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themselves with the integrated spoiler on the rear of the car, givingthe impression the spoiler runs across the entire rear of the vehicle.The air ducts on the side of the car are met by two hard bodylinesin the door, making them both functional and beautiful. While 19-inch wheels are now standard, the 20-inch rims (upgrade option)suit the car nicely without overpowering the design.The car is truly beautiful, and with the opportunity to test driveit for two days courtesy of San Diego Porsche, I can honestly sayit both turned heads and changed my view. From the streets ofdowntown San Diego through the back roads of Palm Desert, Inever stopped without a conversation generated by this car. It’sspectacularly different than the previous Boxster, yet most peoplefailed to realize the improvements both visible and under the hood.The 2013 Boxster S is so unique and brilliantly designed it willlikely become the standard by which all other two-seater sportconvertibles are now measured. But the exterior beauty of this caris simply the beginning. Porsche owners can now look forward tobeautiful design amalgamated with user comfort and functionality.InteriorNo matter how striking a car may be from the outside, the driveris the only person that deals with any inconveniences on the inside.Many functional problems can occur when manufacturing aluxurious two-door convertible sports car. Can it hold a cup a coffeeon your way to work? Can you reach the radio, climate controls,navigation and maneuver them easily? Is the legroom comfortablefor various heights? These are real, everyday issues that manyowners consider before purchasing a vehicle like the Boxster S.Porsche took all these things into consideration. There areadditional inches of legroom versus the previous model of theBoxster, as well as a significant amount of headroom. I tested thecar by having a few gentlemen over 6-feet-tall sit in the drivers seat.Each fit nicely and said they were surprisingly comfortable.Modern vehicles have buttons integrated into the steering wheelthat allow the driver to accomplish tasks without his or her handsleaving the wheel. The Porsche Boxster S is no exception, with abevy of electronically controlled options available at your fingertips.The ease of navigating through these options is where the 2013Boxster separates itself. By utilizing a scrolling push-button wheel,you can simply roll your thumb over the button and access yourtire pressure, trip information, phone book, diagnostics and evenan additional map (separate from the one in the center console) inwhich you can zoom to see your location on the road. All this fromone button.One of the more impressive interior features are the ventilatedleather seats. With the push of a button, air is sucked from inbetweenyou and the seat, keeping your back dry when temperaturesrise. Gone are the days of punishing your white dress shirt withFINEsd.com | facebook.com/FINEmagazines 57