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Lotus Exige Coupe (2004-2021) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3.9 out of 53.9

At a glance

Price new £30,537 - £101,075
Used prices £10,601 - £105,162
Road tax cost £385 - £710
Insurance group 46 - 50
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Fuel economy 27.7 - 28.2 mpg
Range 185 - 293 miles
Miles per pound 4.1
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Pros & cons

PROS

Storming pace, wonderful styling, pin-sharp handling, Exige Cup 260 is ultimate Lotus

CONS

Difficult to live with every day, lacks refinement, stiff ride, sparse cabin

Written by David Ross Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The Exige is the perfect car for the track-day racer or sports car enthusiast. It offers a potent mix of pace and excitement that few other cars – at any price – can match. Current models offer up to 260bhp and a 0-62mph time as low as 4.1 seconds – quick enough to rival supercars that cost five times as much.

Much of this is down to its lightweight body which means it’s lightning quick off the line and superbly responsive, even at higher speeds.