# 30-MPG Sports Cars The Lotus Evora By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-11-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-evora References: [blog.wired](http://blog.wired.com/cars/2008/11/lotus-evora.html) & [lotusevora](http://www.lotusevora.com/) Lotus hasn't produced a new car in 13 years, so the Lotus Evora had its own buzz even before its debut at the 2008 Los Angeles Auto Show. After the Lotus Evora was unveiled, however, buzz grew to a roar as attendees learned that this [four-seat sports car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport) boasts a fuel economy of over 30 miles per gallon and enough trunk space to accommodate a set of golf clubs. Among the Lotus Evora's other creature comforts include a navigation system, Bluetooth, Alpine stereo system, and an option to nix the rear seats in favor of a luggage rack. It's thought that the Lotus Evora was produced as a direct competitor to the [Porsche](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car) Cayman. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fuel-efficient Sports Cars:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop fuel-efficient sports cars that combine performance and sustainability. - **Luxurious Trunk Space:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sports cars with ample trunk space to accommodate additional luggage or equipment. - **Competing with Established Brands:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create sports cars that compete directly with established brands by offering unique features and affordability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the automotive industry by introducing innovative and eco-friendly sports cars. - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the transportation industry by producing fuel-efficient sports cars that reduce carbon emissions. - **Luxury Goods:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Disrupt the luxury goods market by offering sports cars that combine performance, luxury, and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turbocharged British Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourcylinder-car.md) - [Electric Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theory-1.md) - [British Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-eletre.md) - [Comfort-Centric Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eletre-suv.md) - [Fully Electric Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-grand-tourer.md) - [All-Chassis Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-evanora-concept.md) - [All-Electric Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-sports-car.md) - [British Electric Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-132.md) - [Immersive Ultra-Fast Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emeya.md)