Finally, after a very long and anticipated wait, the 2013 FR-S sports coupe has arrived in Scion dealerships nationwide taking its place as the halo car for Toyota's youth-brand in the States.
The Scion-badged twin of the Subaru BRZ is available with a high-revving 2.0-liter boxer four-cylinder delivering 200-horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque, in a single trim level.
Prices start at $24,200 when equipped with a six-speed manual gearbox, and $25,300 with a six-speed automatic transmission, with neither price including a $730 destination and handling fee.
According to Scion, the FR-S has EPA-estimated ratings of 34 mpg on the highway when paired with the automatic transmission, and 30 mpg with the stick shift.
"The incredibly positive buzz surrounding the FR-S has generated an impressive list of hand-raisers and pre-sold orders," commented Scion vice president Jack Hollis.
He continued: "Scion is thrilled that the FR-S is now available throughout its strong network of about 1,000 dealers. We can’t wait for performance driving enthusiasts to get into the FR-S because we know that they are going to love it!"
23 Comments:
If I'm going to shell out $25k for a GT86...I WANT IT TO BE THE GT86.
NOT a Scion. Shame on Toyota for teasing us all these years, only to spoon-feed us a Scion.
I'll just get the BRZ instead.
its the exact same car......what are you talking about
He's a badge-whore.
Wahaha!
Go tell that to your wife/girl friend. It's the same "hole".
C'mon now. Do some research before you make an absurd response.
some idiots just don't know when to shut up.
The FR-S is a decent-looking car, but it doesn't hold a candle to that 2000GT.
BRZ has the better interior options compared to the FRS. The FRS is just a strip down version of the Toyota 86. Shame on you Toyota for giving us a Scion! a name with no heritage!
Too expensive for a Scion, seriously, and not even AWD on the Subaru model. I rather get the Veloster Turbo or GTI.
Ouch, look at the stereo in the bottom left picture..... Straight out of 1989 Chevy Beretta. Are these guys serious?
What option does the black car have. Went online to build one but there aren't any optional wheels for this car.
To bad their all spoken for ... my local dealer has sold all of his allotment...maybe next year.
I think my first choice would be the Subaru version, then the Toyota, and this would be last, and that biase is pretty much only about branding, I just don't like the Scion brand, never have. I don't see the need for in the first place, Toyota is established and Subaru is established in the US, so what the hell is a Scion anyway? If they wanted to sell me one they'd have to give me a $3000 or $4000 discount.
That said, this is the 'it' car for this decade, whatever badge it wears. No doubt we will see turbocharged and/or supercharged versions, ultra sport versions etc. Toyota and Subaru have a dynasty in the making on their hands with this vehicle, the first one is just a teaser. No doubt these first ones will be among the most collectible of cars a century from now. So by a couple, and wrap them in bubble wrap and hide them in a barn somewhere for 70 or 80 years, then auction them off at Barrett Jackson for $1 million around 2090 :)
When it comes to affordable cars that most anybody can buy coming from Japan, this is kind of the opposite end of the spectrum from the Nissan GT-R's high dollar, high technology, high weight approach, and it has a kind of purity that is hard to find among any other manufacturers in the US or Europe. They would be wise to take note, because I have no doubt that this car will be very very successful from a sales perspective, specifically with the emerging youth market, who don't have a lot of money to spend, but want a car that is fun, sporty and fresh. The Europeans at least understand the importance of such appeal and are producing a number of Vehicles that are competitive in this class, even if they have nothing entirely comparable. But the Americans, as always, are lagging badly behind, Ford being the exception with their new Focus ST.
Which "hole" are you referring to? There are at least 3.
GT-86, BRZ, FRS.
You hit it on the head Aaron, 'Purity',... it is something I noted when looking at the BRZ that was available for preview at many dealers. That same essence of purity that the 89' MX-5 and its many iterations have embodied. How popular it will be will be is a big if with the economy we have now, and the one that is coming soon, doesn't bode well for car sales in general. The FT-86 may have a very short production life compared to the MX-5 which enjoyed a booming economy for much of its life.
Five Axis body kit and wheels. http://www.fivead.net/edition-vehicles/five-axis-edition-2013-scion-fr-s.html
nice posting.. thanks for sharing..
nice posting.. thanks for sharing..
What we have here with the different iterations of the FT-86 is a return to the classic fifties GT sports coupe and all of their simple, but purposeful glory. Think Alfa, Ferrari, Maserati, Siata, and you can see the historic lineage coupled with modern technology that has bore this new Sports GT coupe.
Any serious car nut, worthy of his Gear Head cred, has to put this car at the top of his list with all of the great sporty cars available today. If you don't realize the significance of this car, you are not an aficionado of sporty cars.
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Tset drove one of these today. This is a great car and comparable to a BMW. The steering is tight. Great brakes and rear wheel drive. The 2.0L boxer engine id awsome as well. Good for Toyota and Subaru for the joint adventure.
LOL, yeah just a few cosmetics here and there and the front facia has driving lights.
Ever been to Japan ?.......Toyota is Scion and Lexus
Honda is Acura
Nissan is Infinity
Relax........
Lmao! Did you just compare this ricer to a BMW? Scott you are funny bro.
Yeah they are imitation of the real deal. LoL.
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