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QUALITY | 8 out of 10
Expert Quotes:
The longer wheelbase was created for a number of reasons, including better ride quality, additional passenger compartment space, and for something Porsche's engineers referred to as "future powertrain needs."
Automobile Magazine
The new car's longer wheelbase also translates to added legroom, but only by 1 inch for the front seats. Rear seats also benefit from added legroom, but are still barely suitable even for small children.
Edmunds
The interior feels similarly familiar, with round gauges, supportive yet comfortable seats, lush materials throughout, an ignition mounted to the left of the steering wheel and of course, rear seats sized for whisking Frodo to the Shire.
Kelley Blue Book
A la the Panamera, the 991 sports a center console that is fully integrated into the dash, creating a richer, more modern cockpit.
Motor Trend
When the sports exhaust is off, the cabin is as quiet as a German library on Sunday morning. During our testing we called this "Luxury Mode."
Popular Science
Adding to the elegant feel, aluminum accents highlight key design elements, while most of the controls and functions are delegated to high-quality plastic switchgear.
The front seats are comfortable and easy to get into. Available sport seats add more bolstering and hard-driving support while still suiting a wide range of body types. Rear-seat leg room is minimal to non-existent, however, especially if the front-seat occupants are on the taller end of the spectrum.
Inside the cabin, there's not very much storage space--unless you re-purpose the rear seats--but it's about on on par for the sport coupe class.
Located in the front, the trunk is spacious and deeper than you might expect. There's room enough for a pair of weekend bags or a few days' groceries, helping to keep the 911's reputation as one of the most daily-life-friendly sports cars.
Conclusion
Fantastic fit and finish, excellent materials, and ample features make the 2013 Porsche 911 a no-compromises sports car.
