DecodedCarsLotus Elise/exige
7 model years from 2005 to 2011, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2011
- Class
- Two Seaters
- Latest engines
- 1.8L 4-cyl
- Best MPG
- 22–23 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 4 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (1)
The 2011 Elise/exige in brief
The 2011 Lotus Elise/exige is a two seaters offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 23 MPG combined (21 city / 27 highway), 20% better than the 2011 two seaters average of 19.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file.
The Lotus Elise/exige has 7 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2011.
Its most efficient year was 2011 at 23 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 22 to 23 MPG.
2011 has the most recalls (2); all years together count 4 campaigns and 1 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Elise/exige compares
The 2005 Lotus Elise/exige is a two seaters offered with a 1.8L 4-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 25 highway), 20% better than the 2005 two seaters average of 18.3 MPG, for an estimated $3,750 a year in fuel.
2011 Elise/exige pros & cons
Full 2011 details →What's good
- Excellent fuel economyUp to 23 MPG combined — 20% better than the average 2011 two seaters (19.1 MPG).
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 23 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 1.8L 4-cyl | 22 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 1 | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lotus. How we calculate this →