Porsche

Porsche 718 Boxster

Price $73,100 – $122,460
Fuel consumption 8.7 – 14.0 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 85%(view ratings)
Porsche has confirmed that the next generation of the 718 Boxster will be fully electric. We should see it by 2025. In the meantime, the German automaker’s entry-level sports car offers a wide selection of engines, from a turbocharged 2.0-litre flat-four to a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six. Output ranges from 300 horsepower in base trim to 414 horsepower in the case of the Boxster Spyder.

Porsche 718 Boxster

Pricing
MSRP CA$73,100
Fees CA$1,750
Gas guzzler tax CA$0
Monthly payments CA$1,376/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 11.7 L/100km
Highway 8.9 L/100km
Combined 10.5 L/100km
Autonomy 514 km
CO₂ emissions 245 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
Auxiliary audio input standard
Front USB ports optional
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 N/A
Top speed 275 km/h (171 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 7/10
Driving 10/10
Overall 9/10
Average 85%(view ratings)