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Jack Quick
Lotus Elise sold out in Australia
Lotus’ small sports car, the Elise, is now completely sold out in Australia as the brand gears up for the arrival of the Emira in 2022.
5 Years Ago
2003 Lotus Elise
The 2003 Lotus Elise is a sport.
There are 2 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2001.
The 2003 Elise was offered with a 2 year, 32,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Lotus Elise include 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (89kW/168Nm) and 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (116kW/175Nm). All variants feature 5-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
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Lotus Elise
2003 Lotus Elise
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2003 Lotus Elise
News
Jack Quick
Lotus Elise sold out in Australia
Lotus’ small sports car, the Elise, is now completely sold out in Australia as the brand gears up for the arrival of the Emira in 2022.
5 Years Ago
Scott Collie
2021 Lotus Elise, Exige Final Edition revealed
It's time to say goodbye to the Lotus Elise and Exige. Neither model is going quietly into the night, as you'd expect.
5 Years Ago
2003 Lotus Elise
Dimensions
3,785 mm
1,719 mm
1,143 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,785 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,719 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,143 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2003 Lotus Elise
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Lotus Elise is the base variant that starts from $82,990.
See all Lotus Elise PricingThe most expensive Lotus Elise is the Type 25 variant that starts from $111,000.
See all Lotus Elise PricingThe best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is 0 kg shared by all variants.
See all Lotus Elise towing capacityThe largest Lotus Elise is the base variant which measures 1719mm wide, 3785mm in length and sits 1143mm tall.
All variants of the Lotus Elise have a maximum power of 116kW and 175nm of torque.
The Lotus Elise is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The Lotus Elise may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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