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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Simply Awesome! - 2005 Lotus Elise
By rayenet - July 4 - 9:26 pmThe most incredible exotic car under $50K.
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Great Car - 2005 Lotus Elise
By Jim - April 16 - 11:36 amI purchased the car with the idea that I wanted a fun car with a performance bend that I would get good gas mileage and be a good everyday driver. The Lotus met my needs! Its a lot of fun. While it gets good mileage, the small tank needs frequent refills. The interior size is something you have to experience to understand. Once in, its very comfortable. Highly recommend the car!
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Good Times! - 2005 Lotus Elise
By Walk - April 10 - 6:16 amWow! Unlike any car Ive ever driven. Fast, fun, great engine, and awesome looks! Not a car for those who dont like attention. This car keeps a 4 foot wide grin on my face. You feel very connected to the road and theres no need for a radio because its more fun to listen to the engine and the car as it reacts to the road. I still cant get over the fact that Lotus was able to get this car into the US. After all, the US is the home of the giant SUV and a small, responsive, light weight roadster is such a welcome breath of fresh air. If you want one, you better contact a Lotus dealer to get your name on the waiting list. Waiting stinks, but for the Elise, its worth it.
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Purest Sports Car - 2005 Lotus Elise
By Adrian - April 8 - 5:00 amThis is absolutely the most fun to drive car in the world. All around performance acceleration, handling, stopping are all remarkable. Its also a beautiful work of art to sit and stare at. A true exotic car at a bargain.
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Purest Sports Car - 2005 Lotus Elise
By Adrian - April 8 - 5:00 amThis is absolutely the most fun to drive car in the world. All around performance acceleration, handling, stopping are all remarkable. Its also a beautiful work of art to sit an stare at. A true Exotic car at a bargain.
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Like nothing else - 2005 Lotus Elise
By Bill - April 1 - 11:33 pmIve had the car for 9 months and cant rave about it enough. Ive had my experiences with other exotics and this car just amazes me every time I drive it. My Ferrari is just a memory! I cant believe were fortunate enough to have this genuine hard-core exotic sports car in the US. The build quality is excellent, especially for being hand-built. I have had zero trouble with it and it never fails to bring a smile to my face. If you live to drive quickly and efficiently then this car is for you.
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Yes I did put a 10 in confort - 2005 Lotus Elise
By Miguel Parra - March 23 - 3:26 pmMost 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 pmWhat 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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Extreme Toy - 2005 Lotus Elise
By tra - January 30 - 8:33 pmJust 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 amHaving 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.
