Lotus Elise Convertible (1996 - 2000) review

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At a glance |
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New price | £22,700 - £29,020 |
Fuel economy |
Not tested to latest standards
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Road tax cost | £295 |
Insurance group | 36 - 40 How much is it to insure? |
PROS
Handling; performance; fun
CONS
Fiddly hood
The diminutive Elise is a sensational back-to-basics road racer, providing all-round thrills and really looking the part. A classic in its own time, the magnificently sculpted bonnet and side panels look fantastic – as well as having their aero-dynamic purposes – and due to the Elise’s timeless styling and raw, exhilarating performance there are few rivals to the throne.