Lotus Exige S Auto Has Been Rated 5 Stars In The Evo's May 2015 Is

[Mark H]

Featured in the latest May 2015 issue of Evo UK magazine

"Does swapping a stick for paddles detract from one of Hethel's most involving driving experiences?"

"...Take control of the shifts yourself via the paddles - simply pull one of the levers back and the 'box switches to manual mode - and the gears slot home quickly amd precisely.'"

"With no opportunity for the revs to drop off, the Exige S is duly let off its leash."

"The level of performance requires concentration, with the road passing beneath at serious speed and one's senses consequently bombarded."

"Yes, there's that harshness you expect of a car with such a sparse interior, but the engine and exhaust notes are addictive, the steering a delight, the ride exemplary and the experience utterly absorbing..."

"...A Boxter GTS with PDK costs almost the same. However, while Porsche is the better all-round package, the Exige S auto offers a dynamic edge that is hard to ignore if nothing but thrills is what you are after."

 

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