According to Road and Track, this Elise is slated to out-do the European versions and comes with the powerful, reliable, high-revving, Toyota VVT-i 1.8 litre tuned to 190hp. Toyota has also made a deal with Lotus to allow them use of the Celica GT-S 6-speed trans(mission/axle).
Looks to be a winner. If it comes to Canada, it's time to save everything I make and sell everything I own. Other than that, I can't completely decide on a colour. I think I'll take mine in yellow, red, or blue