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2015 Porsche Boxster review

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Porsche Boxster highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Strikingly luxurious cabin
  • Many optional features
  • Well-insulated soft top

Cons

  • The standard stereo is weak
  • Poor rear visibility
  • Cargo space is split between two small trunks

Mileage (EPA estimate)

20 city, 28 highway, 23 combined

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Fun and feature-rich

For 2015, the Porsche Boxster continues its reign as a stunning, iconic sports car. Power, attention to detail, and good looks combine to make the Boxster an ideal choice if you're looking for a performance vehicle that has daily driver potential.

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What is new for the 2015 Porsche Boxster?

  • The Boxster is available in a new trim called the GTS.
  • Boxster trims have been upgraded with 20 Inch Plus Wheels as standard equipment this year.
  • Memory Seat(s), Rear View Camera, and Smart Key features are now available as options on select trims.

5 reasons to buy the 2015 Porsche Boxster

1. Engaging engines 

The 2015 Porsche Boxster comes with a few different engine choices, so keep your eyes peeled for the one you want when shopping. The standard engine is a 2.7L with 265 hp, while the S trim has a 3.4L engine producing 315 hp. For extra power, there’s the GTS trim, which comes with a 3.4L engine producing 330 hp, or the Spyder, with a 3.8L engine offering 375 hp. They all come with a six-speed manual transmission as standard, so the only thing to decide is which power level suits you. 

2. Insulated soft top 

Having a soft top doesn’t always mean having to deal with lots of noise in the cabin. In fact, the insulated soft top for the 2015 Porsche Boxster ensures sound is dampened, keeping the vehicle pleasantly protected from road and wind noise. As an added benefit, the soft top can open and close at driving speeds of up to 31 mph, meaning you’re always ready if the weather changes one way or the other.  

3. Stunning interior 

One of the most exciting things about the 2015 Porsche Boxster is the driver-focused interior. If you thought it was gorgeous on the outside, wait until you see the cabin. The cabin feels sophisticated and is filled with premium materials. There’s a dramatic center console that’s easy to use, and the seats are comfortable and supportive. The infotainment system within that console has a seven-inch touchscreen, as well as a four-speaker audio system and an auxiliary input for cellphone connections. 

4. Four trims 

There are four available trims for the 2015 Porsche Boxster: base, S, GTS, and Spyder. Many of the features are the same cross these trims, but the engine changes with each one. However, the 2015 Porsche Boxster has some available features to look out for which can be added to any trim – like leather seats, navigation, and rearview camera – so it’s worth keeping an eye out for a model with these. 

5. Swift acceleration 

The 2015 Porsche Boxster is known for its performance credentials. This is very obvious when you look at the new GTS trim and its 330 hp, 3.4L engine. If you're excited by exciting acceleration, this trim of the 2015 Porsche Boxster can manage a zero-to-60 time of 4.7 seconds with the manual transmission. 

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

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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 Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Side Airbags
  • Soft Top
  • Traction Control
  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • BOSE Sound System
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Full Leather Interior
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Smart Key

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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