Powered with a 192PS Toyota-sourced engine with six speed transmission, the mid-engined Exige is made around a similar composite centre section towards the Elise, but utilizes sophisticated aerodynamics to create the most from the available power.

Acceleration is phenomenal for this type of small-engined car, and handling is beyond reproach; it continues the Lotus tradition of two seater road cars that handle at levels to fulfill circuit racers, and draws on the long history of airflow management to do this.

In terms of driver satisfaction there are few cars available which could equal this diminutive machine.