The Lotus Europa is a vehicle built from 2007 to 2009. Too new for a verdict, since complaints and recalls take years to accumulate — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Europa is
The Lotus Europa is a vehicle that Lotus built from 2007 to 2009 — 3 model years. Its closest siblings in the Lotus range: Emira, Elise, Evora.
Lotus Europa tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Europa owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Lotus Europa have? Power & range
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The Europa by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Lotus Europa. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Europa | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | Not yet rated | Best and worst years |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Lotus Europa?
The Europa is a vehicle, built from 2007 to 2009.
What is the Lotus Europa warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Europa reliable?
The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Europa?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Lotus
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotus Emira | 2024–2026 | 1 | 21 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Lotus Elise | 2005–2012 | 12 | 23 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Lotus Evora | 2010–2026 | 8 | 23 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Lotus Exige | 2008–2012 | 4 | 23 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Lotus Esprit | 1981–2009 | 11 | 19 mpg | 3.5/5 |
| Lotus Elan | 1990–2009 | 3 | 24 mpg | 4.5/5 |