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2010 Lotus Exige

New from

$104,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

2 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

8.5 / 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 $104,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $139,990 for the Scura.

There are 3 variants of the Exige available in Australia.

Engine options include 1.8L supercharger multi-point injection (163kW/215Nm) and 1.8L supercharger multi-point injection (191kW/236Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

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

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Power to Weight

174.33 - 206.49 kW/t

55.07 kW/t

238.89 kW/t

Boot Space

112 litres

455 litres

Fuel Efficiency

8.5 L/100km

4.7 L/100km

16.6 L/100km

Vehicle Range

518 km

488 km

1,298 km

Price

$104,990 - $139,990

$23,690

$480,997

Warranty (Years)

2 years

1 year

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

20,000 km

Unlimited

2010 Lotus Exige Price

S Type 72

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	$109,990

S

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	$114,990
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	$104,990

Scura

Configuration	Price From*
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	$139,990
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	$129,990

*excl. on-roads

All Lotus Exige Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2021	$149,500	$209,990
2020	$139,500	$159,990
2019	$139,500	$159,990
2018	$134,500	$139,990
2017	$134,500	$139,990

*excl. on-roads

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2010 Lotus Exige Specs

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S Type 72

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): 191.44
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
- Bore Engine: 80.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 199
- Compressor: Supercharger
- Engine (l): 1.8
- Engine (cc): 1796
- Engine Code: 2zz-ge
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- 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 Gear Selector: Alloy
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Other
- Type: Gloss
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): 6.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 15.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 8.4
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 8.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 146
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 243
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 179
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 230
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
Roof
- Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
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 Lumbar Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Suede
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Suede
- Seating Capacity: 2
- Seating Configuration: 2+0
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
- 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): 935
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 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 Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

Adds to S Type 72:

Audio
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Upgraded Speakers
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 174.33
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
Interior trim
- Floor Mats Material: Textile
- Upholstery Color: Black
Paint
- External Color: Red
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 60 Mph: 4.0
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 238
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 148
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 221
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 163
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 215
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 170
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5500
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats

Removes from S Type 72:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 191.44
Engine
- Number Of Compressors: 1
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Paint
- External Color: Other
Performance
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 235
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 146
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 243
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 179
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 230
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Suede
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Suede

Scura

Adds to S:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 206.49
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1170
- Overall Length (mm): 3785
- Overall Width (mm): 1719
- Rear Track (mm): 1506
Engine
- Bore Engine: 82.0
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu4
- Stroke Engine: 85.0
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Carbon Fibre
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Paint
- External Color: Black
- Type: Matt
Performance
- 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): 260
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 191
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 236
- Power Measurement Standard: Din
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 8000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 6000
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Racing
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Racing
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Transmission
- Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Visibility
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 925
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W

Removes from S:

Audio
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Upgraded Speakers
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 174.33
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1163
- Overall Length (mm): 3797
- Overall Width (mm): 1727
- Rear Track (mm): 1507
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 6.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 80.0
- Stroke Engine: 89.3
Fuel
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Interior trim
- Floor Mats Material: Textile
- Upholstery Color: Black
Paint
- External Color: Red
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 11.9
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.3
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 60 Mph: 4.0
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 238
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 148
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 221
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 163
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 215
- Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 170
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 7800
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5500
Roof
- Convertible Roof Rollover Protection Type: Fixed Hoop
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 935
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z

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2010 Lotus Exige Fuel Economy

There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Exige

The most fuel efficient Lotus Exige is the S 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 cycle.

Lotus Exige	Fuel Type	Combined
1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD	Premium Unleaded	8.5 L/100km

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2010 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.