- Porsche releases four new individualization packages for the new Boxster and Cayman.
- Two equipment packages and two design packages are included.
- For now, the packages are intended for Europe only.
STUTTGART, Germany — Porsche has released four new individualization packages for the new Boxster and Cayman, all of which include purely aesthetic or interior modifications. There are two equipment packages, Comfort and Infotainment, and two design packages, Design and Design Sporty.
For now, the packages are intended for Europe only. "There is absolutely no decision on whether these options will come to the U.S.," Porsche Cars North America spokesman Gary Fong told Inside Line on Thursday. "We have no idea at this point if we'll get them."
The Comfort package includes climate control, bi-xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights, cruise control, an embossed Porsche crest on the headrests and rain-sensing wipers. The Boxster and Boxster S convertible models will also get a wind deflector.
Porsche's Infotainment package offers the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) system as well as a seven-speaker 185-watt sound system in the Boxster and a 235-watt nine-speaker system in the Cayman. A CD player and Bluetooth-capable head unit are also part of the kit.
The basic Design package offers an array of interior and exterior color options, new 19-inch blacked-out alloy wheels with matching black tailpipes, mirrors, air vents and, on the Boxster, roll bars. The Design Sport package adds more exterior goodies, including a revised front lip and rear spoiler.
Inside Line says: Porsche's individualization packages offer a variety of upgrades for Boxster and Cayman owners, although those seeking performance modifications will have to look elsewhere. — Mike Lysaght, Correspondent
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agnh says:
04:57 PM, 03/25/2010
The problem that I have noticed with Boxster option packages previously is that you don't save any money at all versus buying the options separately. Every other car maker from Nissan to Toyota at least gives a noticable savings with package prices.
The only benefit that I see, will be for dealers that can just order these 'option package' cars for their inventory, which will ultimately have a higher selling price and higher gross profit, versus what they may have ordered otherwise.
In addition, these will be easier to sell to an less intelligent, unsophisticated customer as a 'loaded' car without going through the confusion of Porsche's extensive options list.