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    2016 Lotus Elise

    Used from

    $74,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.3 - 7.5 L / 100km

    About the Lotus Elise

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2016 Lotus Elise is a sports car offered in both 2D convertible and 2D coupe body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $74,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $119,990 for the CUP.

    There are 5 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2016.

    Engine options include 1.8L supercharger multi-point injection (162kW/250Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (100kW/160Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2016 Elise was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Lotus Elise models from other years

    2016 Lotus Elise Price

    Sport

    Cup

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$119,990

    S Club Racer

    Club Racer

    *excl. on-roads

    2016 Lotus Elise Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lotus Elise

    Base

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 2
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Alpine
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Manual
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Type: Racing
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Suede
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Alpine
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    Club Racer

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    Removes from Base:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Alpine
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Alpine
      • Number Of: 4

    Sport

    Adds to Club Racer:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Alpine
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Alpine
      • Number Of: 4
    Removes from Club Racer:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede

    S Club Racer

    Adds to Sport:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    Removes from Sport:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Cup

    Adds to S Club Racer:
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Gearknob: Alloy
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Key
    Removes from S Club Racer:
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    See all 2016 Lotus Elise Specs

    2016 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    1117mm
    1719mm
    3824mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    2016 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Elise

    The most fuel efficient Lotus Elise is the Base 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.

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

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Lotus Elise?

    The Lotus Elise has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Lotus Elise Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?

    The Lotus Elise 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 Elise FAQs

    The cheapest Lotus Elise is the Base that starts from $74,990.

    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the Cup that starts from $119,990.

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

    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 Cup which has 181kW 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 Cup which weighs 1174 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lotus Elise uses premium unleaded.