Is the Lotus Evora GT a BETTER 6-speed sports car than a 2024 Porsche Cayman GT4?

The Evora GT is a mid-engine sports car from Lotus. On the outside you will discover forged wheels, AP Racing brakes, massive rear diffuser and center exhaust and see-through engine bay. On the inside you will be greeted by carbon fiber bucket seats, Alcantara covered interior and analog gauges. Under the engine hatch is a 3.5L supercharged V6 mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Is the Lous Evora GT a BETTER 6-speed sports car than a 2024 Porsche Cayman GT4?
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[@rickjames6867]

Toyota engine in a Lotus. BMW engine in a Toyota. What the hell is going on? All jokes aside. This is a sweet car and it sounds fantastic. Great camera work Steven. Your contribution to Joe's content is very underrated.

[@funkyfurballs1078]

My Lotus has a Renault engine! ...ugh!

[@Yukon6255]

BMW engine is not a toyota engine. The supra using a BMW engine. But Lotus called up Toyota to borrow there engine when Toyota wouldn't even use there own engine in the Supra.

[@Big.W.]

They need to hurry up and put Toyota mr2 badges on this car and change some of the materials out for cheaper ones and sell that

[@imaldon1]

A very cool and special British sports car and thank you Joe for this special review. Reliable with that Toyota derived 3.5 liter V6. 🇬🇧 Sounds awesome!

[@RaitisRides]

It was freaking amazing!

[@Angelbonilla1982]

Viva Puerto Rico 🎉🎉

[@kennethsmith6899]

Joe I know the infotainment center is a little dated but to get a drivers car that looks good and has that reliable engine from Toyota for 86k is a steal to me.

[@RaitisRides]

I will not argue with that at all Kenneth! For me I wouldn’t even listen to any music because that engine sounds so damn good!

[@cody3335]

There is a lotus dealership near me and the new ones look so badass. The pricing is pretty good for what you’re getting.

[@yzth3ory630]

I have no idea if it’s actually “better” than the Cayman GT4 but (aesthetically) I prefer & would purchase the Evora.

[@danielqiu3779]

Had the chance to drive one of these last year. Happened to be an automatic example and the gearbox felt sluggish. But the steering and driving dynamic on canyon roads are unmatched. I hope to own a Lotus one day.

[@mickeybrumfield764]

Lotus gets about as much out of a Camry engine as Joe gets out of a test drive.

[@darthvader1759]

That's the best sounding camery I've ever heard

[@amill1563]

I started waking up to cars in the 80's and this brand was one of those rare and coveted cars. Love how they partnered with Toyota to keep a solid sports car going.

[@Angelbonilla1982]

Joe's face racing mode trying to catch the airplane!!

[@davidp2888]

Thanks for taking me on this ride with you, Joe.

[@joshdarby9623]

This was mine! Traded it for the Carrera T you reviewed. Glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully it goes to a good home!

[@RaitisRides]

Now this is freaking fantastic! What a small world! Congrats on your 911T!

[@fzr1000981]

Too raw?

[@gramb5611]

Love the color and yellow accents. Infotainment is dated, but who needs it !!!! Thanks Joe 🤙🏼

[@ailuxcon]

The best part of all the reviews with you is that when you behind the wheels sharing that driving experience and excitement! Keep it up and thanks for what you doing Joe! 💯

[@chrisrock010]

Great review Joe, looking forward for the Lotus Emira. Porsche’s are beautiful, proven and amazing for sure. But there’s something special about Lotus that makes them unique in a way. It is for sure about the driving experience, making one connect with the car and enjoyment. :)

[@sublimegt500]

Disclaimer: No laws were broken during the making of this video 🤣🤣

[@DarkJediChrisG-1425]

Lotus Evora GT: Exterior: 2021 Interior: Time travel back to 2015

[@flubberlane8437]

Man Raiti that Lotus is one special car ! 😀

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it!

[@tspidey007]

Oh hell yeah!!!! Now that is a sports car!!!

[@steveb5382]

What a car, so nice to hear a manual and that engine sound from a camry, geewiz.

[@indysaab]

This is my new favorite Raiti’s Ride video. Discovered him with the new Z reveal, which I loved. This car however, I think is the most bang for the buck with performance cars. Been waiting and waiting patiently for his views on this model of Lotus. Great job Joe!!

[@n-power-automotive]

I haven’t seen Joe laugh this much since the Elantra N review. 😉

[@ryansheets9909]

That grey color with yellow is sweet.

[@alpe6228]

what an all around proper car.Bulletproof drive train,solid chassis and a tremendous look.

[@RaitisRides]

Perfectly said!

[@nVidyax]

@@RaitisRides if only the Aisin gearbox was a little smoother!

[@ahmedalbaiti8408]

So much fun to see Joe taking this one for a spin. Excellent review! I consider myself very lucky to have a 2020 Evora GT in the same grey. Every drive is an event. Feels more connected than anything else I have ever driven!

[@Chris-ho9pq]

Thank you Joe and Steven for this awesome presentation for Lotus.

[@Juan-ri4mx]

This is the most fun I've seen on your face and smile, Joe! Awesome review and car!

[@EG-bk7lg]

Man..i'm sitting here smiling and turning my head around the curves!!! Great camerawork and content! Thanks

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you could ride shotgun with me!

[@KaiWalker-cf5xs]

Thank you Joe for reviewing this car for me I love you so much comment from Lou Cree

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome Lou

[@falkobalko9006]

The man is married!!

[@monicalane7136]

😂😂😂​@@falkobalko9006

[@monicalane7136]

​@@falkobalko9006man crush. 😂😂

[@tigerhoods7927]

I feel like this car company as always been underrated they make great looking cars

[@RaitisRides]

Now this is true statement

[@FLEXjs]

I cannot believe that an engine that sounds that glorious came from a Camry....

[@markpotter780]

Thanks Joe for your review of your first Lotus. I look forward to when you get an opportunity to review the Emira. I love your approach to reviewing cars. You are very thorough. I think you could put a lot of car salespeople to shame. Thanks Joe.

[@wiilli7685]

My oh my! That sounds menacing and feisty. 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@CommandoMaster]

85K USD for a sports car that isn't a 911 is crazy!

[@Lookin4WhoAsked]

LOL you’re on crack. Besides 911’s are $100k+ for any low mileage 2020-now models

[@HarryTwatter]

if I'm ever rich enough to have a 2nd cool toy car, this would be right up there

[@yohazem1]

Man you are a great shifter best KZbinr shifter by far wish I could take stick shift lessons with you lol

[@abrahamnutrition]

The engine sounds glorious! I can't believe that's coming from that Camry engine.

[@Nick-hz2kl]

Teddy Ruckspin and My Buddy . You’re old if you know about em. Joe is wild for that reference

[@kramer8865]

Looking forward to seeing you review the new Emira. Great review Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

Test me…..so am I!

[@rosstoolfan]

This drivetrain reminded me of the Shelby Series One with the supercharged Olds Aurora 4.0 V8

[@manuelcamomot5152]

Car looks amazing.

[@RaitisRides]

You better believe it!

[@julioirizarry4262]

Special car for sure. Are you reviewing the Emira anytime soon? Great reviews as usual.

[@kickstand801]

Haven't heard about Lotus since I played Nees for Speed 2😂. Beating everyone with the Lotus GT1

[@Angelbonilla1982]

This is a sport light car!! Doesn't need any technology, just pure driving.

[@Throw_Down]

Lotus Evora GT = ART 🎨

[@shoryukenpower]

I saw a Lotus Elise a couple months ago. it looked cool but I never realized how tiny they are in person. I can't imagine anyone over 5'5 or 120 pounds being able to get in and out of that car comfortably lol

[@GerardLESC]

🗿

[@Big.W.]

It’s a super go kart

[@swmann2]

On throttle here we goooo!!!!! ... Oops sorry, let's wait a few minutes for the torque to hit ... Ok here we goooo!

[@bossy1ish]

I was not expecting this lotus review cool

[@Angelbonilla1982]

One of my favorites!,🎉🎉

[@Glideslopes]

You need one in your garage Joe.

[@deundreward7057]

This car brand was the one of my favorites besides Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Acura, and Scion.

[@dominickirkwood]

Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Amazing review Joe.

[@jeromegriffiths4462]

That’s Car Looking Nice

[@DominionAnako-bb7ry]

Love your video

[@tspidey007]

Change that color to either red, white, or yellow with black out mirror caps, and this thing is perfect 👍

[@danblumel]

I'm going with British racing green. Black wheels.

[@bryy2053]

I absolutely love the sound coming from the exhaust of this car. Toyota, take notes for crying out loud. Do something amazing with that engine.

[@TheDiveWatcher]

Very cool, Joe!

[@heroaustin6893]

Gotta love the Evora GT. I honestly think it's truly a successor to the NA1/NA2 NSX which the Evora GT reminds me of. It's mid-engine and rear-wheel drive, just like the 1st gen NSX. Not only that, that V6 engine is what I like about the Evora GT despite the fact that this V6 was built by a Japanese brand like Toyota which Lotus uses. Even with a supercharger on this Toyota 2GR-FE V6, it has more characteristics than a Porsche Cayman when that V6 screams. But, with the Lotus Emira being the final gas-powered car by Lotus, would you take the Evora GT or Emira?

[@TheRaysDoc]

Evora GT: More horsepower, last handmade Lotus, and very limited production run less than 300 in 2000 and 2021 made for United States. If you have kids, the Evora also has back seats. The Evora is also a simpler car than the Emira with less electronics so there is less that can go wrong with it.

[@mariowhyte7848]

Now This...THIS is how I want my. Camry to sound!!! LISTEN TO THE EXHAUST NOTE!!! HOOOOOOLY TOLEEEEDOOOO!!! Great car by Lotus!!! Awesome review Joe!!!

[@EthiopianSCOOT23]

416 hp! I was not expecting that

[@RaitisRides]

That supercharger doing its thing

[@marcfrank590]

There was also Lotus Europa

[@thetrafa1313]

Beautiful vehicle

[@billeichenberger5370]

The EMIRA is GORGEOUS. THANKS Joe.

[@RaitisRides]

Oh trust me I know

[@RickMentore]

I can tell you a bit more fun with this one!

[@crunchers9]

Joe talked about the Lotus badge without using the word "iconic"!

[@HanshiroParker]

FINALLYYY! A LOTUS EVORA! Let’s goooo!

[@tuxedoblackcat1680]

It's my only beloved reason when it comes to me loving Lotus. Placing an Engine that comes from my most beloved V6 Sedan in America, the Toyota Camry V6.

[@DejonBuick-jl2fx]

Hey, joe I am not a big fan of lotus cars, however this car looks good, I wonder how reliable these cars really are in 3 to 5 years from now.!?!?.😅😅😅.

[@RaitisRides]

Well they have a Toyota engine so…..

[@chadm2511]

That's old pre-2000 Lotus. Once they started using the Toyota drive trains, across the Elise, Exige, Evora and Emira....they are pretty reliable.

[@omarcortes5754]

You took me by surprise, I honestly thought Lotus no longer exists.

[@RaitisRides]

I’m glad. Could bring it to you!

[@Victic005]

It's Fisker who no longer exists.

[@ardoin_337]

They're actually producing a ton of electric SUVs that should be on the road very soon. Oh the downfall of lotus.

[@henryi9738]

This Lotus Evora is cool , but the Lotus Emira is what I would go with. Thanks Raiti !! 😃👍

[@danblumel]

It doesn't offer the same feedback feel experience.

[@tedwhite5197]

Love it!

[@PopeyeFPV]

Joe, this Lotus is, hmmm....how should I say this....er.....uh....well it's CUTE, but I want your E-Ray ! I'm SOLD on it. Let's see more of the E-Ray ! Anyhow nice review on this....Cheers buddy!

[@utxex97]

$85K for a 3-yr old car? For $15-20K more, you get the new & improved Emira.

[@Lookin4WhoAsked]

Emira is fugly. At least this car looks great

[@danblumel]

It's more subdued, less raw.

[@darniusterix5774]

You were racing the airplane there for a sec!

[@mystictk4149]

I love the sharp look.

[@jasondickens9003]

How in the world has Toyota not figured out how to make the Camry sound as good as that Evora. The Evora is just a sexy looking vehicle and magnoglorious sounding WTF!!!!. it will depreciate quicker than the Porsche cayman GT4 which means as a used car it might be a bargain. The Toyota engine reliability is a plus which will allow for you to focus on the other English car problems that will arise. at least it won't leave you stranded on the side of the road.

[@tatankahanska120]

Lotus should build the new MR2

[@splinky45]

Awesome video. I would take this over the Porsche. I'm always drawn to a unique car. I had an MR2 Spyder when everyone had a Miata. I have a Polestar 2 when everyone has a Tesla. My problem with Porsche is any customization is an added $$. Different color,different upholstery, etc. etc.

[@TucoDog-ho6fw]

No mention of the Europa for many reasons. Those things were falling apart when they arrived at the dealerships as new stock.

[@nicholascaldwell1512]

Roof would look nice carbon fiber.

[@max85220]

My God!!!! The sound ❤😂

[@Briangnc96]

Love that damn sound!!!

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Yeah of course & I want to buy this car badly.

[@dorsia4167]

Teddy Ruxpin 😂

[@RaitisRides]

My sister had one! 😂

[@cbotten106]

@@RaitisRides Teddy is definitely less creepy than a Furby.

[@RickStarzz]

Not like my pet monster 😂

[@eric_kuj44]

The Lotus Evora GT looks to be great sports car and the sound from that engine is insane. I would still have to go with the Cayman GT4 because I think that it looks better, it has a nicer interior, and it's a Porsche. You definitely can't go wrong with a Porsche, especially a GT product. For me the Porsche is the whole package, while the Lotus is only good in some key areas like handling and sound.

[@danblumel]

Yes and repairs/ parts will be more for the Porsche

[@jpetm1046]

You forgot to mention the year on your title (2021) Lotus

[@kinghill500]

Nice car

[@s.gharavi1614]

Hello! The Emira is available and shipping. No one should be overpaying for an Evora, which is a 12 year old+ design.

[@BetterASKSOME1]

Why won't GM bring back the 1988 fiero GT with a 400 HP

[@crouchb15]

Now lotus makes stuff that would make Chapman rise from the grave

[@RaitisRides]

I think you may be right!

[@giovannygianni4804]

(If your ready, I'm ready!!) ... (On throttle, here we go!!) merch on the way 🤔

[@RaitisRides]

Hey Gio! We are actually getting those shirt designs together as we speak!

[@giovannygianni4804]

@@RaitisRides Big respect, the man with a plan 💪 🍻

[@tedbell4416]

I'll take a red one

[@RaitisRides]

Now that would look amazing!

[@davidsagastume3700]

Cool review

[@RadDadisRad]

Would be a great engine to slap a supercharger or turbocharger on.

[@RaitisRides]

It has a supercharger

[@zachbruner481]

For 85k in todays market that isn’t terrible

[@salimrandall]

Toyota/Lexus engine, trans, and harness. Mid engine placement with European flair. Seems better to me.

[@mikeb3023]

It's got less torque than my Cx5 😅 . I like this Lotus but this is funny to me

[@tspidey007]

That cargo area was designed to how a golf bag so you could arrive at the country club and let everyone know your a bad ass.

[@maoinc13]

Why they didn't put this engine in the new Toyota GR Supra ?? 🤔