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    2013 Lotus Elise

    New from

    $67,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.3 - 8.5 L / 100km

    About the Lotus Elise

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Lotus Elise is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $67,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $84,990 for the S.

    There are 5 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2010.

    Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (100kW/160Nm) and 1.8L supercharger multi-point injection (163kW/250Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 Elise is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Lotus Elise models from other years

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    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

    2013 Lotus Elise Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lotus Elise

    S

    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System Brand Name: Alpine
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • Upgraded Speakers
    • 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
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 114.16
    • Convenience
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
    • Dimensions
      • 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): 3785
      • 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): 44
      • 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 Mats Material: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Suede
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 698
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 204
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 127
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 136
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 100
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 160
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • 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
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • 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
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 14484
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • 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
    • 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
      • 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): 876
      • Tare Weight (kg): 851
    • 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 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: 7.5
      • 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

    Base

    Adds to S:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.05
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
    • Warranty
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 917
      • Tare Weight (kg): 876
    Removes from S:
    • Audio
      • System Brand Name: Alpine
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 114.16
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Warranty
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 876
      • Tare Weight (kg): 851
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 80
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 90
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W

    Club Racer

    Adds to Base:
    • Body exterior
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 117.37
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Length (mm): 3824
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 40
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 635
    • Safety
      • Number Of Airbags: 2
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 852
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 80
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 90
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 109.05
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Length (mm): 3785
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 44
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 698
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 14484
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 917
      • Tare Weight (kg): 876

    SC

    Adds to Club Racer:
    • Audio
      • System Brand Name: Alpine
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 187.36
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Length (mm): 3785
      • Rear Track (mm): 1506
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 44
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 518
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.6
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 233
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 145
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 222
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 163
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 210
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 14484
    • Warranty
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 870
      • Tare Weight (kg): 845
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
    Removes from Club Racer:
    • Body exterior
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 117.37
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Length (mm): 3824
      • Rear Track (mm): 1507
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 40
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 635
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 204
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 127
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 136
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 100
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 160
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4400
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Number Of Airbags: 2
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Warranty
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 852
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5

    S Club Racer

    Adds to SC:
    • Body exterior
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 179.2
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Length (mm): 3824
      • Rear Track (mm): 1507
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 40
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 533
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.7
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 234
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 220
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 162
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Number Of Airbags: 2
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Warranty
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 904
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
    Removes from SC:
    • Audio
      • System Brand Name: Alpine
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 187.36
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Length (mm): 3785
      • Rear Track (mm): 1506
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 44
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 518
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 8.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.5
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 233
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 222
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 163
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 210
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
    • Roof
      • Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Manual
      • Convertible Roof Soft Top Rear Glass Window
      • Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 14484
    • Warranty
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 870
      • Tare Weight (kg): 845
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
    See all 2013 Lotus Elise Specs

    2012 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    1117mm
    1719mm
    3785mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2012 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    2013 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Elise

    The most fuel efficient Lotus Elise is the S with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.3L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Lotus Elise that uses the most amount of fuel is the SC with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection and uses 8.5L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Lotus EliseFuel TypeCombined
    1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded6.3 L/100km
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded7.5 L/100km
    See all Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    2013 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 S that starts from $67,990.

    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the S that starts from $84,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is null kg offered by the following variants: S, Base, Club Racer, SC and S Club Racer.

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

    The most powerful Lotus Elise is the SC which has 163kW 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 SC which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Lotus Elise uses Premium Unleaded.

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