About the Lotus Elise
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Lotus Elise's used prices in Australia typically range from $29,900 for the variant and topping out at $37,400 for the S.
There are 3 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2011.
Engine options include 1.6L petrol (100kW/160Nm) and 1.8L supercharged petrol (162kW/210Nm). All variants feature 6 speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2012 Elise was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2012 Lotus Elise Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d Convertible | $67,990 |
| 1.8L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d Convertible | $79,990 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d Convertible | $67,990 |
SC
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d Convertible | $77,990 |
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2012 Lotus Elise Specs
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2012 Lotus Elise Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Elise
The most fuel efficient Lotus Elise is the null with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L MULTI POINT F/INJ and uses 6.1L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Lotus Elise that uses the most amount of fuel is the SC with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.8L SUPERCHARGED MPFI and uses 8.5L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Lotus Elise variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Lotus Elise | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d Convertible | Premium Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d Convertible | Premium Unleaded | 7.5 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.
2012 Lotus Elise Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?
The Lotus Elise offers a 3 year 100,000 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.
Lotus Elise FAQs
The cheapest Lotus Elise is the null that starts from $29,900.
The most expensive Lotus Elise is the S that starts from $37,400.
The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is null kg offered by the following variants: CLUB RACER, SC and S.
The largest Lotus Elise is the CLUB RACER which measures 1850mm wide, 3785mm in length and sits 1117mm tall.
The most powerful Lotus Elise is the S which has 163kW of power from its 1.8L SUPERCHARGED MPFI engine.
The Lotus Elise is built in United Kingdom and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lotus Elise is the S which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Lotus Elise uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.