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    2003 Lotus Elise

    Used from

    $82,990 excl. on-roads

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    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    2 year, 32,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    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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    Power to Weight
    116.05 - 155.63 kW/t
    69.09 kW/t
    193.85 kW/t
    Boot Space
    115 litres
    115 litres
    435 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $82,990 - $111,000
    $40,480
    $210,000
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    1 year
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    24 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2003 Lotus Elise Price

    Type 25

    *excl. on-roads

    2003 Lotus Elise Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lotus Elise

    Base

    • Alarm
      • Peripheral
    • Antenna
      • Type: Fixed Mast
    • 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 Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • 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: 32,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 32,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 32,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 24

    Type 25

    Adds to Base:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    Removes from Base:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 2
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    2003 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    1143mm
    1719mm
    3785mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2003 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    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.