The Porsche Boxster has always been an enjoyable vehicle to
drive. Sure it doesn't have the same level of power as the 911, but it has
enough pep to make for an invigorating drive, and with the changes that Porsche
has made on their latest iteration of the vehicle, it becomes even more
enjoyable to operate.
Lighter Weight
One of the main changes that has been made to the Boxster
that previous owners are going to notice is the weight reduction. Porsche is
always trying to cut weight from their vehicles any way that they can, and they
have succeeded in doing this by making more parts of their vehicle out of
aluminum than they did previously. Even though the vehicle is now longer, and wider,
it weights quite a bit less, and it is apparent in the handling of the boxster.
Altering the Wheels and Dimensions
The overall dimensions of the new boxster is quite a bit
different than the older versions. The wheelbase is noticeably wider, and the
car itself is longer than it was before. On top of that the wheels come 19
inches on the standard version of the car, and they can be up to 20 inches on
the Carrera S version of the vehicle.
The Engine Stays the Same
Porsche really hasn’t changed much in respect to the engine
and the overall drivetrain. A very similar engine is in the Boxster that was in
the 2013 version, and it just has a very small increase in horsepower that
isn't likely to make any noticeable performance difference.
They also left the mid-engine placement in the Boxster to
appease fans who really enjoy the balanced and center feel to their vehicles.
This is the same configuration that the IS has, and drivers enjoy bringing
these cars around the track for that very fact.
Interior Changes
There have also been some noticeable changes to the interior
of the Boxster, most of the are slight changes to the overall dashboard and
console configuration, and the Boxster has been altered to look very similar to
the 911, and the Cayenne on the interior.
The center console in the Porsche Boxster now slopes toward
the stack in front of it more than it did before. Some buttons have also been
positioned on the console that used to be on the stack. Other than that, you
get the same classy interior that most people have come to know and love from
the Boxster.
Many slight changes have been made to the Boxster and for
the most part they seem to be for the better. It accelerates and handles better
than it did before, the interior of the vehicle is a little more accessible,
and the vehicle looks better than it did a year before.
Boxster fans should be excited about this new Porsche even
though nothing groundbreaking has been done to the vehicle to make it very
different from past iterations. It certainly is more enjoyable to drive than
older Boxsters and they are moving in a great direction in that respect.
