Here's what I’ve discovered about my Lotus Emira after 2500 miles. Emira Euro Tour Part 5
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ธ.ค. 2022
- Here are my thoughts on my Lotus Emira V6 after covering 2500 miles and visiting Milan Pagani, Ferrari and Firenze. On the way back to the UK we headed to a derestricted Autobahn, to see how the Emira behaved at 150mph+
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I’ve had a rough few days. My mum passed away this week but it is so reassuring to see a new video from harry. His videos are so positive and like a warm blanket if you are up against it.
I am sorry for your loss. I hope you find peace and and I wish you the best.
The world seems very empty when a parent or family member passes away ,live and enjoy your life as she would have wanted !
Buy or hire an Emira ,I see Thruxton race track are running one !
sorry for your loss
🙏
Prayers for you and your family.
The world without Harry's Garage videos would be a sadder place. Always look forward to them. Thank you Harry and family.
awwwww, Harald has you in his palms, Mark : )
Harry + Roadtrip = ☺️
Yep! Always look forward to a Monday morning to see what he's come up with!
I’m sure you’d survive
@@michaelfraser5723 😆
The whole series is miles better that any of Lotus' sales videos! Makes you want to buy one and tour the continent! Great stuff and a true enthusiast car. Wonder how it compares to a 911
I think I'd take this over a 911. It's smaller, it's more interesting and it looks more special to me. It also seems to be less compromised as a sports car. I doubt I'd miss the extra 911 practicality, even the roof rack capability.
maybe its a more direct competitor to the Cayman.. how does it compare?
@@andreh.dupuis8475 that's probably a better comparison. And a harder choice!
@@howarddavies136 it's as wide as an suv
@@Jay-xr3sb you're right! It's actually wider than a 911! It somehow looks like it wears it better than a 911. I wonder how they feel on the road. Its 8 inches wider than my M3 and 4 inches wider than an evora. What a chonker!
There is a huge difference between car reviews by only-TH-camrs vs professional-Auto-Journalist-turned-TH-camrs. The professionalism, the narrative, the theme, the practicality and the details in Harry's videos are really amazing. Thanks for this video. Anybody who is thinking of buying a Lotus Emira should watch this video.
That's right, the journalists are all top mates with the car manufacturers and shill out 5 star reviews for them whereas real people reviewing cars will tell you the truth.
Journalists are just 3rd party marketing department. That's why they always give cars glowing reviews, then when they drive them a few years later as a used car or something they say how bad they are. Happens all the time.
Yup. This is top-tier car content. Experience speaks.
Yea but those ghasly wiper arms right in your line of sight - Sort of BL Allegro quality !
I love his work on TH-cam !
all I hear is exhaust
I bet everyone at Lotus breathed easier once you were back with no major problems (or minor ones for that matter) and no real complaints. They seem to have done a pretty amazing job this time. Great filming by Mrs M too. I feel she doesn't get the recognition she deserves!
If a car can’t travel a distance of 2500 without any issues it’s not worth existing for any manufacturer
Toyota's are extremely reliable and tough!
@@GRACEORT New model, small scale production. Lotus were always about the best driving experience, not reliability or luxury. They were for true car enthusiasts which were low in number. Glad to see this model drives amazingly well. They have had some decent funding this time.
@@andrewnorris5415 we’re not in 1960 anymore. 60+ years later all cars should eat 2500 miles without a hint of bother
@@GRACEORT You seem to be missing the point being made. Yes 2500 miles for a trip is nothing for even the cheapest new car on sale, but this is a relatively early car from a small manufacturer, and it is the *first* 2500 miles that Andrew is talking about, not any regular 2500 miles.
Harry garage does more in 24 minutes than the entire seasons of the current top gear line up can’t even reach.
His videos are the best to watch for reviews and scenery.
LOL at your Mrs saying “Harry!” when you were chasing down that local 😂
Haha! Yes, I caught that too! Glad i'm not the only one that gets a ticking off when i'm pressing on.
@@anthonyknox1493 I'm not allowed to 'press on' with the missus in my car! Funny though that when she drives it, 'spirited' is perfectly acceptable.
@6:20 I think this is the first time we’ve ever actually heard Mrs. M. In this case she had to tell Harry to cool it as he veering into the opposite lane chasing after that Audi driver who obviously knew the road really well.
You put on as many miles in 1 month than most people put on a car like this in a lifetime.. Life is for living and you inspire me..
That's another of the joy of Lotus driving; many of them get used a lot and it doesn't hammer the values in the way it does on other brands.
Brake dust on the wheels ......... Maybe Harry now knows why so many
people order Black or Graphite wheels .....
@@EvoraGT430 Given how reliable the Toyota sourced engines are that's not surprising Be interesting to see if that remains true for the Mercedes sourced 4 cylinder variant.
Cars are meant to be driven
The thing that I very much appreciate in all the Harry videos is that he ACTUALLY DRIVES the cars. It's not like a 5 min on B road or a 2 min lap on a track video. He shares actual driving experience I can relate.
He's the opposite of Doug DeMuro. Talks about the car for 45 mins, drives it for 15 seconds....."wow, the acceleration is incredible and the handling is phenomenal"
I honestly have no idea why his videos are so popular.
Or Chris Harris who tests cars by drifting them around closed race courses. Seriously, what is the point of that?
So true. Honestly, as a petrol-head from day one, I find automotive journalism to be a lot like political journalism... absolute rubbish, spoken by people who don't really have any idea what they're talking about, promoting someone else's product, repeating the same annoying, often times meaningless points made by someone else because they're incapable of producing their own thoughts. Harry is so different though, he LIVES with the cars, and gives honest, and fair reviews. He doesn't review a Fiat 500 and complain about its 0-60, or review an Ariel Atom and complain about luggage space... can't say the same about most other 'journalists'.
Luckily, I think most manufacturers fully see this, I mean who else gets a limited-edition Bugatti Chiron to reviews for 1,000 miles lol
Harry's the tip-top of this food chain as far as I'm concerned, no one else really comes close.
@@oldanslo I wouldn't agree with you there. Watch Chris Harris's review of the Lexus GS F vs the BMW M5. All on open roads in the winter and he comes to the conclusion the Lexus is the better car which goes against all things a modern car reviewer would be expected to say. I find Chris excellent.
@@MD-uu5nt I agree, he irritates me.
I noticed the Emira passing a few Fiat’s 500 in Florence. That car seems to be a damn size smaller than I expected it to be. Thank you Mr Metcalfe for making my Sunday evening more enjoyable.
I thought it was Ferrari 488 size. Big (little) surprise.
They're not small. I think the camera/screen shrinks it. They really don't look small when you're face to face with them, or driving them. Have a look at dimensions. 488 GTB: 4,568mm x 1,952mm + mirrors. Emira: 4,412 x 1,895mm + mirrors.
I too was surprised compared to the Fiat 500 it's so tiny and low down.
@@Ash-gz1rr Thanks. 150 mm extra is still quite a bit of car but not as small as vid would have me think.
@@whatthe6532 It's surprisingly wide. And heavy.
6:31 faint “Harry…” can be heard as you approached the spiritedly driven Audi. Lotus personalisation of warning messages is excellent 😉
Yes, they even made it in his wife's voice ;)
Loved the Emira series of videos, Harry. The car is definitely a "looker," from any angle, a tricky thing to pull off. Your enjoyment of the car shone out; may you both travel many roads and once again thanks.
I personally don’t like the design at all
Great looking car esp in that silver, would be my choice
@@-LK34- you Stevie Wonder?
@@mbal4052 the front end looks terrible, especially the bonnet, and the proportions of the car just look a little off
@@-LK34- it’s personal choice I love the front end. It has a contemporary balance and just good looking without being overtly flash. 400 bhp from a super reliable Toyota drive train is a seriously appealing package especially as it finally has an interior that looks and feels great. Definitely comparable to 911 base with slightly more power and after a few Porsche options like a steering wheel about £20k cheaper. Designed and built in UK.
I'm very happy that Lotus as a company are still around and are doing quite well
I wish everyone did this grand tour feature with their cool cars, these experiences just put it all together for real enthusiasts. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!
06:14 When you're feeling like a hero and an A4 Avant sails through the place just as quickly :-)
Hey Harry. Wondered if I could request a video where you talk us through a map of Europe picking out your favourite roads (and perhaps splicing in some footage where you've driven them before.) Obviously would be a slightly different format, but I'm sure lots of people would appreciate knowing your top roads were to aid in Road Trip planning. Thanks!
Great idea
Harry's travels! Stays in some nice hotels and travels down some nice roads...
with respect Owen - it's not that difficult with the plethora of info on YT these days - but Yes, I understand that having Harry's experience could be an appeal. The only time I took my ol' Porsche around Europe I would get to a hotel of an evening - then search out wiggly roads around the area. This resulted in some epic memories, very hot brakes and ridiculously low MPG figures!! I used the same principle when I took out a Alfa Stelvio demo. Swindon to Brecon night one, then £40 fuel in the first three hours on the next morning (and that was at 2019 prices) . Don't give your power away to others
@@CosmicSeeker69 With respect Graham - first hand knowledge of these roads is valuable as some of the "wiggly roads" are littered with potholes, bad tarmac, and other hazards that won't be shown on a map. The guy was simply asking Harry to share some insight, no need to act like first hand knowledge of public roads is some sort of superpower that makes you superior to others.
With this video,Harry has succeeded in ensuring a “sold out” status for the Emira . The wet road surface handling was brought to my home library like I was behind the wheel. Brilliant Sir Harry!
Brilliant real world review, thanks Harry. I still have a bit of a wait for mine but your videos always stoke the enthusiasm.
Thanks Harry! Fun to watch!
A joy to watch and listen to
Many thanks for sharing the experiences with the Emira! You guys have the best no-nonsense travelogues. I love hearing about the various roads and destinations in Europe.
Fantastic review of what looks like a future classic
Great video, its a pleasure to watch. Thank you.
Great video as ever, Harry - Keep up the good work !
Thank You Harry for the excellent Emira Adventure, fantastic to watch, with both factory visits added extra highlights, you passed an old truck in the lay-by on the transporter , you must see so much on your road trips. Great editing away from home have a great Christmas break, you deserve it.
Harry, I enjoyed your whole Emira series immensely. Keep them coming, including any maintenance that you have to do to it.
Quality content always a fantastic watch . It’s what Sunday evenings are for !!Thanks Harry. Please keep them going !!
Best series ever. Thanks for a great experience!
The exterior design is really quite lovely too. I’ve been itching for an upgrade but I’ve been stalled now for years. To be honest, I hadn’t even considered an Elmira but maybe that’s about to change.
To me it would be the easiest choice you could ever make when looking at cars at this price point. It looks incredible to drive and is guaranteed to hold value in the future being what it is and the manual gear shift is rare these days!
@@Hello_there_obi I bet it's worth more than he paid for it, there maybe a long waiting list.
Porsche offers a manual on their 718 Cayman as well
Bravo!! 👏👏👏
What a fantastic car you’ve bought yourself Harry. Beautiful, a work of automotive art to look at. This trip has shown that it is also a brilliant usable performance car that I can see is going to become a favourite in the collection 😊
Thanks for all your reports this year.
Have a good Christmas and Happy New year.
Fantastic series and trip. Great to ride along with Harry in his incredible new Emira!
I said it before but I absolutely love your last vlogs on the Lotus/Pagani & Ferrari visits. I live vicariously through you!!
you are still making the most amazing videos since the very first i watched of the testorossa to the Sahara 😊
Harry I do like your short stories and look forward reading morr. All the best
It's always an extra beautiful Sunday when Harry uploads a video. Keep it up!
Gosh, is that a coïncidence. The New HG.
Love the onboard. Lively dash, beautiful road, even in these conditions.
My dinner tastes better now!
Best regards,
Nico
😅Thank you for the camerawork --- and being such a good sport - time and again - to the Missus! Will we get a cameo appearance one day I wonder? Had to CHUCKLE during the car chase at 06:22 when the driver is reigned in ever so slightly by a well-positioned: "Harry...?" - sounds just so familiar to many of us doesn't it... ;)
Love it!
Brilliant car and very entertaining review. Thank you Harry!!
Awesome series. This video made my morning better. Respect.
There is no car I want more than an Emira. Thanks again Harry for the great coverage.
Dear Santa, you think?
@@johnsmith1474 corny
@@johnsmith1474 not in this country, dear Father Christmas maybe.
Really enjoyed the Emira videos. The looks great from every angle. Sounds lovely and like you say it doesn’t need more power. It looks really planted on the road. Love the colour combo. Yellow callipers looks great too.
Sounds absolutely glorious
Great videos and the series makes me very impressed about the Emira.Thank you Harry
I really like this format of car reviews during trips
It has probably already become a pleasant and NOT bad habit to watch your channel every Sunday at 19:00 (Ukrainian time)
Bravo Ukraine!!!
Great to hear Aleksandr, I'm in Australia & it's 7:51pm & I've just got home from work, frosty beverage in hand, Rj in Oz
@@kevmagill5163 Thank You!!!
@@rjnation5042 have a nice evening!!!!
Emira is now on my shopping list. It sounds incredible. First digital “gauge cluster” that looks good to me.
Great to see you enjoying your Emira, Harry. I look forward to your next video.
Simply brilliant real car reviews .
Harry (and partner!), this trip reminds me some of of the best episodes of British motoring TV of years past. Beautiful scenery, beautiful car, intelligent conversation for enthusiasts. Well done!
Wife*
@@sh-hg4eg Thanks.
You may well of already done it but I’d love to read like a semi guide book style of Harry’s favourite European road trips with tips routes stops things to do accompanied by pictures of various Harry’s garage cars at the locations. That would make a fantastic gift for me anyway 😂
Love it when you have a trip. Really enjoy these type of videos you make. 👍👍👍
Thanks harry for a great series of videos. I could say so much more but thank you sums it up
I love the “Harry” at 6:23 of the Mrs. All our women are the same when we’re pushing on !😂
Brilliant set of vids Harry! I hear what you say about the Evora interior, but still think the central screen was better integrated than that ridiculous 'iPad on the dash' in the Emira. Other than that, and weird wiper issue aside, it looks like the Emira is a real winner! 👍🏻
@@andrewb325, I don’t recall seeing Peter Oxley on this trip 🤷♂️.
@@johnnunn8688 oops wrong button
@@andrewb325 AGAIN! 😂🤣😭
I always enjoy your road trip videos but this series has been particularly enjoyable.
Thanks for sharing
A magnificent summation, to a comprehensive test/road trip with the Emira.
Well done!
Even with the wind noise, good engine and supercharger sounds in this video. I like how you can also see the mechanical action of the throttle linkage right behind the rear glass. It must feel very nice to have driven this brand-new car, gotten so much pleasure out of it, and at the end of the trip you don't have to return it to the manufacturer because it's all yours and not a press car like your usual videos. Harry, I hope that you will do another video on the Mille Miglia next summer, your video a few years back in the Alfa Spider was great. Thanks for this series of videos, well done! 👍
That's not the throttle linkage that's the blowoff valve
Great trip Harry, maybe worth a trip one winter to Cortina in the snow to replicate your Lotus Esprit trip.
Wonderful Harry, the smile says it all!
Great series super interesting. thank you sir
The quiet "Harry!" coming from what I assume was your wife made me crack up. I think every car guy had that same expression coming from their significant other at some point
Beautiful motor, great stance...proper British sports car.... Bravo Lotus, bravo!
Isn't lotus half Chinese and half Malaysian novadays? And isn't the engine from Toyota? So it's more like a great car assembled in Britain?
@@supmikpaddleboarding5871 nope the manual is a 3.5 Toyota SC powered motor... The auto is a 2.0 AMG motor.. British build... But as with all imports badges have to be changed going into china
AFAIK
Either way British designed and built and I'd like to celebrate that sir!
@@Paulie_____ I was just curious,but the company is fully owned by Chinese /Malaysian investors right? So it's s Chinese/Malaysian car with eighter a Japanese or a German engine assembled in the UK..🤔
Harry’s reviews are always honest to god! 👌🏼
Long journey back well presented Harry’s team
Love it Harry, thanks for all the content. Still loving my Emira, but great to see some other content out there too!! :) Our specs probably couldn't be further from each other, but that's the joy of this car!!!
How do you like the sport vs touring suspension? Is the sport too firm?
@@mementomori29231 I'm loving it, I've got a lowered M4 also, on KW HAS suspension, and the Emira isn't as 'crashy' as that, the shocks are excellent. It's not incredible over the cobbled streets of Edinburgh, but on the twisty B roads it's brilliant and not too uncomfortable. As a 'daily' I'd pick tour of course.
Would take this over a C8 corvette all day long. And this comes from a corvette owner from 1987 and on… Cheers to Lotus! And yes I am a Pretty woman movie lover because of that specific time and place I watched it in the movie theater. Rock on Harry! You legend!
I found your review is always a class above others. Be safe on the road, thank you very much.
Love it, thanks Harry. There is no other motoring channel to touch you.
I live in an area where the only rorty V6s I hear are the abysmal Nissan VQ, so it's nice to hear a properly tuned V6. I haven't even finished the video yet but I can tell you're very pleased with the Emira.
Can't wait for Harry to do a side by side with the 4 pot amg engine
You’re enthusiasm for the Lotus is infectious. I just yearn for one now. And it looks amazing.
So glad that you’re pleased with it, enjoy Harry, take care. Thanks for another fab video.
Impressive series and commentary on the Emira. I was rooting for this car to be something special. And, watching your series you’ve validated that with me. Is it perfect? No, but then what is? I do appreciate it’s looks and performance. Now, will I be able to get one? We shall see.
Needs a back to back comparison with a Cayman GTS 4.0...for no other reason than just because it's the right thing to do for the car enthusiasts community Harry 😁. Good man. 👍🏻
I'm so impressed with this car and the spec you chose Harry. Bravo and Merry Christmas!
Great review of the Emira. This is what I was waiting for during your trip throughout Europe. Thank you.
My favourite thing about Harry is he doesn't try to be a comedian, unlike those twats on Top Gear who try and fail; although I do like Chris Harris on his own. Another great video, love the car!
These are my favourite videos from Harry - love them! Regarding the Emira, fantastic value for money definitely but is it only me who wishes that there was a nicer tune from the 3.5l v6? They're not alone of course, the McLaren 570s with it's 3.8l v8 has the same 'problem'. Just for me, the sound of the car is a big part of the ownership experience. I have to admit though, the sound of the Emira sounds better from the outside than it seems to from inside the cab.
a lot of the sound is down to the latest EU drive by noise and emission regulations which are mandatory and nothing Lotus can do about.
This trip is just a big smile and great video and amazing stops!
Another great one again. Thanks Harry !
That Lotus sure seems sweet, but I´m very curious about the Merc four cylinder.
Brilliant video as always, and enjoyed the Emira series. As an Evora 400 owner, can you comment on how you think it compares to the Evora 410 you tested back in July 2019 over what you mentioned in this video?
That would interest me so much indeed. The GT 410 Sport is more powerful & lighter. Doesn't it make any differences concerning handling & Lotus road touch ?🤔
Nice one Harry...real life application and honest evaluation...kudos!
Really enjoyed all 5 parts and looking forward to updates - thanks!
Fantastic video. Harry, would suggest changing out the engine oil after your break-in miles. There's always some manufacturing debris that gets released after engine break in.
This is old school, and I agree with it, no matter what the manual says.
Presumably that's the job of the oil filter!
@@antonoat No harm and only potential benefit. After 2,500 miles, the engine should be well broken in and releasing minimal debris going forward. Time to empty the trash from the engine.
I wasn't the only one thinking this.
My VW has a 24month oil change schedule and it’s a diesel. Madness.
Seems to be a cracking car with superb balance, it looks great and sounds interesting too, surely 400 BHP is enough. It appears you got approx 26 mpg on your road trip considering that included the running in period maybe a touch thirsty, perhaps it will improve with time, though I suspect it won't really, lol. A real success I'd say and a bit of a bargain.
He was doing 130mph at times and the engine is probably not fully loosened up yet. 30mpg is easily attainable.
What an absolutely beautiful car. Not a bad angle on it. Thanks for taking us along!
Excellent summation, Harry. It's always great to see and hear a comparison by someone who has driven so many sportscars.
Trying to keep up with an Italian local in a family car while you’re in a sportscar can be quite humbling
Nice to see a Ghost at the autostrada station!
A ghost and a monkey!
@@TheJipino missed the monkey!! (Took 3 reruns before spotting it!)
Thank you for the series of in-depth review of the emira. I look forward to getting mine sometime next year. Happy holidays!
Love you Harry.
Merry Christmas from across the pond.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge and car passion with us.
It would be interesting to compare this car with the Ferrari 360. Both have around the same weight, power and purchase price. The big difference is two decades in age.
And the Modena’s 4000k-ish bi-annual service cost
I have auto dimming headlights on my Camry and I disabled that function. Sometimes they dimmed too soon and other times not at all. I found them to be a pain in the butt.
Same here on my Mazda 3. In the city, it's best to leave this feature off.
A good honest review and it looks good too
Thanks Harry it was a wonderful trip and fantastic car. Thanks for letting us see your adventure
Looks great in this spec, interior seems nice and a quantum leap for Lotus. Shame about the weight (all that brake dust!) Alpine A110 still the better car across the board it would seem, especially after some tweaking
Do you think the fully ladened car might be the reason for so little under-steer compared to the Press Cars or do you think that they just tweaked the the calibration that last little bit since the Press Launch? It looks so good inside and out. You spec’ed it so well! It almost makes other junior supercars seem rather superfluous, in true Lotus style!
The car needs some SERIOUS steering rack/ratio speed adjustments.
Wayyyy too much lock everywhere. Almost half a turn needs to come out of the rack.
@@greggb557 yeah, no progressive steer.
@@greggb557 You are obviously much more knowledgeable about steering than.......Lotus. Think not.
@@EvoraGT430 its clear is it not? That Im right
Absolutely gorgeous car, well done
Thank you Harry, this was everything I ever needed to know. I'll never lose my need for an Elise in my life, but adding an Emira seems like a no brainer.