Porsche 718 Boxster
The 718 Boxster shares all of its mechanical components with the 718 Cayman but comes in a roadster body style instead of a coupe. Output ranges from 296 hp in base trim to 494 hp in the hardcore Spyder RS. All models rely on rear-wheel drive. In typical Porsche fashion, the 718 Boxster is a real pleasure to drive and performance is exhilarating. Unfortunately, its days appear to be numbered as a fully electric successor is coming.
Porsche 718 Boxster
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$78,600 (2024) |
| 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 | 8/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 9/10 |
| Average | 84%(view ratings) |