If you're looking for a car that'll hold your entire life within its cabin, look elsewhere. The Boxster's two flimsy dash-mounted pop-out cupholders have limited utility and reveal a cultural disdain for driving with beverages-Germans don't drink their Nachmittagskaffee while driving, after all. The Boxster's interior has a little more plastic than we'd expect in a car that costs this much, but buyers can cover the console lid, door-panel trim, and instrument-cluster top in leather for a relatively reasonable price. We've tested both a base Boxster and an S on our 200-mile highway fuel-economy route, and both models outperformed their EPA ratings, with results of 33 mpg and 28 mpg, respectively. The S and GTS models fair only slightly worse. Opting for the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic earns buyers 1 mpg more in each category. The base Boxster, with a turbo 2.0-liter flat-four and six-speed manual, earn 20 mpg in the city and 26 mpg on the highway, according to the EPA. 718 Boxster and Cayman GTS 4.0 Priced under $91K.Tested: Porsche 718 Spyder Is Fiercely Focused.2021 Porsche 718 Boxster/Cayman: C/D 10Best.Extras such as Porsche's adaptive dampers and an available torque-vectoring rear differential only improve this car's handling, but even base-spec Boxsters behave precisely the way we want them to. The mid-engine layout helps the Boxster feel balanced and stable through corners, while the brilliantly communicative steering reacts quickly and accurately to even small inputs. The Boxster's handling and steering prowess inspire deep affection. We haven't had the opportunity to put our gear on the new GTS 4.0 model, but we have high expectations that it will impress us on the track. The base and S models are great fun and performed well in our testing. Each comes paired with a truly satisfying six-speed manual transmission, but buyers can opt for Porsche's clairvoyant seven-speed automatic. The Boxster offers three engines: a 300-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter flat-four, a 350-hp turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four (on the S model), and a 394-hp 4.0-liter flat-six (on the GTS 4.0). We'd recommend keeping the options to a minimum, selecting only the lowered suspension with adaptive dampers, a limited-slip rear differential, and ventilated seats. The available PDK automatic transmission is excellent, but this car really calls for the manual. So for those on a budget, the S model is where it's at. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to drop $90K on a two-seat convertible. Pricing and Which One to Buyįor those shopping without limits, the GTS 4.0 model-with its powerful and sonorous flat-six-is the Boxster to choose. Porsche also upped the ante with more standard equipment for 2021, including dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, auto-dimming mirrors with a rain sensor, Apple CarPlay integration, and bixenon headlamps. What's New for 2021?Ī new model joins the Boxster family in North America this year: The six-cylinder GTS 4.0 offers more power and a better soundtrack than the base car. Drop the top, let the wind rush through your hair, and enjoy all the performance and driving satisfaction that Porsche can deliver for thousands of dollars less than a 911. Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual transmission and a quick-shifting seven-speed automatic for this rear-driver. This car's mid-engine design and sport-tuned chassis help it to deliver perfectly balanced driving dynamics, and its lineup of horizontally opposed four- and six-cylinder engines provide plenty of power to accompany this roadster's sharp handling. The same goes for its coupe brother, the 718 Cayman. Few vehicles fulfill their intended mission as well as the 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster does, and that's why it's on both our 10Best and Editors' Choice lists.
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