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2014 Porsche Boxster review

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Porsche Boxster highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Engaging powertrains
  • Beautifully designed cabin
  • Well-insulated soft top

Cons

  • Mediocre acceleration with the base engine
  • Weak base stereo
  • The cargo space is split between two small trunks

Mileage (EPA estimate)

20 city, 28 highway, 23 combined

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Iconic and luxurious

The Boxster is an icon in the Porsche pantheon, stylish and luxurious through and through. If you’re looking for a fun, sophisticated sports car, look no further than the 2014 Porsche Boxster. There are even some exciting additions that are new for 2014 to make it an even more appealing option.

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What is new for the 2014 Porsche Boxster?

  • Boxster trims have been upgraded with Overhead Airbags, Power Seat(s), and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment this year.
  • Automated Cruise Control, Full Leather Interior, and Adjustable Suspension features are now available as options on select trims.

5 reasons to buy the 2014 Porsche Boxster

1. New GTS trim 

There’s a new trim for the 2014 Porsche Boxster – the GTS – which enjoys a small tweak in terms of power. It gets an upgraded version of the 3.4L engine and produces 330 hp. According to Porsche, this enables it to go from zero-to-60 in 4.7 seconds with the manual transmission. 

2. Stunning cabin 

The cabin of the 2014 Porsche Boxster is a perfect match for how gorgeous it is on the outside. All the surfaces are high-end with great attention to detail. Plus, the low seats are comfortable and keep you in place around sharp corners – not too snugly, but just enough to ensure you don’t fly all over the cabin when zipping around. 

3. Insulated soft top 

The soft top of the 2014 Porsche Boxster offers some things other convertibles don’t. For a start, it’s made of a material that minimizes sound, which not only cuts road noise but keeps the cabin nicely insulated. On top of that, it opens and closes at driving speeds of up to 31 mph, which is useful when it starts raining out of nowhere. 

4. Adjustable seating 

As well as being comfy and supportive, the 2014 Porsche Boxster's seats give you additional options to adjust their shape to your tastes. As standard, they’re power-adjustable, helping you find the right driving position. But it’s worth keeping an eye out for versions that have the available heated and cooled, full leather seats if you want a little more luxury. 

5. Three trims 

There are two other trims besides the GTS in the 2014 Porsche Boxster lineup. These are the base trim and the S trim; the base trim’s 265 hp 2.7L engine produces 265 hp, and the S trim’s produces 315 hp. The GTS boosts the power slightly to 330 hp, but otherwise, every model is very similar and features performance attributes and luxurious features. 

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the Porsche Boxster an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Porsche Boxster 12th out of 25 among Luxury Compact Cars.

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Porsche Boxster features and specs

S 2WD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Side Airbags
  • Soft Top
  • Traction Control
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Adjustable Suspension
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Full Leather Interior
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.4L

Horsepower

315

Torque (ft-lbs)

266

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

16.9

Wheelbase

97.4"

Overall length

172.2"

Width

70.9"

Height

50.4"

Leg room

F 42.6"

Head room

F 38.6"

Front tires

P235/40ZR19

Rear tires

P265/40ZR19

Seating capacity

2

Transmission

Manual 6

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