Porsche 911 Targa (06 on) - Review Review by Ben Wall on 02 May 2007 Last Updated: 05 March 2009 The 911 Targa is a sort of halfway-house between the standard Coupe model and the Convertible. It retains the classic body Porsche shape, but at the touch of a button, the glass roof retracts for occupants to enjoy the sun. The roof operates at any speed, much like an electric sunroof. It's further distinguished from other models in the line-up by having an opening hatchback, increasing practicality. The Targa is only available with four-wheel-drive and has wider rear bodywork giving an extra purposeful stance as well as added stability. It's a combination that seems particularly suited to the UK - it's more secure in slippery conditions, and the roof allows occupants to make the most of any good weather. The model was facelifted in mid 2008 with new engines and exterior changes including the introduction of LED daytime running lights. 5 out of 5 Other Porsche reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 5 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £78,499 - £89,790 View all new prices Used price range: £27,764 - £76,340 View all used prices Get a Porsche 911 Targa (06 on) information pack Next steps Porsche 911 Targa cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 3 models like this for sale, starting at £41,950. Find used Porsche 911 Targas for sale Iconic Porsche design, superbly engineered, sharp handling, sublime engines, extra practicality over Coupe Miserly standard kit, high running costs The 911 Targa is a sort of halfway-house between the standard Coupe model and the Convertible. It retains the classic body Porsche shape, but at the touch of a button, the glass roof retracts for occupants to enjoy the sun. The roof operates at any speed, much like an electric sunroof. It's further distinguished from other models in the line-up by having an opening hatchback, increasing practicality. The Targa is only available with four-wheel-drive and has wider rear bodywork giving an extra purposeful stance as well as added stability. It's a combination that seems particularly suited to the UK - it's more secure in slippery conditions, and the roof allows occupants to make the most of any good weather. The model was facelifted in mid 2008 with new engines and exterior changes including the introduction of LED daytime running lights. Driving & Performance Performance 5 out of 5"The Targa uses the same engines as the rest of the 911 range so the standard model has a 3.6-litre..." Handling 5 out of 5"All Targa models have a four-wheel drive system, which delivers between five and 40 per cent of..." Comfort Comfort 4 out of 5"It may offer serious performance but the Targa isn't an uncompromising car. In fact it's an easy car..." Practicality 3.5 out of 5"Unlike the Coupe, Targa models get an opening hatchback, giving better access to the rear seats..." Equipment 3 out of 5"The equipment list covers all the essential luxuries - although it's what you'd expect given the..." Behind the wheel 4 out of 5"The interior of the Targa is similar to the Cayman and Boxster. It's superbly built and finished..." Costs Running costs 3 out of 5"The Targa is not a cheap car, but it does enjoy very strong residual values, so you'll get back much..." Green credentials 2.5 out of 5"By family car standards the Targa performs poorly on the environmental front with average emissions..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4 out of 5"There are no official Euro NCAP crash test results, but the Targa comes with driver and passenger,..." Reliability 4 out of 5"One of the biggest factors that keeps owners coming back to Porsche is the largely hand-built..." Buying & Selling Buying new 2 out of 5"The Targa doesn't sell in big numbers. You'll need to order it and wait for Porsche to build it,..." Buying used 3 out of 5"Most good examples are in the Porsche dealer network and you should be prepared to wait if you're..." Selling 4 out of 5"The Targa is less popular than the Coupe, but has strong appeal for its extra versatility." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Porsche 911 cars for sale We have 3 models like this for sale. Find Porsche 911 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures