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Porsche Boxster Roadster boot space, practicality and safety

2004 - 2011 (change model)
Practicality rating: 3.5 out of 53.5

Written by CJ Hubbard Published: 28 September 2024

There’s no Euro NCAP crash test rating for the 987 Boxster but the body is very strong and it benefits from driver, passenger, side and head airbags. A comprehensive Porsche Stability Management system keeps things in check while an alarm and immobiliser are standard fit. Ceramic brakes with even shorter stopping distances were an option on the Boxster S but they’re very expensive to replace when worn out – just as they were expensive to add when new.

Because the engine is located in the middle, this frees up luggage space in the front and back of the Boxster, making it surprisingly practical for a sportscar. There’s 130 litres of space at the rear and 150-litres under the bonnet – this is quite deep too and allows you to fit larger or boxy items in. Inside there’s a good sized glovebox, a centre armrest with a cubbyhole and large door pockets with flip up lids that double as armrests.

There’s also a clever twin cupholder system that flips out of a slot above the glovebox. To fold down the roof you first have to undo a fairly stiff central catch, but once released, the electric motors take over to drop the roof in just 12 seconds. It’s even quicker to close.

Euro NCAP rating

Ratings for this model not available

Equipment and options

Each trim level will have different equipment offerings.
Basic equipment (15)
  • ABS
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Traction control
Standard Equipment
Optional Equipment
Standard Trim Standard Equipment (6)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front fog lights
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Side airbags
Standard Trim Optional Equipment (2)
  • Alarm
  • Leather seat trim
Black Edition Standard Equipment (10)
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Climate control
  • Cruise control
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sat Nav
  • Side airbags
Black Edition Optional Equipment (2)
  • Air conditioning
  • Leather seat trim
RS 60 Spyder Standard Equipment (9)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front fog lights
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
RS 60 Spyder Optional Equipment (1)
  • Partial leather seat trim
S Standard Equipment (6)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Front fog lights
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Side airbags
S Optional Equipment (2)
  • Alloy wheels
  • Leather seat trim
S Sport Edition Standard Equipment (9)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Front fog lights
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
S Sport Edition Optional Equipment
  • n/a
Sport Edition Standard Equipment (8)
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Front fog lights
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
Sport Edition Optional Equipment (1)
  • Alloy wheels
Spyder Standard Equipment (6)
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Sports seats
Spyder Optional Equipment (5)
  • Air conditioning
  • Front fog lights
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Side airbags

Dimensions

Length 4329mm - 4342mm
Width 1801mm - 1952mm
Height 1231mm - 1295mm
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