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    2010 Lotus Elise

    New from

    $72,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.6 / 100km

    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 $72,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Club Racer variant and topping out at $72,990 for the Club Racer.

    There is 1 variant of the Elise available in Australia.

    The Lotus Elise is only available with an null motor that produces 100kW and 172Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2010 Elise is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    116.28 kW/t
    55.07 kW/t
    238.89 kW/t
    Boot Space
    115 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.6 L/100km
    4.7 L/100km
    16.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    579 km
    488 km
    1,298 km
    Price
    $72,990
    $23,690
    $480,997
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    1 year
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    20,000 km
    Unlimited

    2010 Lotus Elise Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2010 Lotus Elise Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lotus Elise

    Club Racer

    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Convertible
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Roadster
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Lotus
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 116.28
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 115
      • Front Track (mm): 1457
      • Overall Length (mm): 3785
      • Overall Width (mm): 1719
      • Rear Track (mm): 1503
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2300
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 80.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 179
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1796
      • Engine Code: 1zz-fe
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 89.3
      • Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 44
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • 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
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Titanium Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
      • Upholstery Color: Multi Colour
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 579
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 205
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 127
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 136
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 100
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 172
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
    • 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
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • 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
    • 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 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 Description: Manual
      • 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
      • 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
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 96
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 860
    • 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 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: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    See all 2010 Lotus Elise Specs

    2010 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Elise

    The most fuel efficient Lotus Elise is the Club Racer with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Lotus EliseFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 5-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.6 L/100km
    See all Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    2010 Lotus Elise Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?

    The Lotus Elise offers a 2 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 Club Racer that starts from $72,990.

    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the Club Racer that starts from $72,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is offered by the Club Racer which can tow null kg

    The largest Lotus Elise is the Club Racer which measures 1719mm wide, 3785mm in length and sits nullmm tall.

    The most powerful Lotus Elise is the Club Racer which has 100kW of power from its 1.8L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Lotus Elise is the Club Racer which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Lotus Elise uses Premium Unleaded.

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