About the Lotus Elise
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Lotus Elise is a sports car offered in a 2D convertible body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $67,990 for the S variant and topping out at $79,990 for the S.
There are 3 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2011.
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 2012 Elise was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
2012 Lotus Elise Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $67,990 |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $79,990 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $67,990 |
SC
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | $77,990 |
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2012 Lotus Elise Specs
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2012 Lotus Elise Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 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 Elise | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.3 L/100km |
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.5 L/100km |
2012 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 $79,990.
The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is null kg offered by the following variants: S, Base and SC.
The largest Lotus Elise is the S which measures 1719mm wide, 3785mm 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 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Lotus Elise uses premium unleaded.