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Lotus Elise Convertible

Lotus Elise review
Lotus Elise front

Lotus Elise review

Lightweight Lotus Elise sports car priorities handling and performance above all else
In-depth reviews
25 Mar 2020
Lotus Elise
Lotus Elise

Lotus Elise

The Elise proves Britain still makes great low-volume sports cars. A great driving quality, with comfort and refinement, makes it fantastic.
In-depth reviews
11 Dec 2019
Lotus Elise Cup 250 2016 review
Lotus Elise Cup 250 - front cornering

Lotus Elise Cup 250 2016 review

Lotus Elise Cup 250 is the fastest-ever production Elise and it's thrilling to drive – but very expensive
Road tests
28 Apr 2016
Lotus Elise S Cup review

Lotus Elise S Cup review

Hardcore supercharged Lotus Elise reminds us what a great little car the Norfolk firm has built
Road tests
9 Jan 2015
Lotus Elise club racer’s italian job
Lotus Elise

Lotus Elise club racer’s italian job

We gatecrash classic car rally in sizzling stripped-out version of Brit two-seater.
Road tests
21 Apr 2011
Lotus Elise 1.6
Lotus Elise

Lotus Elise 1.6

Updated entry-level Elise get new 1.6-litre engine, and ultra-low emissions, but does it still set the handling benchmark?
Road tests
16 Apr 2010
Lotus Elise
Lotus Elise

Lotus Elise

For pure driving thrills there is little to touch the lightweight Lotus Elise. Whether you’re planning to hit the road or attack a track, the Brit roa…
In-depth reviews
13 Feb 2009
Lotus Eco Elise

Lotus Eco Elise

Efficient two-seater proves sports cars can care for environment.
Road tests
23 Jan 2009
Lotus Elise
Lotus Elise Front

Lotus Elise

Thanks to the addition of a supercharger, Lotus have produced the fastest most powerful Elise yet!
Road tests
16 Jan 2008
Lotus Elise S

Lotus Elise S

We get an early look at the entry-level Lotus Elise S
Road tests
26 Jul 2006
Lotus Elise 111R
Front view of Lotus Elise 111R

Lotus Elise 111R

The little Lotus Elise keeps getting better and better. We find out how 2006's version compares to its predecessors
Road tests
26 Apr 2006
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Lotus Elise
Rear view of Lotus Elis

Lotus Elise

Supercar thrills at supermini prices? That's what a surprisingly economical used Lotus Elise promises
Used car tests
28 Sep 2005
Elise's new 'toy'

Elise's new 'toy'

The waiting is over! After months of rumour and speculation, Lotus has finally pulled the wraps from its new Toyota-engined Elise - and Auto Express i…
Road tests
25 Nov 2003
Lotus Elise 111S

Lotus Elise 111S

According to Lotus, out-and-out performance is no longer enough for buyers looking for an Elise. Die-hard fans love the agile two-seater as it is, but…
Road tests
4 Aug 2003