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The 2012 Lotus Elise is a sport. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $67,000 for the S variant and topping out at $79,000 for the R variant.
There are 2 variants of the Elise available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2007.
The 2012 Elise was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Lotus Elise include 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (100kW/172Nm) and 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder (141kW/181Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual or 6-speed manual manual transmissions. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.
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Lotus Elise
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,785 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,719 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,117 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,300 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2012 Lotus Elise
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Lotus Elise is the S variant that starts from $67,000.
See all Lotus Elise PricingThe most expensive Lotus Elise is the R variant that starts from $79,000.
See all Lotus Elise PricingThe largest Lotus Elise is the R variant which measures 1719mm wide, 3785mm in length and sits 1143mm tall.
The most powerful Lotus Elise is the R variant which has 141kW of power and 181nm of torque.
The Lotus Elise is built in Great Britain and shipped to New Zealand.
The Lotus Elise may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.
†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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