Porsche Boxster

Name: 2012 Porsche Boxster
Brand: Porsche

EPA MPG: NA

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EPA MPG: NA

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Road Test

Always a delight to drive and a number of recent upgrades make the Boxster even better. Changes for this version of the car include an updated interior, more power, and a top that can be operated while moving. The cabin is well-finished and its dual trunks are usable. The suspension and mid-engine layout contribute to agile handling. Excellent steering feel, brakes, throttle response, and engine sound all add to its character. Both available engines received a horsepower boost for 2009.

2012 Sports Cars & Convertibles Reliability

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Porsche vs. Other New Car Brands

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Porsche vs. Other New Car Brands

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2012 Sports cars 2-seat Ratings

2012 Porsche Boxster

$20,675 - $28,850

EPA MPG NA

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2012 Audi R8

$56,675 - $71,950

EPA MPG NA

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2012 BMW Z4

$10,450 - $15,100

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2012 Chevrolet Corvette

$21,350 - $49,650

EPA MPG NA

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2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata

$8,175 - $11,400

EPA MPG 24 mpg

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SL

$16,900 - $20,700

EPA MPG NA

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK

$9,000 - $13,875

EPA MPG 26 mpg

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2012 Nissan Z

$ NA

EPA MPG 21 mpg

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2012 Porsche Cayman

$21,275 - $26,300

EPA MPG NA

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Features & Specs

convertible

2 front

Rear

2.9-liter 6 (255 hp)
3.4-liter 6 (320 hp)
3.4-liter 6 (310 hp)

7-speed sequential
6-speed manual

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Model History

2013-2016

2013 Redesign Year

An all-new Boxster arrived for 2013, with all of the attributes we loved about previous models, as well as a longer wheelbase, more power and a wider track. A seven-speed automated manual transmission is offered alongside the traditional six-speed manual. Handling is excellent, even with the electric steering and the ride is not punishing. Interior quality and refinement were improved. Standard safety equipment includes stability control, traction control, brake assist, and antilock brakes.

2005-2012

2005 Redesign Year

This sporty mid-engine roadster has agile handling, excellent brakes and precise steering. The ride is firm and well controlled, yet not punishing. Two trunks add a measue of practicality. The power top is easy to operate and works at up to 30 mph. For 2005, Porsche updated the interior and exterior styling, and boosted power in both the base and performance S versions. Model year 2007 brought further styling updates and power upgrades, as well as a six-speed gearbox for the base model. In 2009, Boxsters gained a revised engine design for more power, along with a seven-speed sequential-shift automated manual transmission.

1997-2004

1997 Redesign Year

This sporty mid-engine roadster started out with a 2.5-liter, 201-hp flat-six engine. The transmission is either a five-speed manual or five-speed Tiptronic automatic that you can shift manually. The Boxster's handling is superb, and its ride is acceptable. The engine and manual transmission are well matched and provide quick acceleration. A powered convertible soft top is standard, and is easy to operate. A quicker, 250-hp "S" model was introduced for 2000, and featured a six-speed transmission. The base engine, meanwhile, jumped to 2.7 liters.