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2021 Lotus Elise, Exige Final Edition revealed
It's time to say goodbye to the Lotus Elise and Exige. Neither model is going quietly into the night, as you'd expect.
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About the Lotus Exige
Last updated Sep 28, 2025The new Lotus Exige is a sports car offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $149,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Sport 390 Final Edition variant and topping out at $209,990 for the Sport 430 Final Edition.
There are 3 variants of the Exige available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2021.
The Lotus Exige is only available with an null motor that produces 296kW and 420Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
The new 2021 Exige is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Comparative Rating
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Power to Weight
260.11 - 292.35 kW/t
78.72 kW/t
414.97 kW/t
Boot Space
112 litres
112 litres
465 litres
Fuel Efficiency
10.2 L/100km
4.6 L/100km
13.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
392 km
392 km
1,565 km
Price
$149,500 - $209,990
$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
1,337 kg
1,174 kg
2,475 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
130 mm
82 mm
150 mm
Lotus Exige News
2021 Lotus Exige Price
Sport 390 Final Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $149,500 |
Sport 420 Final Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $169,990 |
Sport 430 Final Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | $209,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Lotus Exige Fuel Economy
There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Exige
The most fuel efficient Lotus Exige is the Sport 390 Final Edition with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 3.5L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection and uses 10.2L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Lotus Exige | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 10.2 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Lotus Exige?
You should service your Exige at your authorised Lotus dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Exige's warranty.
2021 Lotus Exige Warranty
What is the warranty on a Lotus Exige?
The Lotus Exige 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 Exige FAQs
The cheapest Lotus Exige is the Sport 390 Final Edition that starts from $149,500.
The most expensive Lotus Exige is the Sport 430 Final Edition that starts from $209,990.
The best towing capacity of a Lotus Exige is null kg offered by the following variants: Sport 390 Final Edition, Sport 420 Final Edition and Sport 430 Final Edition.
The largest Lotus Exige is the Sport 390 Final Edition which measures 1802mm wide, 4084mm in length and sits 1129mm tall.
The most powerful Lotus Exige is the Sport 430 Final Edition which has 321kW of power from its 3.5L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection engine.
The Lotus Exige is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Lotus Exige is the Sport 430 Final Edition which weighs 1337 kg (kerb weight).
The Lotus Exige uses Premium Unleaded.