Used 2011 Lotus Elite Sports Coupe Pros & Cons

Pros & Cons of the 2011 Lotus Elite Sports Coupe

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 Pros Retractable hardtop allow for all season use, and increase safety compared to soft top

 Pros Being a hybrid vehicle will result in low emissions and less fuel costs

 Pros Designed by a quality automaker and will provide a high resale value

 Pros The Kinetic Energy Recovery System adds improved handling and turning

 Pros Powerful engine allows for top notch acceleration

 Pros Attractive aerodynamic design

 Pros Lotus Elite Coupe offers more power and better engine specifications than competitors in its market segment

 Cons Additional 25kg from Kinetic Energy Recovery System

 Cons Kinetic Energy Recovery System does not have a lot of testing in Lotus vehicles, or any other automobile manufacturers

 Cons Retractable hardtop can be troublesome. They can often result in mechanical problems, and typically reduce luggage capacity

 Cons With the car not to be released until 2014 there is no consumer reviews available.

 Cons Information on interior specifications such as: color, speakers, radio, navigation, etc were also not available for review.

 Cons Certified safety tests are still being conducted and there is no market results to the public

 Cons The Lotus Elite Sports Coupe will be the first in its line since 1982 so specifications will not have an extensive testing period like other Lotus models.