2020 Lotus Evora Review

Trims

2020 Lotus Evora trim comparison

Evora GT

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Starting MSRP

$98,945

MPG

Engine

Drive Type

Automatic Emergency Braking

Basic Warranty

Horsepower

Blind Spot System

Surround View Camera

Adaptive Cruise Control

Remote Engine Start

Parking Sensors

Multi-Zone Climate Control

Premium Audio

17 city/26 hwy

3.5L V6 S/C

RWD

3 yr / 36k mi

416 hp

Engine Type

Fuel Type

Horsepower

Horsepower RPM

Torque

Torque RPM

Engine Displacement

Engine Configuration

Cylinders

Aspiration

Variable Valvetrain

Valvetrain

Number of Valves

Compression Ratio

Sport Mode

EPA City Fuel Economy

EPA Highway Fuel Economy

EPA Combined Fuel Economy

Gas

Premium Unleaded

416 hp

7000 rpm

317 lb-ft

3500 rpm

3.5 L

V

6 cylinder

Supercharged

Double Overhead

24 valve

10.8

17 MPG

26 MPG

20 MPG

Overview

The Lotus Evora GT is a mid-engine performance car built for the sole purpose of enjoyment. The Toyota sourced V6 provides highly capable performance paired with a level of reliability and low-cost maintenance that is unique to the segment. The Evora GT offers hand-built quality, excellent handling, and an exotic design. It is an excellent choice for someone looking for a fun sports car that is unique and attracts some extra attention.

Positives

Exotic appearance; Excellent fit and finish; Exciting driving dynamics; Manual transmission

Considerations

Not as quick as some rivals; Few dealers in some areas; Pricey paint options

Verdict

The Lotus Evora is a mid-engine sports car aimed at drivers who want a unique, high-performance vehicle. Lotus has a deep racing heritage and is known for making excellent handling road cars. The Evora sports an exotic design, engaging driving dynamics, and a hand-built quality finish. Lotus first launched the Evora for the 2011 model year.

What's New for 2020

The latest iteration of the Evora. The Evora GT is the most powerful Evora to date

Trims and Pricing

The Lotus Evora has heavily evolved over the years and is known today as the Evora GT. The Evora GT starts close to $97,000 and can be configured as either a 2-seater or 2+2 setup.

The Evora GT limits the number of creature comforts in an effort to save weight. However, it still comes with some helpful modern features such as 19-inch forged aluminum-alloy wheels, HID headlights, power-folding mirrors, power windows, parking sensors, proximity keyless entry, leather and Alcantara heated seats, and a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Engine and Performance

Upon release, the Evora GT became the most powerful Lotus ever sold in America. The Evora is powered by a mid-mounted 3.5-liter supercharged Toyota V6 engine that puts out 416 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard, but a six-speed automatic teamed up with paddle shifters is available as an option.

Lotus claims a 0-60 time of 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 188 miles per hour.

Interior

Lotus is known for a bare minimum approach to interior design to save as much weight as possible. The Evora GT evolves this approach to include some convenient modern comforts in a straightforward yet refined layout. Implementing premium materials is also a focus with the Evora GT to make the exotic feel of the car complete. Leather and Alcantara covers most of the interior surfaces. Lotus dealers also offer a high level of customization with interior colors, combinations, and stitchings giving buyers the opportunity to order something truly unique.