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2012 Porsche Boxster review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

19 city, 26 highway, 22 combined

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What is new for the 2012 Porsche Boxster?

  • The Boxster is available in a new trim called the S Black Edition.
  • Boxster trims have been upgraded with Navigation System and BOSE Sound System as standard equipment this year.
  • Hard Top features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Spyder trim now comes with Air Conditioning and Leather Seats 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.

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Porsche Boxster features and specs

Base 2WD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • 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
  • Traction Control
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Air Conditioning
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • CD Audio
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Hard Top
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Manual Transmission
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Soft Top

Drive Wheels

Rear-Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.9L

Horsepower

255

Torque (ft-lbs)

214

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

16.9

Wheelbase

95.1"

Overall length

172.1"

Width

70.9"

Height

50.9"

Leg room

F 33.5"

Head room

F 37.6"

Front tires

P205/55ZR17

Rear tires

P235/50ZR17

Seating capacity

2

Transmission

Manual 6

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