The new Evora 400 signifies a new era for Lotus, one that hopefully will leave behind the manufacturer’s grey days for good.

Keeping with the spirit of the British brand, the new Lotus Evora 400 is not only more powerful than the car it replaces but also lighter by 22kg promising a purer driving experience.

XCAR delivers the first driving impressions of the new Lotus, and the signs look and sound promising. This is after all a £72,000 car in the UK and a $89,900 car in the US which brings the Evora 400 among some very strong competition.

Does it have the quality required to finally teach Porsche a lesson or two?

Head to the video and find out.

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