Lotus Evora GT 410 Drops: Softer Everyday Lotus
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The Lotus Evora GT seeks to widen the veteran mid-engine sports car’s appeal. With a more luxurious interior and a grand tourer vibe, it might come to Australia.
One of the first videos on The Redline is also one of my favourites, the Lotus Evora. I called it the forgotten supercar because poor old Lotus just doesn’t get the love. Which is bollocks because the Evora is good. Really good.
It might be A Bit Much for some folks, though. While it’s hardly the high-silled hard-to-get-into Elise (or Exige…), there are things that keep people away.
How much is a Lotus Evora GT and what do I get?
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How much? Well, in the UK the GT is a handy £3000 cheaper at £82,900. It’s still not a bargain, but three grand is three grand.
The GT has Sparco front seats, reversing camera, a new stereo with Apple CarPlay and DAB and it also has air-conditioning as standard. Australian Evoras (Evorae?) all have air-con already, just so you know.
GTs also ship with a bit more cabin insulation to reduce road noise and dampen down the engine. New door cards also feature integrated armrests (this is a Lotus, folks) and storage bins.
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Its dampers are also “revised (read softer) for a more comfortable ride – there wasn’t a lot wrong with in the first place, just quietly. And Michelin Pilot Sport 4Ses will make the car more useful year-round in the UK but that’s less of a drama here.
The excellent supercharged Toyota-sourced V6 continues in 410 spec, which is the same as the harder and sharper Sport 410. It’s a terrific engine. You’ll also be able to spot the GT by its new tailgate with more glass for better rearward visibility.
What about Australia?
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The car is not yet confirmed for Australia. According to the local spokesperson, Lotus Cars Australia is working with the UK arm “to ensure a strong mix of equipment and market positioning for the AU market.”
That sort of means there’s the routine dust-up over price and spec. Australian Lotus buyers are a particular bunch and the folks at the local operation absolutely love what they do, so they’ll work pretty hard.
As soon as we have a price, we’ll let you know. The Sport 410’s Australian price is $179,990 for the manual and $181,990 for the auto.