Scion FR-S Is Just A Scion-badged Version Of The Toyota 86 And Subaru BRZ 2 2 Sports Coupe Sold In The United States Of America And Canada.

The automatic uses a traditional wet torque converter design, but its software has been engineered to mimic the response of a dual-clutch gearbox. The automatic transmission uses three different modes: Sport, Snow, and Normal. Scion estimates performance figures of 0-60 mph in 7.4 seconds, while a high speed of 145 mph (233 km/h) was tested. A torque sensing limited slip differential is standard on most models.

The Scion iA requires a lot of time and huge foot on the gas pedal to get around highway speeds. A tap of the Sport button on models with the automatic transmission noticeably sharpens response and keeps the revs higher, nevertheless you still need to floor it to merge into traffic or pass slower vehicles. In addition it delivers a smooth and compliant ride, and wind and road noise can be found, but never intrusive. Reactions to steering inputs are immediate and predictable, which makes it among the more engaging cars to operate a vehicle in the class.

Previously, the FR-S had the very best balance involving the drifting and nitro efficiency statistics in comparison with the other early Class D cars, though it has since been dethroned by the DS 3 Racing. Overall, the FR-S is seen as an early Class D version of the Mazda RX-8, that will be found near the conclusion of Class D.

It is really a box-shaped, 5-door hatchback. The Scion xB is a compact car created by Toyota for the United States market and sold under their youth-oriented Scion brand. The first-generation xB was a lightly modified and rebadged version of the Japanese-market subcompact Toyota bB. It had been a small hatchback on the basis of the Toyota Echo/Yaris platform. The xB was 1 of 2 models in the lineup of Toyota's US-exclusive Scion division present at the brand's 2003 launch, the other being the xA, on the basis of the Toyota ist.

Plants suffering from the disaster included the Toyota Motor Hokkaido Plant, the Toyota Motor Tohoku Plant, and the Central Motor Corporation Miyagi Plant, which produces the Toyota Yaris. The Scion xB was made by Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.based in Japan. Due to the 2011 Japanese earthquake, production was suspended from 14 March 2011 to 18 April 2011, affecting several Toyota vehicles, including the Scion xB and Scion xD.

The Scion FR-S Sports Coupe Concept, where FR-S means Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport, was unveiled at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. Autos,[34] sales are expected to start in the third quarter of 2012 while the Scion FR-S.

The Premium head unit comes with a small LCD that can display pictures and movies downloaded from Pioneer's website along with the features on the base unit. The base head unit has MP3, WMA, and AAC CD compatibility and Scion's SSP equalizer presets. The SNS 100 system can enjoy DVD movies along with GPS functionality and the top features of the base system, besides the backlit color choices. The beds base unit can be set to some of three Scion iA 2021 model presets (Scion xB, Scion xD, or Scion 2021 tC) and includes an "Automatic Sound Levelizer" feature that automatically increases the volume as the automobile speed and ambient noise increases. A navigation system can be available. All sound systems feature six speakers and standard iPod connectivity. A choice of three new head units is available on all 2008 Scions.

The second-generation xB is built with a 2.4 L straight-4 Toyota 2AZ-FE engine rated at 158 hp (118 kW) and 162 lb·ft (220 N·m), shared with the first-generation tC and the Toyota Camry, which at 22 mpg-US (11 L/100 km; 26 mpg-imp) city / 28 mpg-US (8.4 L/100 km; 34 mpg-imp) hwy has a higher fuel consumption compared to the previous model's 1.5 L engine (26 mpg-US (9.0 L/100 km; 31 mpg-imp) city / 31 mpg-US (7.6 L/100 km; 37 mpg-imp) hwy). All xBs come standard with four-wheel anti-lock brakes, brake assist, electronic brakeforce distribution, Vehicle Stability Control driver and front passenger dual stage airbags, front seat-mounted side torso airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, and a first-aid kit. A five-speed manual and a sequential-shift four-speed automatic are the only factory options aside from the color and stereo.

The second-generation Scion xB has won the Top Safety Pick award by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for six years in a row. It received a general "Good" score in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety frontal offset crash test, and another "Good" overall score in the side impact crash test, with all nine measured categories also rated "Good ".And a "Good" score in the roof strength test.

A low-speed forward collision warning system with automatic braking can be included, which is rare in the class, whilst an option. The standard Scion iA safety options that come with the iA include antilock brakes (with rear drums), front-seat side airbags and front, rear and side curtain airbags as well as traction and stability control.

The FR-S has outstanding drifting but only a mediocre nitro efficiency of 7/13/17. The FR-S has a "triple-tap" launch speed (+Nitro Starter -Tuning Kit) of around 3 seconds, with decent acceleration. Because of this, it's overshadowed by the Mini Cooper S Roadster, which will be higher-ranked and like the FR-S stats-wise (apart from possessing poor drifting), giving it an increased top speed. The FR-S has superior handling to most of the cars before it, but inferior handling to the Alfa Romeo MiTo GTA.