Porsche 718 Boxster

Name: 2025 Porsche 718 Boxster
Brand: Porsche

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Although the Boxster initially rode on the coattails of the legendary 911 when it debuted two decades ago, Porsche's roadster has since become an icon in its own right. For 2017, Porsche added 718 to its name as a nod to its motorsports pedigree, but otherwise this is still the same recognizable two-seater roadster the Boxster has always been. Significantly, the latest-generation Boxster loses two cylinders yet gains 35 horsepower. Has the magic, embodied by its fantastic handling, sound, and feel, been diluted?

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Safety

CR Safety Verdict: Basic

3 / 5

Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
Doesn't meet all CR Core Safety Requirements.
RWD-only vehicles can be more difficult to control

Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection not standard

RWD-only vehicles can be more difficult to control

Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection not standard
Doesn't meet all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.
Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Highway-speed automatic emergency braking not standard

Blind spot warning not standard

Rear cross traffic warning not standard

Not tested in IIHS side crash test

Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Highway-speed automatic emergency braking not standard

Blind spot warning not standard

Rear cross traffic warning not standard

Not tested in IIHS side crash test

Critical Active Safety Features

AEB-P

AEB-H

BSW

Optional

RCTW

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Owner Satisfaction

This car is new and detailed owner satisfaction will be available at a later date.

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Safety

CR Safety Verdict: Basic

3 / 5

Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
Doesn't meet all CR Core Safety Requirements.
RWD-only vehicles can be more difficult to control

Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection not standard

RWD-only vehicles can be more difficult to control

Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection not standard
Doesn't meet all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.
Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Highway-speed automatic emergency braking not standard

Blind spot warning not standard

Rear cross traffic warning not standard

Not tested in IIHS side crash test

Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Highway-speed automatic emergency braking not standard

Blind spot warning not standard

Rear cross traffic warning not standard

Not tested in IIHS side crash test

Critical Active Safety Features

AEB-P

AEB-H

BSW

Optional

RCTW

Learn More in CR Safety Guide

Porsche vs. Other New Car Brands

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Safety

CR Safety Verdict: Basic

3 / 5

Meets Federal Safety Requirements.
Doesn't meet all CR Core Safety Requirements.
RWD-only vehicles can be more difficult to control

Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection not standard

RWD-only vehicles can be more difficult to control

Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection not standard
Doesn't meet all CR Advanced Safety Requirements.
Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Highway-speed automatic emergency braking not standard

Blind spot warning not standard

Rear cross traffic warning not standard

Not tested in IIHS side crash test

Didn't earn Good or Acceptable rating in IIHS moderate overlap front crash test

Highway-speed automatic emergency braking not standard

Blind spot warning not standard

Rear cross traffic warning not standard

Not tested in IIHS side crash test