Nordschleife experience with the Porsche 718 Boxster GTS 2019 REVIEW - Autogefühl

In today’s Autogefühl's episode, Brian takes the Porsche 718 Boxster GTS to the Nürburgring Nordschleife. As always we cover exterior, interior, engines and driving experience.
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[@autogefuehl]

mhhhh what a delight in cinematography! Loved it as a viewer, go Brian & Jonas!! /Thomas

[@leagoproductions2367]

Autogefühl the view of cars 16:22 I love it

[@veritasman5822]

one of the best AUTOGEFÜHL'S reviews ...

[@ArtcoPhotography]

You guys are the best reviewers on KZbin. This is coming from someone who works as a camera operator and film maker. Keep up the great work guys.

[@autogefuehl]

Thx so much!

[@peterveres7717]

Truly the best car review channel by far: 1. Autogefuhl, 2. Doug Demuro, 3. Hoovie's Garage

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@1ROCKY89]

Man this guy can drive! Journalist on track is insane. GTS for the win 🏆

[@moosicman101]

This is by far the best review of the gts.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@mikewibberley2380]

Brilliant video Brian. I'm really enjoying my new 718 with the GTS spec. Love the sound the sports exhaust makes.

[@MD-qp8gj]

I test rode a 2015 Boxster GTS and a 2018 Cayman S last Saturday and both were epic in their own ways.

[@ChiroVideosTVlondon]

This is proper motoring journalism, Brian adds some wonderful insights and does so cooly even on the track. Loved the interview at the end.

[@tonydefresnaye7027]

Compared to other similar channels that do car reviews, this has got to be the best I've seen. Well presented, excellent delivery, very good videography, information relevant without BS waffle. I was undecided on the Boxter GTS versus other options and your video succinctly pointed out what the the car is about and its limitations. Well done.

[@autogefuehl]

Love to hear that m8 !

[@davidlane9556]

Thank you for the great review. In the US, most tracks do not allow convertibles so I chose the 718 Cayman GTS. In spite of all the negative sound comments from purchase owners on the flat 4 turbo, I say drive it before you hate it. The turbo has peak torque from 1900-5600 rpm so it pulls everywhere. Much more usable for the road and if you want a real track car, buy the GT4. The 718 Cayman/Boxster is the finest sports car you can buy for the money.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@wanlmeddoc2000]

Fantastic review I've ever seen! Well done! I agree, and I just got my 718 boxster GTS last week. It is a full package, very well balanced and all around sport car! Thank you!

[@autogefuehl]

👌👌

[@maxmartz4665]

I have had my 19 Boxster S with all go fast goodies about a month. It is an excellent sports car. 2 things I went S over GTS was that manual, 19in wheels, and sport tech 18w seats were musts. The review nailed the car.

[@ronstopfer2315]

Li Wan did you have the recall on the radio software and the front crossmember strengthening done? That recall was issued about Feb 25th or so. My new one is still sitting at the dealership in Kansas City awaiting the fixes before they will release it to me. 😔

[@newflyfisher]

Great review and very helpful. I am very interested in the 718 Boxster for 2019 and this was quite detailed. A few mistakes made in terms of details but overall outstanding presentation. Good job as always Thomas, Brian and Jonas! Love your channel.

[@autogefuehl]

appreciated !

[@benhagadorn3322]

Great review! But I am curious about one thing: you mention several times that switching between Normal/Sport/Sport+ changes the ride height. I’m pretty sure that’s not the case - it only changes the stiffness of the suspension. If your Porsche has PASM then, by default, the suspension is lower than a Porsche without PASM, but that height is fixed - it does not change by switching between Normal/Sport/Sport+. And if you opted to have Sport PASM on your Porsche then the ride is a bit lower than standard PASM, but again - it’s a fixed amount and does not change based upon driving mode. From the Porsche website: Optional PASM, the electronic damping control system, continuously adjusts the damping force on each wheel, based on current road conditions and driving style. In addition, the body sits 10 mm lower. PASM has two modes, which can be selected using a separate button on the center console: ‘Normal’, which is a blend of performance and comfort, and ‘Sport’ where the setup is much firmer.

[@autogefuehl]

Indeed, no height adjustment, just stiffness. Brian was wrong on that

[@lash9400]

Fantastic review Brian, I felt like I was apart of the driving experience. Well done.

[@RockbertoRocks]

Boxster 718 S is awesome! That "faster" GTS3 or whatever blocking in front just drove me insane!

[@sgtc4538]

Brian talks! He was going to tell us what a GTS offered over a specced up S at a lower cost perhaps, but didn't! Love the 718 switchgear and cockpit but just don't like blank switches! "A bit bumpy... a remarkably comfy ride!" Love the Eiffel region. Good camera-work, Jonas.

[@mieszkooracz7370]

Great Lady, humble and competent.

[@autogefuehl]

appreciated !

[@klausm5460]

Also her English is much better than what we are used to from many German CEOs and marketing folks.

[@steveo85]

I just spent four days in Sonoma and San Francisco with a base/sport chrono/pdk 718. I completely agree with you about the sport exhaust mode being completely unnecessary as well as the engine start/stop mode being annoying. Porsche has a long history of four cylinder sports cars and to me this engine makes complete sense and works very well in this car. Does this engine sound as good to me as a flat 6? No, but it still sounds unique and I enjoyed it. I happen to love the deep growl of flat fours. The aspect that killed the experience for me was the pdk. I’ve been trying to like these types of transmissions for ten years now and I don’t think it will ever happen. I would take a Miata RF with a manual in a heartbeat before the particular car I drove. Throw a true manual in the 718 and the decision would be more difficult. I think Porsche nailed the look as it looks fantastic to me. The handling is perfection whether on a country road or in the city, materials are very nice, and the usability is wonderful for my 6’3” height. The amount of trunk space is surprising and we had plenty of space for two roller board suitcases and backpacks. However, I’m guessing that considering this car’s options it probably priced out >$75k which I feel is insane. I don’t think that’s just me considering the amount of new 2017’s still available for sale. If I was considering a Boxster, a 2011 Spyder would top my list.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for the interesting feedback!

[@coopsnz1]

its more than 75000usd in Usa , its 93000usd with taxes . 75k you are thinking of a Cayman s

[@steveo85]

That’s a lot of cheddar. I was referring to the Boxster I spent 4 days with, but in my opinion, and in the opinion of a friend that works at a Porsche dealership, the car is about 15 to 20k usd overpriced. They are tough to move off the lot. Nice car, but overpriced imo.

[@steveo85]

That’s a lot of cheddar. I was referring to the Boxster I spent 4 days with, but in my opinion, and in the opinion of a friend that works at a Porsche dealership, the car is about 15 to 20k usd overpriced. They are tough to move off the lot. Nice car, but overpriced imo.

[@steveo85]

That’s a lot of cheddar. I was referring to the Boxster I spent 4 days with, but in my opinion, and in the opinion of a friend that works at a Porsche dealership, the car is about 15 to 20k usd overpriced. They are tough to move off the lot. Nice car, but overpriced imo.

[@WYXYXYW]

Hi Brian! Thank you for this interesting review, like always with you all here! Simply a beautiful design and another excellent car from Porsche! :)

[@tommckee5277]

Great review mate! Just recently got my Boxster GTS, absolutely love it , coming from an M2, it’s just another level all round!

[@autogefuehl]

Cheers!

[@scotie690]

I enjoyed very much this video. Great footage, Brian was cool as always and the interview with that amazing lady driver was fantastic. Carry on guys!

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks 🙏

[@fillaneednow5074]

Automatic start stop gains the manufacturers a higher mpg number as the engine automatically turns off when the car is between tests instead of idling between tests and that saves fuel. For owners it just wears out the components faster so keep it turned off.

[@autogefuehl]

yeah

[@stigpalm1922]

@@autogefuehl This stop and go is not recommended due to higher battery wear. I've been told by the Porsche Service Manager. So let the engine run all the time. This feature is added to political reason.

[@michaelschneider-]

+1. .. Tough duty if you can get it. .. Mr. Brian, a great review! .. A tough outing "at the office/Nordschleife" ..

[@rschotsal1]

Nice review, and on the track. That big microphone and interview was a nice touch as well ha! Yeah everything about the GTS is a JOY to drive and experience. It was an easy decision for me. I went for the Boxster with PDK and couldn’t be happier with my new cart. That’s right, super cart.

[@autogefuehl]

Thanks! Als tune in to his episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bWnSmn2Be6mogpI

[@sallybuchanan7195]

Great review Brian, done with passion and knowledge, thanks.

[@victorhoyles5113]

Amazing presentation and review! The best I've seen.

[@autogefuehl]

cheers m8 !

[@dafrasier1]

public toll road. USA really need one like the Ring, we have plenty of room. 242 laps in my new 718 Boxster S, no crash. plenty of power, sound is not an issue.

[@cherrycola608]

I don't do many YT comments, but I gotta say pretty much enjoyed your vid. Thanx for all the hard work. Still need a few year's time to go, but I'm really digging in to a Cayman for my next DD.

[@autogefuehl]

Love to hear that. Tune in for more :)

[@djtex1899]

Good review, however you said that the suspension button lowers the car, it doesn’t. It just firms the dampers, you also said the car has 265bop, it doesn’t. It’s 365but. #justsayin ；）

[@autogefuehl]

You're absolutely right, sorry!

[@ronstopfer2315]

I’m under the impression it does also lower the car. In my case, with the PASM Sport Suspension, it’s 20 mm lower.

[@dpkVT]

The GTS is lowered 20mm compared to the base model, and 10mm compared to the S model with PASM. The ride height is fixed. When you engage the different settings (Sport, Sport +) the suspension stiffens, the ride height stays the same.

[@tommyharrold287]

Such an amazing car! Fantastic review Jonas and Brain, Well done. #FeelForThomas

[@autogefuehl]

thanks tommy!

[@andychang7137]

very nice review watching your review is a joyful thing like your friend is talking to you nice job done and Thomas should be worried :)

[@autogefuehl]

love to hear that =)

[@MrWingtip]

Excellent video. I dream of owning a 718 Boxster GTS

[@presley1234567]

Good review and yes the old NA sounded better but I love my 718 Cayman GTS as am a hard top guy. It is so planted and they will be sort after plus is the sweet spot in the 718 range.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks!

[@rmstr007]

Fantastic review guys! incredibly long video but very fluent and so much info that it is really worth to watch it all! U are soo right about that "everything in one car for everyday use + some fun on the track" 80k EUR ??? ahem... not really .... i had to spend almost 120k for mine... but i might be the only fool that ordered the burmester in that car hehe... keep up the great reviews!!!

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for following! yeah very expensive...

[@maxmartz4665]

Worth every penny after one month of of driving 2019 S I think it is a great value.

[@rishu762]

Heyy ... waaooo it ws just amazing .... wht a great review ... superb!!! 😍😍😍😍 i just love the car

[@autogefuehl]

cheers !

[@treteq2009]

Love the shooting, thx for the content :)

[@tipazas]

We worst thing in Brian's review for me was his not very correct steering wheel holding, but I see Nordschleife forced to improve that :) Superb review and the last shot so cute, llike resting with your best buddy :)

[@autogefuehl]

hahaha yes!! Thought so too =) /Thomas

[@veritasman5822]

Germany is so BEAUTIFUL...

[@stigpalm1922]

Deutschland über alles.

[@paulsR32]

getting mine this week, so excited.

[@bondanoz]

For the price of a GTS there, you only get the entry level in Australia

[@Towert7]

An okay sounding 4 cylinder, but a SHAME they threw out that beautiful raspy boxer 6 cylinder!

[@blueberrycobbler]

towert7 these continuing comments about the engine is beating a dead horse at this point.

[@UALHVY]

Agree! But the SPYDER is coming. 6 cylinder!

[@ashleyjames308]

blueberrycobbler Very true and anyway the new engine is far better, much faster everywhere and more economical and the handling is much better too.

[@stigpalm1922]

@@UALHVY It's here and this month, January, the 2.5 litres, 4-cyl. GTS will be replaced with a 6-cyl. 4-litres and 400 bhp engine.

[@robertbluni9373]

great video. Looking forward to my 2019 Cayman gts

[@autogefuehl]

cheers !

[@thekksinca824]

Great review! I was wondering if the speedometer was set at miles per hour or kilometers per hour. I noticed that you rarely got over 100 in the track...

[@chrisdyson5513]

Great review and loved the laps on the Nordschleife. Did you mean 365 hp (16:06) rather than 265hp?

[@autogefuehl]

yes indeed!

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

Raced FF 1600 '79.Love the Ring.Thinking a 4.0 GTS might be a good daily? Manual.

[@celestialfix]

Excellent video, but I'd like to suggest that you have a professional check your driving position. You need to be closer to the wheel as your arms are extending too much. The seat appears to be close enough, but it may be that the seat back is reclined too much. Also, your head is too close to the headliner. You should be able to put a lengthwise fist on top of your head.

[@gregorygant4242]

Beautiful vehicle ,great color, great scenery . I'd didn't get the price of the car Brian ,how much did you say it was because I'm interested ?

[@Tdeegs]

Thank you fantastic video! Awesome all rounder car.

[@neilpatching7443]

Great video Brian

[@autogefuehl]

appreciated !

[@dantze]

How can you review a car while driving in the ring @ highspeed... damn! Respect! :D great Video

[@autogefuehl]

thanks =)

[@karrikarthik6936]

I want this track back on f1 calender !!

[@nightwing09x]

HOLY SHIT, 2019 BOXSTER MODEL!

[@100thomasmagnum]

Nice. I wish I could try that track but Im in US with no plans to go. Lol.

[@waltvancourt5052]

Hi, did you drive in sport mode or sports plus ? I went to my first track day and drove in sport. Thomas always says sport plus is for the track. I should of tried both. What do you guys recommend ?

[@ronstopfer2315]

Absolutely an excellent ( ! ) review of this wonderful car. I just traded in my 2002 911 Turbo X50, and my 2016 Mercedes Benz S550 (both cars AWD) in on a new 718 Caymen GTS. Unfortunately, there is a hold on releasing the 2019 GTS due to two factory recalls, one is a radio software upgrade, and the second recall is a strengthening of the front crossmembers in the front, in case of frontal impact. I cannot wait to get that Carmine PDK beauty in my garage! Keep up the good work!

[@franckabu]

Brilliant cinematography what's the sound track at 14:51?

[@dreadog6425]

Great review, wish i could afford it.

[@autogefuehl]

thanks for tuning in!

[@worldtravel101]

That'd be an amazing drive.

[@christopherlogsdon1628]

Is the sports Chrono PAC standard on the GTS?

[@harrylen1688]

Awesome review Personally im a BOXER lover, it's fun for every day in the city also for long distance that's my car.

[@leagoproductions2367]

6th comment Congrats for almost 300K subscribers and I like that car sound! ...are the top and the rear trunk both over the engine?

[@ronstopfer2315]

Dylan Leago the trunks are at the far front and just behind the engine. It’s a mid-engine car.

[@dafrasier1]

I did one lap with the top down, just to do it. nice slow 9 minute lap.

[@robertjohnbowering]

Great review and a great car, just one point the roof will operate at 50 kilometres per hour so you do not have to stop the car to operate it.

[@autogefuehl]

He did operate while driving in the driving part :) cheers!

[@simonecominato5561]

Brian, your is a really tough job but, hey, someone has to do it, right?!? :P

[@autogefuehl]

haha yeah =)

[@RM-ep2dc]

Its 365 hp, not 265 hp?

[@autogefuehl]

365 indeed

[@jhrodriguez08]

The flat 4 turbo sounds aweful , and the new gt4 will get a 3.0 liter turbo so in other words the old flat sixes NA are the ones to have including the 3.8 GT4

[@cyclepath55555]

Whiner...

[@ronstopfer2315]

It’s a matter of personal preference. I now own one and I think it sounds fantastic. I do prefer the 6’s sound, but too much is being made of the difference in the sound. As I look in my rear view mirror seeing that 6-cylinder Cayman/Boxster disappearing from sight, I feel vindicated. That includes the GT4! WASSUP now? 😄

[@foersom5928]

35:46 "What is the one you want to drive": We want to see Anja drive the Taycan on a fast lap time.

[@mdub048]

love the video, but we don't need to see you talking when you are lapping Nordschleife. Show the POV only.

[@thaalrasha]

is this guys really leaning on the side mirror ? 3:02 0_o

[@fragu123]

So much better than Thomas.... more emotion, more passion, more capable & more authentic. Very well done....

[@mikeduncan7552]

I prefer Thomas. English men always come off as obnoxious and uppity. Perfect example is Shmee.

[@TheKruxed]

You are comparing a rich kid who collects cars with the average English man? the only obnoxious thing there is your opinion,clearly which is ironic.

[@TheKruxed]

This is the reason there are multiple people who do videos here, you can use each to their own strengths and Thomas can't be everywhere at once :-)

[@mikeduncan7552]

I get caught up sometimes, I apologize for my judgement.

[@MaciejDrelichowski]

Come on dude. Thomas is the only one. Noone needs those comparisons. Brit did good review and that is it. Period.

[@mcesarey]

The sound has actually grown on me...

[@war1497]

Audio recordings are not remotely representative of how the car sounds irl to begin with. Especially the cabin noise of the car which sounds better than most turbo charged vehicles. This car has been bashed by youtube keyboard warriors who will never drive or own a Porsche and have no idea what the car is like.

[@whatevernevermind5960]

sounds like a Subaru STI

[@mcesarey]

This has been the joke since the car came out...Yes, it's a flat 4 so it sounds like a flat 4. However, Subaru wishes they could build an engine like this. It gets universal praise except for those who don't like the flat 4 sound.

[@miyamohammed]

Red shoes or not allowed to test maybe?🤔🤔

[@SLLYT]

Chatty, but informative review.

[@gsthree9534]

Lots of incorrect info however. And way too much talking.

[@jonchicoine]

What are you holding? Is that a dead rabbit?

[@leagoproductions2367]

5:54-6:22 that explains why Porsche won't let you see it's engine...

[@DontTellMeMore]

Select individual mode all in normal except stop start off, problem solved.

[@steveokinevo887]

Why presenting a car not available at order .

[@autogefuehl]

Do you expect this car will not be sold anymore ever?

[@steveokinevo887]

when will it be on sale , Porsche dealers can't answer , can you please ?

[@steveokinevo887]

I would buy a base Cayman and get it at cheaper price available i don't care about options or big sport sound and i can't order . dealers can't say when it's available to order. Im in France.

[@maxmartz4665]

Porsche uses allocations that very per dealer

[@DImitriosRaptopoulos-j4t]

Looks like German Ferrari from the front!

[@wallmethod]

Please close the door!

[@josephjewellers]

save my $$ for upcoming Spyder/GT4

[@shreyassrinivasan8251]

Which is this bgm

[@Darrooll]

Nice, Porsche has borrowed the same dashboard from my Mk3 VW Caddy and slapped on fake leather, a clock and infotainment screen

[@sionbonkwok6937]

wonderful ；）

[@MrHiBeta]

A Cayman makes more sense then the Boxster due to the solid roof for me. If a Boxster came with a hard convertible top, as opposed to a canvas top, a Boxster would be ideal in my opinion. I agree on the stop/start auto cutoff button-painful. My other car is a 2018 Macan. The stop/start function in the Macan can be full time disabled, as opposed to deactivating it every time the engine is started.

[@autogefuehl]

How does that work with the constant disabling?

[@MrHiBeta]

Autogefühl Press the auto on/off button once, and it stays off for good. Stays off over multiple engine starts.

[@thandermax]

Nice 💕❤

[@utubejoe11]

Wonderful review. Is that a dead muscrat you keep pointing at that young lady? Finally, God that car sounds horrible.

[@golfbuddy1969]

This, or a 911 Carrera T ???

[@r.b.7684]

T for drivers.

[@MrHiBeta]

911 T has 370 bhp compared the 365 bhp of the 718 GTS. That is about $5,000 more for each 1 bhp. The 718 is a better looking car in my book.

[@golfbuddy1969]

MrHiBeta which looks better is your opinion of course. Mid engine cars are a hoot to drive, but to me, the Carrera T looks better, and in owning a 911, you’re owning a part of automotive history.

[@Juergen_Mueller]

Can't you please synchronize the videos of your colleague Thomas in order to spare your followers his terrible, physical pain-causing German English?

[@markjennings2315]

I wonder how much longer before Porsche start turning out all electric?

[@xinporco]

Much more time, they have said recently they would focus just as much on hybrids as electrics so good sound is here to stay 🙂.

[@foersom5928]

0:00 Please Brian, learn to pronounce the name of the channel. It is an u-umlaut sound like in Nürburg.

[@drbobs8267]

👍

[@wernerjacq]

Knowledgable guy but..... at some point you need to STOP talking...... his yap was revving faster than the engine...killing the nice growl!

[@jamesj97370]

265bhp?

[@autogefuehl]

mistake, 365 it is

[@superxan124]

Why the hell is this a 43 minute video

[@autogefuehl]

Watch and enjoy :) and if u seek shorter videos, check our autogefuel channel

[@autogefuehl]

here it is kzbin.info/door/wqs7-BnUreBJMfXHU4dZFg

[@rabola55]

Naturally aspirated = Naspirated

[@autogefuehl]

=)

[@VotreCauchemar]

1:30 That's it, enough of this environmentalist BS. BRING BACK THE 6!!!!!!

[@nickjones8867]

The cars great,your just to big for it,why review a car you cant get in and out.

[@truthrevealed9293]

calm down nothing like dat 981 boss

[@ronstopfer2315]

Truth Revealed, I love that 981, but evolution made the 718 a better car.

[@JBOsurf]

These will be a bargain in five years time. The 981 won't be.

[@MrCyberamp]

Indeed

[@whatevernevermind5960]

like the 944 and 968

[@BigBoss-ps6vk]

981 is already dropping in value

[@cyclepath55555]

But the 981 is an old, antiquated, low torque motor that you need to rev the shit out of to get any horsepower....

[@frank-cz1bn]

Here we are 4 years later and they still cost the same 😂