2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder RS

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Mark Takahashi has worked in the automotive industry since 2001. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Mark has also contributed to Motor Trend, Auto Aficionado, Chevy High Performance and several motorcycle magazines in various roles. Mark is also a juror on the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year Awards and can be seen regularly on the Edmunds YouTube channel and sometimes representing the company in media interviews.}

Pros

Outstanding handling and steering feel
Available six-cylinder engine delivers stirring performance
Broad range of customization options

Cons

Unrefined four-cylinder engine and exhaust noise
More expensive than many of its closest competitors
Limited tech features

What's new

Last year's Spyder is replaced by an upgraded Spyder RS
The Boxster T has been discontinued
Part of the third 718 Boxster generation introduced for 2017

Overview

The 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster is simply one of the best sports cars you can buy today. It may not be the fastest or the most expensive, but it is exquisitely balanced to deliver one of the most engaging driving experiences at any price. Typically, boasts like these are reserved for the top model in a carmaker's lineup, but the Boxster and its Cayman hardtop sibling are positioned more as entry points into the Porsche brand. It is still a Porsche, though, and a starting price of $70,000 is far from affordable for many shoppers.

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Edmunds spotlight: Performance

With nearly perfect nose-to-tail balance, 300 horsepower and a light 3,000-pound curb weight, even the base Boxster can thrill drivers. Its rattly four-cylinder exhaust note is a big turnoff, though, which is why the six-cylinder is our choice, along with the added power and improved handling it brings. For enthusiasts, the Boxster can feel as though it's an extension of the driver rather than a vehicle the driver's sitting in, and that sensation is rare these days. The big news this year is the top Spyder RS that sneaks in a slightly detuned 493-hp Porsche 911 GT3 engine.

Competitors to consider

There aren't a lot of convertibles being made today and even fewer are sports cars comparable to the Porsche 718 Boxster. The Chevrolet Corvette convertible is the closest rival, with a similar mid-engine layout and a burly V8. The BMW M4 is also a stout performer and benefits from rear seats and a traditional trunk, while the BMW Z4 is more of a luxury tourer than an all-out sports car. We suggest starting with the Porsche.

Which 718 Boxster does Edmunds recommend?

We recommend spending the extra cash to upgrade to the GTS 4.0. Even though it's $25,000-plus more than the base model, we think it's worth it. The six-cylinder engine sounds significantly better than the rough four-cylinder, and when combined with the added power it delivers a much more inspiring drive. After all, isn't this what a genuine sports car like the Boxster is all about?

Porsche 718 Boxster models

The 2024 718 Boxster roadster is available in five trim levels: the base Boxster, Boxster Style Edition, Boxster S, Boxster GTS 4.0 and top-of-the-line Boxster Spyder RS. All come standard with a six-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive except the Spyder RS, which includes the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (Porsche calls it PDK) that's optional on every other trim. Feature highlights include:

718 Boxster
The base Boxster comes reasonably well equipped with:

Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (300 horsepower, 280 lb-ft of torque)
18-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires
Power-operated fabric convertible top
Pop-up rear spoiler
Heated mirrors
Xenon headlights
Front and rear parking sensors
Auto-dimming mirrors
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Heated front seats with power backrest adjustment
Partial leather upholstery
7-inch touchscreen
Six-speaker audio system
Apple CarPlay smartphone integration

718 Boxster Style Edition
The Style Edition trim lives up to its name with curated paint colors and unique design elements. Other upgrades include:

20-inch wheels
Unique exterior trim and badging and graphics
Contrasting interior trim and stitching
Heated steering wheel
Illuminated doorsill guards

718 Boxster S
The Boxster S is similar to the base model but increases the performance quotient with:

Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine (350 hp, 309 lb-ft)
19-inch alloy wheels
Dual exhaust outlets

718 Boxster GTS 4.0
The GTS 4.0 is where we start getting interested since it's the first model with the better engine. It enhances the experience with:

Naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six-cylinder engine (394 hp, 309 lb-ft of torque or 317 lb-ft with the PDK)
20-inch wheels
Upgraded brakes
Variable-damping sport suspension lowered 20 millimeters
Limited-slip differential and torque vectoring (can enhance traction and agility when accelerating or cornering)
Sport Chrono package
Sport seats
Sport steering wheel wrapped in synthetic suede
Sport exhaust system
GTS-specific trim details
Upgraded sport seats

718 Boxster Spyder RS
The Spyder RS is the top performer. It loses some comfort and luxury features such as heated seats and traditional interior door handles (replaced with a nylon strap) but adds:

Flat-six engine sourced from the Porsche 911 GT3 (493 hp, 331 lb-ft)
Adjustable sport suspension lowered 30 mm
High-performance summer tires
Full bucket sport seats
Spyder-specific trim and styling details
Manually operated lightweight convertible top
Navigation system

Porsche also offers a long list of appearance, performance and technology options, making it easy to personalize your 718 Boxster. Significant upgrades to consider include:

LED headlights
Ventilated seats
Upgraded Bose or Burmester sound system
Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Boxster and the car in front)
Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

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2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Features Specs

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Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$160,700
Engine Type	Gas
Seating	2 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	9.4 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. Chevrolet Corvette

The Corvette is the bang-for-the-buck leader in the class, with a brawny V8 engine that makes similar power as the 718 Spyder RS but with a price that is in line with the base Boxster. There's also the 670-hp Z06 that costs over $20,000 more than the RS. It's easier for most drivers to tap into the Porsche's full performance potential, though, and its interior is a step up in quality materials. Read Edmunds' long-term road test of the Chevrolet Corvette.

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW M4

The BMW M4 is one of the few other convertible sport coupes and packs an impressive 503 horsepower. It's priced just below the GTS 4.0 and benefits from a sophisticated all-wheel-drive system that brave drivers can set to rear-drive-only. It's easier to live with than the Boxster due to its rear seat and a traditional trunk, but it's not quite as agile.

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Porsche 718 Boxster vs. BMW Z4

The BMW Z4 makes almost as much power as the Boxster GTS 4.0, but it's tuned more for touring and comfort than all-out performance. When it debuted back in 2019, we were hoping that BMW would make a high-performance M version, but that never happened. As it is, the Z4 is a more leisurely roadster that could be compared with the four-cylinder Boxster trims.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite 718 Boxster safety features:

Porsche Active Safe: Detects stopped vehicles ahead, alerts the driver and brakes if necessary. Included with adaptive cruise control.
Lane Change Assist: Monitors the car's blind spots and alerts the driver through lights on the exterior mirrors.
Porsche Car Connect: Uses your smartphone connection to alert emergency services automatically if there's an accident. Remote door locking is also included.

2024 Porsche 718 Boxster First Impressions

byCameron Rogers

•5/09/2023

What is the 718 Boxster?

The 718 Boxster is one of Porsche's most affordable models, but make no mistake — this potent convertible is light on its feet even in its most basic form, and range-topping models rival the 911 when it comes to on-track performance. The new 718 Spyder GT4 RS narrows the gap between Boxster and 911 even further, as it borrows the mighty 911 GT3's high-revving flat-six for maximum attack. If you want a vehicle that's a little more outgoing than the 718 Cayman GT4 RS but no less capable, this is the Spyder for you.

What's under the 718 Boxster's hood?

The 718 Boxster is a mid-engine roadster available in a dizzying range of trims, with most signifying a different engine and tune. The 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster T kick things off with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder making 300 horsepower. The Boxster S is powered by a 2.5-liter version with 350 hp.

Things really get moving with the GTS 4.0, which instead employs a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six with 394 hp and — more importantly — a throatier exhaust note that more befits the Porsche badge. The standard Spyder uses a more potent version of this engine, tuned to 414 hp.

But the Spyder GT4 RS is another beast entirely. It boosts the flat-six's rev limit from 8,000 rpm to a stratospheric 9,000 rpm, along with a power increase to 493 hp. The GT4 RS also bumps torque from the PDK-equipped Spyder's 317 lb-ft to 331 lb-ft. The time attack theme is driven home by the fact that the Spyder GT4 RS is only available with the quick-shifting PDK dual-clutch automatic, which helps deliver a zero-to-60 mph time of just 3.2 seconds — 0.5 second quicker than the Spyder with the same transmission.

This extreme Spyder isn't just about straight-line speed, of course. It borrows liberally from the Cayman GT4 RS parts bin to make this convertible at home on a racetrack as well as a runway. The hood is made out of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) to shave weight — and contributes to an overall reduction of 59 pounds compared to the Spyder — vertical blades ahead of the front wheels to add downforce, and NACA ducts ahead of the front pillars to help cool the brakes. There's also an aggressively angled ducktail spoiler that replaces the Cayman's trick shelf spoiler and recalls the 911 Sport Classic, as well as vintage 911s.

Also from the Cayman is a standard Porsche Active Suspension Management system with a 30-mm drop and Porsche Torque Vectoring. The automaker says the suspension is tuned to deliver a more "relaxed" ride than the Cayman, but we still wouldn't put our grandmothers in this one.

If, however, you want to take the weight reduction and performance to its satisfying conclusion, you can spec the Weissach package. It includes lightweight forged magnesium wheels, titanium exhaust pipes, and a hood, air scoops and Gurney flap made of unpainted carbon fiber. A spool's worth of mass is added back in the form of "Weissach" embroidery on the seats, but hold the shaved carrot on your lunch salad and things will even out.

How's the 718 Boxster's interior?

The modern Boxster's cabin is replete with high-quality materials and features an intuitive layout and a techy but unfussy design. Though there are quite a few buttons throughout the cabin, we prefer these physical controls to the touchscreen-heavy ethos pervasive in the automotive industry.

The interior of the GT4 RS is differentiated from lesser Boxsters with full bucket seats made of CFRP and upholstered in a combination of leather and Race-Tex synthetic suede in a contrasting color (either red or gray). The GT Sport steering wheel is also wrapped in Race-Tex, which further adorns the dashboard if you opt for the Weissach package.

Edmunds says

The Porsche 718 Spyder GT4 RS is the most extreme version of the Boxster to date. Collectors will want to snap up this model and its sonorous, free-revving flat-six quickly, as the 718's upcoming redesign is rumored to be EV-only.

FAQ

Is the Porsche 718 Boxster a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2024 718 Boxster both on the road and at the track. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the 718 Boxster has 9.4 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Porsche 718 Boxster. Learn more

What's new in the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster:

Last year's Spyder is replaced by an upgraded Spyder RS
The Boxster T has been discontinued
Part of the third 718 Boxster generation introduced for 2017

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Is the Porsche 718 Boxster reliable?

To determine whether the Porsche 718 Boxster is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the 718 Boxster. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the 718 Boxster's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster is a good car. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2024 718 Boxster is a good car for you. Check back soon for the official Edmunds Rating from our expert testing team Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster?

The least-expensive 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster is the 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster Spyder RS 2dr Convertible (4.0L 6cyl 7AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $160,700.

Other versions include:

Spyder RS 2dr Convertible (4.0L 6cyl 7AM) which starts at $160,700

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What are the different models of Porsche 718 Boxster?

If you're interested in the Porsche 718 Boxster, the next question is, which 718 Boxster model is right for you? 718 Boxster variants include Spyder RS 2dr Convertible (4.0L 6cyl 7AM). For a full list of 718 Boxster models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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