LOTUS · LOTUS EXIGE · Cars
LOTUS EXIGE Uncommon
As of 2026 Q2, 1,730 LOTUS EXIGEs remain registered in the UK — an increasingly uncommon sight on today's roads. That's down from a peak of 1,740 in 2023 Q3 — only 99% of the high-water mark, a loss of about 10 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 20 (1.2%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,730).
Rarer than 30% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Trend
About the EXIGE
The Lotus Exige is a sports car made by the British company Lotus Cars from 2000 until 2021. Originally a coupé version of the Lotus Elise roadster, since the Series 3 the Exige has been the larger-engined model of the family, featuring a V6 engine in place of the Elise's straight-four. Convertible versions of both models are available.
LOTUS EXIGE — questions & answers
How many LOTUS EXIGE are left in the UK?
As of 2026 Q2, 1,730 LOTUS EXIGE were still registered in the UK — 1,238 licensed and on the road, plus 492 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LOTUS EXIGE rare?
The LOTUS EXIGE is uncommon, with 1,730 still about, making it rarer than 30% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.
Is the LOTUS EXIGE increasing or decreasing?
Over the last year the number of LOTUS EXIGE on UK roads rose by 20 (1.2%).
What fuel do most LOTUS EXIGE use?
Most LOTUS EXIGE run on petrol — about 100% of those still registered.
When did the LOTUS EXIGE peak?
The LOTUS EXIGE peaked at 1,740 registered in 2023 Q3, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.