Lotus Emira (2023) Review

Sean Nurse spent some time in one of Britain's newest sports cars, the Lotus Emira. He explains what makes this particular model unique from some of the exciting models in this price range.

0:00 - Intro
0:41 - Lotus Emira
1:27 - Engine & Transmission
1:38 - Performance figures
2:15 - Driving impression
2:45 - Driving modes
3:33 - Price
3:45 - Styling
4:15 - Interior quality
4:35 - Digital instrument cluster
4:37 - Infotainment system
4:53 - Bespoke interior features
5:22 - Sound system
5:33 - Last combustion-powered model
6:06 - Steering
6:48 - What is the performance like?
7:20 - What about the gearbox?
7: 53 - Suspension
8:55 - Final impression
9:40 - Outtro

Presenter: Sean Nurse I Producer: Ryno Fourie I Production assistants: Chad Lückhoff, Tayedza Mbiri

[Ty-yeny]

I test drive mine today. Very excited to finally drive this thing!

[manuel-xax]

Less than than one minute and a half, and I have already click over that "thumb up" !
Why, because you're the first one to give us such a clear view on that engine's valve 🙂

Way better looking that almost any other current cars (no matter their prices), in my eyes, appart from very, very, few.
Speaking about ICE cars, I can only consider the Masertati MC20 to be as stunningly beautiful and having similar stance, even standing still.
I have to confess that I cosnider the Evija as a total masterpiece, so no wonder I love the Emira, giving the clues its borrows from its bigger sister.

Having now watched the entire video, it has well deserved that 190th tumb up / 34th comment 😜

[lekewi]

I cannot wait to see the Emira on our roads

[JennyPenny]

This presenter helps me sleep.

Good stuff

[francimiami]

Was the version you test drove with the sports or touring chassis? Thanks

[valentinanicol]

AT team you really make that car look sexy!! Love all those lighting effects and I guess Sean is okay too 😉

[SportsinjuryclinicNet]

I can't wait to get mine. Wanted a Lotus since 1990's and I live 2 miles from the factory. Torture!

[thedoctormma]

Three basic and safe modifications would put that engine past 500 hp. At 3150 lbs it's a 10 second car if mildly tuned. Maybe 10 flat with some Michelin cup R's

[Tayeedz]

When I grow up, I want to heel n toe like Sean

[_VelociDad]

Great review! What are your thoughts on this vs. the Evora GT? The all-electric future is a mistake - Lotus should embrace hybrid tech vs. adding weight with all electric.

[macnlz]

You're mixing up performance numbers from the V6 and the I4. According to their web site (German version for 0-100 times), the V6 gets 4.3s (!), 298kW, 420Nm. The I4 gets 4.5s, 268kW, 430Nm.

[MrAndres]

The car still hasn’t landed in usa for sale love the car but porsche can be bought also the steering is great its also hydraulic Porsche is electric

[Docinaplane]

No question, the Emira is a great car. Looks good, performs well, and has more creature comforts than any previous Lotus. However, if you really want a true driver's car, you are welcome to drive my Lotus Evora GT in the States. It outperforms the Emira is every driving aspect. I'm curious why you did not mention the Evora when you listed all the Lotus cars? Perhaps you agreed not to.

[ceansilorcaso]

He sound like he was more complaining that actually admiring the car. Since when a Toyota motor is a sort of complaining? Or even driving a stick-shift.

[thabo]

Lost me at the price. I’d rather get a 718 GT4

[siyamthethwa]

You literally can get the new more powerful M2 for a R1 million less
An M4 is 200k cheaper than this and way more powerful 😐

[CSW]

They will not be all-electric all the manufacturers are dropping EVs new models will have the Hydrogen Engines.