That Verdant Green on Tan car with silver wheels is pretty much perfect😍

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I love it. I would have got that myself if the green was 20% lighter.

Ade, thank you so so much for putting out this video. This has been the most informative video yet concerning the exterior, interior and wheel specs of the Emira. Really appreciate all the time and effort you put into these latest videos!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the nice words! I am hoping for a future invite and will ask the community what they wish to see.

This car is STUNNING! Well done Lotus. Well done.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

I have to agree. It goes rather well too. Took it around Donnington Park circuit this morning and it was a lot better than I was! Ade

@StandingUpForBetter

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey Nice! You are one lucky man. With its light weight, supercar looks, 6 speed manual and super charged 400 HP engine I believe this car has all the makings of a modern-day classic and a future collectable. With that said, when I get one, I will definitely be driving it and not storing it away in a garage.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@StandingUpForBetter Yeah, I believe you are correct. It is also an end of era car, being the last petrol car from Lotus. They will make a lot of them, in all variants so I suspect they will not rise in price that much. Ade

Nimbus! OMG. Just wow. Every time i see it, it is a different color.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, stunning colour. I changed 3 times on the day!😁

I am crazy in love with the yellow on these Emiras.

@RevMonkey

2 ай бұрын

it is a good colour. Really stands out on the car.

100% agree Nimbus Grey or Magma Red without the black pack!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, best two overall colours i reckon.

Thank you for the video! Having owned an Elise and Exige S, I was disappointed in the aesthetics at launch. I couldn’t put my finger on it, but there was just something about the looks of the blue launch car that didn’t jive well with me. However, with your video pointing out the difference in the upper black pack and privacy glass compared to the matching roof color and no privacy glass, it completely changed my outlook. I was on the fence about getting an Evora or an Emira, but your video has swayed me to the Emira with a matching roof color and no privacy glass. It is amazing how much of a difference that makes. Thanks again!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

great!! glad to help. I think the Emira and Exige would make a great 2 car garage!

@TheOrangeEliseCup250

Жыл бұрын

Hi guys! I am between buying an Evora GT 410 SPORT or platine an order for the Emira. The Evora, is lighter, more powerful, sounds better, looks like a supercar & is magnificient to drive. The Emira looks beautiful and the interior is more refined. Will Lotus Cars invest some money for an Emira 410 or GT 430?🤔

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@TheOrangeEliseCup250 It is not guaranteed that Lotus will being out a GT Emira. Anything can happen to change that. For sheer experience, you won;t be able to beat an Exige. The Evora lays between the Exige and Emira and the GT 410 is a great car. If you wont want super refinement and you really like something more raw then get the Evora/Exige. Enjoy it for a couple of years and then get a second-hand Emira.

@TheOrangeEliseCup250

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey Thank you very much for your thaughts 😃🙏. I will consider the Evora at last I believe. The verdant green Emira with tan interior & yellow callipers is amazing🤩 . Your Lotus videos are great, thank you.

@viper2148

Жыл бұрын

Clear rear window glass is a must have.

Brilliant video, thank you! I test drove one day before yesterday, (-2 so definitely not the best day to be out in it!), I had the red, lower BP with diamond cut wheels, ice grey leather. looked fantastic but drove even better! Almost feels like a slightly larger Elise on the road but doesn’t feel as wide as it looks when you’re in it. It’s years since I last drove a Lotus and I’d forgotten just how incredible the steering feel is, even when taking it extreme carefully (-2 degrees and £5k insurance excess) you still feel every little thing and it’s such a refreshing, natural feeling. The tour chassis handles the bumps and potholes extremely well indeed. And the engine sound for me, along with the whine of the SC was absolutely spot on!! Well done Lotus you have nailed this car!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, some people are negative about the car as they had such high expectations. I went out in the damp with CUP2s. in my other video, and it was amazing. Sports suspension too which I did find better than touring - having driven both. You were brave to go out with that excess! Blimey. So.. are you going to get one!? Ade

Enjoyed the video. Hard to choose which one! They all look great. It's great to see them all side by side like this.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, seems to be really helping people! Glad I did it. Ade

You can view my drive of the UK production Emira here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/i6t4x7yDlbSaZMo.html

@dannymurphy4634

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Good work Ade.

Thanks so much for sharing! I haven't been this excited for a new car outside of GT3s.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ha. A lot of people feel the same. It is nowhere near a GT3 in terms of dynamics but the cost, beauty and rarity, and the package for the road is amazing.

Awesome, awesome, awesome video! So detailed in showing all the differences, thank you!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Amazing car!!

Thanks for this video, exactly what I was looking for! Currently looking to spec mine at the moment

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ooh, exciting stuff. Hope the video helped. I would change my spec slightly now if I could. Emira should be coming in a few weeks.

Loving that green with tan. looked lush mate. I might be tempted with the wheel in alcantara. Great to see the combo together and green getting lots of love.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

It is a fantastic colour when the light hits it. Difficult to pull off in most situations but well worth getting and this combo was excellent.

Definitely changed things for me. Was in the nimbus club but now thinking verdant green with that white interior and red calipers. Great video. thanks

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Good choice! The ice grey looks lush. It just looks like too much grief for me, keeping it clean. I'd go with the red leather, for Nimbus. No worries and a stunning contrast. Green with tan or the ice grey will look amazing though!

awesome to see this .. thanks for the upload

@RevMonkey

3 ай бұрын

Welcome. I plan to do a new one with all of the new colours if Lotus will oblige again.

Thanks for the video. I’ve changed my mind on the spec for my allocation!Much appreciated.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ah great! What are you going for now?

@DG-wd2nm

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey The red was tugging at my heart strings but the Nimbus has won me over. Something about that paint at dusk!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@DG-wd2nm Yeah. Epic colour. Seems to be 3 different colours depending on the lighting.

Perfect. Thank you!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Welcome!

Beautiful cars! Amazing...

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Loving mine. Had it one month and it getting better and better! Ade

Call me unoriginal but I still like the blue one!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

It is still popular, launch colours always are. Looks great.

Noise wiwws. Super helpful video, though. Great to see all the combinations set out. Thanks. I wouldn’t have thought I’d favour the red, but after this, I did.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

ha - yeah, red is a great colour but the car looks great in anything really.

This helps me understand how to colors look in different lighting conditions much better. I love Verdant Green with the black wheels because I like a very subdued look with blacked out trim, but am over pure black as a main body color and shades of very dark green are my new favorite. This video is a great public service.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The green is amazingly rich but so dark

@user-kb8gh5jv9t

Жыл бұрын

I usually don’t like green at all however, the combination with the interior color looks stunning tbh!

WHOP YOUR WAD ON THE COUNTER!!!!! LOADSAMONEY💰😨

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ha. It is relatively good value I reckon!!

Excellent video. Amazing colors. I live in Los Angeles and I’m torn between the green vS red. With all of the sunlight we get here the green should pop. Thanks again.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

It does help living in LA for sure. I am envious. My son is there right now as it happens. I think the Red beats it though. The light travels over it amazingly.

GREEEN HANDS DOWN!!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

If was only 20% lighter! 😁

Nice review, thanks.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. You hoping to get one?

Brilliant vid. Thanks for posting. Really helpful. I’m generally not a ‘red car’ type of chap, but the magma really does look epic! Shame hey don’t make a convertible option as it rules me out! Enjoy gents……

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, a targa version would be epic if they could keep the lines the same.

Black pack look sick 🔥

@RevMonkey

3 ай бұрын

Looks good on the yellow car.

I liked the yellow one in your main driving video. I will go for black pack but may get it covered somehow as what you said did make sense.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it does look look good with the black pack. So long as you keep it looked after you will be fine. A ceramic or transparent wrap would be great. Also on the mirrors.

Hi. Many thanks for your most informative video. I’m thinking about ordering one and your details are just sooooo useful. Plus Harry’s garage about the difference between Tour and Sport chassis. Cheers fella. Regards. Rog

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

I do find the sports suspension more alive. I just can't see why anybody would not order sports on a sports car 🙄 The thing is, both setups are great, and whichever one a person owns will be absolutely fine. There is not that much difference overall.

Awesome shot of the 6 cars. Like to have seen some more angles and set-ups.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Scott, the senior staff member, went right out of his way to sort that line up out. Maybe next time!

Dude, love the vid. Very helpful as I will be seeking to lock in my spec soon. Prob nimbus with black wheels, the red leather, black calipers and no black pack or privacy. So basically trusting you!! LOL

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ha 😀 Don;t worry. THAT is an EPIC spec and you will never go wrong and it will hold its value at least as good as any other combo.

very helpful aid Ade!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Appreciate the info - great to see them together - the nimbus grey does look awesome and I think you are right about the black pack - not needed. Much as I love the green I just don't think you would see it pop enough in the UK

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

The green is a tough choice. Everyone wants to love it , and many are buying it, but just too dark for most places in the world.

4.9.2023 Great video and very professional. I prefer darker colours and our man in Harry's Garage just got a new Emira - 3.5 V6 Supercharger 😂 Lotto win will see this incredible car outside my bungalow

@RevMonkey

9 ай бұрын

Great cars. Starting to see more of them out on the roads now. Word will get around that, with some use, the car comes alive and actually represents a bargain. Ade

Thanks for show all the colors in the video！I can only saw a blue one in Lotus China sales servicshop. I'm still a poor student so I can't buy it, but it's really a beautiful car. Thanks again

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully one day you can buy one!! Work hard and look after your money!

I did order one and the past months was looking for a vid to see all colors together to compare but I didn’t find now im 100% satisfied with my numbis gray pick thnx for this amazing vid and specifically details

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Are you going for the red leaather?

@Lazaruos

Жыл бұрын

Red leathers black pack but the thing im not sure about is the red calipers still thinking about calipers changing to yellow to match the lotus logo on the wheel what u think red or yellow .. one more thing i did order the 4 cylinder automatic amg but they said will be a delay maybe i will get it june 2023 is that normal ? What time u will get your car in the uk

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@Lazaruos I'm a V6 in January. I4 might be fuirther away than June 2023 but hopefully they can start building them in Spring. Problem is that they are still way behind on V6 orders. I;d stick with red calipers.

@Lazaruos

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey hope that too they didn’t expect that much of orders they shouldn’t take orders more than they can handle but I respect how they are telling their customers about everything they are not just staying behind their office they are keeping their customers updated.. looking forward to see more videos from your experience about the Emira

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@Lazaruos More to come hopefully and a lot more once I get it! 😄

To my eye the yellow fits the body lines perfectly. There's only a few other cars that look great in yellow: s2000, 911, and Ferrari 355.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I go along with Yellow (and white) always accentuate the curves on a car better. I had a yellow integrale Evo2 and it was magnificent. Ade

Love it Ade. Super video. Sorry about the drone! 🙄 I;d go with red too.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ah, I knew I had hit the branches/leaves a few times that were above left of the cars but only when I edited it did i see the issue. It was jumping all over the place so used some static pics. Gutted.🤒

Thanks so much for the video; very helpful and informative ! - I agree with all your preferences, except for the Black Wheels and Alcantara Steering wheel ! (as you say on the video; its personal preference)

@RevMonkey

7 ай бұрын

Ha. Always good to be different 😄 However, black wheels... great choice for me. The wheels get dirty and I am a lazy cleaner. I have a leather steering wheel in the F430 and the Bentley, whilst having Alcantara in the integrale and the Emira - It is not even close how much I prefer the feel of that Alcantara in every single situation. The one in the integrale is well worn and still lovely. The Emira one is, as new, after 4500 miles and still sensuous. Feel one before discounting it. 😄

Thanks. I was looking for the magnum for ages, and will go for that! Calliper will also prob go black after seeing this! Was thinking yellow to begin with

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, a black wheel really hides the black caliper and then the eyes concentrate on the beauty of the car. For the dark colours, the silver wheels look good. Ade

nice job enjoyed vid definitely helps

@RevMonkey

11 ай бұрын

Great. It is a difficult choice on total spec. I have now seen every combo and you can't really go wrong on 'looks'. Such an amazing looking car. Ade

Great video. Oh how I wish this video had been available. I've flip flopped Magma / Seneca Blue. Ended with the blue. Arrives in Jan. Tan leather. Great point on the privacy glass - wishing I hadn't specc'ed that now. Genuine insight. I've got the diamond cut alloys. Love the look but only 1 x refurb in the lifetime of the wheel. Then you have to just paint them. Just watched the Harry's Garage European tour with Emira. Very exciting - it's a brilliant car.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ha, yeah. I was Green, then Red, then Nimbus, then back to Magma. Mine arrives in January - apparently - but still have not got an actual date. Yeah, the diamond cut and silver was not going to work for me if only on the grounds of maintenance and brake dust. Yeah, amazing car IF it hits your wish points.

Put my order in today! Red it is, looking for the amg 4/dct. Thanks so much for this video.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Congrats!! The 4cyl will more fun I think. Also, they will likely release other options and colors before you have to confirm it. Must be a long wait! Summer 2024? Ade P.S. Check out all of my Emira content - more to come. Exhaust going on this week.

@rd5140

Жыл бұрын

16 months for the 6, 18 months for the 4. My concern in the US is dealer support. 36 dealers country wide. Yes, watched all your content so far. Enthusiasm off the charts!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@rd5140 Agh, it is a long wait. At least the car will be super rare. It should actually be robust enough to not be too scary - good warranty but travelling to your local dealer might be a long drive!

Amazing 😃

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😄

Brilliant informative vid best on KZread, mine coming soon in Nimbus Grey with the black pack, manual box, and diamond-cut wheels. Alcantara seats, leather steering wheel, full privacy glass option, red callipers.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Cool. The black pack does look good on Nimbus and yellow. It has been a long wait for many. The attention the car gets is amazing. You will have such a big smile. 👍

Never ceases to amaze me how giving fake suede a fancy name like Alcantara changes ones perception of reality. Seats covered with the hide of the elusive Alacantaranicus!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ha, well, it is lighter, feels nicer, feels warmer AND animals are not used in its production! It is also FAR FAR grippier/ I love it 😆 My other 3 cars have leather.

@mitchellsmith1593

Жыл бұрын

It's not really wood it's French formica..Lol

@jaymcconnell3840

6 ай бұрын

Haha. I just bought it!

@steveflor9942

Ай бұрын

Black leather seats on a hot day...... A banshee wail forms in your throat as your posterior touchs down.

They are all killer but the Nimbus grabs me each time I see it.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it is a cool colour. have you seen one in the flesh? Ade

@jakevannoy1630

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey no sir. I’ve just been following the Emira here in the states. I find it an instant classic, I resonate with the car. Your choices with the red are killer!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@jakevannoy1630 Ah. cool. They will be super rare in the States!

Verdent Green looks the most elegant / high class to my eyes as less brash/common than the others but TBF, they all look pretty good.

@RevMonkey

Ай бұрын

Yes, I do agree. Just wish it was lighter!

I suspect you are right about that almost white leather but the tan looks spot on to me. Breaks up the black well.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, the tan and red leather look great. I went with Alcantara myself as I love it!

Thank you so much for this. I wish we could have seen more of the colours though - going round every car. I didnt get to see much of the shaddow grey exterior. Do you have any more footage that didnt make the cut which shows the colours more?

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

One of my earlier videos has more Shadow Grey. Its a nice colour, they all are. Shadow would look good with the ice grey or even red leather.

@SportsinjuryclinicNet

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey I was thinking Shaddow grey with black pack and black wheels. But decided against it - Shaddow grey with silver wheels. I think I have to go with black leather. I could never keep the light colours clean and I may even allow the dog to have a ride.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@SportsinjuryclinicNet Yes, shadow grey with silver wheels will contrast much better. I am not keen on the black pack as might start to look bad if you don't PPF it. Also, the Shadow really doesn't need the black pack. The red leather or tan leather will work and add a touch of class.

Thank you!!! I didn't have a problem picking color (yellow)... The problem is getting an allocation! Nevertheless, my second color is now blue and not red which appears to have an orange hue to it.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

The red changes a lot, a bit like the Nimbus really. In the flesh it is amazing. I'd say Nimbus > red > yellow > green > blue > shadow

great to see them together indeed. i couldn't decide which one to pick. i love the yellow paintjob but i'd be worried that at some point the colour will be too much... one thing i know for sure though: i'd try to get the multi-spoke wheels that were featured on the green "press" car a couple of months back. i'd have them resprayed in a dark grey which would go amazingly well with the yellow or nimbus grey chassis. no black package, no privacy glass but a basic black interior and manual transmission, of course. dear santa ...

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that would be a good spec. I suspect, over time, you will see quite a few people changing wheel and body colours. I myself and doing both!

I actually like all the wheel options and think Lotus did really well to make it simple with 3 decent choices. Mind you, how good would verdant look with wire-spoke knock off wheels! haha

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Great shout! It would work well and green lends a more vintage look and feel. Maybe some aftermarket company will come up with it!

Yes, your video "really helps" me decide on the color and the privacy glass and black pack options. Now, of course, I just need the money to pay this month's rent before deciding which color I prefer. I can dream of the Nimbus Grey, with no black pack and no privacy glass but with black leather and black wheels and black calipers with the yellow stripe on the steering options, though, can't I? Thank you for the video. It was fun watching it - a few times. Thank you.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it... Hope you realise your dream sooner than you even hope. Such amazing cars. Once people start seeing them more on the roads I think there will be a stampede to buy them. Ade

thx informative video

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thanks!

@RevMonkey

6 ай бұрын

Wow - thanks.

I LOVE the verdant green basically as is. Adding halfway tinted door glass would make it spot on for my taste. Probably black calipers ))

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, nice. I wish I could change my calipers now to black from yellow. It takes too much attention away from the beautiful design of the car, and wheels.

I've not opted to go for the first edition as my dealer wanted 20k over retail price. However, after I drove the vehicle, it made me realize it just doesn't have the same thrills as an elise/exige. But it sure is definitely really amazing to look at. The drive is just ok. There are already plenty of fast cars out there. This "looks" faster than it really is... But it's not by any means slow!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

20k overs? That is outrageous. I know its tough in the US for overs. Still, a very unmoral way of conducting business in my opinion. It has nothing of the overall feel, fun and zest of the Elise or Exige - it isn;t meant to have. The looks alone are good enough. It just ahppens to also drive well for a heavy sports car. It is about expectations really. Ade

@samgao

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey yeah, the looks of the exterior will make you marvel for days… I’m not a huge fan of the rear tail lights, but they’re just okay. The interior… is adequate… maybe I need to see it in red or tan or that white color. In alcantera black it’s pretty average. I always wondered: how’s the alcantera durability vs. real suede?

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@samgao No idea. It is a synthetic suede so one would assume it is at least as durable. I am not worried about it at all. I don't sweat the little things.

I want a vivid green Emira with black wheels and black pack ! Fingers crossed they will make nice pastel colors just like the Evora and Exige.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

I would have gotten that, or the orange, if they were available for the Emira! 👍

@Lotusexige07

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey more cool colors should be available later on. They started a new model production with only 6 colors to simplify things. I see in a near future more colors choice, a carbon front splitter and rear wing with an S or R badge stickers and a few pounds less. 😀What a beautiful car ! I’m tempted to trade my S300 Exige but affraid to miss the gokart.

Ooh dear, it did help, but that green car was exactly as I specced it and I'm not sure it's my favourite! Good job I held off hitting the go button

@RevMonkey

10 ай бұрын

Ha, yeah, really interesting to see them side by side. What do NOW think is your favorite spec? Ade

@poff9345

10 ай бұрын

Might go brave and go yellow. It's not a 4-door family car afterall 😉

@RevMonkey

10 ай бұрын

@@poff9345 Yellow is great, suits the car. Stands out for sure. You can't really go wrong. You will get covered in flies though 😁 Yellow, black wheels, black calipers and alcantare inside with yellow stitching would be my yellow spec. I concede it looks really good also with the black pack but I remain worried about the roof.

@poff9345

10 ай бұрын

@RevMonkey yes. Great point on the roof. Might be worth PPF film on the 'black pack' bits. My Evora now 10 yrs old has a black roof, but painted black and it's way more resistant to scratches than the 'sail panel' just behind the roof.

@RevMonkey

10 ай бұрын

@@poff9345 Cool. Yeah, protect the black bits and all will be fine. Worthy purchase after the Evora but will not be as raw. Certainly, at least less of a jump than from the very focused Exige to the Emira.

Stunning Cars , the Red and Nimbus are my favorite Colors . All leather is the way as leather wears better . Tan and grey looks best choice IMHO

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

I have a near fetish for Alcantara 😃 Not worried about wear myself. It is at least good there are some variations for people to like. Red and Nimbus were always the best colours when I went to factory in January and ever since.

WOW nice! I'd go Seneca blue if I could get one.....I caught some reactions to the Emira in the USA on my channel.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Cool. People in the US will love it once they start seeing it out and about. Certainly prettier then the C8 but many will miss the lack of HP.

Could make up my mind. Bought all the colors.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ha. Need one more for Sunday! 😀

This is the first time I see the yellow calipers next to the wheel center cap up close! Thank you! Can you tell if the yellow caliper color is the same as the Hethel Yellow?

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Apparently, it is now... so they match.

Nice to see al the colours; green and tan gives it a classic lotus look, but surprised how good that Nimbus grey looks. Unfortunately, I will probably have many years to consider my options :P

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that Nimbus is epic really. So unlike anything out there. The AMG 4-cyl engine variant might well be worth waiting for.

@luke_3_113

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey Yes, if I can afford it, I'm thinking nimbus grey, AMG touring. Happy to dream!! Really good to see these colours together, though it was difficult to see just how nice that green probably looks :P

Red full black pack. V6 Auto Spyder and I'm in!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Cool. Autos are coming soon. I hope to drive one to see how it changes the perception of the car. Ade

I can't make my mind up on which colour I like the best. I like the yellow, red, nimbus and the blue looks interesting. I would have to see them in real life. Red leather or brown leather seats for sure. Nimbus with it's pearl kind of effect makes the car look like a hyper car.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

I still believe Nimbus with red leather is the best overall combo. I went with red as I have particular plans for it. The car just looks amazing. Period. It is a tough choice though.

Verdant green with silver wheels and tan interior perfect spec for me

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, such a cool combo and, even though hard to see, the green is still epic.

Probably good that I can’t afford the Emira because I don’t think I could decide on a color combination, the are all stunning!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ha, good point. I am going for Magma Red but will always suffer from Nimbus and Green envy! 😀

Nimbus Grey Black Pack Red Brakes Black/Silver Wheels Red Interior TOPPPPPPPPPPP !!!!!!!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, nimbus with red leather is killer. Probably the best combo of all. That was my second choice livery but wen with Magma red myself, no blackj pack.

I was originally thinking yellow but the Red one looks really good here!🤔

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

They all look good but the reg, in some lights, looks amazing and the most supercarish.

Want to hear your thoughts on this proposition.. The Emira's gearbox is the same Toyota derivative that was used in the Evora and cannot handle more than the 400-430hp it currently posses. In Canada, it costs the same as a Porsche GT4 but the difference is that with an exhaust and ecu chip tune you can easily push 450hp which is gt4rs numbers; in a manual configuration. Interior obviously goes to Lotus, exterior being subjective. The weight of both cars is similar although the one caveat is that the hydraulic steering on the Lotus is said to slightly edge out the Porsche's electronically assisted. Is there a decisive winner in your eyes or can you not go wrong with either of these two options?

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

" exterior being subjective. " Is there any doubt the Emira smashes the Porsche on looks? 😃 You can;'t go wrong. Both of those, and the F-Type and Alpine are all superb cars. The Lotus just has the edge of a GTS but a similarly priced older GT4 might suit you better. If you want really raw then get an Exige. However, where the Emira really excels is that whole package is just so lush. I couldn.t bring myself to get a Cayman. The Lotus is new, different and very special.

I'd love an orange Emira, maybe, just maybe I'll be able to purchase one in the US next year. I know a C8 is faster but I need the 3 pedals.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, orange or vivid green would look amazing. I imagine that some people will wrap there car to make it stand out. I;d also say a metallic purple could be amazing! 😎

Thank you so much for the video! I’ve placed a deposit on a non-first edition. I’m expecting delivery in 2024, so I still have time to chose my livery. I will be traveling from Hawaii to California in two weeks to see the colors in real life, and hopefully get a test drive. I was expecting to choose Verdant Green with the tan leather, but your concerns about visible scratches and the beauty of the Nimbus are causing me to reconsider. I still like the tan leather interior; do you think it will look good with the Nimbus exterior? Thanks again! 🙏🏾

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

I think the red is best but tan will also look really good. The nimbus is the best actual color but the best color 'for the car', which is slightly different, is the magma red or nimbus. Where you live it is really sunny so the verdant should be a real consideration, though it may still look black in some cases. It's a long wait but will be super rare where you are and likely get more attention than a Ferrari or Lambo!

Yellow all the way baby 👶 💛

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

The car does really suit yellow. It is the only non-metallic paint but looks great. Works well against black contrast too. If I had gone yellow I might have been tempted to get some green added here and there. Ade

@mefieswaby

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey the manual transmission makes it even better..

Now that are some new colors, you should do a part 2 to this video

@RevMonkey

2 ай бұрын

Ahh. Yeah. I have thought about it. Thanks, this has reminded me to contact Lotus and see if they can wing it.

@RevMonkey

2 ай бұрын

Just sent them an email... 👍

@brent9369

2 ай бұрын

@@RevMonkey lol, I like progress. 👍

@RevMonkey

2 ай бұрын

@@brent9369 I'l let you know if I get an answer.

I’ve gone very similar spec to the blue one there. I can’t wait to get it but getting impatient!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

We are all very frustrated but it is worth the wait, for sure! You getting the black pack with it?

@Milkman69ner

Жыл бұрын

Yea gone for the black pack and privacy glass. Saw what you said about how dark it was. Been second guessing my choice now but I’m not changing my spec and increasing my wait time! Plus I think it’ll look good in any spec 😅

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@Milkman69ner Yeah, damn right. Leave it now. It is still a beauty!

Dark verdant is how I like the Emira

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Very popular choice even with it being so dark!

Test driving one next weekend. Honestly not sure what I'd choose from green or red. Red with the black pack, black wheels and tan interior ought to look smart.

@RevMonkey

Ай бұрын

You can't really go wrong as the car looks epic and is a fantastic drive. They have been out a while now. I think red with black wheels and yellow with black wheels pop the most. The blue looks a bit kitcar plastic for some reason, the dark grey is a bit boring and the silver hides the shape a bit but still a great colour.; Yellow and the silver (Nimbus Grey) look the best with the black roof.

I didn't get it right from the start. The green is too dark with black wheels but who could tell that from the Lotus website. I asked to change to Silver months ago. Not sure that will happen. I did get the interior right. Tan leather looks much better than alcantera. MUCH better.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. I am delighted with my Magma with black wheels, no privacy and no black pack BUT the car is very dark inside and the coloured leathers lift it a lot. It is not the end of the world as I LOVE alcantara - just needed a bit more colour in the cockpit.

Verdant green with silver wheels, yellow calipers, black interior with yellow stitching and no privacy glass would be my spec. But I would probably go for some aftermarket gold wheels in the same style as the oem ones!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that is a great spec. I would have gone that way myself, and added yellow stripes, if had been a lighter green. Gold wheels I was going to go for on my Magma Red car, with gold stripes and engine cover but it looks so damn good I didn't want to touch it! 😀 Ade

I was really hoping for British Racing Green or Ardent Red. My choice is the Seneca blue with tan interior, yellow calipers, and no black pack.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

The tan is really nice. Looks the most 'rich'. Nearly everybody is disappointed with the green. The feedback from the public on the darkness of it was immediate so they likely could have changed it. Oh well.

Just placed my final Order yesterday for an, hopefully April - May delivery, here in the USA. Magma Red!

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Sweet. That is my color. I went with no black pack, no privacy glass, sports suspension, and full alcantara interior, black wheels with yellow calipers. How about you? Ade

@user-kb8gh5jv9t

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey red, black wheels, yellow calipers, no Privacy glass, no black pack and the Tan (sahara) interior.

Brilliant video. Torn as I wanted to love the green but it's too black. Blown away by how good yellow looks.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah, so so many people, as myself, are gutted that the green is too dark to be a big hit. I had such plans. I was going to yellow stripe it, like classic Lotus racing. Would have looked the nuts. Ade

My original pick was magma red with diamond cut wheels, yellow calipers, tan interior, no black pack, and no privacy glass. I do like how the alcantara with red stitching looks, but I'm worried it might make the car too toasty in the Miami sun. Although now that some of the new color options have become available, I may also go for the osmium silver with red interior, or the meridian blue with tan interior. It's almost a bad thing that they all look so good because it's making it really difficult to make up my mind.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ha., Yeah, it was bad enough with just the original 6 colours, with the complexity of optional black packs and tints. Silver is cool though nimbus beats it, but at least the silver will be rare for a while. Is there a pic of the blue? Not seen it. Ade

@Alpha99333

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey I've only seen meridian blue in the configurator so far, so I'm not sure how it's going to look on the actual cars yet. It's a very rich, deep blue on the configurator, but I suspect it'll end up being a very dark color in reality... essentially a blue-ish version of dark verdant. I personally don't like the bronze tint that the nimbus gray has, but I'd probably need to see it in person to judge it fairly.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@Alpha99333 Ah, I will check the configurator out! Cheers. Ade

I know a lot of people are worried about the wear on alcantara. How long do you think it will hold up?

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Likely well passed most owners car ownership. Leather has its own issues. The alcantara, in this case, will help with slip and the wheel feels glorious.

Nimbus grey as it shows off the style of cars lines. Verdant green is awesome in the sunlight. Magma red also looks nice.

@RevMonkey

9 ай бұрын

Nimbus looks amazing in the light. Well, they all do to be fair. The satin PPF on my Emira really accentuates the curves - somehow maximises the shadows. I have seen may blue, yellow, green and nimbus. Red and shadow grey seem to be rarer but Lotus do release them in colour batches.

@Steve200300

9 ай бұрын

@@RevMonkey what type of PPF for Nimbus Grey. Would definitely want PPF on car like that.

@RevMonkey

9 ай бұрын

@@Steve200300 Well, on Nimbus, just get a clear PPF. It only really needs the track PPF which covers the front and sides. I went for a full body satin stealth PPF for the red and people do love it in the flesh. kzread.info/dash/bejne/Z3ymycx6c9qrlZs.htmlsi=Ls4aZE3m4C-GpATm&t=30 Pictures do not seem to it justice but this is a nice one. kzread.info/dron/pzkNpTiVxNYZC_VG7xRhpQ.htmlcommunity?lb=Ugkxl4dU3AOExtBelyJNjITflgmU6Dvs3XIq

Something I'm interested in; "what is under the front bonnet/hood? Besides air flow, suspension, electronics, must be room for a full size spare, jack and tools.

@RevMonkey

9 ай бұрын

Nope. just as you said. It can't even be opened without a special key. It must work as the handling is amazing. You get an emergency pump and squirty thing in the rear trunk. Ade

Yep Verdant with tan interior and silver wheels with the yellow calipers and no privacy glass for me please.

@RevMonkey

4 ай бұрын

That was EXACTLY the spec I would have gone for IF the green wasn't so dark. I have seen the green a lot more now and it is very nice but red suited me and I still love it now.

Gone with Green Paint & Red Leather seats, Silver wheels & Red brake callipers …. Plus privacy glass more so because of reducing headlight glare from cars behind in night driving. I like the tan but for once I just wanted coloured seats 😎

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ooh, green and red! That is a RARE combination! Not sure I know of others with that. Should be amazing as the red leather really pops and will make it more of event each time you get in! Hope you have not got too long to wait! Ade

Great vid /.....just out of interest ! did anyone notice the the yellow pearlescent paint on show on the Evija at goodwood a few years back , .......what a stunning yellow ! much nicer than the flat hethel yellow they are offering on the Emira ,......it was Awesome , if anyone at lotus reads this comment , ...........that colour should of been on the Emira ......at the end of the day i love all the colours, love the look of it .....looks like a mini Ferrari 488 ,....

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

I did.. amazing colour. Not sure if we will ever see that triple yellow on a late Emira.

Really good and informative, think I would have a magma red, no black pack or privacy. Black wheels with black calipers, and the tan interior. Beautiful car for the money.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, that is my spec but for I went for yellow calipers but as I said in the video black on black really works to maximise the impact of the amazing paint. I went for Alcantara interior which I do love and it will be less slippery and I hear reports of the leather getting shiny quick but the tan leather, well, all of them look amazing with the black stripes.

@leemakin4643

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey Your a lucky guy, and good luck with the car. You have made a fantastic choice. Ferrari looks without the same price tag..

@leemakin4643

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey Be interesting if some aftermarket carbon fibre bits come available. For example the side vents and front, side, and back like you get on the top of the range Ferrari SF90 Stradale.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@leemakin4643Thanks! I am fortunate. On looks alone the car is 1/3rd ok what it could be. Of course if it had 500HP then it would have been nearer £150k. I think at £78k it is a bargain. I have a Ferrari as well of course, but an older one. I think the newer Ferraris have lost the character that I like. Saying that, I LOVE the new 296. Ade

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@leemakin4643 I can tell you that Lotus are already making the carbon bits. These will be on the performance version AND available aftermarket for the Emira. Carbon seats are being made by a 3rd party. They will remove 50kg for a pair but the car will lose a lot of its comfort. Ade

Previously we've seen the alpine white, as reviewed by some KZreadrs, is that one not a commercially available option?

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Nah, it was used on some of the development cars. I saw white in the flesh and it looks really good. Perhaps, they will release a white option later. It would good to add some racing stripes to it - assuming Lotus had a white livery at some point. If not, I would love to 'Martini' it. Ade

@syncprism6283

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey I dont understand why such a "common" color is not offerred....and Yes my hope was exactly adding racing stripe or numbers/codes to it. Maybe a printrd film can do with some extra cost.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

@@syncprism6283 Sure, and it will definitely lift the look of the dark cars. If I ever see one on the road I would be very jealous!

All the colours work significantly better with the silver wheels, so on this basis is has to be the Verde Green. However, I've seen a Magma with silver wheels and it is stunning! Not an easy choice as there is some good colour/interior combinations.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

I do like silver wheels and they were the only real choice on my Ferrari but, for a new car, I would spec black just because they hide brake dust., The black wheels go well with the lighter colours and I definitely agree with silver wheels with the green and shadow grey. I was never that fussy about the wheels but really shied away from the black pack and privacy glass. Ade

@marvinmurakami8828

8 ай бұрын

Just as red is the iconic color of Ferraris, green is the iconic color of Lotus. There's nothing like a green Lotus with yellow accents.

The Green car made it to Canada in Throttle House channel's video too.

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Ah cool! I have seen some of their videos. I am but a minnow in a large sea but hoping to grow the channel! 😄 Ade

@ahmedshahab4105

Жыл бұрын

@@RevMonkey you have my support for sure 😊

Would you change your own spec now Ade now that you have seen them all like this?

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

I'd stick with red and black wheels but would get black calipers and the yellow thread in the seats rather than red.

The green with full red leather interior for me please. Oh and silver spoked alloys

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Green with red is a very bold choice!! I don; think I have heard of anybody going with that!

Hermano, Did you go with the black wheels on the red?

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

Yeah. For 2 reasons. I think it makes the car looked more contemporary and also to not worry about brake dust making the wheels look poor after every drive. I do think the 3 wheel options are good though.

Morning. Thanks for the courtesy of your reply. I’ve been watching a few You Tube vids and Harry off Harry’s Garage did 2,500 mile trip with his long termer and he prefers / recommends the Touring suspension for UK roads. Down to personal preference I guess. And I quite liked his useful reference to how much luggage you can carry. We run an Alfa Gulia Quadrifoglio at the mo chucking out 616bhp on a Stage 1 engine and gearbox tune. And despite what everyone says it’s 100% reliable. Must admit Emira I test drove actually felt rather lethargic by comparison. But Wifey is nagging me! So might have to swap. What do you think of long term ownership of Emira???? Any warranty issues??? And daft question. What’s the audio like? Keff I believe. Cheers. Keep up the entertaining vids. And I’ve subscribed by the way. Regards Rog

@RevMonkey

Жыл бұрын

The Emira is not particularly fast in a straight line, you never feel a jolt into the seat, more of a nice linear push. However, this is a momentum car and would likely beat the Alfa around any normal road or shorter track due to its amazing competence at entry speed and exit speed. I wouldn't get it if you mostly value acceleration. I have been mildly unimpressed with the KEF stereo. I expected more oomph. Lotus is addressing all/any issues that come up with the car. it is in their interest to do so. So far, loving it but I do have more accelerative cars so, for me, the Emira is a great daily. Thanks for the Sub! Ade