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LeftLane have published a review of the 2010 Lotus Evora supercar. 'The Lotus Evora is a departure from the traditional approach to Lotus sports cars, as this slightly larger Lotus was designed with the intention of being every bit as much a tourer as a track car - obviously no small challenge given the contrasting approaches to achieving those respective ride qualities. Unlike its smaller and four-cylinder powered Elise and Exige stablemates, the Evora finds its motivation from a mid-mounted 276 horsepower 3.5-liter, naturally aspirated and Toyota-sourced V6. That 2GR-FE Toyota six otherwise does duty in cars like the rather less-than-sporty Toyota Camry and Sienna.'

A review of the Lotus Evora S has been posted over at The Independent. 'The motoring world is shocked. Lotus has made the advanced, compact, lightweight and sublime-to-drive sports car its own. The very idea defines the brand, and there has never been a better time for such cars than the carbon-aware present. Clearly Lotus's impressive roll-call of new, well-connected management sees the new way as the key to profits, a concept unfamiliar to Lotus to date, but enthusiasts of Lotus's unique brand DNA are worried. The planned replacement Elise will weigh significantly more than a ton, and that surely can't be right.'

Auto Express have published their "First drive" review of the Lotus Evora S. 'The headline figures speak for themselves. And extra 70bhp takes the tally to 345bhp and 400Nm of torque - comfortably eclipsing the Cayman S. A 0-62mph sprint in 4.8 seconds also outmanoeuvres the German car, while combined fuel economy from the Toyota-sourced V6 is a respectable 27.7mpg. But it's the way that the Evora S delivers its power that's so impressive. A wide spread of torque from 2,00rpm right to the 7,200rpm redline ensures relentless acceleration and instant throttle response, both of which help it to feel noticeably quicker and more alive than the standard car.'

CNET have published a review of the 2010 Lotus Evora supercar. 'At $73,500, the Evora is not cheap, which explains the coachwork in the cabin. Leather covers the dashboard and sport seats, and metal runs up the center console and sits to either side of the instrument cluster. Although these materials look quite good, the fit was not always up to the standards of competitors such as Porsche. We also were not crazy about the red LED displays showing fuel and temperature levels next to the tachometer and speedometer. '

The Independent have published a review of the Lotus Elise supercar. 'There is nothing quite like an Elise. Other cars have had the individual elements - light weight, simplicity, a mid-mounted engine, a British badge - but currently the Lotus is a unique mix of good things. Here's another bend: as ever, the Elise turns instantly, precisely, seemingly without any sensation of shifting a mass, only the front wheels' castor action forming a resistance against which my hands must work. Driving a new car without power steering is a rare occurrence nowadays, but it's not needed here. Instead you just enjoy total two-way telegraphy with the road surface.'

Car And Driver have published their "Short Take Road Test" of the 2010 Lotus Exige S 260 supercar. 'The S 260 comes standard with all the track-focused options: a limited-slip differential, adjustable dampers, even launch control. Still, the narrowest of test drivers thought the "upgraded" carbon-fiber-framed seats were too pinchy. The ProBax seats in the stand­ard Exige keep your body in place with an unexpected amount of comfort, further encouraging a base-model purchase. And remember, all this stuff made the Exige S 260 no quicker on one of America's premier racetracks.'

The Automo Blog have published a review of the 2010 Lotus Evora. 'Push the long clutch pedal in and twist the key. The 3.5-liter V6 from Toyota fires up in a quiet, steady hum. Engage first gear, feed the gas, and pull away in a gentle, smooth motion. Clutch uptake is very good for the nature of the car and throttle tip-in is linear, not jerky or abrupt. Not expected, but greatly appreciated. Hammer the throttle, though, and things change. The Evora changes into a snarling beast. The Toyota engine isn't as rev-happy as the 1.8-liter, but it never runs out of steam. The clutch doesn't bind up when rushed and the six-speed manual transmission, while not as snick-snick as I had expected, felt better when pushing it hard, finding the gear you want without getting hung up on its detents. And I didn't even put the car in the optional Sport mode!.

A review of the 2009 Lotus Europa SE has been posted over at Car Advice.com.au. 'The Europa SE is certainly less frenetic that the rest of the Elise/Exige stable, and with the additional torque output from the 2.0-litre engine, you have the option of sitting back and cruising in a taller gear ratio, if you so desire. Peak hour madness is also more tolerable in the Europa SE than any other Lotus, and weekend getaways with more than a toothbrush are now possible, with enough room in the boot for a large size soft bag. There's also ample leg and headroom, which I put to the test with a well- fed mate, who is just shy of 185 centimetres and while it was only a short drive, it was comfortable enough for both of us.'

Motor Trend have published their "First drive" review of the 2011 Lotus Evora supercar. 'Unlike the Coke-bottle Elise and Exige, the Evora slips easily through the air (drag coefficient: 0.33), while its top-exit radiators (in the hood), rear spoiler, and rear diffuser combine for significant downforce at speed. Naturally, it also offers something the Elise and Exige never could: a rear seat. True, it's a small one, built only for children or "5th percentile females" (I think that has something to do with how much they watch "The View"). But it's there (or skip the rear seat if you want and order your Evora with a rear luggage shelf instead). Front-seat room is up conspicuously, so much so that you'll no longer rub shoulders with your passengers.'