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    2016 Lotus Elise

    The 2016 Lotus Elise is a sport. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $80,539 for the Sport variant and topping out at $112,039 for the Cup variant.

    There are 2 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2001.

    The 2016 Elise was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Lotus Elise include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (100kW/160Nm), 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder supercharger (162kW/250Nm) and 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder supercharger (181kW/250Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    Driveaway
    $80,539 - $112,039†
    Transmission
    6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Convertible or Coupe
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Driveaway
    $80,539 - $112,039†
    Transmission
    6-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Convertible or Coupe
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Lotus Elise

    2016 Lotus Elise

    Available Variants

    The Lotus Elise comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Sport and the most expensive being Cup.

    Sport

    Price from $0†

    Cup

    Price from $0†

    How does the 2016 Lotus Elise compare?

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    Power to Weight
    115.47 - 194.41 kW/t
    70.74 kW/t
    252.86 kW/t
    Boot Space
    112 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.3 - 7.5 L/100km
    4.3 L/100km
    12 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    533 - 635 km
    396 km
    1,500 km
    Price
    $80,539 - $112,039
    $37,150
    $531,683.22
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    1 year
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    20,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,141 - 1,174 kg
    1,141 kg
    2,585 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    130 mm
    108 mm
    149 mm
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    2016 Lotus Elise

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    2016 Lotus Elise

    Dimensions

    3,824 mm
    1,719 mm
    1,117 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,824 mm
    Overall Width1,719 mm
    Overall Height1,117 mm
    Wheelbase2,300 mm
    Load Capacity275 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2016 Lotus Elise

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Lotus Elise is the Sport variant that starts from $80,539.

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    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the Cup variant that starts from $112,039.

    See all Lotus Elise Pricing

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is 0 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Lotus Elise is the Sport variant which measures 1719mm wide, 3824mm in length and sits 1117mm tall.

    The most powerful Lotus Elise is the Cup variant which has 181kW of power and 250nm of torque.

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

    The heaviest Lotus Elise is the Sport variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1174 kg.

    The Lotus Elise uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

    # 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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