More than just a Lotus
Any self-respecting rival of the Cayman can’t make any compromise with regard to features and amenities. Therefore, expect to find climate control, power steering and Parktronic with rearview camera (thank God because rearward visibility is limited at best). There’s Bluetooth with iPod connectivity, too!
The effective sound-deadening materials allow occupants to fully appreciate the fantastic Alpine audio system, whose 7-inch colour interface doubles as a navigation display and rearview camera monitor. It’s a real shame, however, that the various controls were seemingly designed for Lilliputians and that the screen becomes impossible to read when exposed to direct sunlight.
Leather is everywhere — on the seats, the dashboard, the steering wheel and even the door sills. While the overall design is striking to say the least, ergonomics and controls could be improved. What’s more, the narrower front section of the chassis means you can forget about a dead pedal to rest your left foot. Too bad.
Warning: hot trunk!
At 161 litres, the trunk may seem small, but in reality, it’s slightly more voluminous than the Cayman's front trunk (+11L). And because of its wide shape, a stand-type (portable) golf bag can fit easily.
Be careful when loading items, however. Keep food away from the inner panel that separates the trunk from the engine… unless you want to cook your steak on the go!
Naturally, the Porsche coupe provides an additional 260 litres of cargo space that can be accessed thanks to its rear hatch. But, if you choose to sacrifice the Lotus' rear seat, then you automatically free an extra 651 litres of space where Gucci garment bags will surely fit!
Performance to spare
The Toyota-sourced, transversally-mounted V6 has very little room to breathe. Yet, access to the chassis and mechanical components is not a problem thanks to the fully-removable front and rear body panels. That will make every repair man happy!
Any self-respecting rival of the Cayman can’t make any compromise with regard to features and amenities. Therefore, expect to find climate control, power steering and Parktronic with rearview camera (thank God because rearward visibility is limited at best). There’s Bluetooth with iPod connectivity, too!
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| The Evora is a 2+2 coupe, meaning that the rear seats are best left to kids. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |
The effective sound-deadening materials allow occupants to fully appreciate the fantastic Alpine audio system, whose 7-inch colour interface doubles as a navigation display and rearview camera monitor. It’s a real shame, however, that the various controls were seemingly designed for Lilliputians and that the screen becomes impossible to read when exposed to direct sunlight.
Leather is everywhere — on the seats, the dashboard, the steering wheel and even the door sills. While the overall design is striking to say the least, ergonomics and controls could be improved. What’s more, the narrower front section of the chassis means you can forget about a dead pedal to rest your left foot. Too bad.
Warning: hot trunk!
At 161 litres, the trunk may seem small, but in reality, it’s slightly more voluminous than the Cayman's front trunk (+11L). And because of its wide shape, a stand-type (portable) golf bag can fit easily.
Be careful when loading items, however. Keep food away from the inner panel that separates the trunk from the engine… unless you want to cook your steak on the go!
Naturally, the Porsche coupe provides an additional 260 litres of cargo space that can be accessed thanks to its rear hatch. But, if you choose to sacrifice the Lotus' rear seat, then you automatically free an extra 651 litres of space where Gucci garment bags will surely fit!
Performance to spare
The Toyota-sourced, transversally-mounted V6 has very little room to breathe. Yet, access to the chassis and mechanical components is not a problem thanks to the fully-removable front and rear body panels. That will make every repair man happy!
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| In addition to the Evora, the Toyota-sourced V6 engine has been powering a wide variety of Toyota and Lexus vehicles since 2005. (Photo: Matthieu Lambert/Auto123.com) |