2021 Lotus Evora GT Reviews: Price, Interior, MPG & More

Overview

The 2021 Lotus Evora GT is a modern, mid-engine sports car that offers knife-edge handling. Its premium price point, underwhelming creature comforts, and awkward shift gate might leave some scratching their heads.

The raw emotion and physical feedback of the 2021 Evora GT outweigh all this car’s quirks for sports car enthusiasts.

It’s the last edition of the 2010-era chassis from this niche automaker, adding to its exclusivity.

Pricing

It’s costly, with a price tag that creeps into the hundred-thousand-dollar range. That’s more expensive than the BMW M2 Competition, which offers almost all the same responsiveness and power at a more modest price.

MPG

The latest Evora GT from Lotus has a fuel economy of around 20 miles-per-gallon (MPG) in mixed driving. Some real-world tests reveal that it does slightly better than that.

Comparatively, at 20 MPG, the Lotus Evora GT is thirstier than the 2022 Audi TT (26 MPG) and the 2021 Jaguar F-Type–two other premium coupes.

The mileage is comparable to a BMW M2 or M4.

Performance

With aggressive styling and a screaming engine at high revs, the Evora GT announces its presence wherever it goes. The mid-engine supercharged V6 makes more than 400 horsepower, which is enough to launch this car through the quarter-mile at over 110 miles-per-hour in only 12.4 seconds.

Many reviewers note that the clutch is quite heavy, meaning that it takes some finesse and practice to get your shifts right, especially since the revised shifter gate is very narrow. 0-60 times are usually around four seconds, though a skilled driver may be able to coax it just a bit faster.

This redesign is likely in response to criticism of previous Evoras, which had a very ambiguous shift pattern.

While you’re probably not going to win a stoplight drag race, the ultra-light Evora will show its extreme handling prowess in every corner, provided you don’t send too much power to the rear wheels.

Interior & Comfort

You can opt for either a two-seat Evora GT or a 2+2 configuration with a tiny rear seat. Only the front seats are usable for adults.

Once you slip into the driver-centric cockpit, you’ll realize that this vehicle isn’t about the passengers. Instead, the Sparco seats, tiny cabin, and retro gauges are kind of a no-frills nod to a bygone era of sports cars. Colin Chapman himself might approve, but you shouldn’t expect to take this car for a lengthy drive without paying the price.

The Evora is uncompromising, with a priority on saving weight over comfort. Ultra-thin padding, a lack of cabin sound-deadening, and extremely limited storage space might leave you cramped, tired, and frustrated. Still, you can customize the interior via the Exclusive program.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

Visceral driver feedback
Precision handling
Razor-sharp responsiveness and plenty of power
Symphonic engine note, especially at high-revs

Cons:

Comparatively pricey
Creature comforts are mostly absent
Extremely limited storage space
Shift pattern takes getting used to
Safety

Lotus vehicles are pretty rare. Crash and collision data from official tests are scarce.

For the performance car enthusiast, the lack of onboard nannies may be quite appealing. Rear parking sensors are your only real safety option.

Safety-oriented shoppers may be disappointed.

Technology & Infotainment

Every 2021 Lotus Evora GT has an Alpine touchscreen with integrated Apple CarPlay and Android connectivity.

Despite that, the infotainment system is almost jarringly antiquated.

Reviews

The 2021 Lotus Evora has plenty to offer, but the lack of safety data and some of the cons might make this car more of an acquired taste. Edmunds.com claims it’s an excellent vehicle to take on the racetrack, but if you’re looking for a day-to-day vehicle, you may be able to find a better option for the price.

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