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    2008 Lotus Exige

    Used from

    $99,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    2 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.4 - 9.1 L / 100km

    About the Lotus Exige

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2008 Lotus Exige is a sports car offered in a 2D coupe body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $99,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $149,990 for the Sport.

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

    Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (141kW/181Nm) and 1.8L supercharger multi-point injection (179kW/230Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2008 Exige was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

    2008 Lotus Exige Price

    Base

    Performance

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$106,990

    Touring

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$106,990

    S

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$114,990

    Sport

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$149,990
    *excl. on-roads

    2008 Lotus Exige Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lotus Exige

    Base

    • Alarm
      • Peripheral
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Plastic
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Remote boot/hatch release
      • Operation: Mechanical
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • 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

    Performance

    Adds to Base:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look

    Touring

    Adds to Performance:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Suede
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Suede
    Removes from Performance:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    S

    Adds to Touring:
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from Touring:
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Suede
      • On Doors: Carbon Fibre Look
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Plastic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Suede

    Sport

    Adds to S:
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Plastic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Suspension levelling
      • Operation: Manual
    Removes from S:
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Alloy
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 1
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    See all 2008 Lotus Exige Specs

    2008 Lotus Exige Dimensions

    1201mm
    1730mm
    3761mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2008 Lotus Exige Dimensions

    2008 Lotus Exige Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Exige

    The most fuel efficient Lotus Exige is the Base with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Lotus Exige that uses the most amount of fuel is the S with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L SUPERCHARGER MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 9.1L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Lotus Exige 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 ExigeFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.4 L/100km
    See all Lotus Exige Fuel Economy

    2008 Lotus Exige Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lotus Exige?

    The Lotus Exige 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.

    Lotus Exige FAQs

    The cheapest Lotus Exige is the Base that starts from $99,990.

    The most expensive Lotus Exige is the Sport that starts from $149,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Exige is null kg offered by the following variants: Base, Performance, Touring, S and Sport.

    The largest Lotus Exige is the Base which measures 1730mm wide, 3761mm in length and sits 1201mm tall.

    The most powerful Lotus Exige is the Sport which has 179kW of power from its 1.8L SUPERCHARGER MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Lotus Exige is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lotus Exige is the Sport which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lotus Exige uses premium unleaded.