Porsche Boxster

Name: 2015 Porsche Boxster
Brand: Porsche

EPA MPG: 24 mpg

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EPA MPG: 24 mpg

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Road Test

This two-seat mid-engine roadster has become an instant favorite at our test track, thanks to its excellent handling and braking; along with its quick and direct steering. With this 2013 redesign, the Boxster got shapely new sheet metal to go with its well-finished interior and responsive powertrain. It's also more livable for the everyday grind than ever before, including a tolerable ride and one of the slickest operating convertible tops in the business.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

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NHTSA Overall Crash

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EPA MPG 24 mpg

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Features & Specs

convertible

2 front

Rear

2.7-liter 6 (265 hp)
3.4-liter 6 (315 hp)
3.4-liter 6 (330 hp)

7-speed sequential
6-speed manual

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Model History

2013-2016

2013 Redesign Year

An all-new Boxster arrived for 2013, with all of the attributes we loved about previous models, as well as a longer wheelbase, more power and a wider track. A seven-speed automated manual transmission is offered alongside the traditional six-speed manual. Handling is excellent, even with the electric steering and the ride is not punishing. Interior quality and refinement were improved. Standard safety equipment includes stability control, traction control, brake assist, and antilock brakes.

2005-2012

2005 Redesign Year

This sporty mid-engine roadster has agile handling, excellent brakes and precise steering. The ride is firm and well controlled, yet not punishing. Two trunks add a measue of practicality. The power top is easy to operate and works at up to 30 mph. For 2005, Porsche updated the interior and exterior styling, and boosted power in both the base and performance S versions. Model year 2007 brought further styling updates and power upgrades, as well as a six-speed gearbox for the base model. In 2009, Boxsters gained a revised engine design for more power, along with a seven-speed sequential-shift automated manual transmission.

1997-2004

1997 Redesign Year

This sporty mid-engine roadster started out with a 2.5-liter, 201-hp flat-six engine. The transmission is either a five-speed manual or five-speed Tiptronic automatic that you can shift manually. The Boxster's handling is superb, and its ride is acceptable. The engine and manual transmission are well matched and provide quick acceleration. A powered convertible soft top is standard, and is easy to operate. A quicker, 250-hp "S" model was introduced for 2000, and featured a six-speed transmission. The base engine, meanwhile, jumped to 2.7 liters.