New McLaren Artura | evo REVIEW

Finally we've driven the new £182,500 McLaren Artura, the car that replaces the 570S and is the first series production McLaren road car to feature a hybrid powertrain. But is it match for today's latest crop of pure internal combustion engined supercars such as Maserati's magnificent MC20 and Ferrari's own take on the six-cylinder, hybrid supercar, the sensational 296 GTB?
We sent Jethro Bovingdon to drive McLaren's new 671bhp hybrid supercar on road and track to find out.
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[@MrFoof82]

"Unfortunately, the launch cars were beset with software problems -- all of which they say will be solved for customer deliveries -- and a few mechanical failures too, one of which led me to evacuate the car in a hurry on the track." Good to know it's still a McLaren!

[@carseyeadmire]

They have to live up to their high quality standard

[@carseyeadmire]

They have to live up to their high quality standard

[@allensaunders449]

Not a good look for McLaren many already question the reliability of McLaren cars

[@MrCyberamp]

Glad I cancelled this shit last year

[@DANNY-bv7od]

@@MrCyberamp sure you did

[@zakelwe]

Didn't realise Jethro is back ... love his stuff and will be watching more of Evo now. He can drive and describe... He's a bit like a boomerang at Evo !

[@TheErichs12]

From an engineering point of view these cars look like masterpieces, but if I had the money I just cant imagine myself buying one of these over something like a 430 scuderia or a huracan, something with a proper N/A engine and good sound. I feel like the best era for supercars is already behind us.

[@AndreaSh00t97]

992 gt3 is probably the only survivor - but we all know that it's probably the last of it's kinds...

[@jeevensahota2598]

Murcirlago SV has my heart

[@TheOuttaPocketVarietyShow]

You buy this due to the knowledge that big gov't is gonna eventually punish people's pockets for having a gas car in the near future. This will hold, if not grow, in value as these electric car requirements come into place

[@702TifosiGambler]

600LT over the NAs

[@bcraftin7846]

If I see Jethro…Chris…or Steve at the wheel…I’m pressing PLAY ASAP!!! 🙌🏽

[@vble2337]

And let’s not forget Tiff Needell

[@djroboscope]

Which Steve??

[@vble2337]

@@djroboscope Steve sutcliff.

[@KootBear]

@@djroboscope I think its Steve Sutcliffe he is really good btw

[@bcraftin7846]

@@vble2337 Absolutely…damn I can believe I forgot Tiff. I’m also really starting to like Matt Watson a lot too. Jeremy is an all time favorite…but it’s hard to see him reviewing anything outside of Top Gear.

[@neilmilner7074]

More reviews from Jethro please guy's. He hits the spot in every facet of the review genre

[@jnmason6283]

Agreed!

[@aggiewoodie]

Almost as good as Catchpole at Carfection.

[@PecaSX]

Really appreciate the amount of work that has gone into making this film. And what a joy to watch a reviewer at the top of his game :)

[@tictoc677]

far out such honest comprehensive and sensible reviews from evo and this guy who Ive known of for ages but never had him on my radar. he is prob my most competent and trusted reviewer after this and the emira review.

[@The_Stanman]

Agreed he is one of, if not the, best reviewers

[@frankrocha8579]

Need more of Jethro driving cars

[@dieschnellekatze]

Jethro is the best when he can be himself. Love the general EVO + Jethro setup 👌

[@obsidian....]

Audio is bouncing in and out of sync for me. Not sure if that's happening for anyone else?

[@RobertM525]

It's not just you. I came to the comments to see if anyone else was experiencing the same issue.

[@gavinsullivan9015]

Me too - thought it was cos i was playing back at 1.25 speed though…

[@yurimbarbosa0]

MORE JETHRO PLEASE. Fan from Brazil 🇧🇷😍

[@jameswillard1]

Finally!! I was wondering WTF was going on with the press drives of the Artura considering Mclaren showed it like practically 2 full years ago and dealers in the states have already delivered a few customer cars 🤔

[@5thgearouttahere]

Just watched Sutcliffe's review, he mentioned they still had issues with the test car, also in the video description. Apparently the Autocar tester was a preproduction unit as well, which seems like McLaren is still being McLaren, if you know what I mean. Artura deserves to be successful though, fingers crossed

[@randomreally5782]

@@5thgearouttahere its crazy how lamborgini ferrari astonmartin doesnt have any issues but always mclaren wtf is wrong with them lets not forget what happend to p1s and speedsters Artura is hybrid too so if you know what i mean

[@mercury6765]

@@randomreally5782 Aston Martin? That’s a joke right? They still can’t finish the Valkyrie, the car even broke down at Goodwood. Their cars are known for having issues, like McLaren

[@randomreally5782]

@@mercury6765 yeah maybe your right my bad

[@DrummingAli93]

18 minutes of Jethro and a McLaren? Thank You EVO! The Thrill of Driving

[@aitorgoikolea1892]

Very happy to see Jethro back!!! Happy to see it was not just the Emira review. Waiting for your next review!!!

[@redduke6000]

Their mechanical failure and software problems even in a “prepared” Press car reveals some hint why they’re delaying very very long after the car launched, classical Mclaren style still.

[@Neawoulf]

Great filming and visual editing, but the audio editing needs a bit more work. Sometimes it's out of sync and overall the onboard recordings are a lot quieter, than the post production commentary. And it's great to see Jethro back here on EVO. And about the performance and excitement: I bet in a few years we'll see an Artura LT or something and a 720S replacement as well. After all this is just the new "entry level" McLaren, so it looks like they didn't want to make it better than their current top level car.

[@tejaskokcha8111]

So it wasn’t just me who saw the lag then

[@Trendyflute]

I'm a fan of this new breed of V6 PHEV supercars, particularly the 120 degree motors (cool!), it helps that the execution of the 296 and this seem pretty strong (typical McLaren niggles aside...), even the NSX grew into being quite awesome. A few hundred pounds of batteries and motors is a bit of a downer but the efficiency and performance you get with that weight, combined with how good suspension and tire technology is these days, adds up to some pretty awesome packages.

[@iankuah8606]

The 1,395kg dry weight and 1,498kg with fluids and a 90% full fuel tank is light, and you have 680hp. The Porsche 992 GT3 weighs 1,418kg and only has 510hp.

[@aggiewoodie]

@@iankuah8606 carbon tub for the win.

[@TheFunkhouser]

MCL got it going on.. such road presence as well. I love them!

[@Druezy]

Excellent work as always EVO, a viewer for many years now and the team always delivers.

[@cnewto12]

Best review on KZbin of this car so far. Great work.

[@ENGBriseB]

Gorgeous McLaren V6 hybrid. What they will do in the future is put bigger turbo's on it and a bigger battery pack. Roof scoop and it will be a very special LT for 2025. At the moment it's a great entry level McLaren.

[@adamciampa8697]

Love Jethro, not much when he was in the U.S. Imagine he, Sutcliffe and Harris in a series 🙏🏼

[@neilmilner7074]

I'll buy that for a Dollar

[@philboocock3435]

I’ve watched your lotus Emira and now Artura review and find your clinical and honest analysis of both very refreshing. No gushing about them because they are the latest car of the moment to review. You’ve certainly gained a follower if you remain so unbiased.

[@AyaxRo]

Steve and Jethro behind the wheel on launch.... we have been blessed.

[@seanoconnor8135]

So good to have Jethro back!

[@DiscoticUK]

Audio's out of sync around 7:20 and 12:30

[@omegaslast]

4:30 also has an incredibly high frequency piercing noise

[@skudaaron1986]

The best review of this car so far.

[@YuriJohnson]

I thought I’d wait an eternity for this but finally the Artura is here

[@lapamful]

Honestly, Jethro's 'hooning it' is everyone else's hyperdrive... Insanity!

[@malihalls7129]

Loved my ride in the Artura on saturday

[@luke_3_113]

Great review. Feel like I'm getting honest feedback, and really nice info from the presenter (even though the audio was a bit out of sync with the visual for me).

[@spencerkingeter5051]

Loving Jethro back in the EVO seat

[@RiddleTime]

7:50 why not show us the pedal placement? I mean this is a missed opportunity in my eyes.

[@MaxiimTribe]

I fucks w that....good point

[@RiddleTime]

@@MaxiimTribe Nevertheless I looked up the interior, I think he is right.

[@jethrobovingdon1375]

Launches are very restrictive in terms of time. And we had a magazine shoot to complete at the same time. It’s not always possible to cover every detail, sadly.

[@Onyourbiketoo]

believe me, and Jethro, pedal box is the best in the world. When McLaren Automotive started with a clean sheet, a carbon tub and a DCT they only ever needed 2 pedals so the car was designed around that... no 2 pedals on the right and a bloody great big empty space on the left like a GT3RS PDK !! Porsche and Ferrari come from a DNA of 3 pedals and Porsche still with option 2 or 3, McLaren came in when it was always going forward meant to be 2 pedals from the ground up.

[@HG504X]

That Ferrari 296GTB looks stunning and sounds just as good.

[@flyingphoenix113]

I think most people would argue that the 296 sounds much better.

[@kraenk12]

Sounds and looks much better than the Artura.

[@preeteshpatel3962]

Good to see jethro back.

[@stevewong9399]

They couldn't release a Arturo LT off the jump, I'm sure that a power angry version will be coming. Cheer's from East Van. B.C., Canada.

[@19poundpound94]

If either Henry, Chris or Jethro is featured in the video, I will one hundred percent watch it, regardless of the channel. For your reference: Henry Catchpole Chris Harris Jethro Bovingdon

[@Logies_right_hand]

Steve Sutcliffe?

[@19poundpound94]

@@Logies_right_hand Yes, Steve as well.

[@malcolmar]

Looks like this car has a lot of potential. I would be interested to see how it compares to the Acura NSX Type S. On one hand, you have a car company entering into supercar hybrid tech and on the other hand, you have another car company leaving supercar hybrid tech but having a few years to improve their vehicle.

[@diesel-technology5507]

The top end will be artificially strangled in the ECU software so that when the performance version is released the car will basically be unleashed...... either that or the response is partially due to the turbocharger sizing so the top end isn't mechanically available

[@Cloxxki]

That Ferrari cargo net is an ingenius mass damper.

[@randomreally5782]

Timelapse pls

[@Hello_there_obi]

Looks the same as the others. And how do they make it sound so dull? They should be doing all they can to celebrate the sound of an ICE.

[@jamie101010]

Looks like McLaren have done a great job on the multi link rear suspension. Probably the biggest change vs the older cars.

[@jareknowak8712]

What construction was in previous generation?

[@jamie101010]

@@jareknowak8712 Double wish bone in all previous McLarens. Multi link has been used by Porsche and BMW for years because it gives better control over passive rear wheel steering / Toe adjustment, which brings very progressive on the limit handeling compared to the edgy ‘race car’ feel of double wish bones. Hence the great overstear shots in the vid from JB. A McLaren with the progressive handeling of a Porsche is a game changer.

[@jareknowak8712]

@@jamie101010 Thank You Jamie. I like ML too, but ive never driven any car with DWB, I dont know if I would notice any difference, while it is a large one between ML and the torsion beam :)

[@charliebrayson]

Seems like the audio is slightly out of sync on the clip between 12:20-12:58, otherwise good video!

[@matts2488]

E mode is for leaving the house on a Sunday morning without waking the entire community. It is very very useful.

[@jamie101010]

I know its an electronic basket case - but i *really* like it, and would have one in a shot…

[@puggzymalone5824]

I've just read the written review in EVO and that mentioned the fact that after a few corners your car developed a problem and then actually catches on fire. How come this wasn't mentioned in the video? Or were they different cars? A fire is a major thing and potential customers need to know!

[@ACMEpowersports]

Jethro is still the best communicator of them all.

[@kraenk12]

Isn’t this the 570 successor? Why compare it to the 720 or 765 LT then?

[@BojF1]

Exterior similar to previous models, interior looks a bit under whelming for car at that price point. would still love one though... funny that.

[@kalmmonke5037]

compare to lotus especially whatever higher power modifitcatiosn of lotus they may do from factory or aftermarket. do u really want all the power of ferarri?

[@burgerdog981]

Seems like the sound is piped in for this and the 296 possibly? They sound louder in the cabin than they do outside.

[@5thgearouttahere]

As it should be, noise regs are seriously restrictive now it's a wonder there's anything left after tyre noise, fans, wind noise and such.

[@bobdonnelly3916]

Just drove Artura last week; asked on-site engineer and there is NOT any piped-in ISG to the cabin

[@SG-yf6dk]

Very nice car....but I don't think much of the beep every time a paddle is pulled.....thought my smoke alarm batteries were getting low !!! Haha

[@toocutetowork]

It's only in track mode, and the beep is to tell the driver the best moment to upshift

[@SG-yf6dk]

@@toocutetowork Cool thanks

[@mattmasi303]

It looks more like a P1 than other mclarens I hope they keep doing that

[@C.Fecteau-AU-MJ13]

The 296GTB just seems so much more special.

[@Cloxxki]

Less green washing, more hybrid power boost.

[@wailfaridi2070]

Well it is a class higher, I wouldn't take it over a 720s and definitely not over a 765LT

[@MrCyberamp]

@@wailfaridi2070 yeah I concur 100%

[@typhoon-7]

@@wailfaridi2070 I agree too. 765LT has a mythical feel to it which the Ferrari just doesn't have. I considered both for my next car but decided to stick with my 8 year old Hilux instead.

[@wailfaridi2070]

@@typhoon-7 well at least the hilux will probably outlive you lmao

[@davidwalsh6597]

Wish we could have the V6 with no batteries. Imagine!

[@JC-kl5sv]

Does anyone know the specific color of this orange paint?

[@5thgearouttahere]

Can anyone (who knows, please) tell me what "toe stiffness" refers to at 10:50? Haven't ever heard the term or thought of it. Cheers

[@Yargk]

Probably the toe changes less when the rear suspension is compressed or extended. This is called dynamic toe usually, but I'm guessing toe stiffness means the effect of dynamic toe is smaller.

[@5thgearouttahere]

@@Yargk That's my only guess but we all know that term so I'm not sure...

[@noncog1]

Dynamic toe is a geometry trait, and therefore is affected by suspension travel, toe stiffness refers to compliance (such as bushings or minute deflections in long thin aluminum arms) and is affected by loading. Geometry does have and affect though as the further the toe link is from center the greater the pivot force under side load is, but by nature it has to be at least somewhat off center, then consider packaging and geometry constraints.... Tl;dr the toe doesnt change from suspension component flex during heavy side load as much

[@5thgearouttahere]

@@noncog1 Thank you! Hadn't even considered that.

[@sugarsaint]

It's so so good looking tho 🙃

[@PavelMetodiev]

He is smiling and having much more fun in the ferrari :)

[@user-vr5vu6pg4z]

I love this car

[@user-vr5vu6pg4z]

I gasped when I saw the 296

[@-Elaphe-]

Very appropriate name. Hartura (Spanish word) is what I feel when I see all these modern supercars which all look the same.

[@adriancaamanopensado9811]

And how about engine incendies and smoke on press tests?

[@Lemma01]

Beginning to find these reviews a bit like wine tastings: I like wine - quite a lot - but listening to an expert talking about percentages of toe-stiffness reminds me of tasting notes of 'hints of compost on the nose', and nuanced comparisons between vintages I will never taste of wines I have no likelihood of drinking. JB is very good, but just not sure I'm actually engaging anymore.

[@popeyepanther4519]

McLaren will take this feedback and carry out the fixes. Im confident. This is the new hybrid car. They cant go back. Im really hoping they sort it out and sell hundreds of these. Go McLaren.

[@BarryMakariou]

8,500 rpm is impressive for a turbo….Porsche have nailed the 6 cylinder turbo engine for years! Can’t wait for the 911 to also embrace some hybrid power…

[@porsche911fan2]

Imagine what the GT3 would be like

[@kraenk12]

If the Turbo S lightweight can already do 2.1s to 60, imagine what a hybrid could do.

[@MinnesotaFats]

I would love to see an evo review of a modified C3 Corvette or something.

[@_audacerider3838]

All in all if I would look for a sensible V6 hybrid super car I would avoid McLean (and it's know problems) not overspend on the expensive 296 and go straight to Honda for a Hybrid NSX that will give me the same thrills but also Honda reliability! Yes it is the least powerful and most everyday ready but it will go for miles with out going wrong like the McLean and be half price of the 296

[@Mrdfastcars]

looks like the front tyres are under sized yet again :-(

[@Wellspicedchaffinch]

So V6 is as big as it gets from here on out then... At least for Ferrari, McLaren? Damn.

[@DarthWaffle.]

We”ll take the same car and put orange piping on the seats and viola, Atura, new model.

[@benmoorhouse88]

I wish this video wasn't so widescreen.

[@vokstar]

That beeping would drive me crazy if it couldn't be turned off.

[@obsidian....]

Is this the first normal McLaren with a locking differential?

[@iankuah8606]

Yes. They had open diffs before. This is an E-diff that has the advantage of software controlled variable locking, which works with the drift angle feature.

[@flyingphoenix113]

Yes. McLaren has finally caught up with the modern world and ditched the awful independent brake-torque + open diff system that has been in place since the MP4-12C.

[@arda_]

The commentary audio is not synced properly in a lot of scenes

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

@4:24 That was definitely not intentional.

[@MaxiimTribe]

So what is this a 570s+?

[@erikoliveira1314]

Legendas em Português Brasil por favor, somos em mais de 210 milhões de Brasileiros que na maioria gosta desse tipo de conteúdo... Valeu

[@magikjob1574]

As a former fanboy - I find comparison of supercars somewhat pointless. It makes sense for family cars or utility vehicles but when you buy a super car/sports car, you are buying into the brand and its specific niches and characteristics. I think one can appreciate the engineering and thought put into either car and I guess preference on which car you'd choose over the other will boil down to not the numbers or spec sheet, rather which car you just fancy for the sake of it.

[@gavinsullivan9015]

Too fast for the road then? Much like all these cars these days… it’s a lovely thing, could have been a bit more adventurous with the styling. 500k AUD over here 😥

[@SunRise-ul7ko]

No doubt this will be a great car, but I miss the V12 of the Mclaren F1.

[@JordieMotive97]

🤦🏽‍♂️ not feeling it at all. Good to see Jeth again though!

[@tarabusaw4627]

296 GTB > Artura.

[@allensaunders449]

This is the lowest entry level of the new platform might be why the car feels alittlle limited restrained. See where this platform goes in the future

[@evoemperor3776]

I think the closest competitor to this is the nsx.

[@TheWretchedWorld]

You know what’s funny, everyone shit on the Nsx and no body bought one, yet all these new Supercars are like the nsx. Guess Honda was forward thinking.

[@TheHutchRuns]

If I had the £250k then I'd pay the extra for the Ferrari but I don't even have the £189k for the Macca lol

[@RALewis1234]

The editing is a bit choppy on this one, but a decent review otherwise.

[@Mpayne1472]

Two different number plates. Mechanical problems ?

[@stephen300o6]

It's good it does skids, as every reader hear does skids.

[@saltpeter500]

Does it feel naturally aspirated?

[@RobertM525]

Does *any* McLaren short of the F1? At the very least, this has a very naturally aspirated rev limit, which is encouraging.

[@alejandromonterroso7709]

If McLaren is known for something is for their waste gates and deadly lag lol.

[@blarkdexture8899]

Finally used MacLaren prices will go up

[@Harvz78]

Why do they make it so close to look alike with other Mclaren cars?

[@alejandromonterroso7709]

Called Design language, and their language is ETERNALLY based on their McLaren logo Lolol.

[@CharlieBeveridge]

Jethro seemed bored driving the Artura.

[@RichardMajor86]

The sound sync is off, isn’t it?

[@TML34]

Looks like every other McLaren. Not a bad thing, but doesn’t stand out from the other models. Second laziest design team, next to Porsche ofc.

[@iankuah8606]

IMO the laziest design team at present is Mercedes. I have to look twice to split the current C, E and S-Class from the rear with the tail-light design they copied from the Alfa Romeo Giulia! And putting the generic front and rear on the new SL is just more of the German sausage syndrome!

[@MRVSKIN]

Will be interesting to see the 720 replacement with this tech straight up against the 296 head to head. I would suggest you sir calm down with the you tube commenters. If you don’t like the feedback I would politely say don’t read any of the comments. Quite simple really. Less of the comments from you telling you viewers to calm own. Not professional.

[@gnowcknivra]

I rather have V8 with less weight. What is the point of adding extra weight on 600hp supercar.

[@brightbluesmurf]

Sounds like it’s been restrained due to the long gearing 80mph in 2nd in an 8 speed gearbox doesn’t make sense

[@jareknowak8712]

Big torque. It does makes sense, always better to have longer gears than run non-stop on traction control.

[@heyhayhay247]

V6...aight, I'm gonna head out

[@nunolopes1112]

Very honest review!! Bye bye Mclaren, unfortunately, they are losing popularity due the poor design and not an outstanding machines; In short we need more of Jethro's review

[@jamespink4202]

I just can't see being brave enough to drop that money into the Maclaren. Such a risk given the competition will be more reliable and maintain their value...