7.8
2024 Porsche 718 Boxster review
Porsche is sending off the Boxster, as it gears up to welcome its EV replacement to Australia. Is the Style Edition a fitting farewell?
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Scott Collie
2022 Porsche 718 vs 2024 Mazda MX-5 Comparison
Porsche 718
Mazda MX-5
2022 Porsche
718
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2024 Mazda
MX-5
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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Based on the Porsche 718 BOXSTER STYLE EDITION
Based on the Mazda MX-5 G20 RF GT BLK ROOF T/COTTA LTH
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
64L
448 to 813 km
45L
311 to 410 km
Warranty
3 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$41,520 - $56,140
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still a standout car to steer
- Surprisingly practical for a two-door convertible
- About to become a whole lot harder to get
Misses
- Sounds like a fancy WRX
- Interior technology now feels old
- It's going away in 2024, and the new one is electric
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
- RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
- Compliant ride
Misses
- Tan interior exclusive for auto
- Limited passenger legroom
- Steering lacks feedback
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Ceramic Composite Brakes (+$14,960)
- Climate Control Panel - Leather (+$1,120)
- Coloured Instrument Dials (+$920)
- Carbon Onboard Folder (+$1,500)
- Coloured Seat Belts (+$520)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1988 - 3995 | 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 4.0L, 2.5L, 2.0L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| FLAT 6, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 220kW - 368kW | 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 - 8400 | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm - 450Nm | 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2100 - 6750 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 13 | 13 | |
