1,000 Miles In The NEW Lotus Emira! [Worth The Wait?]

[@TheOllieowles]

It’s not about how early you can get the car and make content. It’s about how good the content is when you get the car. And your content is always good.

[@TeroOhranen]

I agree 110%.

[@empeg9000]

Agreed

[@Neil2022]

Very professional

[@bwalton1968]

That’s unfortunately not how you make money on KZbin.

[@varnazari6553]

I agree and car content in the UK is always damp and not great

[@_bamps_3569]

I don’t often comment on YT videos however that ‘one take’ in the last 3rd of the video was great Sam. Spirted driving while reviewing the car, very professional. Great work Sam, keep it up. And Merry Christmas! 🎉

[@BakersTaste]

Merry Christmas, Sam! The work you do inspires and brings joy

[@Brownie-956]

As always, great camera work & great video. Loved the angle facing out the front while you were giving your views on the car. Merry Christmas mate! Have a good one!

[@adamsmith2484]

Seriously impressive videography - the effort that goes into making footage like this is mighty and single handedly is even more impressive. Top work Sam!

[@amazingjason455]

How does he get the shot at 10:02?

[@LouieDeLeon88]

@@amazingjason455 I'm pretty sure he used a 360 degree camera. And most likely he used a product by Insta360. I use one myself and love it. And yes he put in a lot of work to produce this video. Great job!!!

[@johnair1]

Well Done Sam and also Congrats on the Jaguee :)

[@iammars142]

@@amazingjason455 360 cam on a long self stick held out the window.

[@paulbird1808]

Yes, agree with previous comments, doesn't take much to figure out how much effort goes in to making this video - Sam does have a 19 man crew following him, like TG?! ❤

[@Luke-cb3ly]

lotus did a great job on this car. It looks amazing, the interior is nice with cool details. manual trasmission and It has enough power. and the sound 😍 this car is a 10/10 in my opinion.

[@davidweatherburn4477]

You'd honestly think there is a huge production team helping film all of this, fantastic work as always Sam

[@kana4114]

Thank you Sam for a fun and informative year. Merry Christmas to you and your family. You do an exceptional job at presenting material… please please add more length to the places you stay…we not only enjoy cars, we enjoy architecture, style, food, etc. it’s a full package of “lifestyle” and honestly it may seem routine for you but for some of us we live through your adventures. Happy New Year!

[@BakersTaste]

I saw one drive by here in Germany yesterday and I got REALLY excited for this video to come out today! It looked great and sounded nice in my eyes

[@lollypop9580]

Nice sounding in your eyes or in your hears ?

[@BakersTaste]

@@lollypop9580 in my opinion. Either way.

[@Rmalikk]

@@lollypop9580 you mean ears* ? 😂😂😂

[@catalicos]

Those 15 seconds from 9:40 were totally worth the effort of shooting, as well as the 15:10 and the drivethrough outside shots. So cool! Good job shooting such a great car.

[@dirkr5112]

Thats what I thought: so much effort for a short shot, bur totally worth it

[@bestboy007]

did the water go into the back compartment at 9:30?

[@kylepoland2627]

Merry Christmas from Ohio, Sam. What a year! May your content creativity continue into 2023.

[@indianapwn3s]

Apple Carplay and Android Auto were standard on the last few years of the Evora. Also, the Evora is very easy to daily drive. I'm not sure why so many people are afraid of actually driving them and keep them locked away in garages. Underneath they are very similar cars to the new Emira, the interior just isn't as modern but it has back seats and a bit more storage behind the front seats for groceries, bags etc.

[@nigel4434]

Merry Christmas Sam, loved the videos this year. Onwards to your travels in 2023 & "plenty more videos to come!"

[@MsKerberos666]

Hi Sam, having been a huge fan of yours for many years, this video was the quintessential concentrate of what I love about your videos. You keep things genuine, human, knowledgeable, entertaining and offer some truly incredible camera angles. What a send off for 2022! Truly a gem! From all of us: THANK YOU. Can't wait what's in store for 2023 and beyond ...

[@BakersTaste]

Excited for the extended podcast chat. Tony's thoughts are predicable, of course...

[@Mikemiller997]

as are sams. when do you hear a bad word said about a free car?

[@69hongkongphooey]

@@Mikemiller997 he’ll slag the cr@p out of a free McLaren, sadly.

[@Mikemiller997]

@@69hongkongphooey STG? No way

[@revved_up]

Nice video Sam! can't wait for next year with the GT3 content

[@mannski7269]

The sound of that car is fantastic! And the red is perfect for a final Christmas video. Thank you for a great year of content, my top channel to watch! Be sure to take a break over the holidays Sam, you deserve it. Take care.

[@arzaluzx]

As many have stated already it is not often I comment on YT videos but the effort put into making such quality videos deserves recognition. Thanks for going the extra mile Sam

[@bestboy007]

did the water go into the back compartment at 9:30?

[@robertmaddock1813]

Thanks for all the quality engaging content this year Sam. There's many automotive channels which I've watched over the years but drifted away from... I appreciate your open, honest and candid approach (both with STG and BTG), all the best for 2023.

[@Chriscarz]

Good to see a pretty much perfect amount of seasonal elements in this episode, Sam! Love how you did not skip the way home, to take us along all the way. Happy holidays and all the best to you and yours!

[@carfan3762]

Good show. Confirms my conviction that to enjoy an interesting road in a sports car you don’t need to be at the wheel of a supercar, nor to drive at crazy speeds. And this Emira looks beautiful. Mission accomplished 😎

[@1972sd]

Love the comment about dailying an Elise or Exige…I have daily driven an Elise Cup followed by an Exige 350…Fantastic cars to drive every day - you look forward to the drive to work if you daily a Lotus!!!

[@Fioravanti.80]

Loving the drive shots, especially from inside the cabin overlooking the bonnet. Merry Christmas, great work, and keep them coming!

[@johnair1]

Well done Sam as mentioned before the videography is on point ❣. Crisp and good angles all around have a good new years celebration then and also - belated - congrats on that stunning Jaguee. Cheers from the land of the free :).

[@joseteolorentevallecillos4860]

Amazing, just amazing, this is the first time i come across your channel, and alsow the first video reviewing the Emira, and for sure i can say I don't need to watch any other, by the third minute of the video I automatically smashed the like and subscribe buttons. The videography, the professionality, the work behind cameras, the knowledge of what you are talking about, the closeness that transmits the video, and to round all up the location and the roads you decided to put the Emira on, are the dream all of us if we had the Emira. Great work and merry christmas.

[@AHenryAdventure]

cheers for a fantastic year of content + podcasts! All the best towards a bigger 23!

[@MrAtimos]

Thank you Sam! Yet another year full of video masterpieces. Always enjoy your nice B-rolls and the cinematics! Can’t wait for the content for the upcoming year!!

[@F1Fan3025]

Merry Christmas Sam! Thanks for another incredible year of entertainment🎉

[@jazdhanoa5701]

What a sign off from 2022! You’ve exceeded all other automotive YT’ers. Best wishes to you and your family for 2023!

[@scalecrawlnl]

Thank you Sam, awesome Seen Through Glass, 2022 season finale👍 Very cool you had the manual car, thank you for an epic year, onwards to more STG fun and action in 2023! A fresh, Euro road trip with Tony? Many thanks again boss and congratulations on the channel's growth.

[@stanmarks3950]

All the best in the New Year Sam, that was a lovely end to the year with a great all around sports car. Another lovely vid.

[@hockeymann88]

1:19 great light for this shot. Those curves and carve outs are beautiful.

[@fletch9702]

Thanks for concentrating on the car. Harry also did an epic road trip in his Emira & barely showed any road action, concentrating more on Pagani & Ferrari factories. Your way is immeasurably better.

[@mrrs1113]

A very Merry Christmas to you and your family! Thanks for 2022 and all your adventures , can't wait for 2023!

[@iainlyons]

Merry Christmas Sam. Really enjoyed your 2022 content. All the best for 23!

[@michaelbutler4219]

Merry Christmas Sam. Love your work.

[@peetje28021970]

Merry Christmas Sam. This channel really has come a long way. Your filming and editing is so much better than the other English channels, some may put out more content like Shmee but again, you’re delivering videos that are really enjoyable to watch.

[@chrisd2415]

Absolutely stunning, professional top grade video! I do feel however that you must get through a lot of cameras, driving off and leaving them at hotels, fuel stations etc 😉 As for the car, it’s stunning! 85% of a Ferrari with 30% of the cost, a baby Ferrari I can afford before I’m too old and weak to push the accelerator. Keep up the good work and happy new year 👌

[@richardpauling1908]

It's so enjoyable to sit back in our front-room, sit down with my Kindle, and enjoy Sam's wonderful videos. I just bought a 10 year old boxster convertible, and already (although I love it dearly) I want to trade it for one of these exotics that Sam tempts me with.

[@graemeneale9311]

Merry Christmas, it is Easter. This is the first Lotus that is visually appealing to ne in terms of styling since the Esprit that takes us back to the 1970's and Roger Moore. Crisp design on those rear view mirrors, the instrument binnacle is perfect, no clutter like most of the cars out there, the lounge chairs appear to be somewhat overwhelmingly but the rear lamp cluster is really nice. I need to find a dealer urgently as the young man did not tell us what size engine it has? I assume that it is naturally aspirated? The most important feature is the manual gearbox, that alone is worthy of an accolade, how very rare! Excellent!

[@brockwilcox2037]

Loved all you're work this year! Can not wait to see what you have planned this next year.

[@SCDC-Channel]

Beautiful car, beautiful scenery! Congrats on 555k subs ;)

[@BlairsGallery]

This video, and the Harry's garage one, are the only two which have made the car really stand out in my opinion, such a cool car but the only way to show it off is to really use it

[@STERNWAERTS]

it's such a gorgeous car that i so want to own myself. only half way through the video but i'm diggin it a lot, so nicely put together. 13:28 ahh yes, the little lay-by where i was parked myself some day in August and had the glorious idea to venture onto the hills only to end up not even close to the summit but also counting ticks that were crawling all over me. quirky little start to my 5-week Scotland road trip haha

[@scottlenahan8228]

Absolutely awesome video to enjoy while working on Christmas. Merry Christmas Sam and hope you have an epic new year!

[@coalhouse_walkerjnr4735]

Very useful and informative update on a model that seems to have disappeared from the mainstream car media’s menu. Thanks very much.

[@davidpeck596]

Merry Christmas, I've enjoyed your videos and podcast for several years. I was also very happy to hear Jerry Sinfield mention you on SCR, another podcast I've listened to for some time. Side note, if my math is correct it looks like you are paying over 8 dollars a gallon in the UK. Ouch, I paid $3.80 yesterday for 91 octane, our highest grade here in Arizona. My math could be faulty, I hope.

[@amessad]

Wishing everybody a Merry, Healthy and sucessful 2023.... Sam I think I have made this comment once more but man... you must be one of the most underrated YT channels in your genre .... thank you for all your hard work and amazing content my friend!!! Nothing but sucess for the new year!

[@omarspost]

This a remapped Evora with a heavy facelift inside and out... And I love it. Will definitely try to get one in the near future.

[@andylee-hh3su]

Merry Christmas, really enjoyed your work this year, on both channels. Once again you've raised the bar and can't wait until the new year to see what you have planned

[@FoodTech101]

@10:02 loving the '360 camera out of the window on a selfie stick' shots!

[@Taylor___]

They really need to deliver the car already broken in. All this 1000 miles silliness. Love the videos mate. I watched Harry’s trip of this already.

[@julianhawkins9423]

What a fab video and car - the footage is spot on and very easy to watch!! Happy New year

[@cephasmakuzva]

Shmee150 is just about to get his emira . Its ready for collection, i saw a leak earlier of it in the cover ready at the factory awaiting collection on instagram. Great review Sam enjoyed this and SHOUT-OUT LOTUS UK for allowing you put on 1000 miles on this amazing car in 2 days.

[@TheCabrooster11]

Great test of the hopefully game changer car for Lotus love those roads and know them very well, always a blast to drive properly

[@dereklwashington1132]

Dude you were first car KZbin channel and for years I couldn't find you because I couldn't remember your name. I musthave tried every version of posh guy cars! I am so happy to have found and subscribed this time! Now I'm gonna binge a couple of years of you to catch up!!!

[@henryhealy]

Happy Christmas Sam! Thanks for all the content in 2022 and here's to 2023!

[@bmxer4ever]

We used to go snowboarding at Glenshee late '90's - that road is a challenge in the winter! Looks like you avoided the snow this time! G

[@haroldt3270]

Great Stuff!!! Speaking from experience, you'll love your new GT3. This is the one video that makes me look forward to my Emira even more. Great engine sound track. Great story.

[@spadgm]

I have what must be 500 vids I want to watch over the holiday break, but I moved this one to the front of the queue! Top vid and what a cool car!

[@harrysunderland6267]

I watch loads of car videos stg, and you blow it out the park. Fantastic fantastic video. Hoon it down country roads , great camera angles. Love it. Keep it up. Best uk car tuber fo sho

[@devanman7920]

Lads honestly? Best car content on KZbin? Great way to end the year...well done!

[@jordanhanchett]

Merry Christmas Sam, thanks for the great content in 2022.

[@NoLaneRestrictions]

Merry Merry Christmas Sam!!! The perfect video adventure to end the year!!! Thank you so much!!! Cheers!!!

[@steveelkes9841]

Sam this was one of my fave videos this year I was so hoping you was going to like the lotus - looks good on you ! Cannot wait for next years epic adventures with the gt3 🙌🏻 Happy Christmas and new year 👍🏻

[@rossmatheson4303]

Loving the library music which ISN'T Jingle Bell Rock. Always love the Scottish visits. Keep up the good work. Merry Christmas

[@vmann-jd5yw]

The long drives are the episodes of his that I watch. this is a good one.

[@MrMawater]

I watched so many Emira videos but I'd still click again when it's you, don't worry about being late just keep up the good work

[@kunalpatel8339]

production quality of this video and the content given from Sam is too good!! I cant stop watching it even if I have other things to get done mid way.

[@JoesIceCreamCone]

The juxtaposed imagery of the beautiful Lotus and the old architecture is epic!

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

I'm looking forward to the AMG powered DCT Emira.

[@tonyglass1740]

Merry Christmas Sam! I always enjoy your videos and commentary on the cars and roads you enjoy. Love seeing the beautiful countryside in the UK. Look forward to upcoming videos in 2023!

[@brockcrow5621]

Merry Christmas from Texas!🤠 I never miss a video or podcast. Thanks for the entertainment.

[@ElTurfStuff]

As always, killed it with the content and the video quality. Great review that shows the whole picture. Plus, what a good looking car!

[@jackleonard2088]

Lovely video Sam. Thanks for the ride. Happy holidays to you, your wife and family. All the best in 23.

[@paullondon5332]

I daily my S1 160 and did a 700 mile weekend B road trip to the lakes from London Didn’t touch the radio once (never have) and also returned 50mpg!

[@EdgyNumber1]

An evolution, rather than evolution. Excellent seats by the way. Very comfortable. Proof you don't need crazy power to have fun. Tyres: Fast road, get Mich PS4(S for track) tyres, very focused but very high noise levels. For touring use Hankook Ventus S1 EVO 3 tyres. Great lateral grip but quiet, good wet weather performance. Very good fuel economy, and good wear performance. Best all-rounder.

[@adambrown743]

WOW, how far has this guy come from the days of the Audi TTS, love it!

[@havosstuff]

my fav kind of vids of yours Sam, brill, happy christmas and all the best for 2023

[@teamgb1587]

So good to see Seen Through Glass back in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@craiganderson8569]

Merry Christmas, Sam. Another great video. I was looking forward to this one.

[@AleksandrHalas]

I wish you a wonderful Christmas with plenty of good food and a relaxing time for you and your family. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I wish you,

[@gedam131]

How cool, same colour as the OG F-Type !

[@thewatersavior]

@CarWow needs to take a look at using that over the shoulder shot. Felt very old school racer.. awsome!

[@carmadguy]

My absolute favourite road. Lucky enough to live just over an hour from the top! Great video as always!

[@theleecollection]

An amazing video mate, the production and editing have really stepped up! Merry Christmas, see you next week! 😉

[@RiminiVirage]

Great review of a great car. Have a wonderful Christmas, I look forward to your reviews next year. Thanks for your excellent work this year.

[@dnice362]

Merry Christmas always enjoy my coffee in the morning and watching your videos

[@schorseg90]

Love the enthusiasm and the way you make those videos entertaining. Just one question: Why do you blurr the speed when you can read the RPM and gear you're in?

[@Nicer_Ricer_JDM]

This is why I love your channel, you always chose the BEST cars 😮‍💨

[@ozeskiman]

Loved your whole years efforts Sam. Your presentation and content is amongst the best. Great to hear you're coming on down to Oz. If you're passing through Melbourne get in touch. I'll be happy to introduce you to a lot of serious car guys and take you for a run in my 575M. I know where the best coffee is too.. Have you got a car sorted? Have you planned a trip to Tasmania. The island is the place to go for great driving..fabulous scenery, wonderful restaurants and awesome roads. Hope to meet you.

[@JIMMYHIBBS1]

I daily’d a series 2 Elise for 2 years a long time ago - and wow - what a car …. Miss it !!!

[@alphabeta8403]

6:30 Fun Emira. 9:30 Fire it up. 10:30 Let it rip! 11:30 Same engine/gearbox as Evora.

[@darrenwood8561]

Cracking video Sam! My good friend has just bought one of these and I can't wait to see it!

[@robbiehutchin679]

So happy you took the time to properly understand this car. It is clearly obvious the more time spent with it (particularly in touring spec) the better it is. I have no idea why anyone would spec the sports setup in a road based car *cough schmee cough cough. Your video looked fantastic, you took it on some great roads and that hotel looked stunning. Well. Great way to see out the year. Your video

[@glord49]

Great video. Thx you for a great year of content on KZbin and podcast.

[@techtoth1]

As an italian I say I'd love to own this car! Don't get too wide, big, and unusable on B roads, Emira, and you'll be fine! Great job, Lotus.

[@ModPhenomenon]

Sam, your videos are going better and better by every new episode…thanks! Great atmosphaere and nix cuts…. keep on! Happy X-mas from Germany!

[@rmTheWalrus]

After owning 2 evoras it’s the powertrain that keeps me looking elsewhere. Not that it’s bad (and I happened to really like the shift feel in my ‘20 GT), but it’s a million years old and feels it, and becomes much more apparent as you spend more time with it. It just doesn’t react the same way as any other marque’s engines from the last 7+ years

[@spacewhale442]

Merry Christmas Sam! By far my favourite channel on KZbin and I’ve enjoyed every video and podcast! Cheers 🎉