Having revolutionized the sportscar market since 14 years ago with the small lightweight agile 2-seat mid engine sportscar, the Lotus Elise is now trying to ensure that they bond rigidly to Lotus’ core values of performance by introducing the 2011 model year, Lotus Elise Facelift. This new Elise model introduces a number of changes and improvements to present a light weight supercar performance with city car economy.
2011 Lotus Elise Facelift
2011 Lotus Elise Facelift
2011 Lotus Elise Facelift
For the 2011 model year, the Elise range will consist of the variants of Lotus Elise, Lotus Elise R, and Lotus Elise SC supercharged engine.
Elise’s key changes to the 2011 model year include among others new evolution body design, new all in one integrated headlights, improved aerodynamics, new cast and forged wheels, and vehicle warranty which increases from 2 years to 3 years and 36, 000 miles.
In addition, Lotus Elise also offers additional changes for the 2011 model year that include new technology of 1ZR-FAE 1.6 litre engine with Valvematic and Dual VVT-I, combined fuel consumption 6.14 litres / 100 km (46 mpg), new six-speed close ratio gearbox, and cruise control which is available as part of the Touring pack.
The new 2011 model year Elise (a.k.a the 2011 Lotus Elise Facelift) will make its debut at the 80th International Geneva Motor show to be held next month. The Elise range will be in showrooms from April 2010 and prices will be announced in March 2010.