Scion’s exclusive tC and FR-S Monogram Series™ will be available in early 2014.

Scion’s exclusive Monogram Series™ targets the smart buyer seeking premium features. Prices to be released January 2014, with availability soon following.

The Scion FR-S Monogram Series™ offers the following premium features:
• BeSpoke Premium Audio featuring aha (includes navigation)
• Heated Leather Seats
• Dual Zone Auto Climate Control
• Smart Key Push Button Start
• Anti-Theft Security System
• Frameless Rear-View Mirror
• Center Armrest
• Carpeted Cargo Mat
• HID Auto Headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights
• Heated Color-Keyed Power Exterior Mirrors
• Color-Keyed Rear Spoiler
The standard FR-S exterior color palette applies.

See INSIDE for more details and discussions.

Where there’s smoke there’s usually fire… that’s what seems to be the case with the 86/FR-S/BRZ sedan. With so many reports from different outlets, it’s likely that a sedan version is at least under heavy consideration by Toyota/Subaru, if not already approved.

The latest report comes out of Edmunds, which reports that Toyota has been pushing hard for the development of the sedan, but a key question is whether Subaru, which co-developed the FR-S with Toyota, will agree to the deal.

More details inside…

Check out the 2014 Subaru BRZ digital brochure and iPad app. Links after the jump.

Toyota Racing in New Zealand has launched the Toyota Finance 86 Series, which has been given full championship status by Motorsport New Zealand.

20 of the Finance 86 Series cars have been built and they will debut beginning next month at the Highland Park in Cromwell.

They cost AU$89,700 each ($85,500 USD equivalent; cars are much more expensive in New Zealand/Australia than the U.S.) and are outfitted with FIA-approved six-point rollcage, Sparco racing seat, steering wheel and MoTec color display and data logger, specially-tuned adjustable suspension, performance exhaust system, a custom racing brake package and two sets of 18-inch Speedline wheels wrapped in Michelin slick tires.

Motoring.com.au is reporting that the 86/GT-86/FR-S sedan is still in the works and on its way.

It will reportedly feature a 100mm longer wheelbase than the coupe, be available in a hybrid model (in addition to the standard petrol version) and hit showrooms in late 2015 – early 2016. More details INSIDE.

The FR-S / 86 makes another appearance on Fifth Gear, this time in a test featuring RWD vs FWD cars.

Check out the episode HERE.

Are these recently discovered patents indicative of anything in the pipeline for the FR-S/BRZ, or are they just drawings for the past revealed FR-S TRD kit and FR-S Concept II model?

Road and Track has been stricken with the same ‘mod bug’ that many of us are afflicted with and has taken to modifying its long term BRZ tester.

Check out their modification journal after the jump.