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  • Опубліковано 21 гру 2024
  • Rory reviews the new Lotus Emira, Lotus' last ever petrol sports car. Soon the company will transition to electric cars, but for this last hurrah the Emira promises better technology, more refinement without sacrificing the fun factor. Is it worthy of the Lotus DNA?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 645

  • @swiss_crypto6596
    @swiss_crypto6596 Рік тому +73

    You and Carwow are the reasons I bought this car. No regrets! keep up the great work lads. Every video, every review makes us love you even more

    • @fightingcarrot
      @fightingcarrot Рік тому +2

      Have you taken delivery? I’m thinking of ordering one. Most reviewers seem to really love it!

    • @mp1314
      @mp1314 Рік тому +8

      I got mine 3 months ago, replacing a 718 Boxster T. Absolutely love the car, 99% of the time (only had one minor wind shield wiper issue)
      Pro: fabulous exterior design (I stopped counting the times people have been waving to me), interior quality, steering, engine sound, space (for a sports car), 6 speed manual, seats comfort
      Contra: display brightness, acceleration (unfortunately not super quick, but still quick enough), touch sensitive buttons on the steering wheel

    • @jc.salz.
      @jc.salz. 9 місяців тому +1

      Really thinking off getting the six-speed V6, currently drive a lightly moded brz and I feel like this would be a nice step up

    • @Fleeky..
      @Fleeky.. 6 місяців тому +1

      i want to see this beast with my own eyes. Im very very jealous. Do u still have it? What do u think about it after a year?

    • @TheAnakazel
      @TheAnakazel 2 місяці тому

      I live in Thailand and all I can do is dream about owning this car because in Thailand taxes are insane. The I4 AT model's starting price is 10 Million Baht or 299,132 USD while the V6 MT price is 13 Million Baht or 388,872 USD.

  • @davidtstewart
    @davidtstewart 2 роки тому +200

    Rory - what a great review! I wish all reviewers had your presentation style and enthusiasm. Kudos to Oli & George for the amazing camerawork, especially the drone shots!

  • @zerewaze1
    @zerewaze1 2 роки тому +444

    The oratory in this video is top class. The sound and video feels like a movie. Keep up the great work Rory and your team!

    • @jaygis5831
      @jaygis5831 2 роки тому +6

      It is called Rory top notch quality reviews!! Welcome to passion and quality and professional work

    • @tomcat7525
      @tomcat7525 2 роки тому +5

      He still uses the word Really! yay

    • @aquapisces24
      @aquapisces24 2 роки тому +3

      We need Rory's oratories on rotaries.

    • @andrewnorris5415
      @andrewnorris5415 2 роки тому +1

      Sorry, but am I the only one who does not care about that? See it all too often from the BBC etc, that it means nothing. Would rather have great content any day over flashy "production quality". Also reminds me of adverts that try to make something look dreamy, really they are just a con, trying to get us to part with cash. Lately, as I get older I prefer character, choice, and function over form. Why I watch more YT than normal TV. Glad to say that each YT review has its own character. This one is fine but let's not overhype the book cover. Let's praise them for the book content or they may lose touch? Last thing we want is for them to become another BBC, who lack creativity these days. /rant over!

    • @DEFACTO9
      @DEFACTO9 2 роки тому +3

      @@andrewnorris5415 What absolute pedantic nonsense. Im annoyed I gave you the time and read that bile.

  • @ktdecorum1972
    @ktdecorum1972 2 роки тому +99

    After watching Rory, there's no other car reviewer to watch...his just so good!!!

    • @sparky4878
      @sparky4878 2 роки тому +4

      @george dodea no thanks, don’t know what it is but something about him means I just can’t watch his videos.

    • @Jack-yg7de
      @Jack-yg7de 2 роки тому +3

      @george dodea silly faces and girly giggles? No ta.

    • @Gazza-is2tk
      @Gazza-is2tk 2 роки тому +1

      @george dodea spends more time sticking sticks up exhausts ffs

  • @MauroFire
    @MauroFire 2 роки тому +72

    Is just amazing how every review feel different and not repetitive, entertaining and informative at the same time and I love the open minded approach!

    • @nessuno5403
      @nessuno5403 2 роки тому

      It means this car is a mixed bag

    • @reilym979
      @reilym979 Рік тому

      It's the Rory, factor

  • @remmington-allumvidoes7266
    @remmington-allumvidoes7266 2 роки тому +98

    I just watched Harry's review too, what a great car. Well done, on giving us a taste of what it can do on track. Awesome video. Great style, Rory.

  • @TheMILVSCR
    @TheMILVSCR 2 роки тому +80

    I watched the Carwow review of this 😍 vehicle earlier today, and I watch Matt for the sheer goofiness and stats (and THE DRAG RACES!), but Rory and the crew are so good at production value. Definitely something cinematic about your reviews. I love it!

  • @MrRoyck10
    @MrRoyck10 2 роки тому +86

    I just watched Car wow review on the same car, good God Rory brought a new life and energy to this review in a way that makes the driving experience so real to make me order a Lotus Emira. Fantastic review for a brilliant Lotus.

    • @EvoraGT430
      @EvoraGT430 2 роки тому +4

      Another brilliant Lotus.

    • @jonasweber9408
      @jonasweber9408 2 роки тому +2

      I love the two, I think they complete each other with Matt’s humor and Rory’s amazing reviews

    • @jewslikefunk
      @jewslikefunk 2 роки тому +1

      I agree. I’m not enjoying Mat’s reviews last couple of years ever since his videos became more long form.

    • @kedduff1814
      @kedduff1814 2 роки тому

      very true

  • @CRD90
    @CRD90 2 роки тому +41

    This is what top gear used to be! Love watching Rory give a down to earth review with real emotion

    • @rudzyeli
      @rudzyeli 2 роки тому +6

      Top gear let go of a great presenter in Rory

    • @CRD90
      @CRD90 2 роки тому +1

      @@rudzyeli 100% he was the most relatable, but instead they kept the others ah well. Wishing Rory all the best 👍🏽

  • @jonasweber9408
    @jonasweber9408 2 роки тому +13

    It’s like watching a Top Gear review on UA-cam, amazing work AutoTrader!

  • @fancycavegaming620
    @fancycavegaming620 2 роки тому +16

    This is as much a new lotus as the new Z is new. Not that these redesigns are bad, I like them both.

  • @alexstefan85
    @alexstefan85 2 роки тому +17

    This is really great work, Rory & team. Perfect duration, amazing filming and great energy presenting throughout. Really awesome!

  • @builtitben3736
    @builtitben3736 2 роки тому +9

    11:35 “In a few years when that last tank of liquid fuel has been burnt”
    😂 come back in a few years a see how well that statement holds up 🤣

    • @GTR-wx8jq
      @GTR-wx8jq 5 місяців тому

      Exactly 👍🏼 ICE isn’t going anywhere 😊

  • @sikukudotke
    @sikukudotke 2 роки тому +16

    9:56 right on. phenomenal job yourself.
    10:34 always an absolute blast to watch.
    11:17 love this car.

  • @killak3219
    @killak3219 2 роки тому +2

    Honestly can’t look at many other reviews without Rory’s take on it.

  • @SuperMauricem
    @SuperMauricem 2 роки тому +5

    Truly a masterpiece, the type of car that keeps you smiling/ what’s not to love- I hear everyone gushing about your brilliance Rory and to be truthful I am a fan. Yes you have embraced the EV but my god enjoy this car for what it is one of the best value cars of this ilk

  • @saintetienne755
    @saintetienne755 2 роки тому +12

    We are making a huge mistake switching so early to electric, before tech is ready, before the infrastructure is ready - we will rue the day we ditched our characterful combustion friend

  • @cornbread70s4
    @cornbread70s4 2 роки тому +1

    PHENOMENAL CINEMATOGRAPHY!!!!! Gave me chills…. Greetings from the states! Love this channel…..

  • @meenboli
    @meenboli Рік тому +6

    Nearly cried at the end of that review 😂 Well done Rory.
    I have one on order - at 52 I'm expecting to be dead before we run out of fuel 🤷‍♂- and after my test drive of the Emira I'm certainly not excited for an electric future.
    In fact, I'm not sure electric 'is' the future. Fingers crossed 🙏🏼

    • @iansrving
      @iansrving Рік тому

      Cellulosic alcohol is the future. Retune cars to run on alcohol that can be sustainability made from algae and keep running your internal combustion engine at wide open throttle. 🤙😍 It may be expensive to modify current cars, but certainly less expensive that buying an entirely new one. Less damaging to the environment too.

    • @fightingcarrot
      @fightingcarrot Рік тому

      Have you taken delivery? I went to see a GT500 yesterday but to be honest this seems more the driver’s car. Very curious to see how the Emira fairs in real world conditions.

  • @michaelsummerell8618
    @michaelsummerell8618 2 роки тому +26

    The Emira looks set to become a real modern classic - a beautiful new design and improved functionality, whilst holding true to the Lotus brand name and ethos.
    Btw - any news on the Evija...? I understand the Emira is the company's big news right now, but things seem rather quiet on the Evija...

    • @MrAceekidd
      @MrAceekidd 2 роки тому +8

      Development takes years on the Hypercars, so give the Evija some time.
      The Merc project one is releasing 4 years after shown, while the Aston Martin/Red Bull Valkyrie is undergoing the last stages of development even now.

    • @bunsw2070
      @bunsw2070 2 роки тому +2

      The Emira weighs the same as the 6 cylinder Cayman. What about that is true to the Lotus ethos?
      And how long before they come out with variants with modified clamshells? Clamshells that you'll never be able to get if you actually own one and get into an accident?
      Reading many of these comments, I can't believe what a bunch of mindless fawning fanboys they are. I wonder if they aren't mostly bots.

    • @bunsenn5064
      @bunsenn5064 Рік тому +1

      @@bunsw2070 It weighs less than the Evora. And the Esprit. I wouldn’t say it’s a heavy car. And weight isn’t everything that defines what a Lotus is. From what I’m seeing, it sure does seem to drive like a Lotus.

    • @bunsw2070
      @bunsw2070 Рік тому

      @@bunsenn5064 Then go buy one and get back to me in 5 years. I've been driving a Lotus everyday since 2009. I know what I'm talking about. But, maybe you like wasting money and having problems.

  • @motozest7856
    @motozest7856 2 роки тому +6

    This was like the discount version of that iconic "An Ending" clip from the old TG, where Clarkson poetically described the end of an era with the Vantage V12!

  • @bourbonyoung6237
    @bourbonyoung6237 2 роки тому +1

    That was brilliant. ‘Lotus is back’ followed by a description that is everything Colin Chapman was against.
    I think you covered it all.
    You regurgitated the marketing message.
    You started with the acknowledgment followed by the denial, while developing your ego and deceiving the consumer with visuals, and adding in a verbal shoulder shrug to indicate ‘I’ve said something that could be interpreted as broadly as possible without saying anything’.
    Well done.
    Judging by the comments below, you were successful.
    ‘Chefs kiss’.

    • @AutoTraderTV
      @AutoTraderTV  2 роки тому +4

      Well ok then! Let's talk about it... the Emira is not as light as Mr Chapman would have liked, but that's irrelevant in this day and age. Nobody buys lightweight Lotuses. Very few people even buy sports cars. That's the reason they pivoted. From a personal perspective I'd never buy an Evora, Exige or Elise. But I would buy this because it's fast, fun and, easy enough to live with day to day and very pretty. No marketing nonsense. No ego. Just my opinions on the car. Glad you think it was brilliant ;) -Rory

    • @bourbonyoung6237
      @bourbonyoung6237 2 роки тому

      @@AutoTraderTV
      If the historical position of Lotus is irrelevant, why publish a claim stating ‘in your opinion they are back’?
      None of what you just said supports the claim that Lotus ‘is back’, it supports the claim that they have moved from their historical ideological position to the one that meets the consumers wants.
      One position is the creators view, the other is a populist/business view.
      That car has no ties to the past. You stated it yourself. The past is irrelevant, apparently!
      Despite the fact that every producer releases a striped down, minimal option, version of an existing performance model and charges a premium for it.
      And that version is often the version that goes straight to auction houses or a climate controlled collection.
      So maybe not that irrelevant after all.
      Yes. I know the business model requires it. But we aren’t talking about business models we are talking about your narrative.

    • @AutoTraderTV
      @AutoTraderTV  2 роки тому +3

      @@bourbonyoung6237 They've always made lightweight cars. They never took a break from that. So there's nothing to come back to from that perspective. I meant 'back' in terms of making a car that interests people.. Apologies if that wasn't clear. I'd argue their previous cars weren't that popular (the sales data bears this out), but with the Emira they have a product that puts them back in the shop window. So in that sense... they might be back... to relevance. Also, the past is 'irrelevant' in many ways because the wider world (like it or not) isn't that interested in 1000kg sports cars that show your pants every time you get into it. As for car companies making lightweight specials and collectors gobbling them up... if lotus tried that my guess is that nobody would bat an eyelid.

    • @BennoSpijker
      @BennoSpijker 7 місяців тому

      Well the total off British car’s are gone !due to the terrible way off staying in the past ! Look at Rolls,Bentley, jaguar MG ! If not fore abroad intrest and finance they wood be gone fore ever ! Sooo ? The way it went preserved the beatyfull brands !

    • @BennoSpijker
      @BennoSpijker 7 місяців тому

      ? NO Ties to the past 😂 it wood be standing stil 50% of the time ! Wake up

  • @alisonsmith3817
    @alisonsmith3817 2 роки тому +9

    Always watch Rory’s review 1st when these new cars are released

  • @markb36911
    @markb36911 2 роки тому +6

    You are mastering your trade. Always entertaining, always informative.

    • @JustinBenn
      @JustinBenn 2 роки тому

      Nah. He's a master presenter already. Been so for a while.

  • @DIZAZZO
    @DIZAZZO 2 роки тому +4

    Great video as usual, and a very touching one, it's kind of the life metaphor, enjoy it now before it's too late.
    Cheers from Brazil.

  • @GodGear
    @GodGear 2 роки тому +2

    Simply amazing narrating! I would love to learn from Mr. Rory in person one day. Great driving as always.

  • @manuelmanu4873
    @manuelmanu4873 2 роки тому +1

    Got clued to it all 12mins, big up to the entire crew such an amazing work.

  • @briandovey6241
    @briandovey6241 2 роки тому +5

    Rory, you're one of the best out there, eat your heart out so called Top Gear!!👊👍

  • @balexander1658
    @balexander1658 2 роки тому +2

    Great review, nice to see you putting the skills on display. I think you may be right about Lotus saving the best for last. Hope you enjoyed your time with that beauty.

  • @MRVSKIN
    @MRVSKIN 2 роки тому +3

    A video that’s honest open and bloody brilliant in cinematography. Thank you Rory. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @Gorbyrev
    @Gorbyrev 2 роки тому +12

    Fabulous car. The wells won't run dry. Work is ongoing to develop algae that produces biodiesel and synthetic fuels are being developed that will harvest hydrocarbons from the air. Hydrogen infrastructure will mature. The internal combustion engine will be with us for many years to come.

    • @richardfiennes3616
      @richardfiennes3616 2 роки тому +4

      Indeed. Journalists need to get behind these developments and make the case to keep petrol alive. We all recognize that electric vehicles are a major solution in towns and cities. Simply NO reason to sanction killing petrol vehicles. Crazy how we acquiesce to uninformed politicians!

    • @RyuzoSan19
      @RyuzoSan19 2 роки тому +2

      Just an opinion of mine, but i would guess hydrogen combustion engines (similar to what Toyota gave to their 24hr Corolla) would be more sustainable than the synthetic fuels Porsche is developing.

    • @Gorbyrev
      @Gorbyrev 2 роки тому +1

      @@RyuzoSan19 I would agree. If engineers can crack nuclear fusion there will be plenty of cheap electricity available to produce hydrogen. Lord Bamford of JCB would agree and in developing countries the pure water that is the product of combustion can be collected for human consumption. Torness power station in Scotland shut its hydrogen electrolysis plant for lack of customers.

    • @beanapprentice1687
      @beanapprentice1687 Рік тому

      Pff, hydrogen infrastructure will not mature (for passenger vehicle use). There is no demand for it to.

    • @Gorbyrev
      @Gorbyrev Рік тому

      @@beanapprentice1687 Toyota might have something to say about that.

  • @kristofk1902
    @kristofk1902 2 роки тому +7

    Never been a fan of lotus but the Emira is just a great car in every category. Looks great, sounds good, preforms well, and the interior is very nice. Well done

  • @orbitmedia9139
    @orbitmedia9139 2 роки тому +47

    Never thought I'd say it but you're infectious commentary has put this car above one I've wanted for years and was gonna be my next car.........the Porsche Cayman 718. I think I'm falling in love with my next car, what are machine!! Awesome review and cinematography absolutely on point 🙌

    • @derbender9264
      @derbender9264 2 роки тому +10

      His Videos are infectious, therefore don’t give up on the Cayman.
      Watch his Video about the GTS 4.0 from two years ago ;)

    • @orbitmedia9139
      @orbitmedia9139 2 роки тому +1

      @@derbender9264 Roger that..........Will give it a watch! :) The Porsche definitely takes some beating 💪

    • @blazesmooth5573
      @blazesmooth5573 2 роки тому +3

      Nah 718 GTS definitely still better

    • @Jake-ym7tv
      @Jake-ym7tv 2 роки тому +5

      Lotus definitely turning heads will be a hard choice for sure 👍

    • @mrlotusmic
      @mrlotusmic 2 роки тому +3

      I have a GTS 4.0… it is very good (and noisy). But this is also a great car.

  • @mogumogu3686
    @mogumogu3686 2 роки тому +2

    Superb Review....
    Excellent all the way through...
    👍👍👏👏
    Mr Rory is pure class....just like the Lotus Emira.

  • @tonyg7940
    @tonyg7940 2 роки тому +1

    His videos are so so much better then car wow. I'm so surprised he doesn't get more views

  • @mylesdeep1736
    @mylesdeep1736 2 роки тому

    @2:25 "If it ain't broke don't fix it" Amen Rory!!

  • @earthstick
    @earthstick 2 роки тому +11

    This is heavier than the last Evora, but the first Evora started at a similar weight and then with each revision, the weight came down. The final revision had things like a litium ion battery. While the weight came down, the price went up. Maybe they will do the same with this, but how long will it be in production for, 5 years maybe?

    • @MrAceekidd
      @MrAceekidd 2 роки тому +7

      Lotus is going fully EV by 2030, so expect the Emira to stay till then.

    • @nessuno5403
      @nessuno5403 2 роки тому

      @@MrAceekidd it will probably continue being available beyond 2030, outside of the imbecile EU

    • @topend2282
      @topend2282 2 роки тому +1

      Funny the internet says the Evora GT (in lightest weight) is 3,104lbs and the Emira is said to weigh 3,097...

  • @y0u5uf
    @y0u5uf 2 роки тому +1

    Great Video.. Enjoying your Reviews a lot.. Thanks for the hard work Team and Rory.

  • @stevesistrunk1118
    @stevesistrunk1118 Рік тому

    Well done review! Can't wait to see one in person!

  • @candlercando
    @candlercando 2 роки тому

    I've been waiting a year and a half to see this in action. Thanks for brining the story along with the track test!

  • @kunalpatel8339
    @kunalpatel8339 2 роки тому +1

    Oli, amazing editing!!

  • @mutwakilmohammed6109
    @mutwakilmohammed6109 2 роки тому +1

    After one year... I promise y'all going to see this car wherever you go..
    What a stunning car 🔥🔥🔥

    • @Darth_Arashi
      @Darth_Arashi 2 роки тому

      Not in the US. Corvettes/Dodges still own US streets. In fact in my 12 years in the US im 23 btw I’ve seen 2 LOTUS Elise. 😂

  • @kedduff1814
    @kedduff1814 2 роки тому +1

    I don't like when they add color filter or mess with the color gamma settings for videos.
    This is not the Blue that it will look like in person, look at the grass and the sky you can tell that this video is not true to real life color.
    albeit that, this is the best review/product ad of this vehicle so far.

  • @richardchien6478
    @richardchien6478 2 роки тому +3

    This is my dream car and the way Rory presented it only makes me want it more. His reviews have been consistently growing in quality and I am looking forward to seeing more.

  • @johnmckenna4256
    @johnmckenna4256 2 роки тому

    So happy I found this channel, Rory you are fantastic

  • @dash-ryan
    @dash-ryan 2 роки тому +10

    The charging infrastructure and the electricity grid is many many years away from supporting a future where even just 50% of the cars on the road are electric. And in Canada, they just arbitrarily doubled the price of kWh; electricity generated by burning coal. So, don't be surprise that our future ends up being no different than our present ... except with less soulful cars. My next second car might be electric, but I'm keeping my C8 V8 and enjoy reving the engine as I pass the Tesla dealership.

    • @txl420
      @txl420 2 роки тому

      look up a car brand called NIO, they have created some incredible battery swap technology

    • @neilmick6778
      @neilmick6778 2 роки тому

      Alright grandad

    • @txl420
      @txl420 2 роки тому

      @@neilmick6778 I’m 21

    • @dash-ryan
      @dash-ryan 2 роки тому +1

      @@neilmick6778 Well, when I drive past my neighbourhood in my C8, all the kids run over during recess and ask me to rev my engine. Yesterday someone at the gas station thought it was a Ferrari. Today at the drive-thru a bunch of employees came to the payment window to check out the car. My GF laughed when the customers at the Tesla dealership pointed at my C8 when I drove by. I guess this grandad runs with the cool crowd.

  • @victorherrera3704
    @victorherrera3704 2 місяці тому

    Best review on this beautiful car!!! You are a master A+ bravo!

  • @iansrving
    @iansrving Рік тому +2

    When the wells run dry I will retune my car to run on 100% alcohol. Then slap some in the tank and keep ripping it. The end of fossil fuel doesn't have to mean the end of internal combustion.

  • @GriffDawg94
    @GriffDawg94 2 роки тому +3

    That boring bloke from autocar said the shift was crap, the pedals weren’t right and the brake feel was poor 😂

  • @TheJVCMan
    @TheJVCMan 2 роки тому +35

    The manual box alone, tells you that these guys know what they are doing. Just as petrol fades out, so does the manual box. In your daily driver an auto makes sense but for a car that has a purpose like this, the manual makes the driving experience that more involved. Well done Lotus for not going woke.

    • @Antony556
      @Antony556 2 роки тому +1

      there;s and auto with flappy paddles option...

    • @TheJVCMan
      @TheJVCMan 2 роки тому +2

      @@Antony556 Yes, I know. But what I was saying that giving you the option of a manual is something quite rare in today's market.

    • @4literv6
      @4literv6 2 роки тому

      Automatics have been in well over 90% of all world wide autos sold for over 30+year's now.
      When I tell people I grew up driving manuals they look at me like I'm an alien, despite the fact I'm only 39. 😀

    • @yeetusdelete0
      @yeetusdelete0 2 роки тому

      @@4literv6 do you live in North America?

    • @4literv6
      @4literv6 2 роки тому

      @@yeetusdelete0 yes, why? Are you going to make some silly comment about other countries having more manual transmissions?
      Because my x wife is from Thailand and had never ridden in a manual in her 25+year's there. Another friend is from Britain and had never ridden in a manual and she's 37. Others I know from Saudi Arabia, China etc all tell me manuals are very rare there to.

  • @Under_Construction100
    @Under_Construction100 2 роки тому

    You're always killing it, Rory. You're the best, man.

  • @CarObsession
    @CarObsession 2 роки тому +2

    As always, great production. It looks like Lotus has really stepped up the game for this one.

  • @ReynoldsJer
    @ReynoldsJer 2 роки тому +1

    Rory is an absolute Beast via what he does.. 🔥

  • @sunnyday8567
    @sunnyday8567 2 роки тому +5

    Toyota V6 + Manual Box all day everyday!!! Super Easy Choice!!!
    Toyota's Reliability + Manual Box's Fun, what could go wrong?

    • @OpTiclightning
      @OpTiclightning 2 роки тому +1

      It's a Toyota engine? That means we can squeeze close to 200hp more out a stock block, fuck yeah.

  • @magnustan841
    @magnustan841 2 роки тому +11

    11:50. I love ICEs as much as all of you watching, but I can’t help but feel distressed over the negative sentiment around cars for the past 2 years or so. I get it, mot much can replace an engine, not much can replace noise, not much can replace a lighter car, but why can’t we celebrate the past and look forward to the future instead of being so gloomy. I can’t change people’s opinion and I will not try, but why do so many refuse? I call myself an “automotive enthusiast” instead of “petrol head” for a reason.

    • @4literv6
      @4literv6 2 роки тому +1

      Very well said. 👍🏻😎
      But this isn't new, petrol heads hated on fuel injection, hated on turbos, hated on superchargers, hated on small displacement engines using dohc vtec setups, hated on nitrous. Hated on imports, exotics, anything that didn't have a v8 etc. So it's just more of history repeating itself. 🙂

    • @Mike-dd8bd
      @Mike-dd8bd 2 роки тому +4

      @@4literv6 I kind of disagree though. Because you can still buy a V8 today and you can buy a small turbocharged engine. So the guy who hates on everything that isn't a V8 can still buy a V8. The guy who wants a import tuner can still buy them today.
      They are going to take everything away in give us quiet one gear electric motors.

    • @faraz2498
      @faraz2498 2 роки тому

      Recent studies show there is far far more pollution from car tires than from engine emissions. Driving a heavy EV SUV will produce more pollution than a light sports car with Euro 6 engine. This is typical though, attitudes are driven by thinking that lags the science by years (it's the same in health), also people like to reduce complex problems down to simple blaming.
      Of course there is still the issue of fossil fuel usage, however for much of the UK south and other places, energy is still majority produced from FF. Net result, as a driver of a heavy EV SUV (essentially where we are headed) you are creating more pollution and potentially burning the same amount of FF as a light sports car. Yes, this will change as more electricity is produced sustainably - but EVs have major issues with embedded carbon and end-of-life pollution. The rush to EVs is a political one, Hydrogen which makes more sense in many ways has not been given proper consideration, nor have other options. Nor has the damage caused by massive lithium mining operations.

    • @4literv6
      @4literv6 2 роки тому

      @@faraz2498 those are all non sensical studies. Do the math yourself, an average car tire only has 20-25% of the total weight in the tread itself.
      Divide that weight per tire from the manufactures specs per mile driven?
      And you'll get an actual useable real world figure for particulates generated from tread wear per mile. When I tried to do calculations based on their claims. It turned out my tires would be worn to nothing in just a few hundred miles following their math. Uh no my tires over 23+year's of driving now usually last at or just over the manufacturers est.
      So it's just more b.s. fud against evs. Same as the weight concerns, evs weigh somewhat more overall. But it's narrowed now to a few hundred pounds across some classes. For example a base model 3 weighs within 60# of a base bmw 3 series, a Ford lightning ev truck weighs nearly the same as a ram trx etc.
      But those weights are literally nothing compared to an average loaded up ice SUV or truck, nothing compared to anyone towing a trailer, and don't forget all those commercial delivery vehicle's weighing 20,000+pounds driving up and down city streets everyday for FedEx ups amazon etc delivering all those packages right to your door step. Even the trash trucks are way over the limits on st weight ratings. 😀

  • @ETRNLMangekyo
    @ETRNLMangekyo 2 роки тому +4

    FYI, the world will NEVER go “fully” electric, it will literally cripple the economy….Nonetheless this car is AMAZING.

  • @shawndejong6699
    @shawndejong6699 2 роки тому

    Excellent vid, the feeling, the execution, the car, all top notch.

  • @BoyeeSmudger
    @BoyeeSmudger 2 роки тому +5

    Absolutely love this car, dream to own a lotus someday as a weekend car. Though... This Special OEM needs to stick around long enough for me to get one!

  • @augustineigbele9477
    @augustineigbele9477 2 роки тому

    Rory my first love in the automotive sector. Love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

  • @chrisprice4658
    @chrisprice4658 2 роки тому +7

    Smashing it out again Rory, properly enjoyed this.... And yes I feel your pain, it's hard enough these days trying to find a "pure" car!!! (Manual + petrol + sporty)
    I guess it's time to buy a field and grow my own fuels lol 👍👍😂🤣🤣🎊🎉🥳

  • @nickacelvn
    @nickacelvn 2 роки тому

    I literally saw one of these in the flesh heading over the hill from Palmerston Nth to the Wairarapa NZ. Looked fantastic in white.

  • @charliebailey879
    @charliebailey879 2 роки тому +1

    On my wifes first day at Lotus, she had the job of assembling the centre console on that very car. Makes her proud to see it (also cringe about the leather on the gear shift she did)

  • @30isurfer
    @30isurfer 2 роки тому +2

    Lotus has always been a sweet spot on its own.

  • @Mike-dd8bd
    @Mike-dd8bd 2 роки тому +3

    Hopefully they will develop E-fuels so the people who grew up dreaming about the feeling and sound of ICE can still enjoy them.

  • @ArtificialGamingIntelligence
    @ArtificialGamingIntelligence 2 роки тому

    Along with Doug you’re the two best car youtubers in the world.

  • @TheSar
    @TheSar 2 роки тому +1

    Superb as always, Sir.
    You really told the story of how we are moving through time in technology - away from something we've all known and taken for granted. ICE's swansong indeed.

  • @edmn
    @edmn 2 роки тому +3

    What a stunningly beautiful car.

  • @supernova874
    @supernova874 Рік тому

    Next time i need popcorn with that... amazing review and cinematic aura 💗that style.

  • @MrIwednesday
    @MrIwednesday 2 роки тому

    bravo. Your story telling ability while reviewing cars is second to none

  • @paulsweetenham4963
    @paulsweetenham4963 2 роки тому +2

    Magic review your up there with Harry for a real world review rather than from a perspective of a frustrated racing driver !

  • @F1ll1nTh3Blanks
    @F1ll1nTh3Blanks 2 роки тому +15

    This is the one I'd get, with the manual. Not the 4 cylinder AMG motor.

    • @literally_not_kevin
      @literally_not_kevin 2 роки тому +2

      @@alunesh12345 smh bruh it aint a sin to like a 4 banger, amg produces arguably one of the best

    • @michaelp.3485
      @michaelp.3485 2 роки тому +1

      @@alunesh12345 Your belief in an imaginary person in the sky is destroying this world. Religious people are some of the most intolerant, hateful people out there.

    • @ashleyj4827
      @ashleyj4827 2 роки тому

      I’d spec mine with the AMG engine.
      What would it take to reverse the detune and realise the performance gains from a lighter, more torque rich engine, that propels a family hatchback to 60 in just over 3 seconds?
      Not much at all.
      So, lighter, faster and moderately cheaper to run, and with greater tuning potential (if you like that sort of thing).
      4pot for the win, in my opinion.

  • @The_journeyy
    @The_journeyy 2 роки тому +1

    *The thumbnail on this was gold great idea* 🔥

  • @haonanx9366
    @haonanx9366 2 роки тому +3

    A solid car, but I think Lotus should not go for the "everyday use" or "luxury" direction even a bit because most people will still buy a Porsche. Lotus should still make a hard core track machine which will attract track users more than what it is now

    • @darren4747
      @darren4747 2 роки тому

      There isn’t a commercially viable market for them (I say that as one of the very few people that bought a track focused Evora). Better to take sales from Porsche and Jag

    • @TheChannel1978
      @TheChannel1978 2 роки тому

      @@darren4747 This. I wonder if they are also going to make a suv next (only half joking..)

    • @TheHesK9
      @TheHesK9 2 роки тому

      @@TheChannel1978 they've already got an suv

  • @brennanadcock1725
    @brennanadcock1725 2 роки тому

    You and Harry both wear the exact same smile on your faces as you're driving this car.

  • @okaamogu8066
    @okaamogu8066 2 роки тому

    This was so beautiful to watch. The presentation style is top notch. Keep it up man.

  • @lotusesprit38
    @lotusesprit38 2 роки тому +2

    Love the car and this video, you and your team are very good, great quality!
    Top gear should invite you to be with Chris Harris to save TG. This is top class information you givingfrom the car. Congratulations and cheers from Portugal

  • @JoelOman1980
    @JoelOman1980 2 роки тому +5

    I'm going to put my last gasoline can into a Mazda MX-5 2.0L Soft-top. Aiming for it to be the last petrol car I'll ever own. It's on order, but probably won't arrive until after summer sadly... I do like the Emira though, it's beautiful, sounds amazing and probably drives quite amazing as well. But it's just way too expensive in Sweden... :( Thanks anyway Rory, always a blast watching your videos!

    • @rb4541
      @rb4541 2 роки тому

      Nice car to get to work at the hair salon in 👍

    • @PhilbyFavourites
      @PhilbyFavourites 2 роки тому +1

      I wouldn’t agree with “rb”. Undoubtedly they haven’t driven one.
      My wife has one and it’s just a great fun car and so reliable and well put together. So I’m bald and have no need of a hairdresser, so I love stealing her car and giving it a thrash. My choice is a GLA45 the 381hp version. So it will be more powerful than the similarly equipped Lotus they advertise here. I’ll keep with our batch of entertainment and won’t touch a Tesla (does it remind you of a Mondeo with better instrumentation?).
      So enjoy it when you get it and ignore those old school witticisms that are now over 30 years old…

    • @rb4541
      @rb4541 2 роки тому

      @@PhilbyFavourites don't think you helped by saying your wife has one 🤣

  • @placeholder2924
    @placeholder2924 2 роки тому +1

    It's funny that what Lotus seems to have done is what many people were really vocal about with the new NSX.

  • @davidemartorana4708
    @davidemartorana4708 2 роки тому +1

    I've been waiting for this review so much

  • @SWR112
    @SWR112 2 роки тому +1

    At £2 a ltr I’ve given up on my Car just now. Neighbour is all over the place trips to the coast and 80 mile round trips for lunches why because he charges his car every night while walking his dogs for free parked at a local wind farm with science/ discovery centre. My hatch I use £78 to fill it’s tank just now. It was £46 a few years back. Burning fuel for fun like I did when I was 17 and just passed days have long gone.
    That aside I’m enjoying a British mark produce what looks a fantastic Car that looks double what it costs. Well done Lotus your on to a winner. What’s the waiting list 2 years because they have went for quality and driver excitement. Tech is a bit behind but hay.

  • @avuazahc1966
    @avuazahc1966 2 роки тому

    Woooooooooooooooow. . . .very spot on narrative and playful vid enjoying all the way from South africa

  • @richiesworld1
    @richiesworld1 2 роки тому +2

    I wish the last NSX was more like this 😭

  • @Wicked_RotF30
    @Wicked_RotF30 2 роки тому +3

    I love the design. I just wish it was offered with a BMW M I6. I believe that engine would take this car to an even higher level than it already is. Maybe Lotus thought about it and said, no the car would be "too good"🎯

    • @abayamangali
      @abayamangali 2 роки тому

      True, how cool would it have been to have a BMW I6 engine.

    • @jamesw1659
      @jamesw1659 Рік тому

      There would have been packaging problems with an inline six.

  • @beekaye1496
    @beekaye1496 2 роки тому +1

    Rory, you got me thinking for sure on this lotus

  • @TheMrFishnDucks
    @TheMrFishnDucks 2 роки тому +1

    No froot and no rear seat space like Evora is a real disappointment. Although the interior and the styling is my favourite. Nice video. Keep up the good work.

    • @TheHesK9
      @TheHesK9 2 роки тому

      There was no froot in the evora

  • @sutats
    @sutats 2 роки тому +2

    Now that's a sports car!

  • @handsomemike1742
    @handsomemike1742 2 роки тому

    Thanks Rory. Buy , lease , Rent, I'm getting my hands on one before everything goes electric

  • @rebeccasheldon7112
    @rebeccasheldon7112 5 місяців тому

    What a lotus!! We need this on carwow!!

  • @haoyuan5
    @haoyuan5 2 роки тому

    Story telling the last chapter of the current book. Leaves us craving for the next book, but cherishing the current more than ever before.

  • @havefun1226
    @havefun1226 2 роки тому +3

    My last full tank will go in my m140i 😍😍

  • @kenisahrer
    @kenisahrer 2 роки тому

    How long would you expect the Toyota Camry engine to last with super charging or the AMG with over 2 bar of boost? Thanks

  • @WILLYSKYWALKER
    @WILLYSKYWALKER Рік тому

    Fantastic review by Rory, great job!!...Now, if I only had the money to buy this Lotus beauty 😪

  • @nigelwilliams449
    @nigelwilliams449 2 роки тому +1

    Be interesting to see the performance by the AMG engined version once all the owners get it de-restricted....

  • @falcongamer58
    @falcongamer58 2 роки тому +1

    6:05 what about the Ford GT

  • @More_Row
    @More_Row 2 роки тому

    Great review Rory!

  • @ramirojorge2887
    @ramirojorge2887 2 роки тому +1

    A very different vibe from what EVO experienced, interesting.

  • @bogdanobogeanu5758
    @bogdanobogeanu5758 2 роки тому

    Great review, as always. Great speech all the time❤️😊👍

  • @kunalpatel8339
    @kunalpatel8339 2 роки тому

    Rory is too damn good!!! natural in this space!

  • @jakevincent3057
    @jakevincent3057 Місяць тому

    Excellent review. New fan.

  • @tomazikov
    @tomazikov 2 роки тому

    I completely agree with you and if I had the means that’s the car of choice for that last drive before the world goes electric because it’s simply brilliant