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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Overview

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The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster is a two-seat convertible that carries a starting MSRP of $56,000. Freshly designed for the 2017 model year, the new 718 Boxster offers consumers the choice between two turbocharged engines, as well as the option of either a standard six-speed manual or available PDK transmission. The 718 Boxster competes with sport convertibles such as the BMW Z4, Chevrolet Corvette, and Mercedes-Benz SLK.

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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

What’s New for the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster?

Last year’s six-cylinder engines have been replaced with a couple of turbo-fours, which provide more power and better fuel efficiency. The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster also comes with a retuned suspension, new brakes, and a more athletic exterior appearance. The RWD 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster comes in two trims: 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S.

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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Exterior

The exterior of the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster is sleek and sculpted. The redesigned rear fascia comes complete with distinctive LED taillights and the front of the vehicle has much larger air intakes to cool its turbo motor. The side of the new 718 Boxster uses bold lines to emphasize the car’s mid-engine design. 18-inch Boxster alloy wheels are standard, but larger 20-inch wheels are also available. Exterior color options include Lava Orange, Racing Yellow, and Jet Black Metallic.

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Ultimate Photos:

Exterior available on the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

Grey top tint on windscreen, LED taillights with integrated four-point brake lights and reversing light, Automatically extending rear spoiler, Aluminum doors and luggage compartment lid (front and rear), Central tailpipe in brushed stainless steel, “PORSCHE” and “Boxster” logotype on rear lid with chrome-colored finish, LED auxiliary light units in front fascia, 18-inch wheels, Bi-Xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, Water-repellent coating on door windows

Exterior available on the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S

Bi-Xenon headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights, LED auxiliary light units in front fascia, 19-inch wheels, LED taillights with integrated four-point brake lights and reversing light

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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Performance

There are two new engine options that are available for the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster. The standard engine is a turbocharged 2.0-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder that pumps out 300 horsepower and 280 lb-ft of torque. This four-cylinder engine provides 35 more horsepower and 43 additional lb-ft of torque over last year’s 2.7-liter six-cylinder motor. The other engine option is a 2.5-liter turbocharged horizontally opposed four-cylinder that’s good for 350 horsepower and 309-lf-ft of torque. The 2.5-liter engine comes standard in the 718 Boxster S, allowing the machine to reach 60 mph in as little as 4.0 seconds. Both engines can be matched with either a six-speed manual or seven-speed PDK transmission.

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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Efficiency

Fuel economy data for the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster has yet to be released at the time of this writing, but the new turbo engines should be up to 14% more efficient than previous offerings, according to a Porsche press release. The new 718 Boxster will come with a 14.3 gallon fuel tank.

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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Interior

On the inside of the new 718 Boxster, you’ll find a redesigned cabin that’s complete with a refined dashboard and updated version of Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with 7-inch touchscreen. Occupants will also be able to enjoy Bluetooth capabilities and a six-speaker sound system, as well as SiriusXM Satellite Radio. The driver will rest in an electronically-adjustable sport seat and the steering wheel is wrapped in leather. As for storage space, the new 718 Boxster’s trunk provides 5.3-cubic feet of cargo room.

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Interior available on the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

Sport steering wheel with manual fore/aft and height adjustment, Dual cup-holders integrated behind decorative molding in dashboard, Vanity mirrors, Leather-covered steering wheel rim/gear lever/door handle, Floor mats, Green tinted heat-insulating glass, Elevated center console with switch panel/open storage compartment/enclosed storage compartment, Sport seats with electric backrest adjustment/manual height/position adjustment, Climate control with integrated active carbon filter, HomeLink® programmable garage door opener, Bluetooth® hands-free mobile phone connection, Interior orientation light and reading light spots, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio and HD Radio™ Receiver, Audio interfaces: CD/DVD drive/11 GB internal jukebox storage/2 USB slots and 2 SD card slots, Sound Package Plus sound system featuring 6 Speakers and 110 Watt output, Universal audio interface (AUX-IN/USB/iPod®) in the glove compartment for connection of external audio sources that are operated through external device or on PCM (depending on device and connection used), Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including mobile phone preparation and audio interfaces, ParkAssist (front and rear) with reversing camera and acoustic proximity warning

Interior available on the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster S

Elevated center console with switch panel/open storage compartment/enclosed storage compartment, Lockable glove compartment, Climate control with integrated active carbon filter, Leather-covered steering wheel rim/gear lever/door handle, Sport steering wheel with manual fore/aft and height adjustment, Green tinted heat-insulating glass, Sport style pedals and footrest, Vanity mirrors, Sport seats with electric backrest adjustment/manual height/position adjustment, Sound Package Plus sound system featuring 6 Speakers and 110 Watt output, Audio interfaces: CD/DVD drive/11 GB internal jukebox storage/2 USB slots and 2 SD card slots, Universal audio interface (AUX-IN/USB/iPod®) in the glove compartment for connection of external audio sources that are operated through external device or on PCM (depending on device and connection used), 2 permanent operation wiper speeds, Power release button for front and rear luggage compartment lid, Windshield cleaning system with aerodynamic wiper blades, Instrument cluster with central rev counter and high-resolution 4.6-inch TFT display with trip computer functions/vehicle settings menu/navigation/radio and telephone display/illumination in white, On-board computer, HomeLink® programmable garage door opener, Bluetooth® hands-free mobile phone connection, Cruise control, ParkAssist (front and rear) with reversing camera and acoustic proximity warning, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio and HD Radio™ Receiver, and adjustable intermittent wipe functionality, Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including mobile phone preparation and audio interfaces

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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster

2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Safety

Besides coming standard with an antilock braking system, the 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster is also available with advanced safety features such as a rearview camera, ParkAssist, adaptive cruise control, and lane change assist. The new lane change assist technology uses radar sensors to detect vehicles that are located in the driver’s blind spot or that are approaching quickly from behind. If the radar sensors detect a vehicle is in the blind spot or approaching rapidly, they will give the driver a visual signal via the door mirror panel.

Standard Safety Features

Front and rear deformation zones
Seat belt pretensioners and load limiters
Supplemental safety bars behind driver and passenger seat headrests
Porsche Roadside Assistance for the duration of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty
Anti-theft system
Side-guard door beams
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Dual front advanced airbags including knee airbag for driver and front passenger
Porsche Side Impact Protection System (POSIP)

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