2013 Scion FR-S is all new, rear wheel drive sport coupe co-developed by Toyota and Subaru. Co-developed with Subaru, the FR-S ups the perf...
2013 Scion FR-S is all new, rear wheel drive sport coupe co-developed by Toyota and Subaru. Co-developed with Subaru, the FR-S ups the performance ante considerably above Scion tC, next sportiest car in the Scion family. The power is sent to the rear wheels through either six speeds manual or six speed automatic transmission. Light weight and compact dimensions also help Scion deliver well balanced agility.
Frivolous gee-whiz features -- such as Scion's typical flashy instrument displays and adjustable mood lighting -- are nowhere to be found.
Dominating interior landscape is pair of serious sport seats. A steering wheel with thick rim that incorporates distinct thumb relief’s further drives home this car's high-performance persona. As you'd expect from a 2+2 sport coupe, the FR-S's cramped rear seat is best left for small children.
Once known and revered for its affordable rear wheel drive sporty coupes, Toyota, along with the rest of the industry, largely abandoned the layout in favor of more fuel and packaging efficient front drive cars.
Behind the wheel, 2013 Scion FR-S is balanced, nimble sports car, its light weight making cornering joy. Rear seat is very short on leg room, and bit short on head room, but will serve for children or smaller adults. Optional upgrades include a bespoke premium audio system with apps compatibility and a5.8 inch touch screen LCD display, plus range of appearance accessories. Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has crash tested 2013 Scion FR-S yet, but the basics of modern safety equipment are covered, stability and traction control, anti lock brakes, with six airbags, Traction and stability control systems offer sport mode that allows more spirited driving while still providing safety net.
With inspiration taken from classic Japanese sports cars all Toyotas like the 2000 GT, the Sports 800, and the AE86, Scion FR-S and its other platform mates bear the hallmarks of the original sports coupe formula: streamlined roofs, and short, bluff rear ends, low hoods.
2013 Scion FR-S hasn't yet been crash tested by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, but it does offer decent set of modern safety equipment.
Passion and sports cars go hand in hand; both have been missing from Toyota's lineup in recent years. To fill that absence, Toyota partnered with Subaru to co-develop a rear wheel drive sports car. After years of anticipation, I'm excited to say Scion's FR-S is a genuine driver's car with level of sports car ness not commonly found among $25,000 coupes.
Even mundane driving on city streets showcases confidence inspiring steering, braking and accelerator response that make the car eagerly obey every little input.
An instructor gave me a drifting 101 tutorial, and drifting fits the rear wheel drive Scion's demeanor perfectly. Sport mode reins in a sideways car less urgently, letting the rear end slide out a little more than the default mode.
Standard summer tires help the Scion grip the road, which it does admirably on the track and autocross. Other automakers making budget performance cars should take note of the FR-S' manual shifter because few do it this well.
The fun accessories become available in the months after the car's launch, cat back exhaust system, like lowering springs, cold air intake, plus rear spoiler, larger brakes, 18 inch wheels to replace standard 17 inches.
The Scion FR-S is pricey compared with Scion's current offerings, but it's also completely different so people who have never considered Scion will be checking out the rear wheel drive coupe.
Whichever model you're talking about, however, they all share the same core characteristics: engaging driving characteristics, lightweight construction, rear wheel drive, simple features. A six speed manual gearbox is standard, delivering slick, short throw shifts. It's simply joy to drive real sports car.
Good shoulder and knee room evidence Scion's maximization of front seat space, though the rear plus two seats leave little in the way of legroom with taller person up front. Behind the rear seats, there's relatively spacious trunk, and with seats laid down, there's an expansive, flat load floor--large enough to hold four stock sized wheels and tires, helmet, tool box, according to Scion.
Frivolous gee-whiz features -- such as Scion's typical flashy instrument displays and adjustable mood lighting -- are nowhere to be found.
Dominating interior landscape is pair of serious sport seats. A steering wheel with thick rim that incorporates distinct thumb relief’s further drives home this car's high-performance persona. As you'd expect from a 2+2 sport coupe, the FR-S's cramped rear seat is best left for small children.
Once known and revered for its affordable rear wheel drive sporty coupes, Toyota, along with the rest of the industry, largely abandoned the layout in favor of more fuel and packaging efficient front drive cars.
Behind the wheel, 2013 Scion FR-S is balanced, nimble sports car, its light weight making cornering joy. Rear seat is very short on leg room, and bit short on head room, but will serve for children or smaller adults. Optional upgrades include a bespoke premium audio system with apps compatibility and a5.8 inch touch screen LCD display, plus range of appearance accessories. Neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has crash tested 2013 Scion FR-S yet, but the basics of modern safety equipment are covered, stability and traction control, anti lock brakes, with six airbags, Traction and stability control systems offer sport mode that allows more spirited driving while still providing safety net.
With inspiration taken from classic Japanese sports cars all Toyotas like the 2000 GT, the Sports 800, and the AE86, Scion FR-S and its other platform mates bear the hallmarks of the original sports coupe formula: streamlined roofs, and short, bluff rear ends, low hoods.
2013 Scion FR-S hasn't yet been crash tested by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, but it does offer decent set of modern safety equipment.
Passion and sports cars go hand in hand; both have been missing from Toyota's lineup in recent years. To fill that absence, Toyota partnered with Subaru to co-develop a rear wheel drive sports car. After years of anticipation, I'm excited to say Scion's FR-S is a genuine driver's car with level of sports car ness not commonly found among $25,000 coupes.
Even mundane driving on city streets showcases confidence inspiring steering, braking and accelerator response that make the car eagerly obey every little input.
An instructor gave me a drifting 101 tutorial, and drifting fits the rear wheel drive Scion's demeanor perfectly. Sport mode reins in a sideways car less urgently, letting the rear end slide out a little more than the default mode.
Standard summer tires help the Scion grip the road, which it does admirably on the track and autocross. Other automakers making budget performance cars should take note of the FR-S' manual shifter because few do it this well.
The fun accessories become available in the months after the car's launch, cat back exhaust system, like lowering springs, cold air intake, plus rear spoiler, larger brakes, 18 inch wheels to replace standard 17 inches.
The Scion FR-S is pricey compared with Scion's current offerings, but it's also completely different so people who have never considered Scion will be checking out the rear wheel drive coupe.
Whichever model you're talking about, however, they all share the same core characteristics: engaging driving characteristics, lightweight construction, rear wheel drive, simple features. A six speed manual gearbox is standard, delivering slick, short throw shifts. It's simply joy to drive real sports car.
Good shoulder and knee room evidence Scion's maximization of front seat space, though the rear plus two seats leave little in the way of legroom with taller person up front. Behind the rear seats, there's relatively spacious trunk, and with seats laid down, there's an expansive, flat load floor--large enough to hold four stock sized wheels and tires, helmet, tool box, according to Scion.
