Car Reviews

They tout this “the everyday sports car,” implementing several practical features and toys for the everyday user. Still the 2010 Lotus Evora (U.S. distribution - summer 2009) is the slick, little sporty car Lotus is famous for.

Positioned above its siblings the Elise and Exige S, the Evora features a Toyota 3.5-liter V-6 engine with variable valve timing, kicking out 276 horsepower, and sprints from standstill to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds. But what it has that the other two don’t are those bells and whistles like touch screen control Alpine stereo system, air conditioning, satellite radio, iPod and Bluetooth hookup, leather interior, a backup camera, remote garage door opener and… a trunk just large enough to fit a set of golf clubs.

Exchange rate as it may be, the Evora will most likely be around $80,000. And with only 2,000 slated for worldwide distribution, it may be a challenge getting your hands one of these.