2016 Porsche 718 Boxster Review | CarAdvice

For the past 20-years, the Porsche Boxster has been a somewhat achievable entry point to iconic, flat-six Porsche sports car ownership.

But now, with the 2016 Porsche 718 Boxster, the 2.7-litre flat-six has made way for a 2.0-litre, turbocharged, boxer-four – pushing that six-cylinder Porsche goal just a little bit further away. About $160k further away if a 911 is your new starting point.

The move might upset purists, but it is supported by arguments for emissions and efficiencies, and let’s face it, a four-cylinder Porsche isn’t a new thing.

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[davidmorton]

Well done James clever and well rounded review. I own the 718s. Car is unbelievable! Its fast, its comfortable & l adore its gruff angry motor. I chose this over the previous model as l wanted a sports car with sports car performance. Porsche design and engineering continues to push the limits, what they have done with the 718 is a masterpiece of ingenuity. Perfect.

[trs]

i actually really like the sound of the 718s too, even though everyone else hates them. its very WRX-y but i dont mind that.

[jaimusicxx]

Great Review thanks James I really really want a new Boxster!! PS I don’t know if you have watched this video back but you have a smile on your face for entire 9 minutes and 12 seconds which enough for me to know you really loved it - I agree; a 2ltr turbo flat 4 sounds absolutely mouth-watering!! Cheers

[RockbertoRocks]

The grip, handling and feel of this Porsche is phenomenal!

[butterscotchtele]

This is the first review I've seen with the stock 18 inch wheels.  How did the car feel while  hard cornering? Any body roll/lean? Have you driven the 718 with the optional 19s or 20s for sake of comparison.  Arguably the larger wheels are prettier, but if there's no difference in the feel of the car, I'd probably forego the larger costlier wheels.  Finally, dos the optional sport exhaust alter the character of the exhaust note, or is it merely louder, and how much louder?  Thanks for the review.

[Maky]

01:49 Is that a cassette player o.O? the rectangle slot labelled 'Porsche' upon it?
The CD slot is above it.

Thanks : P

[butterscotchtele]

How does the ride on these 18 wheels feel relative to the optional larger whees? I had the opportunity to drive 19s and 20s back to back and could not feel a difference on the street.

[magnusflechsenhaar]

I'm not a really big fan of Porsche but this one looks pretty good!

[YachtReport]

NOTE: Car tested has entry level 18inch wheels so would feel dramatically different to what he experienced in this video if you selected the must have 20 inch wheels.

[allensaunders]

well done as usual Porsche can't make a bad car

[BenzinioB]

Don't need PDKthere is no way to speck auto box in sport car! Neither need the sport chrono pack- that saves me most of the "options" money! Few years later I started like the sound as well.

[paulhoward]

I don't feel the need to own a Porsche, and certainly not a convertible, so what would I look at, to get this same level of performance and driving dynamics? Any ideas?

[BradLevere]

Anyone know what Porsche calls that colour?

[hphp]

Where did you get the Chewbucca toy from

[AV-sfxq]

still unsure whether getting a 981 or 718 🤔

[CCGR-]

I enjoyed the car and the review, thanks!

[DPS_CountJame]

The true Sacrilege....as you say....is ordering that car with the automatic.... The Porsche M/T is brilliant. And that has nothing to do with performance, it's about smiles.

[hcooC]

I'd rather buy a low km's 986 S with MT and spend another $20k on it to make it my Porsche... lol     Yeah, good review - it will be interesting to see whether the 981 or 718 holds its value better.

[guesswho]

I know I'm late but would it be good as a first car ?

Cheers

[kazar]

adding options and departing with your hard earned cash truly is part of the "Porsche buying experience" xD