2012 Porsche Boxster review
Porsche Boxster highlights
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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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Base 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Heated Mirrors
- 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
2012 Porsche Boxster FAQ
The 2012 Porsche Boxster is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 19 MPG City and 27 MPG Highway
- S: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- Spyder: 19 MPG City and 26 MPG Highway
- S Black Edition: 19 MPG City and 26 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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