Lotus Evora Coupe 3.5 V6 S 2dr Review

For Supercharged engine is even faster and more flexible than the standard car’s, while the chassis changes ensure the S is even more thrilling to drive, but no less civilised.

Against The manual gearshift isn’t slick enough for such an overtly sporty car. Rear visibility is woeful and the cabin ergonomics only marginally better.

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The S is quite expensive – nudging Porsche 911 territory – but it can stand its ground in such exalted company. It would be even better with a smoother gearshift and more focused switchgear.

What Car? readers say

5

Key facts

0–60mph: 4.6 secs
Top speed: 172 mph
Average mpg: 28.7
Tank range: 347 miles

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The full Lotus Evora review

Performance
5 out of 5 stars
Low weight and V6 power – great combination
Ride & Handling
5 out of 5 stars
Utterly brilliant
Refinement
4 out of 5 stars
Most refined Lotus ever
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Decent fuel economy
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Patchy in parts
Safety & Security
2 out of 5 stars
Lotus has its own take on safety
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Not entirely perfect
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
It's all a bit of a squeeze
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Decent kit for the money

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

As well as being treated to an exciting life, Lotus Evora buyers will also be treated to an easy one. Why? Well, there are only two decisions to make.

You see, all Evoras get the same 3.5-litre V6 engine that hurls you towards the horizon with one tiny squeeze of the throttle, so it's simply a matter of whether you want the standard 276bhp engine or the supercharged 346bhp unit. Then you have to select whether you want two seats or a two-plus-two.

There’s just one trim level, too, so you’ll be getting air-conditioning, Recaro leather seats and a CD player.

Having said that, there are some options and packs you can add (if you’re prepared to pay extra) to make you car sportier or more luxurious. The Sport Upgrade Pack provides a switchable sports mode that sharpens throttle responses, increases your rev limit and activates a special setting for the traction control, while the Tech Upgrade Pack gives you sat-nav, Bluetooth, parking sensors and cruise control.