2017 Porsche 718 Boxster review, test drive

It’s got a small, 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine alright, but don’t jump to conclusions about the Porsche 718 Boxster’s abilities.

Published on Mar 31, 2017 12:15:00 PM

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2017 Porsche 718 Boxster review, test drive

Should I buy one?

There will be many to whom the new 718 Boxster’s four-cylinder engine will be a deal breaker. Our advice to this lot would be to think of the 718 Boxster as an exceptional sportscar that just happens to be powered by a small engine. Because that’s exactly what it is. It’s as quick and as sharp as you’d expect a Boxster to be. Sure, the 718 is a smidgen less evocative than its naturally aspirated predecessor but buy one and you’re sure to love it to bits.

What’s more, thanks to the smaller engine, the 718 Boxster has qualified for tax breaks on imported cars with engines smaller than 3,000cc, and the net result is that Porsche has been able to price it more aggressively. Yes, at Rs 85.53 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the 718 Boxster is expensive in absolute terms but the price still makes it a good Rs 25 lakh cheaper than the last Boxster S! In short, if you can, you must.