About the Caterham Seven
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Caterham Seven is a sports car. Used prices in Australia typically range from $54,480 for the SV variant and topping out at $89,465 for the SV R.
There are 3 variants of the Seven available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.
Engine options include 2.0L multi-point injection (129kW/177Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (85kW/155Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2012 Seven was offered with a 12 month, 20,000 km warranty.
2012 Caterham Seven Price
CSR
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, Petrol, RWD | $85,435 |
2.0L, 5-speed manual, Petrol, RWD | $85,435 |
SV
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 6-speed manual, Petrol, RWD | $54,480 |
1.6L, 5-speed manual, Petrol, RWD | $57,275 |
2.0L, 5-speed manual, Petrol, RWD | $73,510 |
2.0L, 6-speed manual, Petrol, RWD | $73,510 |
SV R
Configuration | Price From* |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, Petrol, RWD | $85,355 |
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2012 Caterham Seven Specs
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2012 Caterham Seven Dimensions
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2012 Caterham Seven Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Caterham Seven
The most fuel efficient Caterham Seven is the SV with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Caterham Seven that uses the most amount of fuel is the SV R with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.2L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Caterham Seven variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
Caterham Seven | Fuel Type | Combined |
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2.0L, 6-speed manual, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
2.0L, 5-speed manual, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 8.2 L/100km |
2012 Caterham Seven Warranty
What is the warranty on a Caterham Seven?
The Caterham Seven offers a 12 month 20,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
Caterham Seven FAQs
The cheapest Caterham Seven is the SV that starts from $54,480.
The most expensive Caterham Seven is the SV R that starts from $89,465.
The best towing capacity of a Caterham Seven is null kg offered by the following variants: SV, SV R and CSR.
The largest Caterham Seven is the CSR which measures 1700mm wide, 3360mm in length and sits 1115mm tall.
The most powerful Caterham Seven is the CSR which has 129kW of power from its 2.0L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Caterham Seven is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Caterham Seven is the CSR which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Caterham Seven uses premium unleaded.