2014 Porsche Boxster review
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
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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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
2014 Porsche Boxster FAQ
The 2014 Porsche Boxster is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- S : 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- Base : 20 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
The Porsche Boxster received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Porsche Boxster as 11 out of 25 among Luxury Compact Car
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Here is what's new for the 2014 Porsche Boxster:
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Seat(s)
- Bluetooth Technology
- Adjustable Suspension
- Automated Cruise Control
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