Porsche 718 Boxster
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.
Porsche 718 Boxster
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$78,600 |
| Fees | CA$2,850 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$1,479/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 | 12.0 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.5 L/100km |
| Combined | 10.9 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 495 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 254 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 |
| Smart key | standard |
| 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 | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Rear USB ports | not available |
| 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 | 3.9 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | 275 km/h (171 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 35 m |
| 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 | 9/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| Average | 83%(view ratings) |