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Lotus Evora

9 model years from 2010 to 2021, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Lotus Evora
Pictured: 2017 Lotus Evora 400, sky blue, front left. Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Model years
2010–2021
Class
Minicompact Cars
Latest engines
3.5L 6-cyl
Best MPG
20–23 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
6 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2017 (3)
Fewest problems
2021
Interest
6,049 Wikipedia views / 30 days

The 2021 Evora in brief

The 2021 Lotus Evora is a minicompact car offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 173 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,181 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 20 MPG combined (17 city / 26 highway), 3% worse than the 2021 minicompact car average of 20.7 MPG, for an estimated $4,100 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

There are no recalls or owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.

The Lotus Evora has 9 model years in our data, from 2010 to 2021.

Its most efficient year was 2013 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 20 to 23 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the suspension (5), engine (5), electrical system (2).

Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2018 is the year to avoid.

2011 has the most recalls (3); all years together count 6 campaigns and 12 owner complaints.

How the 2010 Evora compares

The 2010 Lotus Evora is a minicompact car offered with a 3.5L 6-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 171 inches long on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,047 lb.

About the Lotus Evora

The Lotus Evora is a sports car produced by British automaker Lotus. The car, which was developed under the project name Project Eagle, was launched on 22 July 2008 at the British International Motor Show. The Evora S was launched in 2010 with a supercharged 3.5-litre V6. The facelifted and more powerful Evora 400 model was unveiled at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show, followed by another more powerful variant, the Evora GT430, which was unveiled in 2017.

From the Wikipedia article "Lotus Evora", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

2021 Evora pros & cons

Full 2021 details →

What's good

  • No recalls so far

Watch out for

  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Evora changes by model year

  1. 2017
    • Best combined MPG down from 22 to 20
  2. 2011
    • Best combined MPG up from 21 to 23

Years without a measurable change are left out.

Show all 9 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20213.5L 6-cyl20 MPG172.8 in3,181 lbNot rated00
20203.5L 6-cyl20 MPG172.8 in3,181 lbNot rated00
20183.5L 6-cyl20 MPG172.8 in3,075 lbNot rated21
20173.5L 6-cyl20 MPG172.8 in3,075 lbNot rated13
20143.5L 6-cyl22 MPG170.9 in3,047 lbNot rated02
20133.5L 6-cyl23 MPG170.9 in3,047 lbNot rated13
20123.5L 6-cyl23 MPG170.9 in3,047 lbNot rated01
20113.5L 6-cyl23 MPG170.9 in3,047 lbNot rated32
20103.5L 6-cyl21 MPG170.9 in3,047 lbNot rated00
Best combined MPG by model year — Lotus Evora
2010: 21 MPG2011: 23 MPG2012: 23 MPG2013: 23 MPG2014: 22 MPG2017: 20 MPG2018: 20 MPG2020: 20 MPG2021: 20 MPG20102012201420182021max 23 MPG

Alternatives to the 2021 Evora

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2021 Ferrari Portofino19 MPGNot rated1
2021 Aston Martin Vantage20 MPGNot rated0
2021 Ferrari F8 Tributo16 MPGNot rated1
2021 Ferrari F8 Spider16 MPGNot rated1

Most common owner-reported problems

Suspension5
Engine5
Electrical System2
Suspension › Rear1
Steering1
Power Train1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Owner complaints by model year — Lotus Evora
2010: 02011: 22012: 12013: 32014: 22017: 32018: 12020: 02021: 020102012201420182021max 3
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lotus. How we calculate this →