Comments on: 2009 Porsche Boxster and Cayman unveiled

By: Johnny

Johnny — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:56:15 +0000

As far as “lazy” design goes: Porsche is reknowned for an evolutionary approach with each model change. This is good news for those, such as myself, who own a current 987, as cosmetic changes will be minimal, and though performance is up a little (10BHP in my case) I don’t feel obliged to run down and trade in my current car. Maybe the next model change will see that.

Alex is also correct, as I think Porsche have the optimal slippery shape. Why should they change it for the sake of it. Don’t forget, the current 911 can be seen in the original version that appeared in the Sixties. That’s one visual heritage I like most about the brand.

By: SteveC

SteveC — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 08:48:13 +0000

I can’t wait to afford one of these.

It’s good to dream.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:47:59 +0000

I’m liking the new rear lights

By: Alex

Alex — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:14:41 +0000

It’s unfair to call Porsche designers lazy, after all, haven’t you seen all the kitchens and kettles they’ve been designing? I think it’s not so much that they are lazy, it’s more that they have a very aerodynamic design and there’s not much they can do with the shape. You can only draw so much on a rectangular piece of paper so all they can really do is draw things on a Porsche shaped car. I think it’s time for a new look. I can’t wait to see what they do with the Porsche “Golf”. Then again, I’m sure I’ll only be disappointed.

By: Marcoz

Marcoz — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:52:35 +0000

Looks about as new as the last boxster in 01 or 02 or whenever the circular lights came in… porsche hq..Laziest designers in the world…

By: GTR

GTR — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:59:29 +0000

I love the look of these cars. but the back lights just look strange.

By: zahmad

zahmad — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:15:44 +0000

Everything looks good except the Carrerra Gt-esqrue fudly front end…I could have designed a better look…

By: LloydS

LloydS — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:18:20 +0000

Surprising to see there is a limited slip diff (LSD) option. I thought the traction control function of Porsche Stability Management would have eliminated the need for LSD.

By: MatthewM

MatthewM — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:24:54 +0000

I wish Porsches would depreciate faster so I could maybe own a 10 year old model :(

By: LloydS

LloydS — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:37:31 +0000

“fuel efficiency has dropped to just 9.1-litres per 100kms”
Not so. Fuel efficiency has increased. It’s the fuel consumption that has dropped.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:04:45 +0000

Also, just to say, why are we being shown the new Boxster and Cayman when we havn’t even been give a proper picture of a Panamera yet? Come one Porsche – at least give us a picture for god sake.

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:54:06 +0000

Well I like them. They have a nice hint of Carrera GT around the front. The Boxster is one of the few roadsters on the market that men can still confidently drive and it doesn’t appear that’s changed (thank god). I just think it’s a shame that we never see a complete redesign from Porsche. All that ever seems to change are the lights and the bumpers. The Boxster is probably the best roadster on the market. The Elise is fantastic but a bit hard to live with day to day (believe me, I’ve tried).