Lotus Exige Roadster Ownership Cost
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Pros & Cons
Pros
Sleek and Pretty
The Lotus Exige Roadster is one of the best looking sports cars even with the soft top on.
Cons
Lack of Tech
The Lotus Exige Roadster is one of the cars in its class that offers the least amount of technology in terms of infotainment and safety.
Lotus Exige Roadster Reviews
- Overview
- Exterior
- Interior
- Features
- Powertrain
- Driving Performance
- Ride Comfort
- Conclusion
Overview
Lotus Exige Roadster – Overview
The Lotus Exige Roadster is a British 2-door, 2-seater sports car made by Lotus Cars. The Lotus Exige Roadster is the step down version of the more aggressive Lotus Exige Coupe. In the competition with the Lotus Exige Roadster are the Mazda MX-5, Mercedes-Benz SLC, Mercedes-Benz E Class Cabriolet and the Maserati GranTurismo.
Exterior
Lotus Exige Roadster – Exterior
An obvious design of the Lotus Exige Roadster is having a soft top and a hard top is available as optional purchase. The rear spoiler is not included as standard on the Lotus Exige Roadster by design as the open top is affecting the overall aerodynamics. The Lotus Exige Roadster is weighing at 1,166 kg
| Dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,084 mm | |
| Width | 1,802 mm | |
| Height | 1,129 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2,307 mm | |
Interior
Lotus Exige Roadster – Interior
The interior of the Lotus Exige Roadster is simple. The sports seats are wrapped in leather with diamond shaped stitches. The dashboard has what a sports car needs to have which is the traditional analog speedometer gauges with no LCD panels and no multifunctional steering wheel. The Lotus Exige Roadster has a boot size of 98 liters.
Features
Lotus Exige Roadster – Features
Safety
The Lotus Exige Roadster has a 5-star EURO NCAP rating, two airbags and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
Infotainment
The Lotus Exige Roadster does not have the latest technology of infotainment. There is no touchscreen panel. There is only a single din media player with Bluetooth connectivity.
Powertrain
Lotus Exige Roadster – Powertrain
Engine
The engine of the Lotus Exige Roadster is the 3.5 liter Toyota V6 naturally-aspirated with a Harrop HTV 1320 supercharger producing 350 PS at 7,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque at 4,500 rpm.
Transmission
The Lotus Exige Roadster has a Toyota six-speed close-ratio manual transmission.
Chassis
The chassis of the Lotus Exige Roadster is highly based on the Lotus Elise.
Drivetrain
The Lotus Exige Roadster is a rear-wheel drive sports car.
Driving Performance
Lotus Exige Roadster – Driving Performance
From standstill to 100 km/h, the Lotus Exige Roadster takes 4 seconds and is capable of reaching a top speed of 233 km/h.
Ride Comfort
Lotus Exige Roadster – Ride Comfort
The Lotus Exige Roadster is significantly larger than the previous version of Lotus Exige but when driving on the road, Lotus Exige Roadster is still very agile.
Conclusion
Lotus Exige Roadster – Conclusion
The Lotus Exige Roadster is an absolutely amazing sports car for road trips during a perfect day with the open top. The driving experience and the sound of the engine are satisfying and the Lotus Exige Roadster is a very good looking car.
Lotus Exige Roadster Fuel Consumption
| Fuel Type | Transmission | Manufacturer's Claim |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | AT | 10.1 L/100km |
| Petrol | AT | 10.1 L/100km |
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KiaLotus Exige Roadster FAQs
Here are the Cylinder Arrangement and variants of Lotus Exige Roadster:
| Variants | 2015 Lotus Exige Roadster Premium Pack Automatic | 2015 Lotus Exige Roadster Premium Pack Manual |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V | V |
Yes, Lotus Exige Roadster is available in Driver/Front Passenger Seat Airbags. The available Driver/Front Passenger Seat Airbags variants are: 2015 Lotus Exige Roadster Premium Pack Automatic, 2015 Lotus Exige Roadster Premium Pack Manual.
No, Lotus Exige Roadster isn't available in Collision Warning.
Here are the ASEAN NCAP Rating and variants of Lotus Exige Roadster:
| Variants | 2015 Lotus Exige Roadster Premium Pack Automatic | 2015 Lotus Exige Roadster Premium Pack Manual |
| ASEAN NCAP Rating | None | 0 |
The Interior of the Lotus Exige Roadster are as follow:
| Variants | 2015 Lotus Exige Roadster Premium Pack Automatic | 2015 Lotus Exige Roadster Premium Pack Manual |
| Sunroof | - | - |
| Sunshade | - | - |
| Seat Features(Front-Driver) | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Seat Features(Passenger) | ||
| Seat Features(Rear) | - | - |
| Cupholders | 1 Front | 1 Front |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Manual Climate Control | Single-zone Manual Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | N | N |
| Paddle Shift | - | - |
| Multi-function Steering Wheel | ||
| Steering Tilt | ||
| Steering Telescopic | ||
| Steering Adjustment Electric | ||
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Head-up Display | - | - |
