The Lotus Elise quickly became a favorite among enthusiasts with its driving dynamics. What else makes this two-seater so memorable?

To wave farewell to its iconic, influential Elise, Lotus built a limited number of Final Edition models. And it sold the last production one to the woman it was named after, Elisa Artioli.

If it weren't for the phenomenal Elise S2, Lotus might not be selling cars in the US. And while these mid-engine sports cars aren't terribly expensive these days, the 2005 example currently listed on Bring a Trailer is a true, rare bargain.

The Lotus Elise may be gone, but it's getting an all-electric sequel in the form of the Type 135. And not only will this new entry-level electric sports car offer Lotus-like handling, but it will be more powerful than the Elise.

The Lotus Elise and Lotus Evora aren't the only cars from the brand that made it here to the US, but as the newer models, they seem to get the most attention — well, for as much attention as anyone who isn't a Lotus enthusiast.

The Toyota MR2 Spyder is the long-forgotten mid-engine roadster that deserved more attention than it received, but Lotus Elise owners know just how comparable this MR2 really is to the Elise. It was designed to offer drives interested in having a more familiar brand and platform with the Toyota name at a lower price point

The Lotus Elise offers a raw driving experience and no luxury, not even cupholders

I won’t be the first to admit that the Lotus Elise isn’t the most common car out there. They sit on the awkward border of cars that are affordable enough for the average driver to buy on the used car market but rare enough to still be exciting to see. Its odd size makes it …

As many JDM fans know, sometimes famed performance nameplates take a while to make it onto US shores. And even after they arrive here, the early models age into classics, leaving American enthusiasts waiting on that 25-year-import mark. In 2021, the wait is over for one beloved British sports car that, initially, couldn’t be sold …

The Lotus Elise is an underrated presence in the used sports car conversation. However, at its heart, the little Lotus has a familiar mill.

I’m a big fan of Lotus cars, the Elise being one of my all-time favorite cars, but one day at a car show I stumbled upon an equally unknown and just as underrated sports car, the Alfa Romeo 4C. It had the same small stature and lightweight appearance as the Lotus Elise but it also …

Exotic cars and supercars aren’t exactly what comes to mind when you imagine your daily commute, but that doesn’t stop people from trying. There are some cars that hands down make horrible options for a daily driver, like the Lotus Elise, but there are some that aren’t that bad if you are willing to make …

The dreaded branded title, cars that hold the words ‘salvaged‘ or ‘rebuilt‘ are typically avoided by the plague. For a car to have one of these types of titles, it means that the car has sustained such extensive damage that the insurance agency, along with the help of mechanics and inspectors, has decided that the …

When it comes to driving an exotic car, you might think of weekend outings or driving down the coast somewhere. Very rarely do people consider an exotic car when it comes to their daily vehicle of choice. That’s not always the case for drivers who have a need for speed or just like to make …