You can't go wrong buying a 2025 Porsche 911. Superlative handling, steering and acceleration make it very rewarding to drive, yet it's also comfortable and easy to drive every day. The only downside to the Cabriolet is its significant price increase compared to the 911 Carrera Coupe. You really have to want that top-down life.Read full review
Michael Cantu has worked in the automotive industry since 2014. He has written over 800 car-related articles and tested and reviewed over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Michael is a contributor at Edmunds and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Digital Trends and InsideEVs. Michael was featured on a few InsideEVs YouTube channel videos on the topic of electric vehicles. Michael was a MotorTrend Car of the Year judge for 2019 and was a driver in MotorTrend's World's Greatest Drag Races 7 & 8.
Steven Ewing has worked in the automotive industry since 2003. In that time, he's written thousands of articles and tested just as many vehicles. Steven is Edmunds' director of editorial content and has previously been on staff at Winding Road magazine, Autoblog, Motor1.com, CNET, and was the U.S. correspondent for Top Gear magazine. Steven has also contributed to Automobile magazine, Car and Driver, The Drive, Jalopnik, Porsche Panorama, and dozens of other publications. In his spare time, Steven loves to play the drums, cook, and drive his 2000 BMW M Roadster.
Pros
Outlandishly rapid acceleration, especially from the more powerful 911s
Impeccable handling inspires driver confidence
Premium interior and lots of customization potential
Comfortable and practical for daily driving
Cons
Skimpy set of standard features and adding options quickly boosts the car's price
What's new
Carrera GTS is powered by a new 532-horsepower hybrid powertrain
Minor exterior and interior design updates
A fully digital instrument panel is standard
Part of the eighth 911 generation introduced for 2020
Overview
If you were to create a hall of fame for sports cars, it's a certainty that the Porsche 911 would be in it. Beloved by owners worldwide, the 911 has provided superlative performance, style and refinement for decades. The current generation also has a seemingly endless lineup of models and customization options. Whether you want a track-focused machine or a powerful grand tourer, Porsche has you covered.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8AM) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.79 per gallon for premium unleaded in Florida.
Porsche has given the 2025 911 a significant update. All models receive reworked front and rear styling. Most of the revisions help improve aerodynamics and engine cooling. Inside, the instrument panel is now a completely digital unit that's configurable. Porsche also repositioned some controls for easier reach such as the engine start button and gear selector stalk. But the big news is the GTS' new hybrid powertrain. It still has a turbocharged flat-six engine but it's paired with hybrid componentry to significantly improve performance. It cranks out 532 horsepower, which is 59 hp more than the outgoing GTS. The base Carrera's engine also gets updated but only receives a small power bump from 379 hp to 388 hp. Finally, Porsche has given the top performance versions chassis improvements for better performance and revised the availability of certain features.
Competitors to consider
The 911 is an amazing luxury sports car, but it's expensive. For not much more than the base 911 Carrera, you can get a BMW M8 coupe or the new Mercedes-Benz AMG GT coupe. Both are larger and more comfortable. Other alternatives to the 911 are the Chevrolet Corvette, including the new 1,064-hp Corvette ZR1, Aston Martin Vantage and McLaren Artura.
Edmunds Expert Rating
Our Verdict
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Great
8.3
out of 10
edmunds TESTED
You can't go wrong buying a 2025 Porsche 911. Superlative handling, steering and acceleration make it very rewarding to drive, yet it's also comfortable and easy to drive every day. The only downside to the Cabriolet is its significant price increase compared to the 911 Carrera Coupe. You really have to want that top-down life.
How does the 911 Cabriolet drive? There's nothing basic about the "base" 911 Carrera. At our test track, the Carrera Cabriolet sprinted to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, which is not only brisk but just 0.1 second slower than the lighter Carrera Coupe. Using launch control makes it easy to get consistent acceleration runs time after time, and the eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is quick but smooth.
This isn't a car you buy purely for off-the-line thrills, however. The 911 Carrera Cabriolet's steering, braking and overall handling are simply superb, and strong brakes make for sure-footed panic stops. The 911 is a benchmark among sports cars for a reason.
Comfort
8.5/10
How comfortable is the 911 Cabriolet? The 911 Carrera is the sort of sports car you can drive daily without undue stress on your spine. The seats are well padded and supportive, though the base sport seats don't offer much adjustment. The adaptive suspension is comfortable and compliant, especially given how well the car handles.
The 911 isn't the quietest convertible on the street, though wind and road noise is well dampened. You always hear the growl from Porsche's flat-six engine, and our car's optional sport exhaust was never overly loud or obnoxious.
Interior
8.5/10
How’s the interior? The 911's driving position is exactly what you want from a sports car. All but the tallest occupants should be comfortable up front. Porsche no longer includes a rear seat as standard (it's a no-cost option if you want it), though you're not missing much without it. It's only suitable for young children. Forward visibility is excellent thanks to the low hood and relatively small pillars.
The 911 uses a mix of physical and touchscreen controls. The touchscreen is responsive and easy to reach. There are dedicated switches for the climate system, and the steering wheel uses real buttons and knobs. From 2025 onward, the 911 uses a fully digital instrument cluster. It's easy to see, though we lament the loss of the analog tachometer.
How’s the tech? The 911 includes both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Both can connect your phone wirelessly. We noticed some connectivity issues, though nothing persisted for long. There are USB-C ports for speedy charging. The digital instrument cluster can display gauges or a navigation map, and the latter can integrate turn-by-turn directions from Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.
While the number of standard driver aids is limited, Porsche does offer features like adaptive cruise control and parking assist as optional equipment.
Storage
7/10
How’s the storage? Because the engine occupies the rear half of the car, cargo space is restricted to a 4.6-cubic-foot bin under the hood. It's large enough for two soft-sided carry-on bags but not much else. You can use the rear seating area for additional storage, but getting stuff in and out requires an awkward stoop and a tight squeeze. There's also not a lot of space for your personal items. The cupholders, pockets and bins are all small, so pack accordingly.
Want to take your new baby along for a ride? The car seat anchors are easy to find, but that's about the only good thing we can say. The lack of rear seat room means installing a child safety seat is very difficult. (The same goes for getting a child in or out.) If you really need a vehicle for family duty, the Panamera, Cayenne and Macan are obviously better suited.
How economical is the 911 Cabriolet? The base 911 Carrera Cabriolet, which is what we tested, has an EPA-combined fuel economy estimate of 21 mpg. We've had no problem hitting those figures in our testing. That's better than most rivals, even ones that also use six-cylinder power.
Value
7.5/10
Is the 911 Cabriolet a good value? A 911's base price is just a starting point. Porsche makes available a seemingly endless number of options, from driver aids to paint colors. That can be a good or bad thing depending on your point of view. Having to pay extra for, say, adaptive cruise control just seems greedy on Porsche's part. But the automaker does allow customers lots of personalization potential. Our Carrera Cabriolet test car had tight build quality and no obvious flaws. The 911 isn't the most premium car in its class, but fit and finish is as good as anything out there.
Porsche includes a four-year/50,000-mile basic and powertrain warranty, which is the average for this class. It also includes four years/50,000 miles of roadside assistance.
Wildcard
10/10
The base Carrera proves that the 911 is fun and entertaining, no matter what spec you're in. Porsche makes more expensive and more powerful variants that will yield quicker lap times, but the standard Carrera is all the sports car most people need for the street or a racetrack. Few cars at any price point can compete with the 911 when it comes to feel and engagement. The design might not have changed all that much over the years, but you won't mistake it for anything else.
Which 911 does Edmunds recommend?
We could just say, "Buy a 911," and leave it at that. There's a 911 for just about every budget or desire, and that's before you start to factor in all of the neat customization options. But if we had to pick just one, we'd go with the much improved Carrera GTS. Its new hybrid powertrain blasts it to 60 mph quicker than the high-performance GT3 model, and it offers plenty of comfort and lots of standard and optional performance upgrades.
Is the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 Worth Its $40,000 Price Increase? | 992.2 GT3 First Drive
The 992.2 generation of the Porsche 911 is slowly being rolled out, and the updated GT3 is the latest model to hit the streets. Along with mildly revised styling, the new 911 GT3 features enhanced performance bits that make it better to drive than ever — and it should be, considering the 992.2 GT3 is nearly $40,000 more expensive than the 992.1. Join Edmunds’ Brian Wong as… he gets behind the wheel of the 2025 Porsche 911 GT3 in this First Drive video.
The Edmunds experts tested the 2025 911 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.3 out of 10. What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that carrying capacity for the 911 ranges from 4.5 to 4.8 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 911. Learn more
What's new in the 2025 Porsche 911?
According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2025 Porsche 911:
Carrera GTS is powered by a new 532-horsepower hybrid powertrain
Minor exterior and interior design updates
A fully digital instrument panel is standard
Part of the eighth 911 generation introduced for 2020
To determine whether the Porsche 911 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the 911. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the 911's average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more
Is the 2025 Porsche 911 a good car?
There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2025 Porsche 911 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2025 911 and gave it a 8.3 out of 10. Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2025 911 is a good car for you. Learn more
How much should I pay for a 2025 Porsche 911?
The least-expensive 2025 Porsche 911 is the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $133,400.
Other versions include:
Carrera 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8AM) which starts at $133,400
Carrera T 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M) which starts at $147,300
Carrera S 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8AM) which starts at $159,600
Carrera GTS 2dr Convertible (3.6L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8AM) which starts at $178,200
Carrera 4 GTS 2dr Convertible AWD (3.6L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8AM) which starts at $186,000
Turbo 2dr Convertible AWD (3.7L 6cyl Turbo 8AM) which starts at $210,000
Turbo S 2dr Convertible AWD (3.7L 6cyl Turbo 8AM) which starts at $243,200
If you're interested in the Porsche 911, the next question is, which 911 model is right for you? 911 variants include Carrera 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8AM), Carrera T 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M), Carrera S 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8AM), and Carrera GTS 2dr Convertible (3.6L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 8AM). For a full list of 911 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more
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