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Alphonse · 06-22-2009, 06:45 AM

Boys, boys, step back a minute and take a breather. No need for flaming. The Evora is a totally different car from the Elise/Exige line up only carrying similar visual appearences and the construction components carry-over Lotus is using to maintain the "modular" vehicle concept.
This car should appeal more to those individuals who wanted a sports car but not one as hard edged as the Elise/Exige. All those who said they really liked the cars and would get one if they were easier to live with will be back now for the Evora. the Evora is more of a road going GT car than the the hard edged performance track car that the Elise/Exige is and should be viewed as such.
As for the aesthetics, that is purely up to the eye of the beholder. As with any car, some will like it and some will not.
My 2 cents worth, the car is good looking, but what color it wears will have a significant impact on it's appeal. Certian colors do more for it's lines than others. Again, just my viewing notions.
I really liked the ability to get in and out with out having to perform a gymnastic manouver. At 6'-2" and 50+ years of age, it's the little things like comfort that make a difference.
As for the sensory portion, that will have to wait untill test drives are available. The exhaust note on the two cars that arrived in Houston was quiet to the extreme. Again, to some this will have a good deal of appeal. to others, lets hope they have a "sport" exhaust option.
First thing I did when the cars arrived from Dallas was to seek out the driver of the black car and ask him how the AC faired in the 100+ degree road temps. His reply was that the only time he broke a sweat was when he stepped out of the car and that the ride was comfy the whole way down.
Given he was a factory rep I will still leave that part to the test drive.
I think the Evora will do well in sales, especially in that portion of the market that was turned away by the difficulties in living with the car.
Let's hope that the car lives up to it's expectations so that Lotus will stay a live and viable car manufacturer, providing us with the cars and car parts we enjoy and need.

06-22-2009, 06:45 AM	#10 (permalink)
Alphonse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 910 Images: 10	Boys, boys, step back a minute and take a breather. No need for flaming. The Evora is a totally different car from the Elise/Exige line up only carrying similar visual appearences and the construction components carry-over Lotus is using to maintain the "modular" vehicle concept. This car should appeal more to those individuals who wanted a sports car but not one as hard edged as the Elise/Exige. All those who said they really liked the cars and would get one if they were easier to live with will be back now for the Evora. the Evora is more of a road going GT car than the the hard edged performance track car that the Elise/Exige is and should be viewed as such. As for the aesthetics, that is purely up to the eye of the beholder. As with any car, some will like it and some will not. My 2 cents worth, the car is good looking, but what color it wears will have a significant impact on it's appeal. Certian colors do more for it's lines than others. Again, just my viewing notions. I really liked the ability to get in and out with out having to perform a gymnastic manouver. At 6'-2" and 50+ years of age, it's the little things like comfort that make a difference. As for the sensory portion, that will have to wait untill test drives are available. The exhaust note on the two cars that arrived in Houston was quiet to the extreme. Again, to some this will have a good deal of appeal. to others, lets hope they have a "sport" exhaust option. First thing I did when the cars arrived from Dallas was to seek out the driver of the black car and ask him how the AC faired in the 100+ degree road temps. His reply was that the only time he broke a sweat was when he stepped out of the car and that the ride was comfy the whole way down. Given he was a factory rep I will still leave that part to the test drive. I think the Evora will do well in sales, especially in that portion of the market that was turned away by the difficulties in living with the car. Let's hope that the car lives up to it's expectations so that Lotus will stay a live and viable car manufacturer, providing us with the cars and car parts we enjoy and need.