The Porsche 718 is Porsche’s compact mid-engined sports car family, sold in Cayman coupe and Boxster convertible forms. It sits below the 911 in size and price, but leans heavily into driver involvement with sharp responses, a low seating position and the balance that comes from placing the engine behind the seats. In Australia, the 718 suits buyers who want a focused weekend car that can still handle regular road use, with a choice of turbocharged four-cylinder variants and more characterful six-cylinder GTS and GT models depending on specification. Porsche has confirmed the next 718 successor will be electric only, with petrol-powered replacements no longer planned, making the current combustion-engine Cayman and Boxster range especially significant for enthusiasts who value traditional sports car sounds and performance.
