I have to be honest the Emira is too big & heavy & makes the Exige look small. I’d take the Exige with the V6, 300KG lighter, faster & is a convertible. If I wanted comfort I’d by a dullard land barge.
While this isn't on the level of Top Gear, this was very well presented, very organized. You're an excellent speaker to boot! As for the car, I would get this as a track car, I already have the V6 manual. I'm not ever going to be good enough to track a manual car. I like it.
Nice! I think manual V6 still feels a bit more special than the i4, but the i4 is definitely easier to drive both on road and on track. How long have you had your Emira?
Good, comprehensive review and comparison. It was interesting to see the side by side comparisons of the two different generations cars and the different emphasis on the approaches to their use cases. Few things to mention as an Emira owner… 1. The rev limit does not change between driving modes*. 2. Lotus changed the HP from 360 to 400 for the 4-cylinder model. 3. Surprised to hear you say the seating feels low, many people including me say the opposite and I’d go so far as to say the seats are the biggest opportunity to improve the driving experience (less politically correct… worst seats I’ve encountered in any car - too much lumbar, too tight in thigh area, too firm, and seating position too high). - *Tour mode tachometer has more colored crosshatching leading up to max RPM which makes it appear like a lower redline.
Very good points, thank you for that! The seating position is not as good/low as the Exige, but for a somewhat practical sportscar, we felt it was pretty decent. How long have you had yours? It's a V6?
Zinc Grey looks fantastic. A lot of people say it doesn't look good compared to some of the other colors, but I think it looks great. It's definitely a color that you have to see in-person to appreciate. Can't wait for mine to come in.
Just come across your channel, it's brilliant how in depth you go on each car, amazing, Amira in that color looks gorgeous so I might go take a test drive, I'm in UK and on track we do love the manual but I feel the amg engine and flappy gearbox would be great as I've had the A45 amg and was very easy to tune which I do to all my cars in the 1st week of having them😂😂throw out the warranty. Crazy I know but me and my racing driver mates are always in competition😂
@craiga631 if that's the case the AMG engine definitely has more mod potential. It's chassis is very good, you should definitely take a test drive. Let us know what you think
The I4 8speed is the best combo and car other than the audi rs 3 7 speed the point of the emira is to be more comfortable everyday driver that can do track days not a track car only
It's a great entry level sportscar, it has just the right amount of power, not overwhelming at all, and it's very stable at high speed. Are you looking to buy one?
The Emira really makes the Exige look dated, it makes the Exige look like its Grandpa... crazy to think when the Exige was 1st born it looked futuristic.
hello guys nice review but remember i4 amg automatic 8 speed always fast that manuel is fact but you can test both automatic vs manuel we see 0-60 or track you see big dif guys always automatic is top of tops is future automatic everything going this road you need see 2 videos from greece lotus exige 360 cup by toxic performance he use automatic 5 speed but is big dif this car no spin on start and beat alot cars racing vs tunned cars high hp my point is check the feeling of automatic by that level hp power and you understand big dif vs manuel but i no like engine from toyota v6 but i4 i support like love more and easy tuned i4 vs v6 and i4 much faster vs v6 thanks guys make more long video test see more deep of i4 how is handle good.
autos are definitely always faster than manual, that's for sure, but manual is more fun and engaging to drive. There are no right or wrong choices, only personal preferences
@@sundaymorningdrives Performance, steering feel, overall much more dramatic and unfiltered. I am not old enough yet to require such luxury in my week end light rocket car.
@@sundaymorningdrives with either of those engines the Emira would of in my opinion been one of the best sports cars ever made. Capable of either running 8s in the quarter (G80 m3 already running 7s) or putting down insane track times that could with the right suspension mods rival the GT3 and possibly the RS.
Great review. Exige is a Lotus and pure drivers car - the last Norfolk Lotus. Emira is dull and fat like a Porsche, misses the point of a Lotus. Last Lotus built by Norfolk, it is sad. Review should be on a track too, that’s the point of it.
@PeteAnda right now we are doing this as a hobby, so it's not really realistic yet for us to do track reviews, haha. But glad you enjoyed the video, we need more support from you guys to keep making these videos 😄. And yes, I love my Exige, it's such a special Lotus
@@sundaymorningdrivesI own several lotus cars. They are all strong performers, reliable, and cheap to run. My emira is the newest one. I’ve had it for one year so far, and not squeak out of it. Drives well, performs well, and goes well on the track.
@@davidsparavec8996 great to hear! I've had my Exige for almost 3 years now, and that is such a special sportscar that I will keep for a long time to come. Is your Emira an i4 or v6?
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As a v6 owner I appreciate the review.. nice!
Thank you, what do you think of it compared to your V6?
I have to be honest the Emira is too big & heavy & makes the Exige look small. I’d take the Exige with the V6, 300KG lighter, faster & is a convertible. If I wanted comfort I’d by a dullard land barge.
@drew699 haha, very true, that's why I am keeping my Exige 😆
While this isn't on the level of Top Gear, this was very well presented, very organized. You're an excellent speaker to boot!
As for the car, I would get this as a track car, I already have the V6 manual. I'm not ever going to be good enough to track a manual car. I like it.
Nice! I think manual V6 still feels a bit more special than the i4, but the i4 is definitely easier to drive both on road and on track. How long have you had your Emira?
First i4 review I’m seeing, thanks!
You are welcome! How do you like the i4?
Good, comprehensive review and comparison. It was interesting to see the side by side comparisons of the two different generations cars and the different emphasis on the approaches to their use cases.
Few things to mention as an Emira owner…
1. The rev limit does not change between driving modes*.
2. Lotus changed the HP from 360 to 400 for the 4-cylinder model.
3. Surprised to hear you say the seating feels low, many people including me say the opposite and I’d go so far as to say the seats are the biggest opportunity to improve the driving experience (less politically correct… worst seats I’ve encountered in any car - too much lumbar, too tight in thigh area, too firm, and seating position too high).
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*Tour mode tachometer has more colored crosshatching leading up to max RPM which makes it appear like a lower redline.
Very good points, thank you for that! The seating position is not as good/low as the Exige, but for a somewhat practical sportscar, we felt it was pretty decent. How long have you had yours? It's a V6?
Have a Evora 400 and I have to say way more fun to drive then my corvette. And the handling is second to none. With a few tweaks easy to get 600+ hp
@@frankprocaccini4683 nice! Evora is a great sportscar, probably somewhere between the Exige and the Emira, how long have you had it?
Zinc Grey looks fantastic. A lot of people say it doesn't look good compared to some of the other colors, but I think it looks great. It's definitely a color that you have to see in-person to appreciate. Can't wait for mine to come in.
Yes, it's a very beautiful color for the Emira, congrats for your purchase! When are you picking it up? It's an i4?
Thanks! I ordered the V6 manual - coming in Jan 2025. Lotus really knows how to test peoples’ patience.
@@ridepnw hahaha, how long did you have to wait?
Been waiting since Jan 2024. 😵💫
@ridepnw omg... that's crazy... apparently they are going to stop making the V6 soon right?
Just come across your channel, it's brilliant how in depth you go on each car, amazing, Amira in that color looks gorgeous so I might go take a test drive, I'm in UK and on track we do love the manual but I feel the amg engine and flappy gearbox would be great as I've had the A45 amg and was very easy to tune which I do to all my cars in the 1st week of having them😂😂throw out the warranty. Crazy I know but me and my racing driver mates are always in competition😂
@craiga631 if that's the case the AMG engine definitely has more mod potential. It's chassis is very good, you should definitely take a test drive. Let us know what you think
This is the exact spec I've saved in the configurator. So glad I found this video as I was undecided!
@@psyrocgaming4319 you getting one?
@@sundaymorningdrives yeah, looking at one early next year. I'm in the UK so I'll pick it up in springtime
@psyrocgaming4319 nice, what made you choose the Emira i4? Very curious
The Exige 420 though. Gorgeous.
Pretty special right? They don't make cars like this anymore
Lotus did a great job considering what it had to deal with.
@ThereIsNoSubstitute thanks, it's an interesting sportscar, are you interested of getting one?
@ThereIsNoSubstitute yes, I agree, the chassis and handling is amazing. You should give it a try if you get a chance.
They were the ones to create all they've had to deal with.
Fantastic review.
@tsmith7146 thank you! What do you think of the i4?
the uptalk is insane
Excellent job guys!
Thank you for the support 😀
The color of the Emira looks sensational to my eyes !!! What is it, please ????
I think it's called the Zinc Grey, good great on the Emira isn't it?
So in your opinion, i4 emira or v6 emira as as secondary weekender car?
Personally I would go for the V6, it feels a little more special and dramatic than the i4, but the i4 has more tunable potential 😉
As a wow car, I’d take the Exige anyway of the week.
@@evansc3580 Exige is definitely more special, raw, and rare 😁
Great cars😊
@mjkmob yes, both are great in their own right, which one would you choose?
The I4 8speed is the best combo and car other than the audi rs 3 7 speed the point of the emira is to be more comfortable everyday driver that can do track days not a track car only
@craigxfleming8806 yes, it's definitely a good all-rounder, and looks amazing too 😀
nice review. I thought Lotus imposed 1k mile/km restriction with Sport/Track mode? Can't rev over 4000 RPM.
@@alexwong9118 not in this one 😆
@sundaymorningdrives haha I forgot the loaner from the dealership. Nice
@@alexwong9118 haha, ya, have you driven it?
Did this Emira have the Touring suspension setup or the Sport setup? 🤔
Yes, it's firm, but doesn't toss you around like the Exige 😆
@@sundaymorningdrives so you are saying the emira was spec with the Sport suspension setup? 🤔
@mikev6046 This Emira we drove should be on the Sport suspension
Its good for new driver or its to fast?
It's a great entry level sportscar, it has just the right amount of power, not overwhelming at all, and it's very stable at high speed. Are you looking to buy one?
Emira sounds like a very ordinary car sadly, great review.
We enjoyed driving it, for the most part it's a great sportscar, we just wished it could be a little more exciting/special in the engine department
The 400hp i4 version is...@@sundaymorningdrives
The Emira really makes the Exige look dated, it makes the Exige look like its Grandpa... crazy to think when the Exige was 1st born it looked futuristic.
@grantmail4112 grandpa is an accurate description 😂, but the Exige still drives like an Emira on steroids
hello guys nice review but remember i4 amg automatic 8 speed always fast that manuel is fact but you can test both automatic vs manuel we see 0-60 or track you see big dif guys always automatic is top of tops is future automatic everything going this road you need see 2 videos from greece lotus exige 360 cup by toxic performance he use automatic 5 speed but is big dif this car no spin on start and beat alot cars racing vs tunned cars high hp my point is check the feeling of automatic by that level hp power and you understand big dif vs manuel but i no like engine from toyota v6 but i4 i support like love more and easy tuned i4 vs v6 and i4 much faster vs v6 thanks guys make more long video test see more deep of i4 how is handle good.
autos are definitely always faster than manual, that's for sure, but manual is more fun and engaging to drive. There are no right or wrong choices, only personal preferences
Rather an exige.
@@alpsalish haha, care to elaborate your reasons?
@@sundaymorningdrives Performance, steering feel, overall much more dramatic and unfiltered. I am not old enough yet to require such luxury in my week end light rocket car.
@@76CedricD and better sound 🤭
Should've used a B58 or S58. 4 cylinder cars are for economy
I agree with you, that would make this car much more special, and have so much more potential
@@sundaymorningdrives with either of those engines the Emira would of in my opinion been one of the best sports cars ever made. Capable of either running 8s in the quarter (G80 m3 already running 7s) or putting down insane track times that could with the right suspension mods rival the GT3 and possibly the RS.
Great review.
Exige is a Lotus and pure drivers car - the last Norfolk Lotus. Emira is dull and fat like a Porsche, misses the point of a Lotus. Last Lotus built by Norfolk, it is sad. Review should be on a track too, that’s the point of it.
@PeteAnda right now we are doing this as a hobby, so it's not really realistic yet for us to do track reviews, haha. But glad you enjoyed the video, we need more support from you guys to keep making these videos 😄. And yes, I love my Exige, it's such a special Lotus
Thanks. Keep it going. Good to watch.
The engine to pick when you want an even less reliable Lotus.
Should be a fairly reliable engine? It's been around for a long time
Another non owner that displays his ignorance elegantly.
@davidsparavec8996 I presume you are a owner? How do you find it?
@@sundaymorningdrivesI own several lotus cars. They are all strong performers, reliable, and cheap to run. My emira is the newest one. I’ve had it for one year so far, and not squeak out of it. Drives well, performs well, and goes well on the track.
@@davidsparavec8996 great to hear! I've had my Exige for almost 3 years now, and that is such a special sportscar that I will keep for a long time to come. Is your Emira an i4 or v6?