2017 Porsche 718 Boxster: More Power, Fewer Thrills

All the elements of the body are new, with the exception of the trunk lid, windshield and top.

The pleasure of driving a high-performance sports car with the top down.

More power and torque than the previous versions.

Meticulous presentation and flawless ergonomics.

Multifunction sport steering wheel with a button to control the driving mode.

There are four driving modes on versions equipped with the Sport Chrono Package.

The Sport Response function gives the engine and gearbox an immediate 20-second boost.

Latest version of the PCM telematics system with seven-inch colour touchscreen.

The Sport Chrono Package’s clock and chronometer.

Two new flat four-cylinder turbocharged engines: 2.0 litres for the 718 Boxster and 2.5 litres for the 718 Boxster S.

The soft top comes down or goes up in a few seconds. It even works when the vehicle in motion, provided it’s going less than 50 kilometres per hour.

The soft top comes down or goes up in a few seconds. It even works when the vehicle in motion, provided it’s going less than 50 kilometres per hour.

The soft top comes down or goes up in a few seconds. It even works when the vehicle in motion, provided it’s going less than 50 kilometres per hour.

The soft top comes down or goes up in a few seconds. It even works when the vehicle in motion, provided it’s going less than 50 kilometres per hour.

The soft top comes down or goes up in a few seconds. It even works when the vehicle in motion, provided it’s going less than 50 kilometres per hour.

The 718 Boxster features 18-inch alloy rims. The 718 Boxster S has 19-inch alloy rims and all versions can be equipped with optional 20-inch alloy rims.

New design of the lateral air intakes.

New design of the lateral rearview mirrors with V-shaped base.

New headlight design.

The three-dimensional look of the taillights.

The redesigned tail end has even more presence with the Porsche-monogrammed strip that links the taillights.

A postcard shot on the coast of Cascais, Portugal.

New design of the lateral air intakes.

New headlight design.

Redesigned tail end.

Wind deflector to reduce turbulence in the cabin when driving with the top down.

A look at the cabin with the sports seats that will not be available in Canada.

More dynamic handling thanks to rims that are a half-inch wider and to steering borrowed from the 911 Turbo.