Porsche

Porsche 718 Boxster

Price $62,700 – $93,000
Fuel consumption 8.3 – 12.3 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 87%(view ratings)
The 718 Boxster and 718 Cayman are back unchanged for 2018. Their 2.0L four-cylinder engine generates 300 horsepower and 280 lb·ft of torque in base versions. In the S variants, a 2.5L engine produces an additional 50 horsepower and 30 lb·ft of torque. A six-speed manual or a seven-speed, twin-clutch automatic gearbox are available. The four-cylinder’s 0-100 km/h time is pegged at 4.6 seconds in the base version. The 365-horsepower GTS editions are joining the lineup for 2018.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 87%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 6/10
Safety 7/10
Infotainment 8/10
Driving 10/10
Overall 9/10

What's new in 2018

N/A

Pros

  • Refined silhouette
  • Infotainment system
  • Superior torque
  • Dynamic handling

Cons

  • Sound of the four-cylinder engine
  • Limited visibility
  • Not much storage
  • Poorly planned cup holders

Competitors

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Recalls

none