Porsche

Porsche 718 Boxster

Price $78,600 – $188,800
Fuel consumption 8.7 – 16.0 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 83%(view ratings)
The original Boxster pretty much saved Porsche back in 1996. As the brand enjoyed an increasing amount of success in the years that followed, so did the Boxster. The current (fourth) generation will mark the end of internal combustion engines—an electric replacement is waiting in the wings. From the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder producing 300 horsepower all the way to the naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine cranking out 493 horsepower, performance will delight many different drivers.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 83%
Fuel economy 6/10
Reliability 7/10
Safety 8/10
Infotainment 7/10
Driving 9/10
Overall 9/10

What's new in 2024

New 718 Spyder RS. Style Edition versions replacing the 718 T. Disappearance of the 718 Spyder with flat 6 cylinders.

Pros

  • Remarkable handling
  • Exceptional mechanics
  • Manual transmissions for everyone
  • Two luggage compartments

Cons

  • Horribly expensive RS versions
  • Low and vulnerable front end (RS)
  • Inconvenient manual soft top
  • Disappointing sound (4 cylinders)

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