Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration | engine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2024 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual/Standard | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2023 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual/Standard | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2022 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual/Standard | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2021 | chassis_cab | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | — | Manual/Standard | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | Cylinders: 4, Displacement: 2.0, Fuel type: Premium |
| 2020 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | MA2.2 (2.0L), MA2.22 (2.5L) | Manual/Standard | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | 300-350 hp | 280-309 lb-ft | Flat-4 | Horsepower: 300-350 hp, Torque: 280-309 lb-ft, Engine configuration: Flat-4 |
| 2019 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | Manual/Standard | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | chassis_cab | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Trim | pricing | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | S | Trim: S | — |
| 2024 | GTS 4.0 | Trim: GTS 4.0 | — |
| 2023 | Boxster 718 / 718 T | Trim: Boxster 718 / 718 T | — |
| 2022 | Cayman / Cayman T | Trim: Cayman / Cayman T | — |
| 2021 | GTS 4.0 | Trim: GTS 4.0 | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | Cayman / Cayman T | Base price: $99,200, Trim: Cayman / Cayman T | $99,200 |
| 2018 | Boxster S | Base price: $56,900, Trim: Boxster S | $56,900 |
| 2017 | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | Seat rows | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Entertainment system | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | bodyAndInterior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Seat rows: 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Optional | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Seat rows: 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Optional | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Seat rows: 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | 125 | 4.4 | 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4 | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 |
| 2019 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 97.4, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | CD + Stereo | 97.4 | 19 | 20 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Entertainment system: CD + Stereo, Seat rows: 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 97.4, Front wheel: 19, Rear wheel: 19 | Optional | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | — | 97.4 | 19 | 19 | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 1 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | nhtsaSafetyRatings | abs | esc | tractionControl | rearCamera | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem | Rated vehicle | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | forwardCollisionWarning | blindSpotMonitoring | pedestrianAeb | autoBrake | rearAeb | adas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2024 | Rated vehicle: 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2023 | Rated vehicle: 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | standard | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2022 | Rated vehicle: 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | standard | optional | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, rearCamera: standard, rearAeb: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2021 | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: standard, forwardCollisionWarning: standard, pedestrianAeb: standard, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2020 | Rated vehicle: 2020 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | 2020 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | standard | — | — | — | — | standard | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, autoBrake: standard, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: standard, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2019 | Rated vehicle: 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | optional | standard | 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tractionControl: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: optional, forwardCollisionWarning: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, rearCamera: standard, adaptiveDrivingBeam: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2018 | Rated vehicle: 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | standard | standard | — | standard | optional | optional | standard | 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | standard | optional | — | optional | — | optional | — | abs: standard, esc: standard, tpms: standard, adaptiveCruiseControl: optional, autoBrake: optional, blindSpotMonitoring: optional, rearCamera: standard, parkAssist: optional, adaptiveDrivingBeam: optional, autoReverseSystem: standard |
| 2017 | Rated vehicle: 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster C RWD | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2025
NewestThe 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster presents a mixed reliability picture for used car shoppers.
2024
The 2024 Porsche 718 Boxster presents an excellent reliability profile, bolstered by zero recalls or complaints reported to NHTSA.
2023
The 2023 Porsche 718 Boxster offers engaging driving dynamics, but a high TSB count suggests potential for minor component issues.
2022
The 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster offers engaging performance, but its reliability verdict is 'Below Average,' primarily due to a high volume of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
2021
The 2021 Porsche 718 Boxster offers engaging performance but warrants careful consideration due to a high volume of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).
2020
The 2020 Porsche 718 Boxster offers engaging performance, but a high volume of Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) suggests potential for minor issues.
2019
The 2019 Porsche 718 Boxster offers engaging performance but requires careful consideration due to its 'Below Average' reliability verdict.
2018
The 2018 Porsche 718 Boxster presents a compelling driving experience, but its reliability record warrants careful consideration.
2017
The 2017 Porsche 718 Boxster presents a mixed reliability picture.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Porsche 718 Boxster?
Carfocal currently has 9 published 718 Boxster reports, covering 2017 through 2025. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster presents a mixed reliability picture for used car shoppers.
Published year coverage: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025.
Is the Porsche 718 Boxster reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Porsche 718 Boxster. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2025 porsche 718 boxster presents a mixed reliability picture for used car shoppers. and the 2025 porsche 718 boxster's value proposition hinges on its driving dynamics versus its reliability concerns. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
9 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Porsche 718 Boxster?
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2017 through 2025.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 9
- Years tracked
- 9
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints