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2003 Lotus Elise

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$82,990 excl. on-roads

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Warranty

2 year, 32,000 km

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About the Lotus Elise

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Lotus Elise is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $82,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $111,000 for the Type 25.

There are 2 variants of the Elise available in Australia.

Engine options include 1.8L multi-point injection (89kW/168Nm) and 1.8L multi-point injection (116kW/175Nm). All variants feature 5-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

The new 2002 Elise is offered with a 2 year, 32,000 km warranty.

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2003 Lotus Elise Price

Base

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$82,990
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$84,990
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$99,900
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$104,990

Type 25

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	$111,000

*excl. on-roads

All Lotus Elise Pricing

Year	Price 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

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2003 Lotus Elise Specs

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Base

Audio
- Antenna Type: Fixed Mast
- Number Of Speakers: 2
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Body Type: Convertible
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
- Front Spoiler Location: Front
- Local Body Type: Roadster
- Local Number Of Doors: 2
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Plastic
- Number Of Doors: 2
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 117.72
Convenience
- Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 115
- Front Track (mm): 1457
- Overall Height (mm): 1143
- Overall Length (mm): 3785
- Overall Width (mm): 1719
- Rear Track (mm): 1503
- Wheelbase (mm): 2300
Engine
- Bore Engine: 80
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 1.8
- Engine (cc): 1796
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Engine Location: Mid
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 89.3
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 36
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Interior trim
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 39
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.7
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 198
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 123
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 89
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 168
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3500
Roof
- 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 Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Hard Plastic Shell
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seating Capacity: 2
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- 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
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 96
- Paint Distance (km): 32000
- Paint Distance (mile): 19900
- Paint Duration (months): 24
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): 32000
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 32000
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 756
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- 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: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Type 25

Adds to Base:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 4
Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 143.92
Dimensions
- Wheelbase (mm): 2301
Engine
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.4
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 44
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.3
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 211
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 131
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 158
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 116
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 175
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7000
Roof
- Convertible Roof Hard Glass Rear Window
- Convertible Roof Hard Operation: Removable
- Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 806

Removes from Base:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 2
- Upgraded Speakers
Body exterior
- Non-corrosive Body Type: Plastic
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 117.72
Dimensions
- Wheelbase (mm): 2300
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 39
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.7
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 198
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 123
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 89
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 168
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Hard Plastic Shell
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 756

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2002 Lotus Elise Dimensions

1143mm

1719mm

3785mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2003 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

Lotus Elise	Fuel Type	Combined
1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD	Unleaded	-

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2003 Lotus Elise Warranty

What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?

The Lotus Elise offers a 2 year 32,000 km limit 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.