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    2009 Lotus Exige

    New from

    $129,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    Not Available

    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    9.1 / 100km

    About the Lotus Exige

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Lotus Exige is a sports car offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $129,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the CUP variant and topping out at $139,990 for the CUP.

    There is 1 variant of the Exige available in Australia.

    The Lotus Exige is only available with an null motor that produces 192kW and 236Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 2009 Exige is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    215.73 kW/t
    55.07 kW/t
    240.98 kW/t
    Boot Space
    112 litres
    112 litres
    455 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9.1 L/100km
    5.3 L/100km
    16.6 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    484 km
    484 km
    1,132 km
    Price
    $129,990 - $139,990
    $42,460
    $426,128
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    1 year
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    20,000 km
    Unlimited

    *excl. on-roads

    2009 Lotus Exige Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lotus Exige

    Cup

    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Platform Code: Lotus
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 215.73
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 112
      • Front Track (mm): 1457
      • Overall Height (mm): 1163
      • Overall Length (mm): 3797
      • Overall Width (mm): 1727
      • 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
    • Engine
      • Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
      • Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
      • Bore Engine: 80.0
      • Co2 Level (combined): 216
      • Compressor: Supercharger
      • Engine (l): 1.8
      • Engine (cc): 1796
      • Engine Code: 2zz-ge
      • 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 Doors: Carbon Fibre
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
      • Upholstery Color: Gray
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 484
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 11.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.1
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 245
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 152
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 261
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 192
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 236
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6000
    • Safety
      • 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 Type: Racing
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing
      • 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 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
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
      • Transmission Code: C64
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
      • 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): 890
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • 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 Extra Load: ?
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    See all 2009 Lotus Exige Specs

    2009 Lotus Exige Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Exige

    The most fuel efficient Lotus Exige is the Cup with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection and uses 9.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Lotus ExigeFuel TypeCombined
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded9.1 L/100km
    See all Lotus Exige Fuel Economy

    2009 Lotus Exige Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lotus Exige?

    The Lotus Exige 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 Exige FAQs

    The cheapest Lotus Exige is the Cup that starts from $129,990.

    The most expensive Lotus Exige is the Cup that starts from $139,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Exige is offered by the Cup which can tow null kg

    The largest Lotus Exige is the Cup which measures 1727mm wide, 3797mm in length and sits 1163mm tall.

    The most powerful Lotus Exige is the Cup which has 192kW of power from its 1.8L Supercharger Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest Lotus Exige is the Cup which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Lotus Exige uses Premium Unleaded.

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