2011 Lotus Elise Review

2011 Lotus Elise is a Convertible 2-dr style car measuring 149.00 in length and 44.00 in height. Made in United Kingdom, 2011 Lotus Elise has 2 trims priced by the manufacturer at 51,845 with just total of 2 recalls in the past 2011 Lotus Elise. It’s seating 2 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 11.50 gallon. The engine is 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V and uses 21 of gasoline in the city and 21 on highways.

Make: Lotus
Model: Elise
Trims Available: 2
Location: UNITED KINGDOM
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Driveline: RWD
Seats: 2
MSRP: $51,845 USD
MPG: 21 City / 27 HWY
Tires: 175/55R16
Tank Size: 12 gallon

Lotus Elise 2011 Trims

2011 Lotus Elise Convertible R

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 2
MPG: 21 City / 27 HWY

2011 Lotus Elise Convertible SC

Engine: 1.8L L4 DOHC 16V
Transmission: 6M
Drivetrain: RWD
Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR
Seating: 2
MPG: 20 City / 26 HWY

Vin Numbers

  • SCCLHCPC9BHA10412
  • SCCLHCPC8BHA11874
  • SCCLHCPC0BHA10797
  • SCCLHCPC2BHA11689
  • SCCLHCPC7BHA11865
  • SCCLHCPC9BHA10474
  • SCCLHCPCXBHA11701
  • SCCLHCPC3BHA10809
  • SCCLHCPC5BHA10813

Safety & Recalls

Recall 11V541000 started on /Date(1320292800000-0400)/.

Summary: LOTUS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 ELISE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2010, THROUGH FEBRUARY 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES WERE FITTED WITH TURN SIGNAL MODULES WHICH WERE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE REVISED FRONT HEADLIGHT CONFIGURATION WHICH INCLUDES THE INTEGRAL FRONT LED TURN SIGNAL UNITS. THE INCOMPATIBLE MODULE MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS CAUSE ALL THE LED TURN SIGNAL LAMPS TO FLASH AT AN ERRATIC FREQUENCY WHEN THE HAZARD WARNING SWITCH IS DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, IN THE EVENT THAT EITHER A FRONT OR REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP FAILS TO ILLUMINATE OR DOES NOT FLASH AT THE CORRECT FREQUENCY WHEN OPERATED, THE REMAINING FUNCTIONING SIGNAL LAMPS ON THAT VEHICLES SIDE AS WELL AS THE INSTRUMENT TURN TELL TALE LAMP WILL NOT FLASH AT AN INCREASED RATE AS INTENDED.

Consequence: THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE VISUALLY ALERTED TO THE FACT THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE VEHICLES TURN SIGNAL LAMPS IS NOT OPERATING CORRECTLY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: LOTUS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LOTUS 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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The 2011 Lotus Elise is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2011 Lotus Elise so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2011 Lotus Elise is lower than $25,923.

There are 2 recalls recorded in our database for 2011 Lotus Elise that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.

Lotus All models of 2011

Lotus Elise

$51,845 - $54,990
21 City / 27 HWY
2 Trims
2
0
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Lotus Evora

$51,845 - $54,990
21 City / 27 HWY
2 Trims
2
0
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

Lotus Exige

$51,845 - $54,990
21 City / 27 HWY
2 Trims
2
0
1.8L L4 DOHC 16V

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