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2021 Lotus Elise
The 2021 Lotus Elise is a sport. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $97,990 for the Sport 240 Final Edition variant and topping out at $109,990 for the Cup 250 Final Edition variant.
There are 2 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2021.
The 2021 Elise was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Lotus Elise include 1.8 in-line 4-cylinder supercharger (179kW/244Nm) and 1.8 in-line 4-cylinder supercharger (182kW/244Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $97,990 - $109,990†
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Convertible
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
- Retail Price
- $97,990 - $109,990†
- Transmission
- 6-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Rear
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Convertible
- Powertrain Type
- Combustion
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Lotus Elise
Features & Specs
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Technology
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Available Variants
The Lotus Elise comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Sport 240 Final Edition and the most expensive being Cup 250 Final Edition.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,824 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,719 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,117 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
| Load Capacity | 252 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2023 Lotus Elise
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Lotus Elise is the Sport 240 Final Edition variant that starts from $97,990.
See all Lotus Elise PricingThe most expensive Lotus Elise is the Cup 250 Final Edition variant that starts from $109,990.
See all Lotus Elise PricingThe largest Lotus Elise is the Sport 240 Final Edition variant which measures 1719mm wide, 3824mm in length and sits 1117mm tall.
The most powerful Lotus Elise is the Cup 250 Final Edition variant which has 182kW of power and 244nm of torque.
The Lotus Elise is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lotus Elise is the Sport 240 Final Edition variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1174 kg.
The Lotus Elise uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
* Average savings based on recent CarExpert customer transactions. Actual savings will vary depending on vehicle make and model, location, stock availability, and other factors.
† Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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