Porsche

Porsche 718 Boxster

Price $67,100 – $119,600
Fuel consumption 8.7 – 14.0 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 86%(view ratings)
As the gateway to the Porsche lineup of sports cars, the 718 models deliver 300 horsepower in base trim all the way to 414 horsepower in top-line GT4 or Spyder trim. The rear mid-mounted engine contributes to perfect weight distribution. Customers can choose between a six-speed manual transmission and a seven-speed dual-clutch unit known as PDK. For 2021, the German automaker added Apple CarPlay and LED headlights as standard equipment.

Porsche 718 Boxster

Pricing
MSRP CA$116,000
Fees CA$1,500
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$2,183/month
Powertrain
Engine 4,0 l H6
Power 414 hp @ 7,600 rpm (309 kW)
Torque 309 lb·ft @ 5,000 – 6,800 rpm (419 N·m)
Induction Atmospheric
Fuel type Premium
Transmission 6-speed manual
Drivetrain RWD
Vehicle type / Category
Vehicle type Coupe
Category Sport car
Assembly Stuttgart, DE
Generation 1
Fuel efficiency / Autonomy
City 14.0 L/100km
Highway 10.1 L/100km
Combined 12.2 L/100km
Autonomy 524 km
CO₂ emissions 286 g/km
Equipment
Heated front seats optional
Heated steering wheel optional
Ventilated front seats not available
Blindspot detection not available
Adaptive cruise control not available
GPS optional
Infotainment
Auxiliary audio input standard
Apple CarPlay compatible standard
Sirius XM standard
Bluetooth audio standard
Wi-Fi hotspot optional
Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires
Steering rack and pinion, electric assistance
Front suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Rear suspension independent, Macpherson strut
Front brakes Disc (ABS)
Rear brakes Disc (ABS)
Front tires P245/35R20
Rear tires P295/30R20
Safety
Seat belts 2
Dimensions / Weight
Length 4,456 mm (175″)
Width 1,801 mm (71″)
Height 1,269 mm (50″)
Wheelbase 2,484 mm (98″)
Weight 1,420 kg (3,131 lb)
Capacities
Passengers 2
Trunk 270 l
Fuel tank 64 l (14 gal)
Towing capacity not recommended
Performance
0-100 km/h 4.4 s (manufacturer)
80-120 km/h N/A
Top speed 304 km/h (189 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 8/10
Driving 10/10
Overall 9/10
Average 86%(view ratings)