2019 Toyota 86 TRD Special Edition: Fun, Spirited And Fast

Highlight: The 86, which was formerly known as the Scion TC,  shares a platform with Subaru’s BRZ. 

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $34,350 (Base MSRP: $27,585)

Seating Capacity: 2 (Toyota says 4)

Standard Safety Features: airbags; ABS; traction control system; a vehicle stability control system; a hill assist control system; a rearview camera; and a tire pressure monitoring system  

Its Shop Time Mondays: Subarus, Scions And Toyotas Are Being Recalled For Stalling Concerns

Engine Valve Spring Failure may cause Engine Stall

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V772000

Manufacturer Subaru of America, Inc.

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 165,534

Its Recall Mondays: Honda, Scion And Toyota Are In The Hot Seat

 

1. MANUFACTURER: Toyota

 

NO. OF AFFECTED CUSTOMERS: 1.2 Million

     
SUMMARY:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 RAV4 vehicles manufactured July 28, 2005, to December 19, 2012, and 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles manufactured July 24, 2012, to August 29, 2014. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seat belts for the outboard seats may be cut by the seat cushion frame.

CONSEQUENCE:

A cut seat belt may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury in a crash.

2016 Scion iA: An Old Favorite In A New Body

Highlight: The Scion iA shares a platform with the Mazda2, which no longer exists.

Test Vehicle’s MSRP: $16,495  

Seating Capacity: 4

Standard Safety Features:  airbags; daytime running lights; vehicle stability control system; traction control system; ABS; electronic brake force distribution; tire pressure monitoring system; First Aid Kit; automatic headlights; LED taillights; outside mirror with LED turn indicator; and a rear view back up camera

2016 Scion FR-S: A Fun And Spirited Performance Vehicle

 

 

Highlight: The Scion FR-S shares a platform with Subaru's BRZ.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $27,200

Seating Capacity: 2+2

Standard Safety Features: airbags; daytime running lights; vehicle stability control system; traction control system; ABS; electronic brake force distribution; tire pressure monitoring system; First Aid Kit; automatic headlights; LED taillights; and a rear view back up camera

2014 Scion FR-S: An Economical And Spirited Sports Car

Highlight: Subaru has a slightly pricier version of this rear-wheel drive sports car, which is known as the BRZ.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $25,215 (Base Model starts at $25,215)

Seating Capacity:  2 (Scion says 4) --- Prove it?

Standard Safety Features: daytime running lights; 6 airbags (front and rear side curtains);ABS; electronic brake force distribution; vehicle stability; traction control; a tire pressure monitoring system and a first aid kit

Standard Equipment: 17-inch wheels; a 6-speed manual transmission; cruise control; cloth manual (front) seats; automatic headlights; chrome tipped dual exhaust system; a 6.1-inch display screen; power outside mirrors; remote keyless entry system; a tilt and telescopic manual leather wrapped steering wheel; an analog tachometer with a programmable rev indicator; an analog and a digital speedometer; and aluminum sport pedals and scuff plates

Suspension System:

Front: Independent MacPherson Strut
Rear: Double Wishbone

2014 Scion tC Base: A Sporty Economical Hatchback-Coupe

Highlight: To celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the Scion brand, a limited edition tC series, which offers an upgraded interior, special badging, personalized wheels and other unique features has been added to the line up for the 2014 model year.

Test vehicle’s MSRP: $23,112 (Base Model starts at $19,965)

Seating Capacity:  5 (according to the folks at Toyota, but 4 seems to be the realistic number.)

Standard Safety Features: airbags (driver, front passenger, knee, side-mounted for driver and front passenger, rear side curtain, and front curtain); LED turn signal indicators; a first aid kit; ABS; electronic brake distribution; traction control; stability control; and a tire pressure monitoring system

Standard Equipment: 18-inch tires; cloth seats; chrome exhaust tips; panoramic power sunroof; power mirrors; automatic headlights; remote keyless entry; leather-trimmed steering wheel; and a manual tilt/telescopic steering wheel

Suspension System:

Front: MacPherson strut
Rear: Double Wishbone

More New York Auto Show Debuts From Audi To Scion

The 2014 Odyssey Touring Elite will become the first minivan to have a built-in vacuum system.

The Hyundai Equus. the brand's flagship, receives a new suspension system, a redesigned grille, LED headlights and other luxury ammenities to compete with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the BMW 7-Series.

The Dodge Durango receives a few updgrades along with LED headlights and taillights.

2013 Scion F-RS:The Car That Could Wear A Lexus Badge

Highlights: Subaru offers a version of the F-RS. FR-S stands for front engine, rear-wheel drive and sport.

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

Garage Preview: Second-Generation Scion tC Get's a Sportier Makeover

With the Scion brand being apart of the Toyota family, the Asian-based automaker is hoping to rev up sales with its BMW 3-series fighter. Ok, its not really going against BMW. However, Scion is hoping to attract those who can't quite afford a Bimmer, but wants a sporty coupe. According to Toyota officials, the sleek front grille and projector headlamps of the second-generation 2011 Scion tC are complemented by protruding fender flares, which amplify its wider, lower stance. The muscular exterior design now rests on 18-inch wheels.

The tC comes standard with a Pioneer AM/FM/CD head unit with USB iPod® connectivity. The 160-watt Pioneer head unit powers the tweeters, mid-range and full-range speakers, while a separate 140-watt, two-channel amplifier is designed to drive power to the 6x9-inch door-mounted woofers.  A high-end audio system and a nav system is available in the tC for 2011.