2023 Porsche 718 Cayman Review

The 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman is the hardtop coupe version of the 718 Boxster, and both represent the entry-level sports cars in Porsche's lineup. But don't think for a second you're getting anything less than a legitimate Porsche — the Cayman is an impressive little sport coupe that could easily be considered alongside its iconic 911 sibling.

The Cayman achieves this with its mid-engine layout that is more balanced than the 911's rear-mounted engine. Indeed, there was talk around the first Cayman in 2005 that it should be detuned so it wouldn't take sales away from the 911. Thankfully, both the Cayman and 911 have evolved to loftier heights over the years. For 2023, there's very little change. The top GT4 models now come with Apple CarPlay and there are two new paint colors. Unfortunately, they're both gray.

Not all Caymans are created equal, though. While the four-cylinder models perform on a very high level, the sounds they make are a huge letdown. In some ways, they sound more like a poorly modded Subaru than a Porsche. That's why we suggest checking out the top models with the six-cylinder engine. It's far more inspiring, which is exactly what you want from a Porsche, right?

The 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman is easily one of the best sport coupes you can buy today and we explain all of its advantages and its few drawbacks in our Expert Rating below. With our preferred six-cylinder engine, the Cayman is an excellent choice for your favorite road or racetrack and can keep up with some equally impressive rivals. These include the Audi RS 3, the new BMW M2 and the Chevrolet Corvette. And the winner among all of these? You.