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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.
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About the Lotus Elise
Last updated Sep 27, 2025The 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
414.97 kW/t
Boot Space
112 litres
112 litres
465 litres
Fuel Efficiency
7.7 - 7.8 L/100km
4.6 L/100km
13.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
513 - 519 km
392 km
1,565 km
Price
$97,990 - $109,990
$32,180
$568,300
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
75,000 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
2021 Lotus Elise Price
Sport 240 Final Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $97,990 |
Cup 250 Final Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $109,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Lotus Elise Specs
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2021 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Elise
The most fuel efficient Lotus Elise is the Cup 250 Final Edition with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Lotus Elise | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.8 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Lotus Elise?
The Lotus Elise has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2021 Lotus Elise Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?
The Lotus Elise offers a 3 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 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.