2020 Lotus Evora GT Review

Name: 2020 Lotus Evora GT
Brand: Lotus
Price: 46124 USD

Price Estimate: $46,124 - $58,677

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7.3

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2020 Lotus Evora GT is fantastic to drive on a racetrack or your favorite twisty road. It's also rare, which has its own appeal. But you have to put up with lots of drawbacks, including poor visibility, subpar in-car tech, a lack of available driver aids and hit-and-miss build quality. Overall, there are better sports cars at this price and class, but the Lotus has a charm that you can't find elsewhere.

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Pros

Excellent handling and steering feel
Available manual transmission
Low sales ensure exclusivity

Cons

Poor rearward visibility
Cargo and rear passenger space is tiny
Infotainment system looks like an aftermarket add-on
Limited dealer and service network

What's new

The Evora GT replaces the outgoing Evora Sport 410 and Evora 400
Output increases slightly to 416 horsepower
Part of the first Evora generation introduced for 2010

Overview

Written by automotive expert Reese Counts

8/11/2021

For better and for worse, the 2020 Lotus Evora GT is stuck in time. While rivals such as the Porsche 911 have moved away from their pure sports-car roots and offer the latest conveniences such as adaptive cruise control and in-car Wi-Fi, the Evora keeps going with its driver-focused, no-frills design. Sure, the Evora GT is arguably the nicest and most well-appointed vehicle Lotus has ever built. But compared to other cars in this class, the Evora is flying in coach while everybody else has upgraded to first class.

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2020 Lotus Evora GT
2+2 Coupe
$88,995
- 7,321 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Victory Subaru (188 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Upgraded Headlights
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Somerset, NJ
This 2020 Lotus Evora will not last to the weekend!! Call now to reserve your Test Drive appointment!! (732) 846-7222.QUALITY USED CARS PRICED RIGHT!...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SCCLMDDN9LHA20897
Stock: LHA20897
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-03-2023
2020 Lotus Evora GT
2+2 Coupe
$86,995
great price
$4,331 below market
- 4,152 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Victory Subaru (188 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Upgraded Headlights
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Somerset, NJ
2020 Lotus Evora GT Phantom Black4-Wheel Disc Brakes, Alcantara & Perforated Leather Seat Trim, Alloy wheels, Brake assist, Heated door mirrors, High...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
20 Combined MPG (17 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: SCCLMDDN4LHA21245
Stock: LHA21245
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-22-2023

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On the upside, the Evora's lightweight and nimble handling and Toyota-sourced supercharged 3.5-liter V6 make it one of the best-driving cars on the market. Lotus also still offers the Evora GT with a manual transmission, which is an increasingly rare feature these days. Few cars are this engaging to drive. But given its lack of utility, features and comfort, we can't recommend the Evora GT to anyone except the most dedicated sports-car purists. Check out our Expert Rating below to get our test team's full analysis of the Evora GT's performance, comfort and more.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Average

7.3

out of 10

We drove the 2020 Lotus Evora GT on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

9/10

How does the Evora GT drive? It should be no surprise that the driving experience is the Evora GT's highlight. The mid-mounted Toyota-sourced 3.5-liter V6 is fitted with an Edelbrock supercharger and makes 416 horsepower. The engine is a peach. Power comes on smoothly and evenly, with no lag or hesitation when you nail the gas. Our test car had the manual transmission. We do wish first and second gears were a bit shorter for improved acceleration. The clutch and shifter do feel good, with a nice catch point for the clutch and precise gear changes.

In our testing of a manual-equipped car, the Evora GT hit 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and Lotus says the dual-clutch is even quicker. That's quick but slower than the rival Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 (3.8 seconds) or Chevrolet Corvette (3.6 seconds).

It's not all about power, especially when it comes to a Lotus. The steering is fantastic, with lots of feedback coming through the wheel. There's a decent amount of heft to the steering, but it's quick and makes the Evora GT feel light and nimble. The suspension is tuned for performance, but it's not punishing and it handles curves and midcorner bumps with grace. Braking is equally impressive. Our test car stopped from 60 mph in a short 101 feet.

Comfort

7.5/10

How comfortable is the Evora GT? You'll never forget the Evora GT is a sports car, but it's not as punishing as you might expect. The lightweight Sparco carbon-fiber seats don't offer much adjustment, but they're well shaped for most people and offer enough padding to keep you comfortable after a long day behind the wheel. They're heated too and breathe pretty well, even in warm weather. That's good because the manual climate control can struggle to keep the car cool on warm days. The air conditioning also shuts off temporarily if you're driving particularly hard.

The ride quality is stiff, but the fixed suspension balances performance and comfort quite well. You feel the road, but you're not darting all over just to avoid potholes or other imperfections. It settles down fairly well on the highway too. There is a bit of wind and road noise, but most sounds can be silenced with this engine's wonderful exhaust note. You hear plenty of supercharger whine and mechanical clicking too, though those aren't complaints.

Interior

6.5/10

How’s the interior? Getting in and out of the Evora GT requires a bit of finessing. The doors are long and wide, the opening is small, and the seat and footwell make swinging your feet in a squeeze. The interior is a bit tight, though a mostly useless back seat does help open up the cabin. The driving position would be close to perfect if the seat were a bit lower. The steering wheel, shifter and pedals all feel right where you want them. Most buttons are easy to see and push.

Seeing out of the Evora GT is a much bigger challenge. Forward visibility is pretty good given the low front end and forward cabin, but visibility out of the side and rear is a joke. The driver's side mirror doesn't offer enough adjustment, and the rearview mirror is better at showing what the engine looks like than anything outside of the car. Our test vehicle's optional carbon pack uses a louvered panel instead of a rear window. It's like looking through a mail slot that's slightly vibrating as you go down the road.

Technology

5.5/10

How’s the tech? Tech is not Lotus' strong suit. The Alpine head unit looks and feels like it was pulled from the shelf of an aftermarket stereo shop. It has a touchscreen display with both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity, but the USB cable runs through the glovebox and just kind of droops down like an afterthought. It has Bluetooth connectivity, too, if you want to avoid cables. That said, the audio system is pretty good, and we suggest opting for the subwoofer and amplifier if you're not concerned about the extra weight.

The Evora GT lacks voice controls or driver aids beyond parking sensors. Features such as adaptive cruise control or blind-spot monitoring aren't available.

Storage

6/10

How’s the storage? It takes only a minute to realize that the Evora GT is about driving first and everything else second. There's a lack of storage both inside and out. The door pockets are tiny, and there's no real place to put your phone or sunglasses outside of the glovebox. The sole cupholder is small and located behind your elbow, so it's a game of Twister to reach it.

The rear trunk is equally lacking, offering just 6 cubic feet of cargo space. The trunk is wide but shallow, and if you opt for the carbon-fiber package, it requires a prop rod to stay up. Unlike some other mid-engine cars like the Porsche Cayman or Chevrolet Corvette, the Evora doesn't have a front trunk. There is a tiny back seat, and you can use that as an additional storage area.

Fuel Economy

8/10

How’s the fuel economy? The Evora GT gets an EPA-estimated 20 mpg combined. We got 23.8 mpg from our test car on our real-world evaluation route. That's as good as or better than most sports cars in this range.

Value

6.5/10

Is the Evora GT a good value? The Evora GT is a hand-built machine, but that's not always a good thing, especially in Lotus' case. There are uneven panel gaps inside the car where parts don't fit together like they should. While there's lots of nice leather and Alcantara covering most surfaces inside the car, places that aren't covered feel like they've been poached from an economy car, not a six-figure sports car.

Evora GTs start around $100,000, and ours was loaded with a handful of options that brought the total to $116,000. Those options include $5,900 for its striking Daytona Blue paint, $10,000 for the lightweight carbon pack, and $500 for a subwoofer and amplifier.

Another factor in Lotus ownership is the scarcity of dealer support and short warranty coverage.

Wildcard

10/10

Even around Edmunds' home base in Southern California, you don't see many cars from Lotus running around. The design alone grabs attention, much less this V6's excellent exhaust note. It's not fake or piped in. There's just precious little sound deadening between you and the engine. V6-powered Toyotas (the engine's manufacturer) wish they sounded this good. It looks and feels exotic, even if it's not actually as rare as a Ferrari or Lamborghini.

And the driving experience is killer. It may not be perfect, but it's endlessly entertaining on a good road or on a track. It's difficult not to grin when you crack off a shift at 7,000 rpm in this car.

2020 Lotus Evora GT trim level differences

The 2020 Lotus Evora GT is offered in a single trim that's powered by a supercharged 3.5-liter V6 that makes 416 horsepower. Torque varies based on the choice of transmission, with the standard six-speed manual transmission sending 317 lb-ft of torque to the rear wheels and the optional six-speed automatic upping it slightly to 332 lb-ft. There's seating for two, though Lotus offers a small rear seat as a no-cost option. Compare the 2020 Lotus Evora GT trim levels in-depth.

Which Evora GT trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Evora GT only comes in a single trim, so picking the right one really comes down to your choice of transmission and options.

Cost to Drive

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Reliability

The 2020 Lotus Evora GT has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2020 Lotus Evora GT

Warranty

3 years / 36,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 8 years / unlimited miles

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2020 Evora GT Features & Specs

Trim:

2+0

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$96,950
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$288/month
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	6.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Evora GT models:

Reversing Camera: Aids in backing up by automatically turning on a video feed from a camera mounted at the rear of the car when shifted into reverse.
ESP (Electronic Stability Program): Helps stabilize the car by automatically adjusting power to the rear wheels, managing traction and lowering the chance of spinning out.
Rear Parking Sensor: Alerts you to obstacles that might not be visible behind the vehicle when backing up.

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