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| Road Test: Porsche Boxster (2005-) |
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| Roadsters |
by: Gavin Conway |
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Second-gen Boxster pricier but now gets standard air-con
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The Boxster is just slightly more expensive than the outgoing model, but both models gain a higher level of standard equipment. The entry-level car, for example, gains 17-inch wheels instead of 16-inchers as standard. Head protection airbags are also standard fit as are a CD player and Porsche Stability Management. Air conditioning is also standard fit, although it will come as a shock to many that Porsche had been charging extra for it on a car at this level in the marketplace.
The cabin is a very comfortable place to spend time, with greater seat travel and a more adjustable steering wheel. The sideglass has been extended further rearwards, which gives better outward vision and easier entry and exit. And the roof itself has gained another layer of insulation for a quieter cruise. A touch we particularly like is the fact that the Boxster's roof can be lowered at speeds up to 30mph, so no more embarrassing stop-light moments.
The spare tyre has been replaced by a sealant kit and compressor, which has freed up an extra 20 litres of space in the front boot, and with a rear boot that's surprisingly spacious, the Boxster is more practical than you'd imagine. Inside, beefier and more supportive seats sit lower in the car for a more enveloping feel. And now that the steering wheel is rake as well as reach adjustable, even the very tall will find an ideal driving position.
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Introduction After its introduction in 1996, the Boxster helped a struggling Porsche back ... |
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