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    2018 Lotus Elise

    Used from

    $74,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    12 month

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.3 - 7.5 L / 100km

    About the Lotus Elise

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2018 Lotus Elise is a sports car offered in both 2D coupe and 2D convertible body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $74,990 for the Sport variant and topping out at $107,990 for the CUP.

    There are 3 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2018.

    Engine options include 1.8L supercharger multi-point injection (181kW/250Nm) and 1.6L multi-point injection (100kW/160Nm). All variants feature 6-speed manual transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2018 Elise was offered with a 12 month, 10,000 km warranty.

    See Lotus Elise models from other years

    2018 Lotus Elise Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2018 Lotus Elise Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lotus Elise

    Sport

    • 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 Centre Floor Console: Painted Body Colour
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Dash: Suede
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy
      • 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

    Sprint

    Removes from Sport:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Suede
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather

    Cup

    Adds to Sprint:
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Suede
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    Removes from Sprint:
    • 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 Centre Floor Console: Painted Body Colour
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    See all 2018 Lotus Elise Specs

    2018 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    1117mm
    1719mm
    3824mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2018 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    2018 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Elise

    The most fuel efficient Lotus Elise is the Sport 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 Coupe, 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.

    2018 Lotus Elise Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Lotus Elise?

    The Lotus Elise offers a 12 month 10,000 km limit 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 Sport that starts from $74,990.

    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the Cup that starts from $107,990.

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

    The largest Lotus Elise is the Sport 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.