The Porsche 718 Boxter is one of the best-loved mid-engined convertibles available in India. The car comes with a turbocharged four cylinder engines in 2.0 litre and 2.5 litre configurations. The all new 718 Boxter also gets a retuned suspension and more responsive steering wheel to give it the punch that is typical of a modern era Porsche.
The car retains the 981 design, but Porsche has tweaked almost everything under the hood and inside the cabin. The 718 Boxter does get some external love however, with bi-xenon headlamps and four-boing LED DRLs that make the car a darling for stylish car lovers. The rear light also get a new LED design and some minor tweaks to make the Boxter stand out from the contemporary convertibles.
Porsche 718 Boxter Features
The new 718 models, with their distinctive edges and clearly defined external contours, are definitely sportier in looks. The horizontal geometry of the air intakes makes the front appear wider and more self-assured. The wings have been styled to give prominence to the new design of the headlight units which now incorporate the LED daytime running lights. The wheel arches are now larger, designed to accommodate wheels up to 20 inches in size.
The Porsche 718 Boxter offers excellent visibility from inside the cabin, which translates into a very enjoyable, zero-fuss, driving experience. Porsche has retouched the cabin and dash with subtle differences like the design of air-conditioning vents, the steering wheel, and a new touchscreen system, to ensure that you notice that it is a completely new car. The car is perfectly balanced by Porsche, which means driving one is sheer pleasure.
Porsche 718 Boxter Performance
The moment you put the 718 Boxter in gear, the changes under the hood become apparent. The throttle fill push you hard into the seat, which at 0-100 kph in 4.9s is quicker than the previous models. The turbocharger definitely makes the difference in boosting the performance, despite the reduction in engine size. The 7-speed dual clutch PDK gearbox ensures that power is delivered as and when you need it.
On the handling front, the 718 Boxter has become more agile and self-assured when thrown around corners. There are only a few luxury sports cars in India that can claim a connection between the driver and the road, but the Boxter doest that with aplomb.
Porsche 718 Boxter Price in India
The Boxter has always been an exception sports car and the fact that it now has completely new interiors and under-the-hood components will definitely attract many car enthusiasts. If you are a fan of the previous model, definitely go and try the new 718 Boxter at the Porsche Centre. The new car benefits from tax-breaks offered on imported cars with engines smaller than 3000cc which means it now has a more aggressive price point, starting at just ₹85.53 lakhs in New Delhi, which makes it a full ₹25 lakhs cheaper than the last Boxter S.
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