2009 Lotus Elise Review

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2009 Lotus Elise is a Convertible 2-dr style car measuring 149.00 in length and 44.00 in height. Made in United Kingdom, 2009 Lotus Elise has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 54,990 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2009 Lotus Elise. It’s seating 2 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 10.60 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V SUPERCHARGED and uses 20 of gasoline in the city and 20 on highways.

Make: Lotus

Model: Elise

Trims Available: 2

Location: UNITED KINGDOM

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V SUPERCHARGED

Transmission: 6M

Driveline: RWD

Seats: 2

MSRP: $54,990 USD

MPG: 20 City / 26 HWY

Tires: 175/50R16

Tank Size: 11 gallon

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Lotus Elise 2009 Trims

2009 Lotus Elise Convertible SC

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V SUPERCHARGED

Transmission: 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Seating: 2

MPG: 20 City / 26 HWY

2009 Lotus Elise Roadster

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Transmission: 6M

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Seating: 2

MPG: 21 City / 27 HWY

Vin Numbers

SCCZC11189HL30199
SCCZC11129HL30232
SCCZC11119HL30187

Safety & Recalls

Recall 09V179000 started on /Date(1243310400000-0400)/.

Summary: LOTUS IS RECALLING 87 MODEL YEAR 2009 ELISE AND EXIGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 20, 2008 THROUGH MAY 5, 2009. THE REAR HUB FLANGE BOLTS ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE UNDER-TORQUED AND MAY BECOME LOOSE. IF THAT OCCURS, AN INSECURE HUB COULD LEAD TO DEGRADATION IN VEHICLE HANDLING, AND A RUBBING NOISE FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: IF THE PROBLEM IS NOT ADDRESSED PROMPTLY, THE DRIVER COULD LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Remedy: LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-245-6887.

Recall 14V280000 started on /Date(1401163200000-0400)/.

Summary: Lotus Cars USA, Inc. (Lotus) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Elise and Exige vehicles manufactured from November 2007 to July 2011, and 2011 Evora vehicles manufactured September 2010 through September 2011. The oil cooler hose may detach from its fitting.

Consequence: A detached oil hose could spray oil on a tire, increasing the risk of a crash, or it could spray oil throughout the engine compartment, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Lotus will notify owners, and dealers will replace the oil cooler hose fittings on the Elise and Exige vehicles and will replace the oil cooler hose assemblies on the Evora vehicles, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Lotus at 1-800-245-6887. Lotus' number for this recall is 201401R (Elise/Exige), and 2014/02R (Evora). Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls 11V-510 and 13V-041.

FAQ

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If you consider used 2009 Lotus Elise look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2009 Lotus Elise’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 20 miles, which is lower then 2008 Lotus Elise.

The 2009 Lotus Elise is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2009 Lotus Elise that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

With various efficient powertrains, one of the benefits of the 2009 Lotus Elise is its excellent fuel economy. 2009 Lotus Elise has a 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V SUPERCHARGED engine and It gets 20/26 mpg city/highway.