Porsche 718 Boxster REVIEW POV Test Drive by AutoTopNL

[@MatthewGaither]

I had a base 718 Boxster as a loaner for half a day while my Macan GTS was being serviced recently. Based on all of the internet hate for the 4 cylinder motor I expected to not enjoy my time with it but ended up loving every second of it. It was so fun and playful feeling even at low speeds and the motor had tons of character. Within 30 minutes of getting in it I was completely smitten. These base 718 Boxster's are legitimately great.

[@SimRan-ur5nl]

if you think 718 is great.. try a 981 Base Boxster and then report back! You'll barf the next time you see a 718.

[@MatthewGaither]

@@SimRan-ur5nl Owned a 987 before. The 718’s are superior in every way but sound and the immediacy of the throttle.

[@travis8665]

@@SimRan-ur5nl I actually like the sound of the 718 better but then again, Im 70 and dont feel the need to wind the motor out all the time.

[@jonfrench7133]

@@SimRan-ur5nl It’s a shame really that people like you feel the need to look down on the 4 cylinder engine. Please listen to the review and drive one for yourself before casting ill-informed opinions

[@SimRan-ur5nl]

@@jonfrench7133 Waiting for someone to say that! Yes I have driven both, I rented the 981 for my wedding and this 718 recently for a photoshoot. I can confidently say that the 981 was wayyyy better than the 718, in every way possible on the road. And its just not me, the sales numbers of the 718 speak for themselves. Don't take my ill-informed opinions, look at the numbers... no wonder porsche is ditching 4 pops and going all electric on this platform.

[@shreshtarajakumar8046]

@ 4:12 The seat can be folded to access the coat hanger on the back of the seat. Porsche's attention to detail is second to none!

[@lindsaydobson]

Agree it's important, at least to some owners. The folding seat on is vital to me - I can stow my handbag or some bits and pieces behind me if I have a passenger. I'm quite small so I have the seat forward which creates a good bit of space behind.

[@IGCameron]

This is my fourth Boxster... and YES. it is amazing. I was going to keep my 981, 6 cylinder 2.7 PDK but I became convinced that this car is even better than all the previous models. and yes.. it is so, so fast to pick up speed. It's the torque that is so prominent. Easy to drive and awesome cornering (as usual). AND the noise of the sport exhaust is different to the previous model but it is infectious! Use it all the time.

[@nmgomes13]

When you drive the car did you noticed a clunking noise when downshifts when decelerating and nearly stopped, and then again when first accelerating from a very slow near stop? Specially when you are on 2 gear and downshifts to 1 gear you ear a clunk. Center Porsche says thats normal. Did noticed anything ?

[@IGCameron]

@@nmgomes13 Hello. I hear no clunking whether in auto mode or manual mode at slow speed or high speed and deceleration or downshifting. I have now done 14,000 miles in my car. My previous 981 with PDK had not sign of clunking. It is not normal for it to clunk.

[@nmgomes13]

@@IGCameron Thanks.

[@neofaktion]

Are you still happy with it? I am considering one next year.

[@RobertEaglefy]

@@neofaktion I got mine 3 months ago. 2000 miles on it, manual transmission, just barely crossed the break in. It is incredibly quick, especially on the European roads. Super happy with it.

[@ibarylsky]

you make the best car reviews on YT

[@katok2313]

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[@toplyrics457]

It's Doug demero he is kinda dumb andnfunny

[@JesusHernandez-ry2qe]

Cap

[@jdmlegend4607]

It’s ratis rides

[@jdmlegend4607]

Ratis rides?

[@sinoperture]

The seats fold forward so that the serpentine belt access cover (under the carpet lining) can be accessed easier so that the engine doesn't need to be dropped out for anything other than clutch replacements..

[@tthedestroyer4348]

And there is a coat hook on the back of the seat.

[@user-ec9hg3nu4u]

just ordered my first 718 in the UK. I'm surprised there aren't more reviews on the internet for this vehicle. I think I've watch most of them and this is by far the most compelling. You seem to get to the detail potential buyers are interested in so thank you. I haven't driven the 6 cylinder so I am hoping I will be pleased with this engine and feedback it provides. In my own mind I have accepted this will probably be my last petrol engine vehicle I buy. My other vehicle is a hybrid and I suspect my next purchase will be an all electric. I am the right age for a mid life crisis but thought this would be the least dangerous or expensive of the other cliches men of my age seem to fall for! Thanks again :)

[@JorgeRodriguez-kt8ex]

Wow, congratulations my man! Enjoy your car 🙌🏻

[@dawndreamss]

I’m in the right age for a mid life crisis too and am considering buying one and very happy to hear it’s the least dangerous choice. 😂😄😇

[@thedrivebygg]

How you enjoying the Boxster?

[@randyland1000]

​@@dawndreamssGet it! you won't be sorry... Love mine.

[@stefansmyname215]

9:37 *me complimenting a girl

[@abbyweetman5958]

I have it in the same colour, Crayon in the UK, Sports Chrono and PDK. Went from the flat 6 to this. Love it, performance, handling, look and sound. Lots of money, huge extras.

[@ActionManXVI]

718 Boxster - better than previous boxsters in every department except the emotion and sound provided by a flat 6. The new engines performance is undeniable

[@Porsche1969]

This flat four is also "emotional"... but in a different way. I would call it "emotion through driving"... and not with its "sound". I would say "fuck the flat six sound", if the old engine has not this level of torque like the new turbo fourcylinder has. And who's really not ok with it, can still install an aftermarket exhaust system. Then this engine sounds fantastic too.

[@ActionManXVI]

but that scream, im sure future iterations of a flat six could produce more torque, i mean even BMW's turbo charged 6 cylinders sounded great like the e46. I get what u mean though :)

[@PoggiiBonsii]

fuck this 'farty' sound track

[@ashleyjames308]

Trouble is that the flat six is hard work and rather slow in comparison. On the road, even driving fast, you drive on torque and not very often power, so with 50% more torque at less than half the revs, there’s a hell of an improvement. You go faster everywhere but it feels slower. Perfect for driving across France.

[@simmo2745]

Its part of the experience, the flat 6 - this boxster would blitz my 72 911, but its about engagement that makes sports car ‘sporty’ not how fast it is - 718 is an epic fast car for sure, but so was the 981. Id take the 981 thanks and for go the 10% power difference

[@effa114]

Great review. I honestly think the 2 litre sounds considerably better than the 2.5.

[@gregorytalley4380]

I own this thing and you can't beat it with a stick. This is my second boxer and this one is just better. Its my daily driver. The people who beat up on them have not driven them for years. They are fun, quick, and reliable

[@jasonbrown8473]

Holy shit, who would've ever thought a little Boxster could be pulling that hard! I want one now, damn it!

[@burakkaplan5099]

finally a good review video for Porsche 718 Boxster

[@daigoldsack1254]

Car sounds like a beast loved when u told your friend to rev it and he turned it off lol thanks for your videos

[@varnster9438]

Really good review. If you prefer the 981 sound fair enough. Purely my own opinion but as someone who owned the flat 6 911, I never rated it. I had 3 V8 cars and now that's what you call an engine noise!!! My view of the 981 was always a 911 wannabe, at least now the 718 has its own character. The engine noise may be different, but from my far from untrained ear, there is absolutely nothing wrong with the sound of the 718. The "S" in sports mode makes a great noise and is blisteringly fast and responsive. Each to their own I guess, but I just don't understand the negative views - the 718 is the most fun car I've had

[@sherparoyale]

Genuinely curious why you went from 911 to a 718? I recently got a 996TT cab and it is way more power than I expected 🤫

[@druthenberg01]

my favorite AutoTopNL video. I could watch this all day.

[@druthenberg01]

Still my favorite POV car video, come back every month. So great

[@sonvfave]

Drive a nice fast 13 S Drove an 718 base No comparison you WILL Be seeing me in a 718!!

[@amitksaini5482]

I wasn't even listening you, just admiring the view... So peaceful and green!

[@electrictwizylife]

ok but this is a car review. not a nature documentary.

[@AaronRandolphChen]

Wow, that convertible roof mechanism is fabulous & I agree the Boxster really looks handsome with the roof up too.

[@Josh_0579]

I love the 4 cylinder and it's power, the design is awesome and the handling (especially with the manual) is great. It's better than the 986 and the 981 in every perspective!!! Such a great car, totally love it 😍 ( I drove a GTS with an manual )

[@deansmit3663]

Very nice car. Nice sound for a 4 cylinder, this is more than enough ! Beautiful interior too...

[@bnattapat]

Dean Smit but it is a real myth 6 cylinders

[@TheChief_]

Anyone who hates on it hasn’t driven it yet

[@Malcom2345]

Porsche 4cyl turbos just sooo good. My first was a a 924 turbo in 83 which was so quick for its day @175hp, just loved it. In 87 l upgraded to the 944turbo so much speed and those curves 😍 ended up owning 3 of those over 15 years. For those who dudnt know they are the most successful sports car Porsche have ever made! I then owned 3 968 turbos, l truly believed nothing could be better as far as a sports car went. The 944 and 968 still look so good today. My last 968 l owned for 9 years and drove clear across the country in it twice. When l got wind of Porsche bringing out another turbo 4, well it goes without saying l was first in line 😆l ended up with an S one of the first in the country and have had it for 6 years. I truly am blown away with what it does and how well it does it. Well times are changing and who knows if we will be driving anything combustable in the future but if Porsche does make another, l will add it to my list of incredible 4cylinder cars. Thanks for over 40 years of motoring heaven Porsche!!!! 🙏👉

[@carolebuckle7977]

I went to see this yesterday at the dealers, it is my next car ☺️🇬🇧❤️

[@tinoschneider6350]

Damn this thing sounds great!

[@mojogrip]

Sounds amazing to me

[@JBOsurf]

If you like the 718 buy it. But it won't hold value like the 981. That flat 6 will soon become priceless. That sound is worth a lot.

[@mcesarey]

I have a 981 and the value is falling like any other car. People say the 981 will hold value because of the 718 but I don't see it happening...

[@JBOsurf]

Michael Esarey In Australia the opposite is true. Value retention is very high.

[@dafaqking]

Same here in Germany. A used 981 GTS is quite expensive and the prices don't tend to fall by now.

[@mooseriderrik]

JBOsurf here in the UAE this isn’t the case. 981 price drop is steep.

[@saulrocha3590]

JBOsurf is gay

[@vijayhajari9069]

I bought one and I love this beauty no matter what other people’s says about this beautiful car. I enjoy this car every time I DRIVE. 👍

[@zootcase7501]

If you do not know why the seats fold, you should look again!!! At the top of the seat there is a hook to hang your jacket on. Really clever! It also cuts accesstime to the engine bay.

[@Ben-pe8pw]

Well i bought the 718 GT and i drive a AMG at the moment but the drive in a porsche is another world it nibble ,flexible and it feel like a real sport car 😊

[@ronserbin6817]

Loved your review, Nothing "base" about that car, makes you wonder if the "S" is even necessary considering the extra expense.

[@drbobs8267]

This reply is a year late considering your post but the answer is you do not need an S. 300 hp in a 3000 pound car is absolutely spectacular. If you’re going to race it, you may want more power but if you’re going to drive it on normal roads you will never need more power than this car delivers because you couldn’t use it anyway.

[@drbobs8267]

Great review and not just because I agree with you, although I do. I think that all of the haters of the sound have flat sixes and are trying to justify why they’re keeping them. Yes, they do sound good when revved out and that’s where you have to keep them to take advantage of the torque unlike this car which allows full torque access from beginning to end. Both great cars, this one just happens to be a little better.

[@Omar-kw5ui]

love your videos man! You have a very unique style, and whenever I wonder what it is like to sit in and see a car from POV, I come here :D

[@aron3754]

Such a beautiful car. This is my attainable dream car for sure!!

[@dafaqking]

The 981 GTS's sound is unmatched. So pure and brutal. I don't own one, but I love them.

[@kmartin971]

roccne I recently bought a 981 GTS...it’s simply amazing!

[@randyland1000]

Just got my 2017. Awesome! Don't miss my 2008 at all.

[@Facom01]

That color and that weather gives no justice to this amazing convertible car.

[@terrybilly9967]

The 718 s is so fast with only 350PS. Awesome car 🙄

[@abyanmuammarrabbani1690]

it is porsche so number is nothing

[@tomoperesnik7354]

AutoTopNL you are the best!!Love your reviews :D:D

[@dungeonmaster1406]

If the engine swaps for four cylinder to six cylinder then the four cyl may become a collectors item.

[@rschotsal1]

Peter Liesel The 4 cylinder (with turbo s technology) a collectors item, yeah good idea. How much longer for the three cylinder? Nevrmind

[@daystatec1972]

I recon it sounds amazing as well

[@tiborpodhorny1003]

4:05 There is a jacket holder on the top of the seat. Without fast moving the seat it would be useless

[@phill2840]

and probably because of the cayman to access the space behind the seats

[@inflatable2]

​@phill2840 I think it was because these seats were also used in the 991 911, which has backseats..

[@simonbussey7530]

You need it in Sport mode and Not Sport+ for the best sound, as counter intuitive as it would seem.

[@marcelkrchnak]

Hello Max. I really agre with you. This car looks really neat in this generation and the sound of the exhaust in combination with this 2 liter engine is great. Performance in the video is fantastic and this pdk is bloody quick. Thank you very much for another satisfying video👏🏻🤘🏻👍🏻

[@DavidS94938]

I test drove one of these, and was very impressed

[@rezasetiadi7256]

Thanks bro, like I'm driving the car. Really a car I dreamed rn..

[@jonathanl2748]

Superb pairing of paint color and wheels.

[@tonykono5225]

Sounds so good and throaty! Thanks

[@bbsingh7554]

I like 718 cayman more. Its rear end is good. Boxter's rear end is not that good. But u can't have that kind of fun in cayman. U get one good thing in 1 car and another good thing in another. So u kind of have to compromise. But that's my perspective. But no one can say either one of them is bad. Porsche is doing really well in terms of performance.

[@xlj16]

Can’t wait for mine to come absolutely love this car

[@Juergen_Mueller]

Thank you for the very informative and rousing video and the focus on what really interests.

[@henksthetics]

Weird how the cheaper Porsche models all look better than the 911

[@Porsche1969]

That's only your personal opinion... There are enough people who see it the other way.

[@roastbeef7576]

SJW Maniac me

[@simmo2745]

I tend to agree, I own a 911 and a Boxster - both stunning cars though

[@zsoltpapp3363]

This Boxster has rather ugly front lights.

[@krelshell4]

Your opinion In my opinion the boxter is horrendous and the cayman is ugly from the back. 911 is absolutely stunning from behind

[@alexandercomair3801]

Ive driven this one, but S, and it still had a good sound.. wayyyy better than the VW/Audi 2.0T engines ive owned.

[@bookerjeana3850]

DO you wanna have one ?

[@alexandercomair3801]

Booker Jeana I am thinking of getting a 981 boxster gts

[@AndreAndre-mp8py]

I’ve had a 2016 cayman 981 and replaced it with a 2017 718 boxster. The 718 overall (and for what I need out of it)is a much better car. If one thing I would say is that the 718 is not more economical than the 981 was. And yes, the noise and power delivery are different.

[@borinvlogs]

Sport mode actually gives you more sound than Sport Plus

[@ericfuoco9718]

Love the 718 , looks AMAZING

[@vantagewinn]

From my personal feeling from I borrow drove 718 Cayman from my friend and right now he changed Porsche Sport exhaust to IPE. However, he still consult me about "Can we take out Turbo flat 4 to N/A flat 6?"We agree that we still miss N/A Flat 6 more than Turbo Flat 4 because the engine sound,N/A Flat 6, have soul, emotional, and excitement for driver who daily drive Porsche but this Turbo Flat 4 is lack of the soul, emotional, and excitement for us. It's weird Turbo Flat 4 engine sound like SUBARU! if next gen of 718 have optional of N/A or Turbo Flat 6 engine, we still choose Flat 6.

[@vijayhajari9069]

I bought two years ago and I am enjoying very much great car to drive. 👍👍👍

[@Maurisje0123]

When a new generation of a sportscar gains in dynamic precision of the driving, it definately has become a better car.

[@비비빅-p5g]

Im studying english with his videos He is awesome his pronunciation for studying english 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@edel.m1138]

Autotop the use of that! Is for changing the belt alternator and the water pomp is a sort of access to that area...

[@jamie3731]

Such a good review, thank you. What a car! Is that the Porsche sports exhaust?

[@xxlalbatross3287]

Thank you for a good review.

[@Virago01]

Thanks for the excellent review. Considering trading up from my 987 to a 981 because of the flat 6 but might skip that one altogether to the 718....

[@eddiegray793]

Wait 6 coming back according to news

[@marzannayem4712]

The rear looks like the front of golf😂😂

[@johnmitchell8716]

Lol, right

[@rei6nfps]

lmao cannot unsee it now

[@davidroman4107]

Haha😂😂😂

[@abyanmuammarrabbani1690]

wow i didnt recognize it

[@JellyLancelot]

Dammit 😂

[@ederss7]

How cant people like this sound? It sounds like the classic VW Beetle.

[@adamad2481]

great review !!

[@Tdeegs]

I agree and I own a 991.1. Sold it for a 718 to track. Way better car.

[@BryanP813]

Great video! Makes me want to go out and buy one now!

[@koenruesink5129]

jongens respect voor jullie. snel gegroeid, nog steeds lekker bescheiden en jullie zijn lekker jezelf. top

[@AutoTopnl]

Thanks Koen! Jij bedankt voor je trouwe "lidmaatschap"

[@daherik]

Walked into the dealership yesterday thinking to buy second hand 911 - EUR 155,00 give or take. Came out considering to buy 2021 918 Boxter for half that price. Doing my research now. Thanks for your video!!

[@sinoperture]

The base turbo'd six in the 991.2 got better driver reviews than the S version. The difference being larger turbo's. In the case of these flat 4's. apart from engine size between base and S/GTS the latter also have different turbo's as well. Maybe in the future they will put the smaller/simpler turbo's of the base onto a 2.5 to add power, yet still retain better drivability that large turbo's almost always take away.

[@hrsjohnny]

S model turbo is variable geometry one and base model is a regular turbo that's the difference

[@garagebaf8031]

awesome car, you guys should test the Alpine A110 you will absolutely love it aswell

[@TechGamestips]

Great car if you are single or car for weekends or trips

[@angussimpson5618]

the seat goes forward so you can put ur coat on the hanger on the back of the chair

[@Veezyindacut]

Mercedes should use Flat 4’s for their entry level cars

[@qwertyzxcv123]

This guy is a vampire. He has no reflection on the rear view mirror.

[@Paddeng]

The seats fold forward to allow access to the hatch into the engine compartment behind the seats.

[@markuk7010]

Porsche Boxster is the best sports car ever made. Put a 6 cylinder turbo in a 718 and you have perfection.

[@pfichtner01]

We also have one. , Fantastic handling, beautiful car , sportive , you don't need more.

[@andrijakolarevic1147]

This is real Porsche. Like 356 . 4cyl boxer

[@razzor3757]

Not good soun, but is equilibrated by the nice aspect and the better prestations, Nice review!

[@markboyles8191]

Here’s the thing, I wouldn’t buy one because it doesn’t have a flat 6. The flat 6 is what makes a Porsche a Porsche. In stead, I’d buy a Mini Cooper s. I realize the Porsche is a lot faster, but I know the mini can handle just as well. Not only that, the mini is a lot cheaper to buy and own. And it’s also a lot more practical.

[@LittleMew133]

6'5'' dude in a 2-seater convertible and still fits wow

[@MasterSteve_117]

I personally think it sounds like a baby v8 and i am gointo say it: I think it sounds better than the flat 6

[@felixUTt]

I like this Porsche very much ❤

[@TeyanThuny]

This car looks cool and needs to be custom. Silver BBS wheels and Metallic sky blue color

[@Maxtopic69]

Anyone who complains about not having the old motor are typically journalists and ones that haven’t driven them.

[@finleypdoherty]

I personally really miss the 6 cylinder engine. I have a friend who owns a 981 Boxster Spyder. I have experienced he 718 and it is not comparable

[@guyonyuk]

Many parts are common between the 911 and the Boxter/Cayman, so must be the seat and the lever to access rear seats that do not exist on the boxter

[@James_Sovereign]

I get vertigo every time this guy stands up

[@Baerchenization]

Well, I am here to disagree :) The car is not so much better than the 981 in every respect. When Chris Harris reviewed the 981 S, he said 'how much more car do you really need?' - So only 5 short years ago, we had a car that was objectively very good already; and now with the 982, we have one where you can only experience the advancements if you are a pro driver doing a car review, possibly on track as well. So for all intents and purposes, the 981 is just as good a car in real life -- but the 982 had its heart + soul ripped out ! Just go 80 in 2nd gear in both, case closed.

[@nickjones8867]

ive got a 981 my 3rd boxster,amazing car.this guy talking rubbish.

[@Jay-xr3sb]

Just bought a 981S

[@bnattapat]

A beautiful car with raw sound

[@terryboy1235]

Love it & thinking of buying one

[@MrSuperdoop]

I’m sold 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@MrCyberamp]

Sorry but my 981 flatsix brute sound makes me smile more than the speed.

[@utkansahin8679]

Rented this car in Dubai. Such a beast.

[@roberthart5686]

Love the the review - you have a greatly engaging style and really help convey the joy of driving the car

[@AliAli-fp9zy]

4:07 for the engine

[@a3bmm594]

Haha, "do with that what you want" which is litterately translated from dutch "doe daarmee wat je wil". Love it! Nice review! First time I heared Porsche was going to put a 4 cylinder in one of their cars I was a bit bummed out. But maybe it's more the idea that everything is changing where every manufacturer is forced to downsize, and as a car enthusiast I don't really want things to change. However.... Nowadays they can push small engines in mass production cars to specs you would normally (20 years ago) find in the Japanese tuning world. Yet they are more refined and useable. The 718 is one of the few cars nowadays using a flat 4 and I think it gives it just that little bit of character that you expect from a Porsche. If it was the EA888, just like you said, it would be a one size fits all kind of thing. I do hate 3 cylinder engines though. They just lack too much torque which annoys the hell out of you in everyday driving. Long story short: I absolutely agree with you! You don't have to miss the 6 cylinders (except for the sound of course). Love this 718, would really fancy a drive sometime.