Lotus Emira TEST DRIVE! | My First Impressions...

Here I finally get to drive the Lotus Emira for the Very First Time and I provide my first driving impressions….and there are a few things I noticed that others didn’t!
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[@jamesengelsman9369]

Very succinct and well delivered Rich, looking forward to some more updates when you drive it!

[@RichReviews_]

Thanks James. I did drive the Emira but at this stage couldn’t add cameras but am hopefully to be provided a car in a few weeks which I will be able to review while driving on camera.

[@bman1668]

Lotus emira is englands corvette c8 damn I want one !

[@s8aan]

Great video, glad you liked it too! I'm 3 months and 2000 miles into mine, loving it!!

[@RichReviews_]

Just watched your car on James’ channel…similar spec to mine though I went for full black pack and black interior with yellow stitch. Hopefully all your ECU issues are now resolved?

[@Docinaplane]

I very much appreciate your thorough review. I was able to drive an Emira a few months ago in the US. I love Lotus. I wanted a more raw driver's car so I bought a wonderful Evora GT.

[@RichReviews_]

Thank you...really glad it was helpful!

[@fredericberthou]

Bonne vidéo 👌 j’ai une lotus exige 430 cup , jamais je la vendrai pour cette Emira 🥰

[@alvaro1728]

Thanks for your detailed unbiased review. I've actually signed up for one of these but I'm waiting for the one with the AMG twin-turbo engine since I want DCT. I currently have a BMW M2 Comp which I love. It's a fun, practical 4-seater coupe with over 400 torquey horses. I'm wondering if I'll prefer the Emira over it. Can't wait to test drive the Emira!

[@RichReviews_]

Thank you..I think you’ll love the Emira.

[@christschool]

Thanks Rich for the honest review. Because Toyota made the engine, it should be very reliable which will help with Lotus' reputation. Which would you go for, a low mile F430 or the Emira? I'm leaning heavily to the F430. I just think its more car for the same money.

[@RichReviews_]

Hmmm, sorry but in my book Ferrari trumps pretty much anything but to be fair the price difference between the 430 and Emira is substantial so not a fair comparison. 😃

[@samgao]

Read up on the Toyota engine: one of the biggest flaws is that this engine is prone to leaks. Make sure you take good care of it!

[@tonymoreton7166]

Ferrari will cost a lot more to run, but if you've factored that in, do the Ferrari. Nothing drives the same.

[@RichReviews_]

Hopefully I don’t end up with a Friday afternoon build! 😁

[@christschool]

@@RichReviews_ I just looked at the configurator for the US. I don't know how much options cost, because the US configurator wasn't accepting any builds, but with a base before options of $93k, the price differential isn't substantial.

[@elvielins]

So honest review. ❤

[@RichReviews_]

Thank you Elvie

[@Banes2x]

Good video 🎉

[@RichReviews_]

Thanks for the visit

[@WTF_888]

Great review! Current BMW M2 CS owner here. Thinking of trading for an Emira. Does it have auto blip on downshift?

[@RichReviews_]

No you would have to do this manually.

[@gp1683]

I drove the car at Gator Motorsports in Indianapolis USA. Power delivery was the biggest surprise. The Emira lacks low end torque which requires high revs to get the power out of the engine. Above 4500 rpm the engine wakes up and power is ample for street driving

[@RichReviews_]

Yes fully agree

[@johncarlo2630]

Did you have it in sport mode?

[@RichReviews_]

Yes sport mode 90% of the time.

[@davepaturno4290]

That's a bit puzzling, as the typical advantage of a supercharger is that it provides power throughout the engine's rev range. Single turbocharged engines have a lag that is very obvious in rolling start 0-60 mph runs. None of the V6 Emira reviews I've read included mention of low power, early in the rev range. Then again, if you're used to driving a McLaren, I can understand such a statement.

[@gp1683]

@@davepaturno4290 It really surprised me. I thought that perhaps the demo I was driving was de-tuned. But the way the engine in that car was tuned required a lot of revs to get power

[@TheOrangeEliseCup250]

Great short review. How were the Goodyear tyres? Grippe enough?

[@RichReviews_]

Yes, the Goodyears seemed fine, which i was happy with due to speccing then myself.

[@rd5140]

​@RichReviews_ do you know if the aggressive geo is only for the cup2s or for goodyears as well?

[@RichReviews_]

Aggressive geo? Geometry? Either suspension setup can be chosen with either tyre option.

[@rd5140]

​@RichReviews_ nope. Cup2 no longer option for touring. Also, the aggressive alignment is only for cup2. Normal alignment for goodyears😊

[@RichReviews_]

Wow they’ve changed the configurator quite a bit!

[@andygtv]

Allegro Steering wheel😂good review 👍

[@RichReviews_]

Allegro?

[@andygtv]

@@RichReviews_ i.pinimg.com/736x/bc/1d/1e/bc1d1e9aae53d09a0cd6ca2d793e85fc.jpg

[@andygtv]

@@RichReviews_ silly joke

[@RichReviews_]

@@andygtv ah sorry I missed that...thought maybe they had somehow rebadged an edition of a rare Allegro wheel 😂

[@perigosu8449]

I want to buy one of these and mod it to look like a Ferrari 308 or 288 (with my own twist).

[@RichReviews_]

Why not buy an actual 308?

[@perigosu8449]

@RichReviews they're not cheap and I want a modern car that looks like an old-school Ferrari. So it's probably cheaper to make a custom body kit than it is to buy a 1980's Ferrari just for the body and replace everything else.

[@RichReviews_]

As long as you can accept the devaluation of the Emira in doing this. At the end of the day a base Emira will set you back 60k+ which is no short change when used as a donor car.

[@mp1314]

Thank you for the detailed review. Just one ask/question: when for instance talking about certain details, like the rear view on the center screen, why don’t you show a sequence of what it looks like?

[@RichReviews_]

We were rushed with time to create the overview.

[@mp1314]

@@RichReviews_ makes sense. Still enjoyed the review a lot! 👍🏻

[@RichReviews_]

Thank you for saying and engaging with the channel.

[@davepaturno4290]

Hopefully, Android Auto is included.

[@RichReviews_]

Yes both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

[@ENGBriseB]

Is it truly better than the Porsche 718 GTS Cayman.

[@RichReviews_]

Depends on your criteria...for me yes.

[@vagabond1776]

Would be nice for Lotus to offer a plain steering wheel, a la Porsche….and an engine start button cover delete.🙄🤪 Electronic folding side mirrors would also be a very practical option.

[@RichReviews_]

The electronic pad on the steering could be a pain but I have heard there may be an option added to the screens where you can switch it off while driving so you don’t accidentally operate some of its functions. In addition, the door mirrors do fold electronically…see here for the specification of the models… media.lotuscars.com/en/models/emira.html

[@grayjd2]

What color is this one?

[@RichReviews_]

Nimbus Gray

[@Jay-xr3sb]

The cayman gts/gt4 can be had near new. Even the 2.5T will blow this away.

[@RichReviews_]

The base price of the GT4 is more than the retail of the Emira FE let alone being way over the Emira base straight 4 AMG so no comparison. Also, to be fair, IMO the Emira knocks the looks of the Cayman into touch.

[@Jay-xr3sb]

@@RichReviews_ but realistically, there is a back log of emira orders, only those looking to flip for 10-15k overs. In a few years they will be everywhere and priced a lot lower. Last I looked, a gt4 with sub 10k miles is isn't far off, the gts is my preference and low milage used is £65-70k. If you're talking about the emira amg then it's not available. I would like to see how that performs, but again, a cayman 2.5t gts/s is 50k near new now. it'll outperform due to weight/power and PDK. Completely agree on the Emira looks, it's impressive and fresh vs or others. The first edition car is an average mid reving engine. It is heavy and slow for its class. They should have started at a higher level.of performance if they are moving to hybrid soon. It could be last hurrah soon and they want to trickle out performance. Clearly I'm more price consious, buy it for the looks and attention if money is no object. If I had the cash I'd go spyder. Currently I aspire for the gts 4.0 and then await the hybrid sports generation.

[@RichReviews_]

IMHO not fair to compare a new model with second hand prices…gotta compare apples with apples. 😁 When did you drive the Emira? What was your perception of road holding? Yes it could do with 100BHP more but hey, it’s a circa 65k car in base build, can’t compare with cars in a higher price bracket.

[@Jay-xr3sb]

@@RichReviews_ I understand new vs near new. My point is, you can't have it unless you're in a long queue. The AMG will face the same delays, how can you take thier word it will come on time and within budget. I'm comparing reality with your online configuration prices. I haven't driven it, I'll take your word it sticks to the road, it should given how wide it is. I believe you it handles fine but it's a no go for the reasons I've mentioned. I think it will be as common as the audi TT if it has a decent run. Just feels a little too late to the party. 981 performance in 2023, but heavier. Look at the Covette E ray or z06 if we're living in dreamland, ferrari sounds and performance, wild looks (a bit cartoonish). Be the first with an emira or pick one up in 4 years for less than the equivalent cayman GTS. Or just an A110 for the drive.

[@RichReviews_]

I understand your points but...you cannot compare a brand new car price with used...that comparison would have to be made in the future with comparably aged sports cars obviously with similar levels of specification and similar levels of 'want' from prospective customers.

[@davidjack3]

Gear stick was terrible in one i sat in ,felt awful the metal where numbers were

[@RichReviews_]

Was the engraved lettering rough? I never felt that on this car.

[@davidjack3]

@@RichReviews_ yes,disappointingly do

[@RichReviews_]

Thanks for the insight, I’ll look out for that. I’m pushing to get a car from Lotus to review separately. Keep watching. 😊

[@davidjack3]

@@RichReviews_ maybe it sounds picky,but i noticed it nonetheless,its £80,000 as you say and should be spot on

[@RichReviews_]

Agree it should be right.

[@rayjoedef]

thanks....what were the negatives?

[@RichReviews_]

Thanks…I mentioned the negatives in the video!

[@brianhimmelman420]

is an exhaust mod available yet?

[@RichReviews_]

I have no idea…something I’ll look in to when my car finally arrives.

[@andrewfielden284]

Shame about the cup holders! :)

[@RichReviews_]

Decent sized in width too but why place them directly inline with the armrest and gear lever?! 🤯

[@andrewfielden284]

@@RichReviews_ What are the maintenance costs like? I guess something for you to explore in future videos.

[@RichReviews_]

Let's put it this way...not as bad as a Ferrari! 😂

[@aaabbbccc543]

inside is boring, no front storage.. and lot more expensive than a cayman gts

[@RichReviews_]

Disagree on both accounts.

[@aaabbbccc543]

@@RichReviews_ so the lotus has front storage and the 3.5 lotus is cheaper than a GTS? nope.. no dual clutch on the 3.5 lotus... and the porsche look more refined inside.. lotus looks rushed together

[@RichReviews_]

No one wants the auto on the Lotus FE. Also, those that compare the Emira to a GTS will always buy the GTS but those buying the Lotus would never consider the GTS. Drive the Emira and you will 'get it'. Regarding the interior, the Emira is far more special than the Cayman.

[@rd5140]

​@@RichReviews_nobody? I do, i4 ordered.

[@RichReviews_]

i4 isn’t the First Edition series.

[@xxxmarekxxx505]

SUPER Lotus Emira!!!!!!!!!!!!!