Emira vs Evora vs Elise - Comparing the Modern Lotus | Everyday Driver

What I love about the Elise (and Miata, MR-2, etc) is that you can 8/10ths it on public roads – really wring it out in 2nd and 3rd gear – without fear of prison time or killing everyone within a block radius. You can push it to its limit, yet still be within a rate of speed that'll see you avoid a ticket by just showing a little bit of charm and cordiality.

Just picked up my Emira yesterday after almost 2 years of wait. It’s really worth the wait. It’s so much fun to drive and it really put a smile on my face while driving it back to home.

I’ve owned my Elise for 14 years and it remains as thrilling as it did on day one.

Silver wheels are the business with that colour. Well chosen.

As the industry has gone more and more corporate, and consumers have started comparing sports cars to iPads and smart refrigerators, unfortunately we’ve lost what cars originally were - which is a machine/human interface. Now cars have become a human/computer interface. Old Lotus (pre Emira) was one of the last makers of that type of machine. So while many people will say “finally, Lotus is making modern cars”, a lot of us are saying “Lotus is making modern cars…that’s a shame”.

I’ll have one of each, please…. And an Esprit as well.

Imo the Elise doesn't even look dated. It's absolutely gorgeous, then and now.

The silver wheels was the correct choice. Beautiful with that red!

I tracked my 2006 Exige for many years, and then stepped up to a 991.2 GT3RS. The Porsche is faster, of course. But the Lotus makes it feel like a Bently in comparison. I mean it doesn't actually feel like a Bently in any way whatsoever, but that's the shocking difference in feel that strikes you if you just got out of the Lotus.

The Elise will always be a life goal car for me

Agree with Todd 100%, silver rims look so much better on cars! Can barely see the rim design when they're black. Looks like an empty space.

Evora!!! reminds me of a modern day Lancia Stratos. I think it looks cool its the Evora for me

If the Emira hadn't just been released I would be more worried about them losing touch. I think they're hunting for their Cayenne so they can keep building cars like the Emira.

I'm a black wheels guy, but Tod's Emira looks better with the silver wheels. Good swap

Driving is meditation. And the Elise, Evora and Emira are temples. For me, my Evora is the sweet spot.

It’s ridiculous the lack of views you get. YouTube fix your ridiculous recommendation system these guys have and will continue to deserve it for until the end of time

Everyday Driver and 3 Lotuses???? This is going to be an exciting video! The Elise is one of those cars that you hear more and more about, and you just want the opportunity to at least drive it once in your lifetime to experience everything it has to offer. Having gotten the chance to drive an Evora GT around a racetrack, I can only imagine what it’s like to be in an Elise. That single day in an Evora left a significant impression and craving for more laps with such a fun, engaging experience! Ever since then, that has become my dream car to chase, and will eventually be in my garage. It was absolutely a gratifying and rewarding experience that I cherish and just want to experience again and again!

"Simplify, then add lightness" Bigger...bigger...bigger

The Elise was pure art. All Lotuses sense have been trying to make art for the masses.

Perhaps one of the most satisfying automotive YouTube videos I’ve seen in a long time. There are great channels out there, but something very satisfying about seeing these three cars compared. And the silver wheels for the win all day long!