Still the ultimate attainable driver’s car? (Porsche 718 Cayman 2024 Review)

Porsche’s current 718 generation has earned a reputation as the ultimate sportscar breed for less than stratospheric money. And come 2025, replacements for today’s Cayman and Boxster will surely become significantly different, electrified propositions. Here Chasing Cars’ Tom Place takes the latest Style Edition of the 718 Cayman, priced from $136,700 list, for a full indepth review. Our example clocks in at around $160K on road. Is the mid-engined Cayman that was so long considered the “poor punter’s Porsche” as good as we remember this late in its lifecycle? Or is it now past its used-by date? View on to find out. Time codes: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Last of its kind? 0:56 - Lineup 1:34 - Style Edition? 2:34 - Interior 3:04 - Options 4:30 - Tech 5:20 - Frunk 5:52 - Boot 6:34 - Ownership 7:31 - On road 7:40 - Powertrain 8:58 - Performance 9:22 - Touring 9:55 - Chassis 11:21 - Comfort 12:24 - Road noise 13:01 - Safety 13:49 - Verdict As always, we don’t accept advertising from car manufacturers, and we’re powered by Budget Direct. Subscribe now! https://www.youtube.com/user/ChasingCarsAustralia?sub_confirmation=1 Chasing Cars on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chasingcarsaustralia/ Follow Chasing Cars on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chasingcars.com.au/ Chasing Cars is Australia's most independent source of new car reviews, car industry news, comparisons and car guides. We give you a critical look at every new car you should consider!

Added 15 Apr 2026