2009 Lotus Elise Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Lotus's Elise has won kudos from performance-oriented drivers for its outstanding handling, which many describe as go-kart-like. It's exceptionally light and low-slung, and the mid-engine placement of its 1.8-liter Toyota four-cylinder helps it track exceptionally well and quickly through pretty much any turn, with its steering having earned favorable comparisons to that of any Porsche. While the non-supercharged version's engine produces "only" 189 hp, Lotus claims the 2009 version will get from 0 to 60 in 4.9 seconds, with a top speed of 150 mph. Lotus says the supercharged 218-hp 2009 Elise SC will cut that 0 to 60 time to 4.4 seconds and can get from a standstill to 100 mph in 10.7 seconds.
Lotus made very few updates to the Elise for 2009. Changes include the addition of a tire pressure monitor, a new instrument panel with a customizable LCD readout, and a new ignition system that includes central locking and an alarm/immobilizer. Options include leather, a suspension-stiffening "sport pack," a body-colored hard top, a limited-slip differential, and traction control. Pricing starts at $46,270 MSRP for the non-supercharged Elise and $54,500 for the Elise SC.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Alpine · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 180 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Storage: cargo net
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Tail and brake lights: LED
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Roof
Convertible roof: targa roof
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: sport · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Upholstery: leather
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 8
Wheels - Front Size if Different
Diameter: 17 inch · Width: 7.5 inch
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Alpine · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 180 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Storage: cargo net
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Grille color: grey
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Tail and brake lights: LED
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Roof
Convertible roof: targa roof
Safety
Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: performance
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 16
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Alpine · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 4 · 180 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.5 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.5 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: alloy · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: aluminum · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Storage: cargo net
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 2
Exterior Features
Front bumper color: body-color · Mirror color: body-color · Paint: special factory paint · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Tail and brake lights: LED
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 2
Roof
Convertible roof: hard top
Safety
Impact sensor: post-collision safety system
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Front seat type: sport bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Suspension
Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Third Row Seat
Upholstery: leather
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Wheels - Front Size if Different
Diameter: 17 inch · Width: 7.5 inch
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent
