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For an up-close look at how the Boxster S--our pick of the Boxster range, though the base model is still quite fun--performs on track, watch the videos and read the commentary from our first drive report. And for all of the details on the 2013 Porsche Boxster, be sure to read the full review at The Car Connection.

But the Boxster's not purely about performance. It's a beautiful car to look at, inside and out, and it's surprisingly comfortable for a small roadster. The seats are supportive, there's enough room even for taller drivers to stretch out a bit, and with the soft top up, it's quiet, comfortable, and almost coupe-like. The materials Porsche uses throughout the cabin look and feel like quality, and though it won't tickle everyone's fancy, the button-heavy control layout works precisely as advertised--and is often much quicker than sorting through the menu trees of touchscreen-only systems.

In other words, if we could pick just one of the six cars that made our short list to buy and live with, day in and day out, with all its fun and all its faults, it would be the 2013 Porsche Boxster.

The PDK transmission itself deserves some attention, as it's the most telepathic unit we've had the pleasure to experience. Cruising smoothly and easily on city streets or ripping off downshifts as you trailbrake into a hairpin corner on track, the Boxster's PDK transmission is more than up to the task. In fact, it's certainly better than any human might be. For those that prefer the three-pedal dance, there's still a very capable and slick six-speed manual gearbox, but our money would go to the PDK.

Stellar performance, an upscale cabin and new exterior styling makes the 2013 Porsche Boxster better than ever. Reviewers agree that the competition just got tougher for rival sports cars.

If you’re shopping for a two-seat roadster, you have plenty of options, but reviewers agree that if performance is a top priority, it’s tough to beat the Porsche Boxster. The Boxster has been thoroughly redesigned for 2013, and test drivers say that although it’s slightly larger than the outgoing model, all of that well-known Boxster goodness carries over.

As a result, most test drivers say that in many ways, the 2013 Boxster is even better than before. Its interior design borrows styling cues from higher-priced siblings like the 911 and Panamera, and thanks to its longer wheelbase and wider track, many note that the new Boxster is more confidence-inspiring on a twisty road. “It's a brilliant blend of track-capable handling along with the sort of inherent comfort that allows you to thoroughly enjoy the new roadster over extended highway journeys,”