2006 Lotus Elise

At a Glance

Pricing $46,270 - $58,610
Drive Types RWD
Engines 1.8l I4
Transmissions M6
Fuel Economy 20-21 (city), 26-27 (highway)

The tiny Lotus Elise is now available in the US market. The Elise features a composite body on an aluminum chassis and weighs in just under 2000 pounds. The Toyota 1.8-liter four cylinder offers 190hp coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission. Lotus claims 0-60 times under 5 seconds. The Elise is very single-minded in purpose -- great for no-excuses driving performance, not necessarily as a daily driver.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
Elise Elise 1.8l I4 (189-bhp) M6 RWD $46,270
Elise SC 1.8l I4 (218-bhp) M6 RWD $54,500
Elise Limited California Special Edition 1.8l I4 (189-bhp) M6 RWD $51,770
Elise Type 72D Limited Edition 1.8l I4 (189-bhp) M6 RWD $58,610