Overview & Reviews

Changes for 2006 include an available traction control system, an optional limited-slip differential, lightweight forged alloy wheels, a matte black appearance package and an air conditioning-delete option. Daytime running lights are now standard, along with LED taillights with integrated reflectors. The ProBax seat padding from NuBax has been upgraded for increased comfort and last year's aluminum pedal set has been replaced by a lighter (though now steel) pedal set.

• Ultralightweight chassis, uninhibited steering, supercar performance without the supercar price, low volume ensures rarity.

• Spartan interior, difficult entry and exit, peaky power delivery, ride quality more Formula One than grand touring, limited dealer network.

User Reviews:

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  The Ultimate Rush - 2006 Lotus Elise
  By CC - November 18 - 12:23 am

  This car is amazing, BMW calls their cars the "Ultimate Driving Machines" but this car truly is, no other car comes close. I bought this car to drive to and from the track, and on weekends. After owning a 1986 BMW 3-series track car, two highly modified VW GTI VR6s, a 2000 Audi S4 with over 400hp, and a 2003 Mini cooper S, and I currently own a 2006 Infiniti G35 Coupe as a daily driver, and Ive driven several Porsche 911s, but the Lotus is bar-none the most exciting sportscar Ive ever owned. I race shifter karts, and it seems like thats the only type of machine anyone will ever out-handle an Elise in! Plenty quick stock but Forcedfed 275 turbo kit is going in when the warranty runs out.

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  First 1200 miles - 2006 Lotus Elise
  By Lee - June 30 - 8:10 pm

  I own 10 vehicles, including a 2003 360 Ferrari, 2005 Ford GT, 427 Shelby Cobra 1965 kit car, 1999 911 Porsche cab. Each car has strengths but the Lotus is a hoot to drive on a shoestring. My model is a Sport with a sport muffler. The power is good but takes higher RPM to get performance; the flickability of the car is outstanding. Gas mileage (who cares) is high 20s. The sport muffler is too loud in my view but sounds aggressive. My dealer has been awesome.

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  A real race car for the road - 2006 Lotus Elise
  By Brandon - May 13 - 5:00 am

  Probably the most fun car Ive ever driven and owned. Holds to road like super glue and tar combined. Steering is quick and light and you can move with the flick of a finger. Hard top is easy to remove and very light since the car only weighs about 1900 pounds which is less than a Mazda Miata. Soft top can be removed in a matter of seconds and rolled up to fit in the trunk. Theres enough room in the trunk for enough stuff for a weekend trip if you go alone. Its tough to get in and out of this car, unless you take the top off and jump in. Interior is simple and basic and comes without all the non-sense some cars bring. Overall a great value and the most fun I have ever had in a car.

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  Best Attention Getter - 2006 Lotus Elise
  By Ryan - January 2 - 5:00 pm

  If you choose to buy a lotus Elise you are also making a commitment to people wanting to know what it is. I have seen more Ferraries and Lamborghinis than lotuses. That truly makes this an exotic car. It sounds like a formula one car under an over pass! This truly is the best bang for your buck you can get. Touring and sport packs are great! Worth the money.

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  Finally a car to replace the Acura NSX - 2006 Lotus Elise
  By ACURAMAN - December 16 - 6:16 pm

  The Lotus Elise is the most pure sports car experience on the road today. I have never driven a car that is more responsive to the touch than this one. It is as though this car is an extension of your mind and body. It is a blast to drive at high speeds through twisting, turning roads, passing muscle cars with 500 hsp plus motors that simply cannot hold the road. My last toy was an Acura NSX and after test driving Corvettes, Porsche 911s and BMWs I thought I would never find a car that would touch the NSX. Just as I was losing total faith in finding a replacement for the aging NSX it was announced that the Elise was finally coming to Canada! In the true Campbell tradition less is more!

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  Elise 06 Review - 2006 Lotus Elise
  By Rugbyduck - October 28 - 7:03 am

  I have found the Elise to be quite comfortable for extended trips. Where the 05 falters in poor seats and poorly spaced pedals the 06 makes up for. Ive never driven a car that puts a smile on my face for so long. Its like having a new toy everyday of the year for the rest of my life! Dealer cooperation leaves a bit to be desired.

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  Im stuck in this car - 2006 Lotus Elise
  By ME - July 8 - 3:10 pm

  Had a little trouble first getting into the car. I havent actually gotten out yet for 2 reasons. First - this is the funnest car with the best response and road feel that I have ever been in, really making me NOT want to get out. Second - I physically can not get out of the car. Im typing this on my wireless laptop that I threw in the passenger floor board. If my wife reads this, please come help me get out. By the way, I am NOT fat at 510" and 160 lbs.

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  Bang for the Buck - 2006 Lotus Elise
  By Mackspane - February 12 - 1:56 am

  In 1998 I was finally established enough to buy a nice new car and purchased a Boxter and I enjoyed it, but 8 years later, after only 22,000 miles, it died. In 2006 I was looking, quite honestly, for the best bang for my buck. Im single and dont drive much and never used the back seats in my old cars, so a 2 seater was ideal for me. Upon seeing the Elise I was sold. In Chili Red with the Sport and Luxury upgrades, I purchased a 2006 brand new and it is quite literally the most amazing car Ive ever owned. Between beauty, performance, and even reliability (with the Toyota engine), this car blew and still blows away anything from twice the price on down. Its truly an awe inspiring vehicle

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  new car - 2006 Lotus Elise
  By Adam Horak - December 19 - 10:53 am

  WOW is all I can say! Looks outstanding drives amazing.

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  Best Sports Car! - 2006 Lotus Elise
  By jhill - November 23 - 9:53 am

  I have been an owner of five Porsches over the past 14 years. I have driven a 968 convertible, 86 911 Carrera that had a race suspension and performance engine, 98 996 S w/turbo body, 03 997 turbo and a 06 Cayman S. All of these cars were amazing and unique, but the Lotus Elise is truly the ride I have been looking for. Yes it is not a Porsche uni-body design and it does lack German engineering, but the feed back and handling is so much like a race car it is truly awesome! The light weight chassis design along with the independent suspension makes this vehicle very unique. For the driver that wants a sports car experience, Lotus is as close as you can get to driving a formula one.