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Lotus Elise, Exige and Evora production ends
Lotus has shown off the last of its Elise, Exige and Evora sports car models as it gears up for a new era.
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About the Lotus Elise
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Lotus Elise is a sports car offered in both 2D convertible and 2D coupe body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $87,990 for the Sport variant and topping out at $109,990 for the CUP 250 Final Edition.
There are 5 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.
The Lotus Elise is only available with an null motor that produces 182kW and 244Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2021 Elise was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2023 Lotus Elise Price
Cup 250 Final Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $109,990 |
Cup
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $107,990 |
Sprint
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $97,990 |
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $87,990 |
Sport 240 Final Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $97,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Lotus Elise Specs
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2021 Lotus Elise Dimensions
1117mm
1719mm
3824mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Elise
The most fuel efficient Lotus Elise is the Cup with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L SUPERCHARGER MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.5L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Lotus Elise that uses the most amount of fuel is the Sport 240 Final Edition with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L SUPERCHARGER MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Lotus Elise | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Lotus Elise?
The Lotus Elise has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2023 Lotus Elise Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?
The Lotus Elise offers a 3 year unlimited km 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.
Lotus Elise FAQs
The cheapest Lotus Elise is the Sport that starts from $87,990.
The most expensive Lotus Elise is the Cup 250 Final Edition that starts from $109,990.
The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is null kg offered by the following variants: Sport, Sprint, Sport 240 Final Edition, Cup and Cup 250 Final Edition.
The largest Lotus Elise is the Sport which measures 1719mm wide, 3824mm in length and sits 1117mm tall.
The most powerful Lotus Elise is the Cup 250 Final Edition which has 182kW of power from its 1.8L SUPERCHARGER MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.
The Lotus Elise is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lotus Elise is the Cup 250 Final Edition which weighs 1174 kg (kerb weight).
The Lotus Elise uses premium unleaded.