
"I never thought something with a Toyota Camry engine could be so appealing " Um Doug, there's a reason the Camry is the most selling vehicle in the US
I just think he has ZERO experience with physical exercise and therefore has terrible muscle control. He gets into back seats and tight cars like he's 70 years old and had trouble hopping into the bed of a few pick up trucks he's reviewed. When he wears shorts and T-shirts you can see that his muscles are barely developed at all. He probably didn't even play on any kind of sports team as a young child even.
Love the Evora. I've had an Elise (a bit home made feeling) but a fantastic drive, and a Boxster, super quality product made out of granite. The Evora is the perfect mix of (quite) well made/solid feeling and excellent fun to drive. Lotus's have the look of the coolest cars on the road too!
That was exactly what I was thinking. My brother once hid his weed in the gasoline cap. When the cop stopped us, they went through the car's interior but never bother to check the gasoline cap. I am just wondering if the gasoline smell can hide the weed from a K9 dog. Probably not, but then again, most cops don't normally have a drug sniffing dog with them.
Hey Doug, I live about 2 minutes away from Patterson where you were driving the lotus. I have few cars you might be interested in. I have an 08 Shelby gt500kr. 1938 BMW 320. A 57 502 and a few others. If you wanna stop by let me know.
The rear "seats" are a joke, but the good thing is that you can also buy the Evora as a "2+0", which will cost less than the 2+2 model and have them replaced with a shelf for additional cargo area; also, this will cut out some kilos in weight from the car too.
I don't think if you can (truly...) afford one of these cars you wouldn't have problems in paying the additional registration costs linked to owning a "pure" 2-seats. Fact is, if you can register it as a 2+2 the potential market is expanded to those that can barely afford to lease them, and this is why they still made cars with these back "in-name-only" seats.
Another cool thing about buying the 2+2 is if you track the car you can pull the rear seats and utilize the seat mounting points for a bolt on harness/roll bar (it's already got the Recaro seats for a harness from the factory)! This will not work on the 2+0
... probably McLaren SPY Lotus... the Evora has the same base of the 90's Lotus Elise, that still in production today after 21 years (the first one was released in 1996). :D
Always liked the Evora, far too much is made of the whole "Camry engine" thing when as you say - it's a super reliable engine that is more than powerful enough for this car. It's got most of the appeal of the Elise but is far easier to live with, it's got great looks, it's pretty affordable and from an engineering POV the chassis is pretty impressive.
Lotus used to be British through and through but like most of our 'better cars' now sold, (currently owned by the Chinese, Geely). I am an old dude but owned 5 in my days! Elan Sprints and Europa's, great moments.
It's worth mentioning that the 0-60 time of 4 seconds you mentioned was with a 345hp/295lb-ft Evora "S" (video car) or the Evora "400" but not the base Evora. The base Evora makes 276hp/258lb-ft and is closer to 5 seconds 0-60 (4.8 according to Car and Driver vs 4.3 for both the "S" and "400" models).
You need to review the Evora 400 and contrast how much better it is than the standard car now that you have driven it. The exhaust sound out of the 400 is bonkers. The best statement in the review was your highlight that's the engine is not exotic in the normal sense and that is a GOOD thing for the second hand market that want to actually drive the cars. I'd be shocked if anyone could hear the 400 in person or even video and say it doesn't sound like a pure bread exotic.
the 400 will be much better but this first generation is also fantastic for the price. Evora 400 cost $100k plus. I have a 2013 Evora IPS and I had to change the exhaust for proper exotic sound.
Charlie Brown 100% agree and want to clarify that I was in no way taking away from the great car evora is in any form. Enjoy your car knowing I would love to add one to my garage. Lotus really opened a new door with Evora and it will only get better if people just cross shop all their options.
Ahhhhh When Im out of school I need to buy one of these.... This is ridiculously simple. The interior is SO basic, I love it. Omg. Doug, you have me sold man!
same my exact thoughts. and theyre going for under $40k now so its not THAT bad for a pretty slick ride. it looks cool, and has the best performance you can get in the price range outside of muscle cars
The button that opens the truck clearly opens the truck, and that’s the first thing that came to mind when I saw it Doug... Especially considering the evora’s wing doesn’t even look like it goes up
It might have a Camry block, and some shared Camry engine parts, but it’s got completely different internals, making it be able to reliably rev super high and to give it better acceleration and more of a cool noise. Taking a motor directly out of a Camry and slapping a supercharger on it will def not be the same, is what I’m getting at.
The Evora is in lower numbers, its just as fast and looks nicer, and its Lotus driving dynamics, which is one of the strong points of lotus in general. The M2 is great, and although it is limited now, they are not a limited production car, so eventually will depreciate. Buy a used Evora and you have saved in some of the depreciation. Once depreciation hits the Evora will hold value more than the M2. Im a fan of Lotus, I had the Elise and it is a fantastic little car. I have had, E46 M3, E92 M3, F82 M4 and now the M2. The best driving M is the E46 M3, and still not better than an Elise in driving dynamics. Evora is definitely a good consideration when wanting driving dynamics, looks.
My beautiful and amazing mistress Porsche is rear engine, not mid. Mid engine Porsches I.e. Boxster, Cayman, Carrera GT, do not have back seats. This is the only mid engine car with a back seat.
My beautiful and amazing mistress MK Ultra is correct. The 911's engine is behind the rear axle (rear engine), not between the axles (mid engine). The 718s and 918 don't have a backseat and the rest are front engine.
Seeing those indicator stalks reminded me of my ‘84 Ford Fiesta and the mirror controls, the countless Escorts (Focus predecessor in the UK), Mondeos and Transit vans I’ve driven over the years. I’m really looking forward to the nice bit Lotus will soon be able to borrow from the Volvo parts bin now they are both part of the Geely group.
"its British, so it might catch on fire at any time..." Yes, just like other British made cars, like Bentleys, Jaguars, Aston Martins etc. Terrible cars. If only it had the quality and reliablility of American cars, like Cadillacs and Chryslers...
Fun part about the key, is the metal "code" bit itself. That is the exact same key bit that is used in European Ford cars since the late 80's to late 90's.
huge fan of your channel. I didn't need to see this one though. I should not have watched it. I have been on the fence about an Evora for sometime now. I watched this review the day you posted it, and bought an Evora today. Love the car and keep up the vids!
Thank you, Doug, for showing this!!! Lotus has always been my FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE car.... I love them!! You are appreciated forever anyway, BUT, I extra appreciate you for this video.
It's not a Camry engine. It's a Toyota V6 from some Australian car that uses a Toyota V6. It's slightly different. Either way it's still going to be super reliable, even with the supercharger.
The key is actually borrowed from Jaguar and is also used in Ford Transits! Another fun fact is that you can use an uncut key to lock any Ford or Jag that uses the same type of key!
You mentioned you owned a Elise!! I am retired USAF.. I am 6'4".. I wanted one.. The Corvette seems to be my best bet, but you are selling the Evora to me.. Looking forward to your response.
Gregory Kanniard what about the 2JZ, the best time tuner engine?
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A random Russian Frog .. We know bout the 2jz.. Doug was talking in terms of acceleration from a stock toyota.. Remember, a stock Supra was not all that fast.
Lotus should of utilized the Honda J-35Y2. That's a wonderfully underrated engine that is seriously built strong. Add a centrifugal supercharger while still maintaining a 3000lbs weigh limit and all of sudden you're encroaching into super car territory with bullet proof reliability.
Good day Mr. Doug!!! I know this video is over a year old, however!!!! I am a new subscriber and I'm really loving your in-depth reviews!! I need a very up front and honest review on the Elise. You mentioned it briefly in this review, but I need the whole story good and bad my friend! I'm thinking about getting one and I am in my " doing my homework" stage right now. You say you even owned one, so you should have even more info than cars you just drive for a day to make a video! Thanks for your time and definitely keep up the awesome work!!!
Doug: the switch on the right, what do you think that does?
Me: probably opens the glove box.
Doug: WRONG it opens the glove box.
Ok doug sorry I'll try harder next time
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This video inspired me to do some research and eventually purchase my own Evora. 1 full year of ownership later, and I could not be happier. The only dissapointing thing about this car is the fact that I don't think I could ever be truly happy owning another sports car unless I spent a lot more money, which I don't plan on doing. Thanks Doug, keep the videos coming.
Hi! How has your evora been? I am thinking about buying one pretty soon and trying to get a good idea on reliability. How has it treated you?
Im also curious
How much did you pay for it ?
update please🙏🙏🙏
Awesome
This is clearly peak Doug. No advertising, quick and efficient, done in 10 minutes.
but without the doug score
@makeshift_graveyard so you came from the Elise video too
@@cado8052 not exactly i was just watching a ton of Doug’s Lotus videos back to back, didn’t necessarily come from that video or had anything to do with it. i don’t remember which video i watched before this.
edit: i looked at my history, before this i actually watched abt him driving his Elise from the Bay Area to Atlanta, and before that i watched his new Elise video. so sorta kinda
Just went on to Autotrader, checked the number of Evoras under 60k -> it's down to 36. Congrats Doug your video helped sell at least 4 cars!
Illya Gordiyenko buy me one bro
After watching this video If i had that much money laying around i would take this over a BMW,Lexus, Mercedes the Toyota engine ensures that fixing it wont cost a arm and a leg like the other three
Illya Gordiyenko Yeah that is big money 4 Evoras cost 240,000$
Chris 5112003 so what? They didn’t belong to autotrader... do you know what auto trader even does idiot
2:26 "Unless of course they saw this video"
Damnit Doug, you keep ruining my good hiding spots for my secret information. First this, and then the Audi R8.
Bladed Angel Didn't think I'd see you here
ayyyee
I didn't think to see you here bladed.
It took me a while to see this was u
But bladed mere's the wiata?
5:48 Doug answers big life questions. People with 5-year old sons, for instance, have learned they need to buy an Evora in order to transport them reliably.
adult passenger can fit in the backseat with no problem, but in lotus position.
aikerz87 underrated AF
This comment right here needs more likes hahaha lotus position.
whats the lotus position, i know its a joke but I'm still curious
Clevah, verrrry clevah
Ripped that off top gear
Guess who's super charging their Toyota Camry
and making it lighter xD
Focus RSN [PS3] LMAO
Just don't rice it
kertaspaper94 yes sir no ricing (lots of FPE though)
kertaspaper94 I actually did it but I just changed its color to black and black rims that's all and of course turbo charged 😂 it's a sleeper I guess.
Doug is the kind of guy that wears a Tshirt over his Tshirt.
Correct
Lol... early 2000s vibes.
LOLOLOL
The button that shows the trunk being opened is obviously to open the trunk...
I WAS GONNA SAY THE SAME THING!!
@Milan Jovanovic nice thinking, what else could that represent in a car?
i thought it was a outline of the car with half a pair of scissors sticking out like a "cut here" sign...
"Wrong! It opens the trunk" - Doug DeMuro
1989osu yeah obviously not everyone is as slow as he is
They should remove the dislike button on Dougs videos
coffeeblak86 Mmmm.... maybe they should just turn on the dislike button for comments.
Replace with "admire quirks" button
#roasted
Abdullah Babar YES
kimjongkek With a "Bumper to Bumper warranty" button
3:50 "This company could go bankrupt at any time but let me tell you how to get away with a $400 option for $12!
No but thats really weird how/why they do that
The Evora is what the new NSX _should_ have been. Small, manual, light weight, reasonable power, and relatively few electronic gizmos. What's so difficult about that Honda?
Don Johnson true
Don Johnson honda has lost their way
Don Johnson it's surprising that people don't understand this: NSX is a car created for marketing purposes only. It's not designed to be enjoyed. It's designed to "show-off" to the public that Honda can make "fast and fun" and, importantly, hybrid cars. It probably won't bring much sales profit to Honda, but it definitely will help to gain attention to the brand, especially amongst those people who remember the Honda back in the day when the cars they were making were actually fun to drive. That's it. If you want a car to enjoy rather spend your money on Audi R8 and enjoy a naturally aspirated V10 noise before it's gone forever
Manual transmission is outdated now tho. Also, the NSX is a fast, beautiful (imo) car that has the convenience and fuel economy to be a daily driver
NSX is good car imho, only problem is the price
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Doug "Unless they saw this video" DeMuro
Arnav Bhatt :)
T-Mass
Hey there, I love your music, especially Dubstep, when will you make Dubstep again? :D
T-Mass!
500th like. You’re welcome.
"Alternative speed", just what I needed to get out of a speeding ticket
DKingOf514 too bad km/h is a higher number than mph
FAKE NEWS is claiming I was going 120 mph. Not true, it was 120 kph. Sad!
It works for my country... we use the metric sustem [kph]... :3
Good looking car.
andate a la cresta
Yeah. Suprizing, for a used 2012 one, you spend as much as a toyota camry. Which shares the same engine. Wow.
LOTS of Trouble
Still love the S4 Esprit
L Ray that means?
Toyota should ask Lotus develop Surpa , not BMW.
Foreal my Nigga.
@G I R U G A M E S H What's your point? BMW made the *ENGINE* ...why tf would Toyota buy *THEIR OWN ENGINE* from Lotus?
@@notlNSIGHT Fun fact: The MKV looks like the MKIV more than any supra in existence. Also, there was a reason why they used BMW's alternative to the 2JZ, aka the B58. It's the only modern production I6 performance engine at the current moment. Why didn't Toyota make their own engine? Because it would be a waste making a whole new engine for only one model. The 2JZ was used on the MKIV, the Altezza, and the IS300. BMW uses the B58 for the 335i, GR Supra, and the Z4 S Drive 2020.
@@notlNSIGHT And? BMW has been making sports cars for way longer than Toyota.
What the fuck is a Surpa?
so ur saying my favorite car is powered by a toyota camry
Is your life in shambles now?
Gary Berberian I'm saying your favorite car *is* the Toyota Camry
It's powered by a 2GRFE V6. A 300+ hp V6. It's one of Toyota's hidden gems.
MR2 Spyder Journal neat! :D
Robert why not both?
"It's British so will probably catch on fire"
Well, now you made it personal.
plasma master he's offensive to British Britain has made the best cars in the world rolls Royce , jeep , range rovers , land rovers etc there all amazing the best car that America has made is Tesla In my opinion if this is offensive to anyone im sorry and im not even from Britain
@@TomDownie0 because jeeps are british lmao also all those brands are known for their low reliability
Finest those are some of the best cars in the world the only good American car is chevron in my opinion and maybe tesla
@@TomDownie0 There's a line between quality and reliability. Very few British makers actually manage to combine those like Japanese cars or most German vehicles.
MuchGreatness Aston Martin, McLaren, Bentley, Jaguar and Noble
Big lotus fan. I still hope one day I'll buy a well kept Elise. The Evora is definitely a sweet ride.
Good choice my mate
I would love to own a exige cup 430
I want to own a 1999 Toyota Corolla someday... a man can only dream though.
Are you my clone? I had a WRX for like 10 years (3 gearboxes 2 clutches) then an Elise and am now purchasing an Evora!!
@@StratosHawk how's the interior Quality?
I want to see Doug reviewing actual people on the street and showing their "quirks".
"The quirkiest thing about this girl is that the carpet **un-zips** does not match the drapes! In fact there's no carpet at all!"
mahchymk93 best thing ive read all day
mahchymk93 Spot on Doug impersonation. Could not read that in any other voice but his
"You can find out more about what I think of her on my column at Autotrader.co/underwear "
mahchymk93 lol
Funniest thing I read all day
90% of people would think it's a Ferrari 😂😂
Aamir Qureshi Lotus has always caused more confusion than envy.
Aamir Qureshi 70 percent only
Aamir Qureshi the front reminds me of mclaren
Aamir bhai yahan bhi ame chutiapon se baaz nui aaoge 😂 jao jake apni alto chalao
Aamir Qureshi specially back side.
Many F1 Drivers (german ones) own a Lotus!
Have actually seen many interviews regarding this issue!
That speaks for Lotus!
Lotus had an F1 team (I think it still exist)
@@mikatteba225 nope
Ayrton Senna swore by them.
Coz Lotus elise is the next best thing to a GoCart
@@jackass5066 Well, in a way it does, they changed name to Renault.
The thing I've always loved about the Evora that Doug didn't mention (perhaps because it's not on ALL of them) is that black trim piece that sits between the wheels on either side. The way it tends to fade into the shadow beneath the vehicle makes it so that you can almost forget that that's a part of the vehicle.
If you imagine that it's not, it gives the Evora this aggressive, haunched stance that wouldn't be practical for a sports car (you want that flat bottom low to the ground) but looks so damn cool. Lotus really put a lot of amazing designwork into the beauty aspect of this car, and while I know that isn't all there is to care about, it does make quite a statement when it rolls down the street.
If only Toyota or lexus did something like this with a new revolutionized mr2 or even Celica, but no.
Mazda Miata? A different category of performance, but nevertheless a superb sports car.
avalon trd is a joke but it shouldve just had this in it.
@@johntechwriter Yes, Miata, but a new MR2 or Celica is also what we need.
@@johntechwriter miata's are not good cars
I completely agree about the use of the Camry v6..... it’s exactly the reason why I want one, it’s one of the few sports cars you daily drive without worrying.
Those seats are there probably for insurance. Insurance is more expensive for 2 seaters.
Yea, i never understand why people complain about mustang/camaro back seats when they're just there to save you money. Those cars are just 2 seaters
I think it depends more on the car, the days of that old backseats save you insurance seems gone. Went from a Mustang to a Corvette, the Corvette has considerably cheaper insurance and it's only a 2 seater. If you ever check out some of the stats put out my the car insurance companies on cars with the most injuries and expensive repairs I do see stuff like the 350/370z on there a lot as well as Mustangs and Camaros. Just gotta pick cars that don't constantly get in crashes or cost a fortune to fix if they get in a collision!
André Gonçalves i usually use the back sest as cargo space.
pretty sure insurance goes off of doors not seats
Shivam Sharma I find them extremely useful 2 doors but 5 seats that's one reason why I love the challenger
Of course, since it's got that Camry DNA, it won't let you drive over 45 mph, and the left turn signal is always on for no apparent reason.
So true.
fidorover perfect!
don't forget the dent in the corner bumper.
It's just a forgotten turn signal
...especially with the damn snowbirds in Arizona clogging our roads.
5:09 maybe the reason why the Lotus is a Formula One Car is because Lotus is also a racing team
Allen The Guy Youre buying a "supercar" with a camry engine, did they really just cant define what they trying to sell.
Does Lotus still do racing? I know they sold the Formula 1 team to Renault.
The Lotus Formula 1 team been sold like for a while
also why a formula one car and not and evora? Because a formula one doesn't need a GPS anyways since it will be on a truck to get to the track
You have officially earned the title of captain obvious all of you
Doug is wearing two t shirts
M32 he always has 2 shirts
Thats the type of guy he is
One shirt can’t contain his sexiness
Thank you captain obvious
Doug "2 shirts" DeMuro.
Evora 400 = what the new NSX should have been.
future62 Absolutely. RWD, light, N/A V6. Supercharged also good like the Evora S.
Mr2 maybe
@Raschaud Farmer Then why is nobody buying it?
@Raschaud Farmer There's no Euro media conspiracy here. The NSX just isn't good value, no matter what tech it has. What good is all that tech when a "low tech" 911 GT3 is faster, grippier, better responding, more practical, ~600lb lighter, and _less expensive to buy_. A 911 Turbo is *much* faster, even more practical, still lighter, all for the similar money. Both provide a much better brand experience as well, which whether or not you want to admit it, matters when you're buying a car that costs as much as a house. People who don't understand why the NSX bombed don't understand why people buy $200K supercars in the first place. Here's a hint- it's not to have the most "tech".
@Raschaud Farmer And I am no Euro fanboy; I picked my TLX over similarly priced German offerings. Buying an Acura over a lease spec BMW makes sense; buying an NSX over a 911 GT3/Turbo or R8/Gallardo/AMG GT/etc. etc. does not.
"I never thought something with a Toyota Camry engine could be so appealing "
Um Doug, there's a reason the Camry is the most selling vehicle in the US
But the Camry is still vanilla...
The Camry is like a reliable washing machine, and the joy of ownership is about the same. Certainly not what I would call appealing.
@@richarddoaks3880 unless it’s the supercharged v6 5 speed from the 90s.
Original nsx had a accord engine.
Damn you were pushing those buttons on the key hard as hell!
Yess i found someone who noticed
Yea, I’ve noticed that’s in his videos. He mashes or jolts things for some reason. Perhaps to emphasize “this is how you press down a button”.
I just think he has ZERO experience with physical exercise and therefore has terrible muscle control. He gets into back seats and tight cars like he's 70 years old and had trouble hopping into the bed of a few pick up trucks he's reviewed. When he wears shorts and T-shirts you can see that his muscles are barely developed at all. He probably didn't even play on any kind of sports team as a young child even.
@@moogle68 🤣😂🤣 holy shit man
@@moogle68 Dude was half of this even neccessary?💀
B IS FOR BUILD
TheGroundRoof. This video is practically congratulating him on what he just build from the ground up.
TheGroundRoof so many builds going on now. I got a older BMW as a project car to do mods on- as I felt left out.
I don't think his is supercharged though, and it's automatic.
Suboptimus Lime awesome! That's how I'll know my channel is a success since I already have Clorox Bleach commenting.
TheGroundRoof That car is a work of art.
Love the Evora. I've had an Elise (a bit home made feeling) but a fantastic drive, and a Boxster, super quality product made out of granite. The Evora is the perfect mix of (quite) well made/solid feeling and excellent fun to drive. Lotus's have the look of the coolest cars on the road too!
It's got a place to hide pot from the cops up front!
😂😂
That was exactly what I was thinking. My brother once hid his weed in the gasoline cap. When the cop stopped us, they went through the car's interior but never bother to check the gasoline cap. I am just wondering if the gasoline smell can hide the weed from a K9 dog. Probably not, but then again, most cops don't normally have a drug sniffing dog with them.
We dont hide it anymore in California. It's in the center console baby!
The hero we need
Just wait until Donald get to know about that...
Hey Doug, I live about 2 minutes away from Patterson where you were driving the lotus. I have few cars you might be interested in. I have an 08 Shelby gt500kr. 1938 BMW 320. A 57 502 and a few others. If you wanna stop by let me know.
me too! sound like great cars
Max Rockatansky yes I did email him and he emailed back. He said I'm on a spreadsheet if he's ever in the area again. Hope to see him.
Dominic rached Are those in Match Box toys?
Dominic rached Yeah, he put you on the "spreadsheet" because he knows your full of shit, but didn't have the heart to call your ass out.
looser
The rear "seats" are a joke, but the good thing is that you can also buy the Evora as a "2+0", which will cost less than the 2+2 model and have them replaced with a shelf for additional cargo area; also, this will cut out some kilos in weight from the car too.
I don't think if you can (truly...) afford one of these cars you wouldn't have problems in paying the additional registration costs linked to owning a "pure" 2-seats.
Fact is, if you can register it as a 2+2 the potential market is expanded to those that can barely afford to lease them, and this is why they still made cars with these back "in-name-only" seats.
Another cool thing about buying the 2+2 is if you track the car you can pull the rear seats and utilize the seat mounting points for a bolt on harness/roll bar (it's already got the Recaro seats for a harness from the factory)! This will not work on the 2+0
Teach me how to Dougie ;)
Jeffrey's Daddy he will show you his quirks
Jeffrey's Daddy teach me how to expose jr garage ;)
Dude ,you are everywhere.
Sometime soon Chris, sometime soon
Jeffrey's Daddy Lotus for next Doug car.
stop complaining about sports cars small back seats, they are there to save you a ton on car insurance vs insuring a two seat car.
green0one correct, compared to my Exige S260 it was quite a reduction! ;)
green0one well for me it's for practical reason and here I'm trying to a find a good practical sports car with 4 seats
A Lamborghini Espada perhaps? ;-)
It's extra storage space if nothing else. These cars aren't meant as people movers anyway.
Birki gts Yes they help storage space, but their literal purpose is to lower insurance cost.
Doug; I worked at the Lotus factory, and once I got a lift home in the back seat, though I had to lay across it!
It didn't occur to anyone at the design team, that most human beings have things called legs, so they should leave some room to them?
@@MetalTrabant Because of the back seats the car can be registered as a 2+2 instead of a regular 2 seated which means cheaper insurance.
@@jackass5066 Ah, the good old insurance tricks... that can explain this indeed.
@@MetalTrabant If you have a toddler or go on double dates with a dwarf couple this rear seat are perfectly fine.
7:43
I spy a Mclaren?
Was thinking an Aventador.
exactly, I did as well. Cool color.
same
rob
... probably McLaren SPY Lotus... the Evora has the same base of the 90's Lotus Elise, that still in production today after 21 years (the first one was released in 1996). :D
Alex Johnson I think it probably is a lamborghini gallardo...
... but does it come with a bumper-to-unlimited warranty bumper??
kimjongkek yes
Unlimited bumper-to-bumper warranty... on a BUMPER?
I’m gonna be 100% honest. Side view looks like a ford GT. Not even gonna lie
Thomas Skinner It looks more like an SF90 Stradale
That front end is similar to the new GT. From the side at least. Pretty cool
That exquisite '97 Focus '00 Mondeo Lotus badged keyfob.
Always liked the Evora, far too much is made of the whole "Camry engine" thing when as you say - it's a super reliable engine that is more than powerful enough for this car.
It's got most of the appeal of the Elise but is far easier to live with, it's got great looks, it's pretty affordable and from an engineering POV the chassis is pretty impressive.
The ultimate road Evora produced 430hp... That same engine has found its way into the new Emira too.
7:08 entirely different car with the same engine.
Thanks Doug, you introduced me to a car I want more than I've ever wanted one.
Lotus used to be British through and through but like most of our 'better cars' now sold, (currently owned by the Chinese, Geely). I am an old dude but owned 5 in my days! Elan Sprints and Europa's, great moments.
I am absolutely addicted to your videos man you're funny as shit
I've always loved the styling elements of the Evora, its one of my favorite Lotuses
It's worth mentioning that the 0-60 time of 4 seconds you mentioned was with a 345hp/295lb-ft Evora "S" (video car) or the Evora "400" but not the base Evora. The base Evora makes 276hp/258lb-ft and is closer to 5 seconds 0-60 (4.8 according to Car and Driver vs 4.3 for both the "S" and "400" models).
You need to review the Evora 400 and contrast how much better it is than the standard car now that you have driven it. The exhaust sound out of the 400 is bonkers. The best statement in the review was your highlight that's the engine is not exotic in the normal sense and that is a GOOD thing for the second hand market that want to actually drive the cars. I'd be shocked if anyone could hear the 400 in person or even video and say it doesn't sound like a pure bread exotic.
the 400 will be much better but this first generation is also fantastic for the price. Evora 400 cost $100k plus. I have a 2013 Evora IPS and I had to change the exhaust for proper exotic sound.
Charlie Brown 100% agree and want to clarify that I was in no way taking away from the great car evora is in any form. Enjoy your car knowing I would love to add one to my garage. Lotus really opened a new door with Evora and it will only get better if people just cross shop all their options.
Ahhhhh When Im out of school I need to buy one of these.... This is ridiculously simple. The interior is SO basic, I love it. Omg. Doug, you have me sold man!
same my exact thoughts. and theyre going for under $40k now so its not THAT bad for a pretty slick ride. it looks cool, and has the best performance you can get in the price range outside of muscle cars
The button that opens the truck clearly opens the truck, and that’s the first thing that came to mind when I saw it Doug...
Especially considering the evora’s wing doesn’t even look like it goes up
I'd cry if lotus went bankrupt, their cars are so pretty.
Also I want this Evora, and badly.
Now owned by Geeley a Chinese giant. All good now - especially with the Emira being released.
I fell in love with these cars when I got Gran Turismo 4 for Playstation 2.
wafflehacks67 nigga that's 182 pixels ago
@@brianperea3593
How can you tell he's black?
It might have a Camry block, and some shared Camry engine parts, but it’s got completely different internals, making it be able to reliably rev super high and to give it better acceleration and more of a cool noise. Taking a motor directly out of a Camry and slapping a supercharger on it will def not be the same, is what I’m getting at.
Well it's been specifically tuned by Lotus. So total different ecu setup. The transmissions different too same with ips version
Could you take the super charger off the Evora and put it on a a v6 Camry
James Martin thanks mang
I had a '99 Toyota Solara TRD which was basically a 2 door camry and it had a V6 with a supercharger from the factory.
That's awesome man. I always liked the Camry Solaras. Especially the convertible top models. I didn't know they made a supercharged model.
Peter Martyniuk yuck, solaras all look like giant beached whales
The second gen Solaras did have a big ass... but the 99-01 ones werent that bad.
1:55 "Why don't they just put labels on them?" Answer: weight savings.
Hahahaha. Exactly!
this video is so much better then the modern days Doug. energy, jokes and passion. and you don't even want to put the speed up to 1.5x
Damn 1.2k views and uploaded 13 minutes ago, Doug I think you might be on to something
LT Guile hes on the lotus evora😕
that's the nicest Camry I've ever seen
Ale p it's an engine, would you call a mclaren F1 which goes over 240 mph a BMW?
Jake Deane that's the joke genius
Jake Deane fuckin spoon
I did the Lotus factory tour last summer. All hand assembled. Pretty neat to see how they are put together.
Thinking of selling My 2017 BMW M2 to get an Evora, just a sexy car!
JoTokutora u cray
JoTokutora that's stupid
What is your argument?
JoTokutora it's definitely a downgrade, even a boxter would be a step down, considering that they're all flat 4's now
The Evora is in lower numbers, its just as fast and looks nicer, and its Lotus driving dynamics, which is one of the strong points of lotus in general. The M2 is great, and although it is limited now, they are not a limited production car, so eventually will depreciate. Buy a used Evora and you have saved in some of the depreciation. Once depreciation hits the Evora will hold value more than the M2. Im a fan of Lotus, I had the Elise and it is a fantastic little car. I have had, E46 M3, E92 M3, F82 M4 and now the M2. The best driving M is the E46 M3, and still not better than an Elise in driving dynamics. Evora is definitely a good consideration when wanting driving dynamics, looks.
In the car, driving, Doug is the Quentin Tarantino of car reviewers
No he's talented
The absolute accurate illustration of a 'garage super-car', very put together from everything
Lol his Elise had a Toyota engine too. The 2ZZ-GE was out of the Corolla XRS/Celica GT-S/Vibe GT
All of the Lotus we've had in the USA since '05 have had Toyota engines.
Doug just can't make fun of any car anymore. No matter how bad it is (not saying the Evora is bad) he loves it.
jpiercevids Let him get another trabant
Why british might catch on fire? Isn”t that italian?
I was wondering that too.
Pretty sure less popular British brands were known for being notoriously unreliable a few decades ago.
Italy is in Europe
sam yup and?
some old british marques unreliable is probably fair - but not fire issues. As stefan says that's more an italian car thing ;-)
3:17
"Pops the tru.."
WRONG
"It pops the trunk"
The Evora: the only MR-engine car with a backseat. Is there anything else?
remove back seats, insert subwoofer, win
jookya2 it has a factory sub in the back
install a bigger one
My beautiful and amazing mistress Porsche is rear engine, not mid. Mid engine Porsches I.e. Boxster, Cayman, Carrera GT, do not have back seats. This is the only mid engine car with a back seat.
My beautiful and amazing mistress MK Ultra is correct. The 911's engine is behind the rear axle (rear engine), not between the axles (mid engine). The 718s and 918 don't have a backseat and the rest are front engine.
Y'boy Doug, still rocking the white undershirt beneath his T-shirt every day. Gotta respect that consistency.
Haha! Now I can steal Lotus Evora owners' wiper fluid! Now, time to find a Lotus Evora.
3 years later.
FUCK.
It looks beautiful!
Seeing those indicator stalks reminded me of my ‘84 Ford Fiesta and the mirror controls, the countless Escorts (Focus predecessor in the UK), Mondeos and Transit vans I’ve driven over the years.
I’m really looking forward to the nice bit Lotus will soon be able to borrow from the Volvo parts bin now they are both part of the Geely group.
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Ali Afsari and doctor dre at the door
"its British, so it might catch on fire at any time..."
Yes, just like other British made cars, like Bentleys, Jaguars, Aston Martins etc. Terrible cars.
If only it had the quality and reliablility of American cars, like Cadillacs and Chryslers...
yes, exactly like those. and land rovers too
***** ah yes, land rover's, legendarily unreliable. Set on fire all the time...
LukeyPook didn't Chrysler have like the shittiest reliability the last few years
Gav Com T'was the joke
Steven A1998 shit I didn't read it correctly
Fun part about the key, is the metal "code" bit itself. That is the exact same key bit that is used in European Ford cars since the late 80's to late 90's.
It looks so good!
huge fan of your channel.
I didn't need to see this one though. I should not have watched it.
I have been on the fence about an Evora for sometime now. I watched this review the day you posted it, and bought an Evora today. Love the car and keep up the vids!
James Martin thanks! I'm only 2 days in and I'm in love with it. I'm sure I look like an idiot with a huge grin whenever I'm in it lol
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memes
nichyneato how you liking it now?
Luckyyyyyyyyyyyy. Do you still have it?
Thank you, Doug, for showing this!!! Lotus has always been my FAVORITE FAVORITE FAVORITE car.... I love them!! You are appreciated forever anyway, BUT, I extra appreciate you for this video.
@ 5:09 I live in New Port Richey, that car would probably get stolen between here, Holiday, or Hudson
It's not a Camry engine. It's a Toyota V6 from some Australian car that uses a Toyota V6. It's slightly different. Either way it's still going to be super reliable, even with the supercharger.
Its an V6 from the Aurion
The key is actually borrowed from Jaguar and is also used in Ford Transits! Another fun fact is that you can use an uncut key to lock any Ford or Jag that uses the same type of key!
I dunno, to me the Evora is one of the prettiest cars ever produced.
Cody Rush to me it looks like a mix between a McLaren and Ferrari.
Always thought the lotus had the greatest supercar looks to price ratio, especially the Elise, looks fantastic but you can get one for a song
it's got the 2gr, it's not just a camry engine but pretty much toyota/lexus standard v6 that replaced the 2jz
Doug loves talking with his hands
I really adore this car. Would take one over many a car that cost 3 or even 4 times the price. This is way, waaaaay better than a Cayman.
Simon Coles no baby! Porsche is bae🤤
Wilfred BMW 1M smokes both the Cayman & Evora and it's much cheaper and more practical.
i'd rather not have a car that is so damn common. I see M's every day
Wilfred You see M cars everyday but not the 1M... It's a limited edition and as a bonus it won't depreciate like other M cars.
Even so, they are so god damn average looking ! To blan for my taste . An m6 is a lot nicer
You are the best Doug. What about to report as well on motorbikes? Just a suggestion.
3:22 an open Trunk with an arrow through it ?
You mentioned you owned a Elise!! I am retired USAF.. I am 6'4".. I wanted one.. The Corvette seems to be my best bet, but you are selling the Evora to me.. Looking forward to your response.
Never had this acceleration from a Toyota? Ummm.... Supra?
The fastest Supra was 0-60 in 4.5. A modern Civic Type R and Focus RS are faster than the Supras. They're nothing but relics at this point
New Supra is coming. I think the introduction is at the Geneva auto show in March 8-18th, 2018.
Gregory Kanniard what about the 2JZ, the best time tuner engine?
A random Russian Frog .. We know bout the 2jz.. Doug was talking in terms of acceleration from a stock toyota.. Remember, a stock Supra was not all that fast.
Nevtmind then
Lotus should of utilized the Honda J-35Y2. That's a wonderfully underrated engine that is seriously built strong. Add a centrifugal supercharger while still maintaining a 3000lbs weigh limit and all of sudden you're encroaching into super car territory with bullet proof reliability.
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Joey Arthur Zooberry
You are gay too
go check out the ever 400,410,430 theyre practically supercars with the superchargers on this Camry engine
Good day Mr. Doug!!! I know this video is over a year old, however!!!! I am a new subscriber and I'm really loving your in-depth reviews!! I need a very up front and honest review on the Elise. You mentioned it briefly in this review, but I need the whole story good and bad my friend! I'm thinking about getting one and I am in my " doing my homework" stage right now. You say you even owned one, so you should have even more info than cars you just drive for a day to make a video! Thanks for your time and definitely keep up the awesome work!!!
that intro was so Top Gear-esque, Jeremy Clarkson style writing
Wow this car is beautiful!