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    2001 Lotus Elise

    Used from

    $73,000 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    12 month, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Lotus Elise

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2001 Lotus Elise is a sports car offered in a 2D convertible body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $73,000 for the Base variant and topping out at $92,990 for the Base.

    There are 3 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in June of 2000.

    The Lotus Elise is only available with an null motor that produces 88kW and 165Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2001 Elise was offered with a 12 month, unlimited km warranty.

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    118.34 kW/t
    64.99 kW/t
    182.32 kW/t
    Boot Space
    115 litres
    115 litres
    420 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $73,000 - $92,990
    $39,985
    $193,900
    Warranty (Years)
    1 year
    1 year
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    No Data
    1 year
    11 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

    2001 Lotus Elise Specs

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    Base

    • Alarm
      • Peripheral
    • Antenna
      • Type: Fixed Mast
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Manual
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Key
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 12

    Sport

    Adds to Base:
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Headlights
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Alloy
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2

    Sport R

    Same inclusions as the Sport
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    2001 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    1202mm
    1701mm
    3726mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2001 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    2001 Lotus Elise Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?

    The Lotus Elise offers a 12 month 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 Base that starts from $73,000.

    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the Base that starts from $92,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Sport and Sport R.

    The largest Lotus Elise is the Base which measures 1701mm wide, 3726mm in length and sits 1202mm tall.

    The most powerful Lotus Elise is the Sport R which has 101kW of power from its 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Lotus Elise is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lotus Elise is the Sport R which weighs 942 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lotus Elise uses unleaded.