About the Lotus Elise
The 2003 Lotus Elise is a sports car offered in a 2D convertible body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $82,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $111,000 for the Type 25.
There are 2 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2003.
Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (89kW/168Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (116kW/175Nm). All variants feature 5-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2003 Elise was offered with a 2 year, 32,000 km warranty.
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2003 Lotus Elise Price
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $82,990 |
Type 25
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $111,000 |
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2003 Lotus Elise Specs
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2003 Lotus Elise Dimensions
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2003 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy
Lotus Elise | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Unleaded | - |
2003 Lotus Elise Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?
The Lotus Elise offers a 2 year 32,000 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.
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Lotus Elise FAQs
The cheapest Lotus Elise is the Base that starts from $82,990.
The most expensive Lotus Elise is the Type 25 that starts from $111,000.
The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is null kg offered by the following variants: Base and Type 25.
The largest Lotus Elise is the Base which measures 1719mm wide, 3785mm in length and sits 1143mm tall.
The most powerful Lotus Elise is the Base which has 116kW 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 Base which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Lotus Elise may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or unleaded.