Lotus Evora 400 - (One Take) 

Lotus, the most underrated car company of all time.

Hope they sell like hot cakes in the States! Car deserves it.

You described it like I felt about the previous Evora. Having been through the interior, under-panneling, suspension, engine, etc. I can say they designed the chassis like a race car for the street. The aluminum monocoque and underpanneling are awesome, with the interior hiding a mini "rollcage". The car can easily be daily driven, we have horrible pot holes and steep parking lot inclines, and even though I cringed hitting little bumps, the suspension soaks everything up. I've never felt a more comfortable ride that handles and feels like the Evora. The only thing the previous model was lacking was power, at 400RWHP(turbo) the car felt quick enough, with the chassis wanting more, no unsettling wheel spin even from a dig.

That Toyota v6, one of the nicest v6 motors to drive. A manual transmission and header-exhaust really bring it out.

I'm not sure what was different than other shoots.. But this was an incredibly well done video, the morning drive made it seem so peaceful and pleasant. Keep it up!

I could really feel your passion for driving in this one take. Excellent video as always. Keep them coming!

I knew before I even clicked on this video that humpty dumpty goldilocks would be overjoyed at this iteration of lotus

I've always loved Lotus and I use to own an Exige S. I drove the Evora 400 press car and ur was amazing, I think the price hurts it since it competing against GT4's and used GT3's

dream car right there

This may have just sold me on this

LSD was an option on the Elise/Exige from late 05 onwards.

Very Practical Review, Thanks :)

Lotus made one of the most reliable engines sound amazing & put power down. It's mid engined, and the body isn't made out of wet tissue paper like the Elise. If the Evora had the automatic headlights/wipers, heated+cooled seats & could easily remove the rear seat then you'd have a 911 fighter.

Great and enjoyable Review :D

@smokingtire thank you for that review! Which would you fmrecommend: the Evora GT or the Cayman GT4?

+TheSmokingTire Would you rather have this or a GT4 for similar money, mid engine, MT sportscar?

@TheSmokingTire Any preference on an interior microphone setup that's not located on the body (not a Lav) for the vehicle noises, not occupants?

wow Matt, you wasn't worried about driving without a license plate???

Btw: had a 911 C4 but my evora s is just an incredible driving experience.

this sounds like what the new NSX should have been...

Driving a Lotus with a Camry engine, and Immediately runs up on a Camry who let's him pass. "It's like poetry" ~George Lucas

"I want one... shit." That about sums it up.

Haha i love the conclusion. " Shit. This thing is DOPE!"

Coming up on TheSmokingTire... Matt buys a Lotus.

One of the best sounded V6s I've ever heard.

Wait so how do I get my Camry to sound that sexy?

My friends and other car people have always hated on the Evora but i've been a fan of it for a long time. I think it looks great, sounds great, and I'll be driving one next week ( :( automatic) so hopefully it lives up to my expectations :p Awesome one-take

Only in this day and age would a 3100 lb Lotus be called "light"

I'm glad they decided to go with a supercharger instead of a turbo. ^.^

.....why is it such a big deal this has a Camry engine? The Camry with a V6 is capable of a 5.8 0-60.. So the same engine with a little assistance in a lighter car and a manual makes sense to me.

Thanks for the fun video, Matt.I stumbled on your review only after test driving a 400. Driving it opened my eyes. I noticed the stability while trail braking just as you did. I liked the smooth power delivery, the control feel, even the view through the windshield, and the car fit me physically like a glove. I was shocked to find I liked the sum of the package better than than any of the obvious competitors. It was a major and very pleasant surprise. I was shopping for a Porsche of course and considering a Grand Sport too, samples of both of which I'd driven several times.The original field included the 4C and F Type R , AMG GTS, a C2S or a Grand Sport. I hadn't even considered the Lotus until I saw it at a dealership and asked for a test drive figuring" what the hell?" Now that Geely has controlling interest, I think a Lotus is a safer buy and that pushed me over the edge. I get mine next week. Your review was influential in backing up my impressions of the 400. It's great looking in the metal and a really special thing to drive. Yay Lotus! I can't wait to take delivery.

I always get this nagging feeling with Lotus that they could have been what McLaren is now but they never got serious.

Imagine if Lotus had the same budget as Porsche..... we'd see some amazing cars!

As a fellow fat man who loves lightweight small cars-thanks for this review lol. Always been a big Lotus fan but was unsure of the Evora.

Looks like a fun car!

get this over a 911 any day!

Love the sound of the engine.

Have had one ordered for a couple months. Looks like Mar/Apr delivery now.

"I want one, Shit..." Theres your next TV ad Lotus. You're welcome.

Fuck man, that thing is perfect.

Switched to the quiet exhuast then immediately switched back to loud. Just sounded too good to leave quiet

such a nice looking car, looks like nobel and lotus had a beautiful baby

Why do cyclist think they are cars -.-

Ok, short rant, sort of. I know that the Jaguar F-type V6s is always touted as the best sounding v6 out today (a lot of people claiming ever) but honestly, I think that this has it beat. Hearing this throaty a sound coming from a v6 is amazing; the top end has the right kind of sound too. I've seen people say its sort of like a modern Alfa Busso and I really hear that at the top end. Fifteen years ago it was hard to find a v6 that really sounded good, not just good for a v6 but as its own engine note. It seems like they usually end up like the new ATS-V and CTS Vsport, where the engine makes great power and got the job done, but still sounded more like you were wringing out a chevy malibu than driving a sports car. With engines like this, the Jag V6s, and the Alfa Quadrifoglio it seems like there is definitely a future full of great sounding cars, even if regulations mean we see fewer and fewer V8s, V10s, and V12s. Just my two cents though.

And the next video will be "I just bought an Evora" By Matt Farah

I would buy one of these over a 911 all day in the same price range. The manual transmission plus Lotus suspension tuning is a beautiful thing.

WOW! That exhaust caught me off guard. Probably the best sounding V6, right up there with the Ford GT. I wonder if Lotus is ever going to reboot the Espirit.

Camry 2GRE-FE for the win! Same V6 as my Sienna minivan, lol. I wish I had that supercharger 😀

That thing is beautiful. And toyota makes bulletproof, strong engines (with some Yamaha engineering).

Lotus Evora always had superb ride comfort combined with great handling. I also like that it is a pretty simple car without too much to go wrong with it.

11:31 ..the best Farrah quote ever

Ever since the Evora came out I've thought of it as the true successor to the original Honda NSX

That thing in british racing green, yes please!

The Lotus suspension and other higher end cars is why I give a lot of aftermarket coil setups a tough time. That suspension was supple yet supplied a lot of grip; that is something that can be achieved on every car and is really what most people want. So people installing expensive coils that beat them up on the street are doing their owners a disservice and perpetuating the myth that a 'performance suspension' must beat the crap out of your body.

I'm buying a camry

Thanks for the Evora 400 review. It may change my mind from my beloved 2003 Esprit V8. I wish they would use the CABC Lotus badge on the rear instead of having LOTUS spelled out like a pickup truck. I'm glad you lost the Just For Men from your beard. It made you look like Saddam Hussein.

That sound!!!

Geez I thought cyclist were bad in my state lol I added that car to my dream list :D

You spin me right round baby right round...

sounds a little like the old v6 alfas with the ferrari engines.

Pretty similar to Jeremy Clarksons Review from the predecessor Evora. They improved the interior on the new one and upgraded the power which were his own complaints about it. But arent McPhersons the one who change Camber while loading up and the double wishbone the ones who maintain the camber through a corner?

I just bought one :)

I've watched many of your videos now, and I rarely comment on videos - but I have to say, I am a huge fan of your presentation style as well as jealous of how many incredible cars you get to play with. You sir, have a new subscriber, keep up the great work!

I was ready to say that a base Corvette is probably a better car for much less, but I'd still go with the Lotus. Not sure I could even say that for a Grand Sport 'vette after watching this. I'd go with the Lotus, even though I've always loved Corvettes. This thing sounds nice, especially given that it's Camry engine, of all things, but the 'vette sounds even better, but yeah...I'd still pick this. Toyota reliability, new-car warranty...and it's a Lotus.

Topanga Canyon? between Simi Valley and Chatsworth?

How would you compare this to that cali "garage built" Elise you drove in /DRIVE

I love the last line in this!

Fuck yes, so happy to find out this car apparently drives the way the old S did. This review made me very happy, thank you.

You have one of the best jobs Matt! Thx for review and car looks like pure bliss..

It's kind of disingenuous for everybody to keep saying "from a Camry" as this motor is also used in lots of Lexus cars as well. Its a really nice power plant, as witnessed in this video.

I wonder how this compares to a Cayman GT4, Matt, can you chime in?

That thing sounds f**king great.

You can't hate the evora, its such a great car, and makes a grocery getter engine sound really nice

Shit, this car made me jizz.

When are we gonna get an update on the Rustang bro

Best review you have ever done, Right above the Modified Boss 302

Man I wish we had these roads in VA!

Much less ugly and kit car looking in that colour too.

I love your work and videos but these 1 take videos are kinda getting boring.

Why do I want Lotus to build a car carrying Toyota's "new" V8 from the RC-F?

Man I remember I spotted a Lotus Evora like a little over a year ago in LA outside where I valet, might be the older model. That car is so damn beautiful.

4:35 Duchbag cyclist

Aren't people on bikes suppose to be on the right edge of the road? Not in the middle??

Why is the bicycle in the middle of the road at 4:35

It looks like a good replacement for ppl who are into Porsche Caymans but want a new one yet doesn't want the new downsized engine ('s sound)

3100 lbs in that little thing?!?! The Mazda CX-3 CUV that was just on this channel weighs 300 lbs LESS!

Such a nice car. It's going to be my next one for sure, but perhaps one with the carbon package to look more like the Sport 410 whilst retaining the stereo, nav, a/c, and sound insulation. I'm glad you like it but be honest would you really buy one? In my eyes, even if there are Porsches out there for similar money with more interior toys I am not so sure they drive as well as this car does unless you are going to pay for something like a GT3 and beyond. This is such a great overall package and I hope Lotus manages to sell every single one it makes so they can also get on with the new Elise/Exige chassis that is supposed to debut around 2020.

Hey Matt, would you rather have this or a pre owned V8 vantage/ maserati granturismo? And how did you like the looks of the Evora 400 (exotic to you?)?

nice review matt,, I didn't even know that car existed until you posted this video

Man, that's an amazing car!

MATT, THE LOTUS, DOES KICK ASS. I WANT ONE TOO. JACKPOT.......NICO

are you driving near topanga canyon in this vid?

Lost it when you said, "I want one.. shit.. this thing is dope".

amazing car,looks,sound and performance

I've struggled liking the look of the new Evora 400 but dang, it works well in this color. I hope they change out those bulky side mirrors though...

now every camry owner should get an exhaust

Matt...you make me want all the cars...damn you

looks like a COOL CAR. But it's a bit underwhelming for a $100K

what road is this, Matt? As a climber, i can't help but notice the beautiful boulders along this route...

How can I get my mom's Camry to sound like that? She won't mind.