2022 Porsche 718 Boxster vs. 2022 Lexus IS

The 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster is renowned for its splendid appearance, turbocharged engines and dynamic handling. How does it compare to the 2022 Lexus IS, a lavish sedan with outstanding steering, excellent value and lots of safety tech?

Design & Style

The Lexus IS has beautiful creases with a grille that is shaped like an hourglass and flanked by ornate headlights. Those that purchase the F Sport will get intricate cut outs and strakes, which produce a fabulous effect. A newer touch display has also been added to the interior along with lots of controls and buttons which are readily accessible and simple to use. However, the seats are covered in synthetic hide instead of authentic leather.

The Porsche 718 is a convertible that will definitely turn heads. Its mechanical components and chassis are similar to the Porsche 718 Cayman, with the difference being that the Boxster has a cloth top which opens up the cabin so the occupants can feel the wind and fresh air. Its latest features include two new colors (Frozenberry and Shark Blue) as well as key covers and floor mats. The key fobs can also be customized to match the vehicle’s exterior.

Technology & Safety

The Porsche 718 Boxster is outfitted with numerous driver assistance functions, including parking sensors, backup camera, emergency automated brakes, airbags and blind area monitoring. Luxuries within its cabin include dual USB ports, standardized CD player, wifi, navigation system and Apple CarPlay. It also has cup holders which are dash mounted and capable of popping out, and the seats are covered in authentic leather trim.

The Lexus IS has many of the safety features found in the Porsche, including blind area monitoring, cruise control that is adaptive, lane control and blind area monitoring. Luxuries within its cabin include Amazon Alexa, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as well as ten inch touch displays and a sound system from Mark Levinson which has seventeen speakers.

Performance

The Lexus IS comes equipped with a turbo 4, 2 liter engine that can generate 241 horsepower. It has exceptional handling and those that crave additional power can upgrade to all-wheel drive. The Porsche 718 Boxster GTS is equipped with a flat six, 4 liter engine that can generate 394 horsepower that enables it to accelerate from zero to sixty in 4.3 seconds.

The Bottom Line

The Porsche 718 Boxster totally outclasses the Lexus IS, which is mired by a cramped back seat, faux leather, an aging design, inadequate cargo space and odd powertrain setup, making the Porsche 718 Boxster the winner.

Ready to Schedule a Porsche 718 Boxster Test Drive Today?

If you are interested in experiencing the luxury package that the 2022 Porsche 718 Boxster offers, you can test drive this stellar car with us at Porsche of Princeton. We are located in New Jersey and proudly serve car buyers in the Tri-State area. Drop by our showroom today or simply call us in advance to book a Porsche 718 Boxster test drive appointment.