Scion

Scion FR-S

Price $26,450 – $30,020
Fuel consumption 5.8 – 9.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
The Scion FR-S delivers pure sports car motoring pleasure in an affordable coupe package. Blessed with a rear-wheel drive chassis, a four-cylinder boxer engine, and sleek aerodynamics, the FR-S has become a favorite with the street and track crowd. It's 2.0-liter mill produces 200 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque, and buyers can choose between either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. Acceleration might not be ultra-rapid, but the FR-S makes up for it in the corners.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 77%
Driving 9/10
Safety 9/10
Interior 6/10
Reliability 9/10
Winter driving 6/10
Comfort 7/10

What's new in 2014

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Pros

  • So much fun to drive
  • Persuasive pricing
  • Smart interior
  • Low centre of gravity

Cons

  • Decorative rear seats
  • Poor distribution of engine torque
  • Some cheap elements
  • Not enough storage compartments

Recalls

none