Porsche 718 Boxster
Despite being the German automaker’s entry-level car, the Porsche 718 Boxster is a two-seat convertible offering a large selection of models and powertrains, from a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder to a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine. The former generates 300 horsepower, while the latter cranks out 394 or 414 horsepower depending on the trim level. Don’t miss the long list of options and packages to maximize performance, luxury or both.
Porsche 718 Boxster
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$69,500 |
| Fees | CA$1,750 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,308/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 l H4 |
| Power | 295 hp @ 6,500 rpm (220 kW) |
| Torque | 280 lb·ft @ 2,150 – 4,500 rpm (380 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Roadster |
| Category | Luxury convertible, Luxury sport car |
| Assembly | Stuttgart, DE |
| Generation | 4 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 11.7 L/100km |
| Highway | 8.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.5 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 514 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 245 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | not available |
| Heated steering wheel | optional |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Head-up display | not available |
| Surround-view camera | not available |
| Blindspot detection | optional |
| Forward collision warning | not available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | not available |
| Lane departure warning | not available |
| Adaptive cruise control | not available |
| GPS | optional |
| Infotainment | |
| Auxiliary audio input | standard |
| Front USB ports | optional |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | not available |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | optional |
| Wireless phone charging | not available |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P235/45R18 |
| Rear tires | P265/45R18 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 2 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 4,379 mm (172″) |
| Width | 1,801 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,281 mm (50″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,475 mm (97″) |
| Weight | 1,335 kg (2,943 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 2 |
| Trunk | 125 l |
| Fuel tank | 54 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.1 s (manufacturer) |
| 80-120 km/h | N/A |
| Top speed | 275 km/h (171 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | N/A |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 6/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 |
| Safety | 8/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 10/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| Average | 85%(view ratings) |