- Doors and Seats
2 doors, 2 seats
- Engine
3.2i, 6 cyl.
- Engine Power
206kW, 320Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (98) 11L/100KM
- Manufacturer
RWD
- Transmission
Auto
- Warranty
2 Yr, Unltd KMs
- Ancap Safety
NA
2012 Porsche Boxster S PDK Review
2012 PORSCHE BOXSTER S REVIEW
Vehicle Style: Two-door sports convertible
Price: $138,600 (PDK, plus on-roads)
Fuel Economy claimed: 8.8 l/100km | tested: 13.5 l/100km
OVERVIEW
There’s an insurrection in the works at Porsche.
A few years ago, some had the Boxster tagged as the “girls car” of Porsche’s sportscar range. No way that appellation fits today.
The 2012 model is distinctly more handsome and, with beefier muscles and hair in places it ought not, it is certainly more masculine.
So, with brilliant handling, superb drivetrain and a tempting price, can the Boxter S really outdo the 911 for desirability? TMR was sent to the oven of the earth – to Dubai – to find out.
INTERIOR | RATING: 4/5
Quality: At first glance the Boxster S appears to be a replica of its bigger brother; some would swear it’s the same as the 911.
The steering wheel is identical, as is the centre console, both using beautiful metal highlights, and the same soft leather abounds, featuring on door trims, dashtop and seats.
It doesn’t break any moulds for design adventurism, but it really is a nice cabin.
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