Lotus Emira: An Epic Roadtrip Film | Catchpole on Carfection 

The fact that Lotus is still around and this car exists is fantastic. Great cinematography too.

The drone shots in this episode are going to the next level.

I live in the desert southwest of America, where sunshine and beautiful roads are easy to find. Yet Henry and Carfection manage to do something I don't expect. They make me want to drive down a cold, rainy road in Scotland or Wales.

Brilliant storytelling as ever, Henry. The music, the shots and your inimitable style - truly a breath of fresh air.

A big thanks to Henry and Carfection - it’s films like this that empty my head of the clutter. I’m not here for consumer advice, I’m here for an automotive spa day and I’m never disappointed.

It still amazes me everyday that we have content like this available to us free of charge. What a beautifully produced film. Well done, guys!

I really like this car because I feel like it's trying to keep the magic of old cars alive in the modern era 🙌🏻 Also, those shots from 13:50 all the way to the end are just pure art ❤️

Cup holders, quality fit and finish, excellent headlights...I'm not sure I'm ready for this kind of Lotus. I've had an Elise for 17 years. The only time it has heated seats is when I've eaten a bean burrito.

Another great video Henry. This reminds me of an article by Steve Cropley in Autocar where he drove an M100 Elan to the Jim Clark museum back in the 90's. 👌I saw Jim Clark's Indy car with the yellow exhausts and stripe at the Henry Ford Museum recently, such an impressive machine.

I've watched hundreds of car videos, but this was the first ever one to make me tear up as it elicited an intense, perhaps spiritual experience. The landscapes, the music, the poetic writing-they all tap into that innate drive for exploration and oneness with nature, and all through an amazing car!

Another top notch review Henry. I prefer road trip, real world reviews as opposed to track reviews as the scenery adds another dimension. In 2013 I visited the UK and a must do visit to Jim's museum in Duns. Cheers from Australia.

The older I get the more I imagine myself owning a small fun and light sports car as my final car rather than some high powered beast. To that extent, historically I think Lotus has targeted that segment perfectly and I have no doubt the Emira will be great whether at launch or over a generation or two. Hopefully by then I will be in a financial position to buy one as my final ICE hurrah. Many thanks for this video on what could be my dream car.

Thank you so much! I almost died of pneumonia in 1965. My dad brought a Matchbox model of Jim Clark's winning Indy car to the hospital. Thank you Dad, and thank you Jim Clark, both in heaven.

Greatly appreciate you guys backing catchpole. His presentation matched with great videography is top notch

Wonderful story telling Henry... certainly a stunning car to look at. Can't wait for a test drive.

The whole video is amazing but I have to say that the first 1 minute 30 seconds is just pure joy and beauty. Thanks for sharing good sir. Safe driving wishes from Tampa FL.

That opening sequence was brilliantly done. That sort of thing takes ages to get Henry’s steps so spot on. Nicely done, chaps.

Best car channel and best car poet on RU-vid. With the visuals to match. Pure class with this team once again.

This was absolutely incredible. We are so lucky that such good work is available for us to take in. Great work Henry, this was completely marvelous.

Henry, your reviews are always first-class; your ability to translate what you feel into words and sentences that mean so much to the viewer/listener, places you among the best in your trade. I don't understand why Carfection is no longer, but I think the world is worse off as a consequence.

Henry at his best. Great cinematography, and a history lesson to boot. Thanks so much, cheers.

Easily the best review I’ve seen on the Emira and I’ve watched them all. ❤

It's amazing the effect of having cheap and available camera drones has had on the "test drive". Now it's a panorama of sweeping hills and plunging valleys and of roads, made for drivers,twisting and turning into the distance. Your videos look beautifully done and are a pleasure to watch. Thanks for posting, Henry.

Storytelling, nature and automobiles not to forget the music are the things to live for. Thank you sir Henry Catchpole.

Oh yes this Lotus looks spectacular 😃👌. Also, that intro is superb :D. Keep up the great work Henry/Carfection :)

Driving under a canopy of trees is my favourite thing! Especially on a dry Autumn morning.

13:41 screenshot, print, frame, put on wall. Beautiful!

There are very few who can match the way Henry can articulate the feeling a car can bring. He wrote a piece about driving a Cayman under the stars at night in EVO and its the finest piece of automotive journalism I have read. These videos put his words to life which is huge credit to the camera/production work. Not just a great car content channel but an Utterly wonderful youtube channel full stop.

Absolutely fantastic film, enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks Henry and carfection!

Absolutely beautiful video of a stunning new Lotus. Warms the heart. 😊

Glad to see that Lotus is still on our roads, wonderful to see the yellow Emira against the beautiful UK countryside, spectacular Henry !!!!!

The car is perfect This video is a glorious introduction, The road is spectacular, *goosebumps! Thank-you so much

Nice link to the past, to the greatest driver of them all (according to Fangio, and he should know!). Jim Clark was / is my hero since childhood. Those Borders roads are also very evocative, and you reminded me of a similar trip I had made through that area, in nothing so exotic as a brand new or even newer than new in your case! Rather my trip was in a fabulous little Toyota MR2 mk1. Which was really suited to those twisty roads. Drove past Edington Mains and spent some time at his grave, the headstone of which lists Farmer as his first profession, World Champion and Indy 500 winner came further down the list. What a man…

Great tip on the toe and camber settings between the two tire choices! Changing the toe, camber, and caster (just adjusting some bolts) on my track car transformed the dynamics every bit as much as all the physical parts that I added or replaced for thousands of dollars. So even if you get the Goodyear tires, there's nothing stopping you from having a shop change that alignment for $100 or so

Thanks for the absolute stunning footage and honest feedback. As a former V6 Exige owner I am so thrilled that a lot of the prior Lotus cars DNA is still present in the Emira. Therefore I am gonna love it for what it is, with all its imperfections but with its Lotus DNA that I love so much! The wait is on…

How can anyone not love this car and the film? 👏 Nice one Carfection 👍🏁

Absolutely stunning countryside. Gorgeous car. I don't care how good it is, just look at it! Fantastic.

These are the best reviews. Henry, you give us insight into the feel and essence of a thing that others try to communicate, but you and your team deliver. Thank you. Will Lotus paint one in Clark red and silver?

The first few shots of the video were enough for me to give a like! Stunning.

Very good video. The background music, drone shots, the details, the review and just an all round brilliant video.

There is no Saab, Rover, we almost lost Volvo, no MG, Tvr, Bristol and so on…but Lotus is still kicking!

Great video, probably the best yet. Good work

Touching tribute of Jim Clark at the end. Well done.

So wanted this Emira to be a home run for one of the most beloved car makers in the world. There is of course still, and Lotus have a track record of honing their cars. Great video as usual and very fitting reminder of a great driver who showed that winning and humility are not mutually exclusive human facets.

Thanks for your forensic critique of the handling Henry; most people who buy it won't care, but your attention to detail is appreciated.

Luv Carfection films regardless of topic. Great stuff guys.

Excellent review as usual Henry. There are some stunning roads around Duns, and a lot of fast drivers. Reminds me of my friend who lived in the farm next to Jim Clark and Chirnside and they had one of his Lotus cortinas in their barn for a while. Sadly she never got to drive it ☹ Hope you and the team keep producing the best car videos on RU-vid 👍

Beautiful video, loved the story that encapsulated the journey. As for the gearbox, brother and I noticed even when Button was demonstrating the car on the Lotus test track that the shift wasn't good, with him having to pause between gears. Even one of the official test drivers with Harry was doing the same. I can't help feel that their engineers need to review that before production. The interior has definitely improved over the Elise. I think what happened after the Elise and TVR boom was that people's expectations of what a car could do and should do changed. They couldn't afford just to have a track day car - it had to work as a daily driver, or at least as a second car. Like a Porsche can. With raised expectations of owners, the far better quality of the interior is definitely the right idea. Other than that, it seems the only problem Lotus have with the Emira is they sold out. A nice problem to have.

The cripplingly long gears in the Cayman GT4 make me wonder if this isn't the car to have?

just another cinematography masterpiece by carfection!

Great video Henry! Not least because I enjoy all those (local) roads regularly in my yellow Lotus, too. 🙏🏻😍 Great choices.

Stunning cinematography and storytelling - congrats on 1 million!

what an epic sundown and fitting end of the film!! well done on the cinematography !!

"Plenty quick enough for a road car"-. Manual box, minimalist interior and not copying the hyper-script that leaves me slightly bored. What a great review, constructively critical and hinting enough as to what is required to hopefully gift us a final hurrah sports car and in doing so redefine what a super-car really is- it doesn't have to be a missile, just plenty quick enough for a road car. The homage to Jim Clark so subtle and respectful - the mere mention of his name and images of him in happier, more simple times still evokes for me a tear. Thanks, Henry.

That intro was beautiful! Amazing car too!

Que video tan bonito. Las carreteras tan bellas como el coche. Gracias por compaertir.

Such an epic car in every aspect! A bit like this Henry’s presentation skills!

Another honest opinion on Emira. Some fragile types in Emira FB groups will be upset didn't say 100% positive things about it. Own 3 Evoras and only reason for me to replace one with Emira is the 4cyl option. Chris Harris and Henry both looking forward to newer engine and transmission which i agree will suite car better.

Beautiful man. Beautiful car. Beautiful video. LOVED IT!

Beautiful cinematography. Fantastic narration.

absolutely brilliant

I saw the Emira in the metal at the FOS and it really does catch the eye with some refined and beautiful details. Between 4 friends the Emira came out top in the most memorable car of the day.

Just bought this exact spec Emira this video helped as i trust your judgment

This video and all its parts is really quite exquisite.

Perfect storytelling as always.

Another excellent review! Great storyline too, nice one.

This is next level epic. Congratulations.

As soon as I saw roadtrip I couldn’t press play quick enough..

Nice road trip, and a great homage to an absolute Great!

Absolutely beautiful countryside. And car.

Fantastic job lotus, fantastic review as always Henry and team

I love this guys geeky unbiased review. Subscribed

Epic production !

These visuals and locations are breathtaking.

As an Evora 400 owner in the states, cant wait to drive a Lotus up to the highlands where it would be more at home. The softer touring edition would have been better for this drive. Beautiful scenery!

A lovely review - beautifully told and captured.

Brilliant review. Thank you.

Great little film. Well done!

If there was anyone best suited to do a road trip and tribute to Jim Clark, driving a Lotus through amazing scenery on roads like this it would be Henry. If there was anyone you wanted to film and edit this trip and tribute it would be Carfection, Fantastic. Thanks for another great video.

Great film, a nice car, stunning roads & scenery. And as mentioned the home of the Jim Clark Rally......

Stunning video Scotland + cinematography and sympathetic soothing voice 🙃

Absolutely stunning 💓

That ending was superb 👏

Another beautiful film. As a Borderer, I really enjoyed this.

That intro is suberb, crazy quality.👏🏻

those shots just pops on in eye

Simply brilliant…

Cinematic excellence Henry!

great one Henry! best job ever!

I knew it was you I saw on the A1 Henry! A bright yellow Lotus is hard to miss.

thanks for saving lotus, geely

Classy as usual Catchpole

Congrats Henry, fantastic images and a great commentary. How do I miss Jim and lightweight Lotuses…

What a stunning film.

Great video. What a road to take that car on. Awesome.

Splendid!

Amazing cinematography 👍🏻

Love your taste in watches, Henry. Oh and great videos too 😏 so exciting to see Lotus building great cars again.

Stunning photography

Very nice production quality, love it