Overview & Reviews

After years of letting Europeans have all the fun, the lightweight Lotus Elise sports car finally makes it to the States.

• Ultralightweight chassis, free-revving four-cylinder, uninhibited steering, supercar performance without the supercar price.

• Spartan interior, engine still a bit peaky for U.S. tastes, ride quality more Formula One than grand touring, limited dealer network.

User Reviews:

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  Yes I did put a 10 in confort - 2005 Lotus Elise
  By Miguel Parra - March 23 - 3:26 pm

  Most people think this car is unconfortable, specially in the ingress/egress, but every person that gets in and out of my car comes out with a big smile on their faces. Rating this car as a driver car makes more sense to me so I do give it a 10 in all aspects. No other car can comunicate the road to the driver like the Elise does.

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  My fourth Lotus -and the best so far - 2005 Lotus Elise
  By drdaave999 - November 16 - 12:33 pm

  What a great car. The true joy of driving returns with the new Elise. Colin Chapmans ghost would be ecstatic about this newest Lotus. Lithe, with spectacular handling, unbelievable weight to power ratio, beautiful sytling. And all for far less cost than either a Boxster or a Corvette. No wonder I remain an Anglofile!

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  get one before its too late! - 2005 Lotus Elise
  By wade lee - July 22 - 10:00 am

  its hard to overcome paying $6000 over msrp to drive one off the lot right now, but i did. and no regret, its worth it, the fun factor, the attention and the sense of haha, look at me i have one while you still waiting.

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  Lotus Value - 2005 Lotus Elise
  By Frank C. Robles - June 15 - 4:16 pm

  Great performance. Very difficult to get in and out.

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  Extreme Toy - 2005 Lotus Elise
  By tra - January 30 - 8:33 pm

  Just an extreme fantasy car - nothing drives like it. Nothing handles like it.

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  Dump your Ferrari! - 2005 Lotus Elise
  By JohnRocket - November 12 - 2:30 am

  Having owned virtually every dreamy sportscar imaginable (yes, I HAD an Enzo), this car is BY FAR the greatest thing that has ever happened to a sunny Sunday morning. Though tough to get into, once inside, you get a comfortable driving position, phenomenal fuel economy, unfiltered communication from the car, and the most pure "street legal" driving experience. Plus, the added benefit of very low cost of ownership, and not worrying if something is happening outside to your Lambo/Ferrari while it is unattended, be it valet or street- parked. Plenty of fans on the streets, but more are curious of what it is, rather than what it costs. Very cool, very fun.

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  the best - 2005 Lotus Elise
  By Harry Butt - November 7 - 10:00 am

  best car ever I felt great in it it great for people that like speed and sports

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  Fun toy but rain not allowed - 2005 Lotus Elise
  By German Elise Driver - November 7 - 10:00 am

  Great fun. BUT - rear tires last only 5000 miles, water in cabin when raining, VERY difficult to get in or out with top up. GREAT FUN on twisty roads, but every bump felt. Had to cut hole in undertray to repair muffler, no access from above. Summary - great go-kart in good weather.

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  Pocket Rocket - 2005 Lotus Elise
  By SP - September 9 - 1:20 am

  Really a fabulous sports car package: lightweight, fantastic performance, Kart like handling and high tech construction.

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  On Rails! - 2005 Lotus Elise
  By Daniel Dudak - September 4 - 8:26 pm

  If you want to be removed from the road, to be lulled into comfy oblivion, dont buy this car. If you want to experience the raw thrill of the road unlike any other street-legal vehicle, then this might be the car for you. Yes, it can be difficult to get in and out of, but like a pair of racing gloves or shoes, you dont really "get in" the car, you "put it on".