2016 FR-S Review on GizMag
 

Nothing new or exciting but seemed like a pretty balanced read:


http://www.gizmag.com/2016-scion-fr-s-review/40269/


"For the everyday driver, or those who do not plan on modifying the FR-S out of warranty, this little coupe is still a great ride as-is. It’s thoroughly enjoyable to drive so long as you don’t fall into the trap of pretending that HP ratings and 0-60 times are all that matter in a sports car. That Camaro might outrun you on the straightaway, but once the curves come, this little Scion will dance around that Chevy like it’s stopped for a potty break. Add in the 30 mpg (8 l/100km) highway rating that the manual transmission in a stock FR-S achieves, and the appeal only gets stronger. "

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"For the everyday driver, or those who do not plan on modifying the FR-S out of warranty, this little coupe is still a great ride as-is. It’s thoroughly enjoyable to drive so long as you don’t fall into the trap of pretending that HP ratings and 0-60 times are all that matter in a sports car. That Camaro/mustang/jetta/mini cooper/golf/prius/mini van/reasonably fast kid on a bicycle/ will outrun you on the straightaway, but once the curves come, this little Scion will dance around them like they're stopped for a potty break. Add in the measly 30 mpg (8 l/100km) highway rating that the manual transmission in a stock FR-S achieves, and the appeal is mildly bland. "

Sounds like a passive aggressive review to me.

Jizzmag?

I love the FR-S but I would not advise betting my pink slip on this unless those curves are as tight as an autox course, especially if that Camaro happens to also be a 2016. Those that think a Camaro cannot turn are truly living in the past.

I'd be interested to see the new Camaro Turbo which is on the ATS platform go against an FRS/BRZ in the curves. Might be closer than they think

No argument from me on that one.

Is the ATS any good in the corners without all the magnetic suspension goodies though?

Probably one a the best articles I've read and right on every point. Someone finally gets what this car is about...media wise.

Most likely not its a 3300 lb car, and the 2016 Camaro will be 3515 lbs, the FR-S has the weight advantage. Unless there is some serious standard suspension and chassis trickery going on, I don't see why the FR-S can't keep up in the corners.

The curb weight of a turbo 4 2016 Camaro is listed by GM officially at 3339, with the auto transmission equipped.
http://media.chevrolet.com/media/us/...14-camaro.html

The ATS can handle well even without MRC. There's a reason it is so highly regarded. GM (and Ford) have come a long way from the "point straight and mash the gas pedal".

That said, an FR-S will still have the advantage in handling vs the base model Camaro. But with 140 more lbs/ft of torque in the turbo Camaro, I think it would at least be a fun race to watch.

Hell, my 4th gen 1994 Z28 had no trouble turning at all. It didn't have the steering feel or poise of a Twin, but it could definitely turn.

Those cars were not nearly as ponderous as the 5th gen car.