LOTUS · LOTUS EXIGE · Cars
LOTUS EXIGE Uncommon
As of 2025 Q4, 1,724 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 16 cars. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 44 (2.6%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it. Tellingly, 48% are declared SORN — kept off the road in garages and barns rather than driven, the signature of a car being looked after rather than used up.
Survivors over time
How rare is it?
Uncommon — a few thousand still about (1,724).
Rarer than 29% of the 2,408 UK car models we track.
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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 2025 Q4, 1,724 LOTUS EXIGE were still registered in the UK — 893 licensed and on the road, plus 831 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.
Is the LOTUS EXIGE rare?
The LOTUS EXIGE is uncommon, with 1,724 still about, making it rarer than 29% of the 2,408 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 44 (2.6%).
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.