2016 Porsche Boxster review
Porsche Boxster highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
18 city, 24 highway, 20 combined
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All Porsche Boxster years
What is new for the 2016 Porsche Boxster?
- The Boxster is available in a variety of new trims, including the Black Edition and Spyder.
- Boxster trims have been upgraded with Front Seat Heaters, Parking Sensors, Leather & Suede Seats, Adjustable Suspension, Power Seat(s), and Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
- No A/C, Automatic Transmission, and Burmester Audio features are now available as options on select trims.
- The GTS trim now comes with Overhead Airbags and Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
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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.
RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Porsche Boxster is $573, compared to an average of $546 for Luxury Compact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
According to RepairPal, Porsche Boxster owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.4 times per year, compared to an average of 1.8 times for Luxury Compact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 14% for the Porsche Boxster, compared to an average of 12% for Luxury Compact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.
Porsche Boxster features and specs
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Base 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
- Automatic Transmission
- Bluetooth Technology
- BOSE Sound System
- Burmester Audio
- CD Audio
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.7L
Horsepower
265
Torque (ft-lbs)
206
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
16.9
Wheelbase
97.4"
Overall length
172.2"
Width
70.9"
Height
50.5"
Leg room
F 42.6"
Head room
F 38.6"
Front tires
P235/45ZR18
Rear tires
P265/45ZR18
Seating capacity
2
Transmission
Manual 6
2016 Porsche Boxster FAQ
The 2016 Porsche Boxster is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 20 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- S: 20 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- GTS: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Black Edition: 20 MPG City and 30 MPG Highway
- Spyder: 18 MPG City and 24 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
Here is what's new for the 2016 Porsche Boxster:
- Black Edition
- Spyder
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Parking Sensors
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