Car reviews

The second-generation Elise resembles a mini-supercar. Fly-weight gives high performance without big power, while higher spec versions now offer a bit more comfort and performance, but at a cost that becomes harder to justify since the standard model is such fun. It's sparsely spec'd, but that is the whole point. The high performance 111R added ABS brakes, a Toyota engine and gearbox, plus a few luxuries without compromising the exhilarating experience. S model launched from mid-2006 replaced the entry level Rover engine with a Toyota engine and made ABS brakes standard across the range and traction control an option.