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LOTUS ELISE

20052011 · 14 trims available

At a Glance

ELISE OVERVIEW

Year Range

2005–2011

Total Configurations

14

Best MyCar Score

72 / 100

Price Range (Used)

$42,990–$57,950

Model Years

CHOOSE A YEAR

2010s (2010–2011)
2000s (2005–2009)

Trim Guide

UNDERSTANDING ELISE TRIMS

Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.

TrimBodyAvg MPGAvg HPAvg MSRPScore
Purist EditionConvertible23189$43,99572
BaseConvertible23189$46,40971
California EditionConvertible23189$51,77069
SCConvertible22218$54,86870
SC Roger Becker EditionConvertible22217$57,95069

Specs Summary

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A ELISE

SpecEntry LevelTop Spec
Price$42,990$57,950
MPG (combined)22 combined23 combined
Horsepower189 HP218 HP
Seating2 passengers2 passengers
Body TypesConvertibleConvertible

Year-by-Year Analysis

BEST & WORST YEARS

Best Year

2006

Average MyCar Score: 72 · 1 avg recalls

Years to Watch

None flagged

All years score above average. Strong reliability across the board.

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