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    2021 Lotus Elise

    Used from

    $87,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.5 - 7.8 L / 100km

    About the Lotus Elise

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Lotus Elise's used prices in Australia typically range from $84,300 for the Sport 240 Final Edition variant and topping out at $94,600 for the CUP 250 Final Edition.

    There are 2 variants of the Elise available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2021.

    The Lotus Elise is only available with an petrol motor that produces 179kW and 244Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 2021 Elise was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Lotus Elise models from other years

    2021 Lotus Elise Price

    Sport

    Cup 250 Final Edition

    Cup

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    1.8L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$107,990

    Sprint

    Sport 240 Final Edition

    *excl. on-roads

    2021 Lotus Elise Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Lotus Elise

    Sport

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 2
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Alpine
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Manual
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Type: Externally Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • 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: Painted Body Colour
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy
      • On Gearknob: Alloy
      • 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
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed

    Sprint

    Same inclusions as the Sport

    Sport 240 Final Edition

    Adds to Sprint:
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy
      • On Dash: Suede
    Removes from Sprint:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Alpine
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Painted Body Colour
      • On Dash: Alloy
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Alpine
      • Number Of: 4

    Cup

    Adds to Sport 240 Final Edition:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Key
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    Removes from Sport 240 Final Edition:
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Suede
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Cup 250 Final Edition

    Adds to Cup:
    • Black trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Fixed Hoop
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Manual
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Stability Control
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Suede
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Removes from Cup:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    See all 2021 Lotus Elise Specs

    2021 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    1117mm
    1719mm
    3824mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2021 Lotus Elise Dimensions

    2021 Lotus Elise Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Lotus Elise

    The most fuel efficient Lotus Elise is the SPORT 240 FINAL EDITION with a 6 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.8L SUPERCHARGED MPFI and uses 7.8L of Premium Unleaded Petrol 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.

    2021 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 SPORT 240 FINAL EDITION that starts from $84,300.

    The most expensive Lotus Elise is the CUP 250 FINAL EDITION that starts from $94,600.

    The best towing capacity of a Lotus Elise is null kg offered by the following variants: SPORT 240 FINAL EDITION and CUP 250 FINAL EDITION.

    The largest Lotus Elise is the SPORT 240 FINAL EDITION which measures 1719mm wide, 3824mm in length and sits 1117mm tall.

    The most powerful Lotus Elise is the CUP 250 FINAL EDITION which has 183kW of power from its 1.8L SUPERCHARGED MPFI engine.

    The Lotus Elise is built in England and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Lotus Elise is the CUP 250 FINAL EDITION which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Lotus Elise uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.