About the Lotus Exige
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 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
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $99,990 |
Performance
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $106,990 |
Touring
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $106,990 |
S
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $114,990 |
Sport
Configuration | Price From* |
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1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $149,990 |
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2008 Lotus Exige Specs
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2008 Lotus Exige Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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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 Exige | Fuel Type | Combined |
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1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.4 L/100km |
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.