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    2023 Lotus Elise

    New from

    $97,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.7 - 7.8 L / 100km

    About the Lotus Elise

    Last updated Dec 03, 2025

    The new Lotus Elise is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $97,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport 240 Final Edition variant and topping out at $109,990 for the CUP 250 Final Edition.

    There are 2 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.

    The Lotus Elise is only available with an null motor that produces 182kW and 244Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2021 Elise is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    194.14 - 195.49 kW/t
    78.72 kW/t
    292.35 kW/t
    Boot Space
    112 litres
    112 litres
    465 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.7 - 7.8 L/100km
    5.6 L/100km
    13.9 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    513 - 519 km
    392 km
    972 km
    Price
    $97,990 - $109,990
    $32,180
    $330,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    9 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,174 kg
    1,174 kg
    2,475 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    130 mm
    82 mm
    150 mm

    2023 Lotus Elise Price

    Sport 240 Final Edition

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$97,990

    Cup 250 Final Edition

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD$109,990
    *excl. on-roads

    All Lotus Elise Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2021$97,990$109,990
    2020$87,990$107,990
    2019$87,990$107,990
    2018$87,990$107,990
    2017$74,990$104,990
    *excl. on-roads
    See all Lotus Elise Pricing

    2023 Lotus Elise Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lotus Elise

    Sport 240 Final Edition

    • Audio
      • System Digital Radio
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Black Trim Around Side Windows
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Lotus
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Disc Brakes Painted Calipers
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 194.14
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Sae
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 112
      • Front Track (mm): 1457
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 130
      • Overall Height (mm): 1117
      • Overall Length (mm): 3824
      • Overall Width (mm): 1719
      • Rear Track (mm): 1507
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2300
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 40
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Floor Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Suede
      • Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Other
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 513
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 237
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 147
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 243
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 179
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 244
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Hard Colour: Black
      • Convertible Roof Hard Glass Rear Window
      • Convertible Roof Hard Operation: Removable
      • Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard
      • Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Number Of Airbags: 2
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
      • Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 96
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1174
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 922
      • Tare Weight (kg): 900
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 80
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 90
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

    Cup 250 Final Edition

    Adds to Sport 240 Final Edition:
    • Body exterior
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 195.49
    • Convenience
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Stability Control
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 80.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 175
      • Co2 Level (country Highway): 139
      • Co2 Level (urban): 236
      • Compressor: Supercharger
      • Electrical System Voltage: 12
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1798
      • Engine Code: 2zr
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 88.3
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 519
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.3
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 248
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 154
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 248
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 182
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Transmission Code: Ec60
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 931
      • Tare Weight (kg): 909
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from Sport 240 Final Edition:
    • Body exterior
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 194.14
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 513
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 12.8
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 237
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 147
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 243
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 179
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3000
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 922
      • Tare Weight (kg): 900
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
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    2023 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    Lotus EliseFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.8 L/100km
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    Lotus Elise FAQs

    The cheapest Lotus Elise is the Sport 240 Final Edition that starts from $97,990.

    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the Cup 250 Final Edition that starts from $109,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is null kg offered by the following variants: Sport 240 Final Edition and Cup 250 Final Edition.

    The largest Lotus Elise is the Sport 240 Final Edition which measures 1719mm wide, 3824mm in length and sits 1117mm tall.

    The most powerful Lotus Elise is the Cup 250 Final Edition which has 182kW of power from its 1.8L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Lotus Elise is the Cup 250 Final Edition which weighs 1174 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lotus Elise uses Premium Unleaded.

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