At the UK Car of the Year Awards 2015, the Boxster GTS won ‘Best Open Top Car’ while the Macan took the trophy for ‘Best SUV’.
The Boxster was launched with a GTS version for the first time last year.
Joining other current Porsche models wearing the highly-revered ‘GTS’ nameplate – the Cayman, 911, Panamera and Cayenne – this benchmark roadster is even more dynamically focussed than other Boxster models.
Boasting 330 hp, the GTS is the most powerful Boxster to date.
Porsche Macan.
“Simply the best all-rounder – fast, comfortable and useable every day,” said Paul Hudson, one of the expert judges, while another, Al Suttie, said: “sensational handling, performance and steering provided in a sleek drop-top so you can hear that amazing engine more clearly.”
The Macan, launched in 2014, entered a new market segment for Porsche – the premium compact SUV arena.
“I’ve never driven an SUV that handles better,” said David Motton, while fellow motor journalist Craig Thomas added: “…it combines all the comfort of a high-riding mid-size 4x4 with Porsche’s sports car-like driving characteristics.”
Launched in 2014, the UK Car of the Year Awards are judged by 27 of Britain’s most-read motoring journalists.
Each judge uses their expertise to pick out the top performer in 12 vehicle categories, before deciding the overall winner from their favourites in each class.
