Lotus Exige
If you are nostalgic for British sports cars of the 60s, remind yourself that there are two of them still available in Canada: the Lotus Elise and Exige. They are two pure bred ultra light sports coupes designed around a platform and engines supplied by Toyota. The Elise and Exige are uncomfortable and passengers are not welcome.The various four-cylinder engines offered produce horsepower varying between 189 and 257. Handling is divine !
Lotus Exige
Pricing | |
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MSRP | CA$80,500 |
Fees | N/A |
Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
Monthly payments | CA$1,515/month |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1,8 l I-4 |
Power | 240 hp @ 8,000 rpm (179 kW) |
Torque | 170 lb·ft @ 5,500 rpm (230 N·m) |
Induction | Supercharged |
Fuel type | Premium |
Transmission | 6-speed manual |
Drivetrain | RWD |
Vehicle type / Category | |
Vehicle type | Coupe |
Category | Sports Car $50,000 - $100,000 |
Assembly | Hethel, GB |
Generation | 1 |
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
City | 11.8 L/100km |
Highway | 9.0 L/100km |
Combined | 10.5 L/100km |
Autonomy | 380 km |
CO₂ emissions | N/A |
Equipment | |
Infotainment | |
Apple CarPlay compatible | not available |
Android Auto compatible | not available |
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
Steering | rack and pinion with assist |
Turning diameter | 10 m (33′) |
Front suspension | independent, short/long arm |
Rear suspension | independent, short/long arm |
Front brakes | Disc |
Rear brakes | Disc |
Front tires | 195/50R16 |
Rear tires | 225/45R17 |
Safety | |
Seat belts | N/A |
Dimensions / Weight | |
Length | 3,797 mm (149″) |
Width | 1,727 mm (68″) |
Height | 1,158 mm (46″) |
Wheelbase | 2,299 mm (91″) |
Weight | 942 kg (2,077 lb) |
Capacities | |
Passengers | N/A |
Trunk | 110 l |
Fuel tank | 40 l (9 gal) |
Towing capacity | N/A |
Performance | |
0-100 km/h | 4.2 s |
80-120 km/h | N/A |
Top speed | 240 km/h (149 mph) |
Braking distance | 34 m |
Warranty | |
Base warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
Powertrain warranty | 3 years/60,000 km |
The Car Guide rating | |
Driving | 10/10 |
Safety | 8/10 |
Interior | 3/10 |
Reliability | 6/10 |
Winter driving | 2/10 |
Comfort | 3/10 |
Average | 53%(view ratings) |