About the Lotus Elise
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2016 Lotus Elise's used prices in Australia typically range from $39,400 for the Sport variant and topping out at $55,100 for the CUP 250.
There are 6 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2016.
Engine options include 1.6L petrol (100kW/160Nm) and 1.8L supercharged petrol (162kW/250Nm). All variants feature 6 speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The 2016 Elise was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
2016 Lotus Elise Price
Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d Convertible | $84,990 |
Cup
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d Coupe | $119,990 |
S Club Racer
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d Convertible | $84,990 |
Base
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d Convertible | $74,990 |
Club Racer
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.6L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded RWD 2d Convertible | $74,990 |
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2016 Lotus Elise Specs
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2016 Lotus Elise Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2016 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Elise
The most fuel efficient Lotus Elise is the SPORT 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 CUP 250 with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.8L SUPERCHARGED MPFI and uses 7.5L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Lotus Elise | Fuel Type | Combined |
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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.
2016 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 SPORT that starts from $39,400.
The most expensive Lotus Elise is the CUP 250 that starts from $55,100.
The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is null kg offered by the following variants: SPORT, CLUB RACER, SPORT 220, S CLUB RACER, S and CUP 250.
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 CUP 250 which has 181kW 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 CUP 250 which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Lotus Elise uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.