Lotus Emira Prototype - FIRST DRIVE REVIEW | Catchpole on Carfection

The Lotus Emira is almost ready and Henry Catchpole was invited to drive the prototype. 00:00 Epic Intro 00:22 Key Stats 00:41 This is the Prototype 01:00 What’s going to change in the production version? 01:26 Interior 03:41 Driving Impressions 04:30 Drivetrain 05:15 Gearshifts 05:40 Dampers and Steering 06:30 Controls Placement 07:15 Drive Modes 08:20 Driver Aids 09:10 Noise 09:18 Grip 10:09 Brakes 10:30 Chassis 10:46 Concerns with the steering wheel 11:20 Extra points 12:01 Conclusion 13:06 Special Message from Henry Under new ownership with an apparent thirst for success, is the Lotus Emira faithful to the company’s driver focused appeal? Henry Catchpole takes a prototype out on track to find out! 2022 saw the end of the Elise, Exige and Evora. The Emira represents a new beginning for Lotus with a massively overhauled approach to interior quality and refinement. But does this hinder the driver focused appeal of brand in any way