Lotus Elise

Described as "powerful, yet light as a feather," the all-new Lotus Elise swoops in to this year's auto show with a revered reputation as a best-seller in Europe. Elise is one of the purest sports cars in the world, delivering a 0-60 mph time of 5 seconds. It sells for just under $43,000. Fuel economy is a pleasing 23 mpg in town and 27 on the highway – which is where the Elise lives and breathes.