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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.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2009 Lotus Elise
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by Andreas P
May 27, 2010
it isn't very fast and if you push it a lot the engine will break an it is very expensive to fix it about the gears they are very fast to change them the top speed is 260km per hourMay 27, 2010
by Karel V
Nov 24, 2009
performance: can be better, supercharger maybe :D
Build quality: English :-) I think people know what i mean :D
appearance: shouty beautyful
cost of ownership: reasonable, It's not an american car :p
Fun Factor: certainly
(it seems that perfection is reached, not when there is
nothing more to add, but when there is nothing more to
take away)
Nov 24, 2009
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2009 Lotus Elise Pricing
Original MSRP
$47,250 to $54,990Price range
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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
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: black · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
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 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
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: low fuel level
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 · Rear spoiler color: body-color
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: coolant temperature warning
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
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 10
Wheels - Front Size if Different
Diameter: 17 inch · Width: 7.5 inch
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent