2021 Lotus Evora GT Review

Name: 2021 Lotus Evora GT
Brand: Lotus
Price: 38601 USD

Price Estimate: $38,601 - $47,858

The 2021 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 passenger space is tiny
Infotainment system looks like an aftermarket add-on
Limited dealer and service network

What's new

The 2021 Evora GT is essentially unchanged
Part of the first Evora generation introduced for 2010

Overview

Written by automotive expert Alex Nishimoto

2/17/2022

The U.S. sports car market is already pretty slim, and it's soon to become even slimmer with the departure of the low-volume Lotus Evora GT, which ends production after 2021. The Evora GT had just hit its stride, too, after receiving its biggest update in 10 years for 2020. The sports car was a dream come true for driving purists, but it's not without its flaws.

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2021 Lotus Evora GT
2+2 Coupe
$79,999
good price
$2,392 below market
- 14,798 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- Hill Buick GMC (128 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Upgraded Headlights
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Newtown Square, PA
Hill Buick GMC is the premier suburban Philadelphia luxury dealer. We have been family owned and operated for over 30 years and continuously service t...
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: SCCLMDDN2MHA10780
Stock: 5-26305A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-31-2026
2021 Lotus Evora GT
2+2 Coupe
$91,900
- 1,061 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Performance Luxury Sport (322 mi away)
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Upgraded Headlights
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Located in Marysville, OH
2021 LOTUS EVORA GT VIN: SCCLMDDN5MHA21207 Exterior Color: Green Interior Color: Black Alcantara & Leather Engine: 3.5L Supercharged V6 Transmission:...
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: SCCLMDDN5MHA21207
Stock: CINMHA21207A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-20-2025

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Staying true to Lotus founder Colin Chapman's minimalist design philosophy, the Evora's cabin affords room for a driver and passenger and not much else. The Evora also isn't big on creature comforts, offering the bare minimum of convenience and tech features and none of the advanced safety features you've come to expect on a high-priced performance car. But if you want an undiluted sports car experience, few cars on the market can give it to you like the 2021 Lotus Evora GT. Keep reading for our Expert Rating to find out if the Evora GT is for you.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Driven, tested, rated by automotive expert Reese Counts

Average

7.3

out of 10

We drove the 2021 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.

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.

2021 Lotus Evora GT trim level differences

The 2021 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 2021 Lotus Evora GT trim levels in-depth.

Which Evora GT trim does Edmunds recommend?

Lotus makes choosing the right Evora GT easy for you with just one trim level, so all you have to do is pick your transmission and check boxes for any optional extras you want. For a pure sports car experience, we of course recommend getting the manual.

Cost to Drive

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$155/mo

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Reliability

The 2021 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 2021 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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2021 Evora GT Highlights

Trim:

2+2

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$96,950
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	20 MPG
Cost to Drive	$219/month
Seating	4 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 Sensors: Alert you to obstacles that might not be visible behind the vehicle when backing up.

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2021 Lotus Evora GT trim level differences

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