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Who is the Porsche 911 Targa a good car for?
What is the Porsche 911 Targa like to drive?
Tech features in the Porsche 911 Targa
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Is the Porsche 911 Targa a good car?
As can be expected from the premium automaker, the build quality is very good and the cabin retains many premium materials, upholstery and technology as standard. The Porsche 911 Targa is without a doubt a good car.
Who is the Porsche 911 Targa a good car for?
The Porsche 911 Targa is a good car for individuals or couples that want a stylish, dependable and exciting sports car that can be used daily for the morning commute as well as those spirited drives over the weekends with the wind in their hair.
Is the Porsche 911 Targa a good first car?
The 911 Targa is most certainly a model that many would love as their first car. However, the premium price tag might discourage first-time car buyers. The included safety systems and the 911's ability to be a comfortable and manageable daily driven vehicle will appeal to first-time car buyers, however, if you plan to exploit the full potential of the powerful engine, we recommend an advanced driving course.
Is the Porsche 911 Targa a good family car?
Although the 911 Targa does provide four seats, the space at the rear of the cabin is quite small and will not be ideal for family use, especially over longer journeys. For this, Porsche offers the Taycan, Macan and Cayenne models.
Is there a Hybrid Porsche 911 Targa?
At the time of writing this article, the 911 Targa is offered with a 3.0-litre, turbocharged, 6-cylinder boxer engine capable of 353 kW and 570 Nm of torque. No hybrid derivatives are available yet.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
The car feels incredibly fast and is certainly more than enough performance for most, but we say this about all 911 models, and when presented with a faster version, always appreciate that for what it is too. The elasticity of the engine's torque and power delivery coupled with the phenomenally fast shifts of the near-telepathic PDK gearbox along with that all-wheel-drive system makes for an effective tool for carving up any road, while the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) means that the ride quality remains impressive, despite our often pockmarked road surfaces.
- Sean Nurse, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Porsche 911 Targa like inside?
The German automaker has managed to pay homage to models of the past with the design layout, however, is still a very modern and tech-filled space. In the case of the Edition 50 Years Porsche Design derivative, customers also get material on the seats that are a tribute to the Targa models of the 60s. While the seats and interior, in general, give ample support for spirited driving conditions, it remains comfortable enough for everyday use.
Style
The styling of the 911 Targa not only sets it apart from its siblings but also in the automotive market as it is the only Targa top offering out there. When the roof is closed, the 911 Targa offers the familiar Porsche 911 silhouette, however, with the roof lowered, a single frame, as well as the rear window, remains in place, only exposing the section between the A-pillar and where the B-pillar would have resided. The Targa is most certainly one of the more stylish offerings in the 911 range.
Tech features
- 8-Speaker sound system
- LED headlamps
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-keeping assistance with traffic sign recognition
- ParkAssist with Surround View
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest 911 Targa?
The cheapest Porsche 911 Targa is the entry trim 911 Targa 4 - prices usually start from R 2 117 000
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How much does it cost?
| Porsche 911 Targa 4 | from R 2 117 000 |
| Porsche 911 Targa 4S | from R 2 432 000 |
| Porsche 911 Targa Edition 50 Years Porsche Design | from R 2 949 000 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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