New 410 Lotus Evora 2020 on the table for Australia: Porsche 911 rival gets a softer variant

The new Lotus Evora 410 may be easier to live on the road, but it still packs 305 kW of power.

Lotus has unveiled its new Evora GT410 overseas, a milder version of the GT410 Sport, and the brand's local division is exploring its potential for introduction in Australia.

Cars Guide understands that the local Evora GT410 Sport - the only variant available in Australia - is different from its international counterpart and is already offering a number of specification changes announced for the GT410.

According to Lotus, the new GT410 is "destined to be a more comfortable 'everyday' car" with redesigned damper speeds that "create a smoother ride for real comfort", although the brand still promises "outstanding performance". oriented experience.

Other changes include built-in armrests and door card storage, improved interior soundproofing, a tailgate with a new glass insert for improved visibility, a rearview camera and air conditioning - the latter already standard on Australian-made Evoras. .

Michelin Pilot Sport 4S all-season tires are also mounted on staggered 19-inch and 20-inch wheels front and rear.

However, on the GT410 and GT410 Sport trims, Lotus added Sparco sport seats and a full-featured multimedia system with sat-nav, digital radio and Apple CarPlay.

Both Evoras are powered by a supercharged 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine that develops 305kW of power and 410Nm of torque.

In the UK, the GT410 is £3000 ($5795) below the GT85,900 Sport at £165,921 ($410) but in Australia the latter is $179,990 with a manual transmission and $181,990 with an automatic gearbox.