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A used Lotus makes for a brilliant sports car born out of British quality engineering. With a long history and small operation, Lotus provides a tailored car-making experience that you don’t get with larger brands. Purchase or finance a used Lotus car and get on the road in a reliable model at a great price. 

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  1. Lotus Elise

    1.8 Sport 220 2dr

    • Vehicle Year, 2020
    • Mileage, 5,437 miles
    • Fuel Type, Petrol
    • Transmission Type, Manual
    Full price.£38,874Price per month. pcp. £577

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Lotus Buying Guide

Lotus used cars

If you’re after a proper nippy sports car for small British B-roads, you can’t beat a used Lotus. 

From their lightweight design philosophy to the punchy little engines and engaging manual gearboxes, what’s not to love? 

History of Lotus

Lotus was founded by Colin Chapman in 1948 and owned by him for some years before he died. After this, the company was eventually taken over by Geely, which still runs operations today. 

Over the years, Lotus stuck to its mantra of lightweight sports cars and proper British engineering – this is still true even today with its electric vehicles. 

For a time, Lotus even participated in Formula One, where it dominated for several years, winning 74 races in total. 

Now, it’s focusing heavily on electric cars, but it’s still got time for the petrol-powered stuff too. 

Standout Lotus features

No one is buying a Lotus car for sale for its tech because for a long time, you got next to nothing – power windows were as far as you’d get. 

But the modern models get all the bells and whistles you’d expect to find in a modern car, such as a large touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, comfortable seats and cruise control. 

The real draw-in for most buyers is the way it feels. Its simplistic interior is functional and sporty, making it perfect for those special occasions. 

Driving a Lotus

Hop in the driver’s seat of any Lotus car for sale and you’ll immediately feel as though you’re in a sports car – even with the larger electric SUVs. This is thanks to its racing pedigree, and that iconic green and yellow badge staring up at you from the steering wheel. 

For older models, the best way to describe the driving experience is by imagining a very fast go-kart and then multiplying it by 10. The engagement you get is almost unmatched on the road. 

Sit any of its modern cars and you’ll feel a little calmer – but you’ll still get a sudden urge to press on and thread it neatly down a country road. 

Popular used Lotus cars

There aren’t many used Lotus cars for sale to choose from, but those that are around are superb choices. 

If you’re someone who’s after a sports car, then the Emira is for you. It’s lightweight, fast, agile and very modern inside.  

If you have a family, then the all-electric Eletre is for you, boasting five seats and a large boot. 

Should I buy a used Lotus?

Who owns Lotus cars?

Lotus is owned by Geely, a Chinese multinational company that also owns Volvo, Polestar, Lynk & Co and more. 

Where are Lotus cars made?

All Lotus cars are made in Norfolk, England, and have been since 1966. 

How much are Lotus cars?

Lotus car prices range massively depending on the model and spec. Older Elise sport cars can be had for as little as £13,000, whereas newer models cost around £100,000, going as high as £2m in the form of the Evija hypercar. 

Why do all Lotus cars start with ‘E’?

Lotus does this to avoid any confusion. Its founder, Colin Chapman, wanted to name a car the ‘11’ and decided to spell it out; that car became the Lotus Eleven and unintentionally started the 'E' naming policy for all subsequent Lotus road cars. 

Are Lotus cars hand-built?

Yes. All Lotus cars are hand-built at its factory in Hethel, Norfolk.