Scion FR-S OFFICIALLY REVEALED (Details, Specs + Live and Press Photos)

[Want.FR-S]

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Yay for more credits.

Unfortunately I don't have any substantial photos that prove this on the 86 because there isn't one I've seen.

I don't either, but I would believe you on this until it is proven otherwise.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

Yay for more credits.

Unfortunately I don't have any substantial photos that prove this on the 86 because there isn't one I've seen.

It is. It's been shown in a couple pics. At least it's got a picture of a mirror so it's either heated mirrors (unlikely) or power folding (extremely likely for Japan).

[rideontwo]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yes, it's on the GT5. They said, this DLC will come really soon (didn't say the exact date)

Can you show us the interior of this Scion FR-S Premium model?

[Kids Heart]

Originally Posted by Chupacabra

You didn't hear? That doesn't come standard with the Scion FR-S, it is only found from the factory on the Toyota 86 in Japan.

The U.S. will get cheap plastic ones.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Sabastian

The Scion tach must be silver, otherwise the white lettering would not be visible. Note that the GT86 tach lettering is black.

Exactly.

[madfast]

Originally Posted by Dragonitti

No because the LSD is an option on the tC. They wouldn't have completely axed the LSD out of the "SPORTS" car for Scion and leave one as an option for the sporty car (tC). One way or another there would be a way to get the LSD. It just so happen they all come with LSD anyway and there is none being offered without an LSD.

There is no trim level, so there isn't like 350z Base vs 350z Touring/Enthusiast. It's all one model and that model comes with an LSD.

And why do I need to go aftermarket? Simple...Aftermarket > Factory. You are not paying for Factory components and getting the same performance that you would from the aftermarket. Factory options and components are not as aggressive and in a general way....watered down when you compare it to the Aftermarket. Not to mention Aftermarket is cheaper.

Example:

TRD supercharger for the tC was around $4k installed from Toyota. Got you 200whp.

Aftermarket turbo setups for tC were same price and you got 300+whp.

You can't beat Aftermarket in the $-to-performance category.

A navi head unit from the dealer EASY $2k. Do you know what you can build for $2k in terms of a car computer by simply getting the stuff yourself in the Aftermarket? You could build something WAY more potent than that touch screen from the factory.

so basically you're saying what we all already know. that the scion factory performance options, if you can even call it that, is crap. looks like scion's options ARE all about looks...

[dookie11]

Originally Posted by dookie11

Does anyone know why they took out that button from the Scion version? The JDM versions all had a button there (green arrow). Anyone know what that button did anyways? Is it to lower the little window that's towards the windshield ? (Not sure what it's called).

Yah I think you guys might be right. I think it is a power folding mirror button. Looks like it in this closeup of the GT86 photo. That' be a pretty cool feature to have though. But I'll take a OTD price of $21k anyday.

[Nuieve]

Scion version: for people who can barely afford it at all
Subaru: normal version

The only problem is that Subaru's front is bland and style-less and accentuates the car econobox looks (as everything else Subaru).
Scion's front has a lot personality... but oh my god, I'd never drive a car with THAT interior no matter the price...

And I wonder why'd they show the lowest spec car in reveal? Makes me think this IS the highest spec car actually...

[Syldrin]

Originally Posted by mkxr

I kind of doubt that in Japanese culture a woman would unveil a car (don't hate, I'm just stating facts), they are only there as eye candy.

BTW, i figured out the way to get the 86 version that I want. It's time to move to Japan

you are right because the 86 was unveiled at a race track by a bunch of menz.

[xrs]

I don't think white lettering on a light silver will be very visible. The illumination is on. You can tell by how bright the red in the redline is and how bright the radio is.

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by xrs

I don't think white lettering on a light silver will be very visible. The illumination is on. You can tell by how bright the red in the redline is and how bright the radio is.

If it is white than that just shows how crappy white gauges look at night and the very reason why I didn't want them. The white ends up reflecting so you get white letters on a dull white face.. looks horrible at night.

However, the other illumination looks amber/red, so does Scion really mismatch the illumination like that? White on gauges and amber/red on hvac/audio buttons/etc?

[boostcreep]

Originally Posted by Nuieve

Scion version: for people who can barely afford it at all
Subaru: normal version

I'm sure there's more than a few people here who would disagree with that.

[Dragonitti]

Originally Posted by madfast

so basically you're saying what we all already know. that the scion factory performance options, if you can even call it that, is crap. looks like scion's options ARE all about looks...

WRONG because I say that about EVERY factory option for EVERY car you can buy.

Aftermarket is 99.99% always better. Stuff like oil filters...Factory Toyota Oil filter is better than all the aftermarket ones you can buy.

It's like this for example...TRD Suspension is not crappy, but it isn't exactly "race" spec either. It depends on the car. The TRD setup for the Fj Cruiser for example is from what I can tell...pretty sweet. Now I don't know what Aftermarket has in terms of Suspension for the Fj, but with the TRD stuff for it, I would have been happy....if I had an Fj.

But for the tC...TRD suspension is ok, but it doesn't run stiff spring rates that you would find on TEIN or any of the alternatives. Can it work sure but it cost the same as more potent gear from the aftermarket. And if I'm going to buy something why would I pay the same price for a softer version of it if my goal was to extract performance.


Again, this is how I see ALL factory options, not just Scion.

[Phontsolo]

Originally Posted by Zaku

Im willing to bet 60 percent of the complainers cant even fork out the estimated 22k of the Current FRS

I think you are seriously underestimating some of the buyers interested in this car and how much they can spend.

Oh, and it's called a car loan.