Scion 10 series FR-S Limited Edition Announced

[kALMIGHTY]

Here's hoping the AC controls (at least the knobs) make it to the base FR-S!

Originally Posted by jedichimp

Those AC controls look so much better. Headunit is fine also. Bluetooth/Bespoke and I'm happy.

[DSOmegaX]

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

Here's hoping the AC controls (at least the knobs) make it to the base FR-S!

Don't hold your breath. They're designed solely for the automatic climate control, which won't trickle down to the regular model.

[kALMIGHTY]

Originally Posted by DSOmegaX

Don't hold your breath. They're designed solely for the automatic climate control, which won't trickle down to the regular model.

What do you think of the picture of the knobs from the 2014 tC that I posted in post #666? Those should probably go on the FR-S, right? They're not the automatic dual climate control ones.

[DSOmegaX]

It looks better, but again I wouldn't expect any changes at this point. It's not in Toyota/subarus financial interest to suddenly change a design so soon for a low volume car.

And yes while the HU is changed, keep on mind that its a change that's applying to ALL of scions models, so it's being adapted at a High volume. All other features were already available in the 86/BRZ so they're just diving into the parts bin of what already existed

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by DSOmegaX

I love how the new head unit is basically a big middle finger to current owners with the base HU and its stupid "hip" design.

While I like the larger volume nob on the current model, the interface on the new HU is alot nicer. May have to see about getting one of these next year, as it should be just a simple plug-and-play, right?

Edit: In addition, wouldn't it be more of an "FU" to the owners who sprung for the Bespoke unit?

[torqdork]

Originally Posted by Kevinah

I think I found the colour, Silver Opal Mica from Lexus

I had my dealer check the order confirmation for the paint code this morning.

Silver Ignition is 0J8A.

I looked, but can't find a matching code for any Toyota/Lexus/Scion through 2013MY (I was hoping it was the 2000GT Thunder Silver) so maybe it's a new shade for the Series 10 and 2014MY vehicles.

[husker741]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

While I like the larger volume nob on the current model, the interface on the new HU is alot nicer. May have to see about getting one of these next year, as it should be just a simple plug-and-play, right?

Edit: In addition, wouldn't it be more of an "FU" to the owners who sprung for the Bespoke unit?

I am one of those owners with the Bespoke. I will petition the shit out of the dealership to let me get the updated headunit. And supposedly there is a new Bespoke. If that dealer doesn't help me out, on to the next one. There has to be a reason they are no longer allowing FR-S orders to come with the Bespoke. They know it's shit and they're stopping people from getting them now. So I will use that to my advantage to get a deal on the new HU.

[EL_to_TBD]

Originally Posted by husker741

I am one of those owners with the Bespoke. I will petition the shit out of the dealership to let me get the updated headunit. And supposedly there is a new Bespoke. If that dealer doesn't help me out, on to the next one. There has to be a reason they are no longer allowing FR-S orders to come with the Bespoke. They know it's shit and they're stopping people from getting them now. So I will use that to my advantage to get a deal on the new HU.

Damn I just ordered one with the current Bespoke. I hope it's not crap.
Don't care about Nav to much, just the interface with my iPhone 4, voice commands and radio.
Are they still updating it? Does it work ok besides the crappy attempt at Nav?

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

Here's hoping the AC controls (at least the knobs) make it to the base FR-S!

Those hex nut shaped knobs are strictly the auto HVAC ones. They're a little smaller than the 2 large knobs in the base interior. If anything the slightly updated tC knobs I could see find their way into the base interior. The current ones knobs look like they were lifted straight out of a Yaris (not the 2012 model)

Ive always wondered why the base HVAC didn't look like the auto HVAC without the electronic temp readouts and toggle switches.

[kALMIGHTY]

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

Those hex nut shaped knobs are strictly the auto HVAC ones. They're a little smaller than the 2 large knobs in the base interior. If anything the slightly updated tC knobs I could see find their way into the base interior. The current ones knobs look like they were lifted straight out of a Yaris (not the 2012 model)

Ive always wondered why the base HVAC didn't look like the auto HVAC without the electronic temp readouts and toggle switches.

I know. My friend owns a 2008 Yaris and he has the same knobs as the ones on the 2013 fr-s. You'd think they would upgrade in 5 years...
Generally Toyota is the slowest out of most manufacturers when it comes to updating their interior.
Most manufactures are using LCD's and high quality displays, even for something as little as the clocks. Toyota is still sticking with the orange/red alarm clock style in their interior.

[jmaryt]

they like to save money! the japanese employ "bean counters" too!
probably hired a few away from ''government motors"

[RidetheTran]

Any word if the new head units will be sirius xm radio ready?

Originally Posted by kALMIGHTY

The one from the Series 10 interior is the STANDARD 6.1-inch touchscreen head unit that's going to be on ALL 2014 Scion models. If you need to see more pictures of it, check out the pictures of the 2014 tC, it shows the new standard head unit that Scion is moving to.

Series 10 FR-S
Attachment 33945

2014 tC
Attachment 33944

[HunterGreene]

Originally Posted by EL_to_TBD

Damn I just ordered one with the current Bespoke. I hope it's not crap.
Don't care about Nav to much, just the interface with my iPhone 4, voice commands and radio.
Are they still updating it? Does it work ok besides the crappy attempt at Nav?

You can amend your order through the dealer, if you are worried about it.

[EL_to_TBD]

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

You can amend your order through the dealer, if you are worried about it.

Not now, I pick it up today!
Can't wait, so excited.

If the unit's a POS I will hound them for the new one.