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

- 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
2021 Evora
0 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2018 Evora
1 owner complaint · 2 recalls
Most reported: Suspension
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
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 9 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 172.8 in | 3,181 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 172.8 in | 3,181 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 172.8 in | 3,075 lb | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 20 MPG | 172.8 in | 3,075 lb | Not rated | 1 | 3 |
| 2014 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 22 MPG | 170.9 in | 3,047 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 170.9 in | 3,047 lb | Not rated | 1 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 170.9 in | 3,047 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 23 MPG | 170.9 in | 3,047 lb | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3.5L 6-cyl | 21 MPG | 170.9 in | 3,047 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2021 Evora
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ferrari Portofino | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2021 Aston Martin Vantage | 20 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2021 Ferrari F8 Tributo | 16 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2021 Ferrari F8 Spider | 16 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lotus. How we calculate this →