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2009 Porsche Boxster Safety Review

October 4, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

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top-up visibility is severely limited to the corners and aft
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in addition to frontal airbags, the Boxster has side-impact torso airbags in the seat backrests
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The 2009 Porsche Boxster isn't exactly a bestseller, so it's not been crash-tested by the major U.S. authorities. Safety features, however, are strong all around.

Cars.com states that "in addition to frontal airbags, the Boxster has side-impact torso airbags in the seat backrests, and head-protection airbags deploy upward from the doors." Edmunds reviewers are pleased to find that "standard safety features for the 2009 Porsche Boxster include antilock disc brakes" and "dual thorax/head side-impact airbags and roll-over safety bars." Of the standard safety features on the Porsche Boxster, Kelley Blue Book is most impressed with the Porsche Stability Management System, which they say is as "great for what it doesn't do—interfere with your fun during aggressive driving—as much as what it does—bail you out when the fun stops." Cars.com adds that "a tire pressure monitoring system and an electronic stability system are standard" on the Porsche 2009 Boxster, while the passenger seat offers "weight sensors that disable the front airbags when a child-safety seat is detected."

Driver visibility is a sore point in the 2009 Porsche Boxster. Edmunds mentions there is an optional "park assist" feature on the Porsche Boxster that aids in parking lot maneuvers. This is a big plus, as ConsumerGuide in particular is very critical of the fact that "top-up visibility is severely limited to the corners and aft."

Conclusion

The 2009 Porsche Boxster is strong in the safety category—even though top-up visibility suffers a bit.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:top-up visibility is severely limited to the corners and aftConsumerGuidein addition to frontal airbags, the Boxster has side-impact torso airbags in the seat backrestsCars.com The 2009 Porsche Boxster isn't exactly a bestseller, so it's not been crash-tested by the major U.S. authorities. Safety features, however, are strong all around. Cars.com states that "in addition to frontal airbags, the Boxster has side-impact torso airbags in the seat backrests, and head-protection airbags deploy upward from the doors." Edmunds reviewers are pleased to find that "standard safety features for the 2009 Porsche Boxster include antilock disc brakes" and "dual thorax/head side-impact airbags and roll-over safety bars." Of the standard safety features on the Porsche Boxster, Kelley Blue Book is most impressed with the Porsche Stability Management System, which they say is as "great for what it doesn't do—interfere with your fun during aggressive driving—as much as what it does—bail you out when the fun stops." Cars.com adds that "a tire pressure monitoring system and an electronic stability system are standard" on the Porsche 2009 Boxster, while the passenger seat offers "weight sensors that disable the front airbags when a child-safety seat is detected." Driver visibility is a sore point in the 2009 Porsche Boxster. Edmunds mentions there is an optional "park assist" feature on the Porsche Boxster that aids in parking lot maneuvers. This is a big plus, as ConsumerGuide in particular is very critical of the fact that "top-up visibility is severely limited to the corners and aft." ConclusionThe 2009 Porsche Boxster is strong in the safety category—even though top-up visibility suffers a bit. 2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER STYLING | [10 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: "a modern interpretation of the classic Porsche look" Motor Trend: "in an effort to add masculinity, the new face is dominated by snortier air inlets" Autoblog: "styling modifications have been minimal" ConsumerGuide: ...

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Two-seat convertibles dripping with power and great bloodlines all owe something to the Porsche Boxster. Most recognizable of those are the Z4 and TT; the Z4 has excellent performance and a more passenger-friendly interior, along with a nice soft-top arrangement, but its gregarious exterior styling might be too much for some. The TT was just restyled last year, with a more conservative yet still uber-chic look that may appeal more to enthusiasts; it drives more like a true sportscar as well. Nissan's 350Z roadster has raw power and claw-like traction, while Audi's TT roadster gets all-wheel drive and a big V-6 on its features list. Traditionalists might actually like the simplicity of the Mazda Miata, which costs about half as much as the Boxster; with a high-revving four-cylinder engine and no-nonsense interior, the Miata has a charm of its own.

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