Test vehicle’s MSRP: $26,055
Seating Capacity: 2+2
Standard Safety Features: airbags (front and side); ABS; electronic brake distribution; Traction Control; a vehicle stability control system; daytime running lights; a tire pressure monitoring system
Standard Equipment: 17-inch wheels; manual operated seats; cloth seats; manual controlled a/c; aluminum sport pedals and scuff plates; tilt and telescopic steering wheel; keyless remote for the doors and trunk; chrome-tipped dual exhaust; power windows; power door locks; and cruise control
Standard Audio: 8-speaker, 160-watt Pioneer AM/FM/CD/HD
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 3 years or 36,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: 5 years or 60,000 miles
iPod Connectivity: Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity: Yes
Standard Engine/Horsepower: 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder/200-hp
Recommended Fuel: Premium
Standard Fuel Mileage: 25-city/34-hwy
Trim Levels:
Just One!
What’s New: The FR-S, which is all-new to the Scion line up, is the brand’s first rear-wheel drive vehicle.
Seat Comfort/Support: Very
Good
Pros: The all-new FR-S is a pure,
no nonsense sports car. Unlike most of today’s high-tech vehicles, this one
isn’t. It’s just a true economically priced sports car. Now while most of today’s vehicles are being
optioned out with an array of available features to over compensate for what
they may be lacking, the FR-S has managed to remain pure. By ‘pure’ we mean no
back-up camera, blind spot protection, satellite radio, automatic day/night
mirror or navigation system is available in this pocket rocket.
And although the FR-S has only
been around for just a few months, it has easily become Scion’s halo vehicle. In
fact, Scion’s first high-performance sports car is available in one trim level,
with either a manual or an automatic transmission. The sculpted free flowing lines
of the sporty exterior design could easily wear a Lexus badge. So Scion buyers
are definitely getting a lot of bang for the buck.
Overall the rear wheel drive FR-S
is the perfect size for a sports car. The FR-S has excellent road manners; it’s
nimble and handles well, too. The 200-horsepower engine, which is packed
underneath the hood of this rear wheel drive vehicle, easily zooms from 0 to 60-mph
in less than 5 seconds.
Cons: Although Scion categorizes the
FR-S as a 2+2 seater, there is no way anyone will be able to fit into the rear.
In fact, the rear folding down seat is better suited for additional storage.
And unlike its sibling the Subaru BRZ, the vehicle lacks a navigation system, a
rear spoiler, a push-button keyless starter or a satellite radio.
Also, Scion does not offer a
sunroof in this vehicle probably due to structural soundness. However, we
wouldn’t mind if the engineers incorporate a manual pop-up sunroof.
Competition: Hyundai Genesis; Hyundai Veloster and Subaru BR-Z
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