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    2005 Lotus Elise

    Used from

    $69,990 excl. on-roads

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    N/A

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.9 - 8.8 L / 100km

    About the Lotus Elise

    The 2005 Lotus Elise is a sports car offered in a 2D convertible body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $69,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $99,990 for the 111r.

    There are 5 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in May of 2004.

    Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (141kW/181Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (89kW/168Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2005 Elise was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    110.21 - 177.63 kW/t
    67.66 kW/t
    177.63 kW/t
    Boot Space
    115 litres
    115 litres
    490 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    8.93 L/100km
    9.52 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $69,990 - $99,990
    $35,900
    $208,900
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    24 years
    1 year
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2005 Lotus Elise Price

    111R Touring

    *excl. on-roads

    2005 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 Dash: 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: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 96
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    S

    Adds to Base:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gearstick Skirt: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Suede
    Removes from Base:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour

    111S

    Adds to S:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from S:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Gearstick Skirt: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Suede

    111R

    Adds to 111S:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Suede
    Removes from 111S:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    111R Touring

    Adds to 111R:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from 111R:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Leather
    • Seat upholstery
      • Main Seat Material: Suede
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    2005 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    1143mm
    1719mm
    3785mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2005 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Elise

    The most fuel efficient Lotus Elise is the 111S with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 6.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Lotus Elise that uses the most amount of fuel is the 111R with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Lotus EliseFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDUnleaded7.4 L/100km
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    2005 Lotus Elise Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?

    The Lotus Elise offers a 2 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.

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    Lotus Elise FAQs

    The cheapest Lotus Elise is the Base that starts from $69,990.

    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the 111R Touring that starts from $99,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, S, 111S, 111R and 111R Touring.

    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 111R which has 141kW 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 111R 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.