The scientists (we’d hardly call them car enthusiasts) over at Consumer Reports have chosen the Porsche Boxster as their highest rated two-seat vehicle, choosing Porsche’s sweet drop-top over the Audi TT, BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz SLK — as if those three had a chance.
Consumer Reports liked the redesigned 2.7-liter Boxster as they found its engine “very responsive” and the 6-speed manual transmission “smooth and crisp.” Their team was impressed with the power-operated folding soft top and storage areas too, saying “the power top is quick and can be opened or closed on the go at up to 35 mph, a very nice convenience, and the front and rear trunks continue to be a bonus.” Sealing the win, the independent testing agency added, “handling is still excellent despite some loss of steering feedback and the ride is not punishing.”
[Source: Consumer Reports]
