The renowned moose test showcased the impressive capabilities of the Porsche 718 Boxster, a nimble mid-engine car that effortlessly triumphed in the challenge.
Highlighted in the evaluation was the 718 Boxster 25th Anniversary Edition, a limited-production model featuring enhanced aesthetics and propelled by the powerful 394-horsepower 4.0-liter flat-six engine found in the GTS variant.
As depicted in the aforementioned video, the Porsche 718 Boxster underwent testing with a total weight of 3,814 pounds, carrying two occupants. Even under these conditions, the sports car performed admirably in the moose test, showcasing remarkable capabilities. Specifically, during the 44-mile-per-hour run of the test, the vehicle demonstrated exceptional stability, exhibiting neither oversteer nor understeer.
During the 49 mph test, the Porsche model delivered an impressive performance, albeit exhibiting a slight hint of understeer. However, the experts at Teknikens Värld noted that the vehicle still exhibited “very good behavior” and navigated the faster run of the test without any major dramatic incidents.
For a quick refresher, let’s revisit the standardized evasive maneuver test, also known as the “evasive lane change test,” established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). This assessment requires a vehicle to effectively navigate an S-shaped lane marked by cones, swiftly swerving into an adjacent lane to avoid an obstacle, and promptly returning to its original lane. Success in this test hinges on the car’s ability to execute these maneuvers flawlessly.
Owing to the abrupt and rapid maneuvers required for this assessment, the test has garnered a reputation for exposing the shortcomings of numerous vehicles. For instance, the recently released BMW X1 fell short in this evaluation, primarily due to its excessively aggressive stability control system. Similarly, in 2021, the Ford Mustang Mach-E faced failure in the moose test, despite its low center of gravity attributed to the substantial battery pack it carries.
Nevertheless, this serves as a testament to the exceptional handling capabilities of low-profile vehicles such as the Porsche Boxster, as they rarely falter in this aspect. However, it would be ideal if the German automaker could bestow similar handling prowess upon its larger models, such as the Taycan Cross Turismo, which struggled significantly when confronted with the challenging task of evading the notorious moose test.
