I drove a FR-S. (Updated with more info and pics, enjoy!)

[rikerr]

Im 6 foot 4 and this is good to hear. Wonder if you can fit with a helmet if you wanted to do some track stuff?

[dookie11]

Originally Posted by Dionysus

I think it's an option.

Tis a good option, I reckon Glad to NOT see that yucky headunit they use nowadays.

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by FREDUKE

did you ask about price?

yes, they couldn't tell me yet. it is coming soon

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by dookie11

Tis a good option, I reckon Glad to NOT see that yucky headunit they use nowadays.

It might be standard. We won't know till pricing and final specs are released. Scion wants this deck as the standard deck on all Scions in the near future...ie 2013\2014 model years...The FR-S will be the first Scion offering this unit. It's called bespoke and it's not a Pioneer app radio unit. Its something different and it uses apps running in the cloud using you phone as the internet connection.

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[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by zigzagz94

Quick question?

Did they tell you that it was the Pioneer Premium sytem or was it actually the new Pioneer Bespoke system because the head units for the two look identical. Also was the car you drove indicative of a standard featured FR-S or was the audio system some sort of upgrade?

It would be interesting if Scion decided to offer the Pioneer Premium as the standard audio system with the Bespoke being their usual $500 upgrade. I have no problems with the premium system it is very good for factory audio.

Of course if they are going all in, as tripjammer believes, and offering Bespoke standard then that's even better.

The Red manual FR-S that i drove had this sound system

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the blue automatic FR-S that i first sat in had the system u see in the pic in my original thread post. I can try to get confirmation that its the Bespoke or not

[ichitaka05]

Interesting read, thanks for posting it up!

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by Kiwi

If it is not too much to ask, could you give a short review on how the steering weight and feedback is compared to the mini cooper s and 328i?

I've had a chance to drive a R56 Cooper S and a E92 335i, I was very impressed with how the steering on those cars were like.
Thanks

i drove a 328 a few months ago and a cooper s about a year ago..both were very good, the FR-S steering was balanced, it was sort of a "heavy" turn in but it still felt light and controllable.

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Lol I mean put some bass into the song and let us know how it performs! But I'll take your word for it, if you say its great

I pumped bass up in the blue fr-s with the premium system and it sounded awesome

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by colHolm

That doesn't have the right shape to be the FR-S. Looks more like a 1st gen tC to me...

Mike from Scion said it was the drift FR-S. might be a padded cover to throw off the shape

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by GED68

How is right arm support for shifting...looks like there is none...

there are two moveable cup holders in the center unit, there is no storage compartment just a big open bin. i didn't find a need for a arm rest because my hand was always on the shifter/steering wheel, but on long drives i find this could be a little tedious.

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by Eureka

How is the paint job? In picture 7 (or 8 if you count the tc), is that major orange peel or is it just me.

I didn't notice any paint flaws, but I could've missed it, these prototypes I believe have been looked at quite a lot by journalists and Scion employees

[titusdrake]

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Originally Posted by Rampage

Point taken. Let me ask you this: With all the cars you have owned or driven and with what they cost new, what do you think the FR-S should sell for in the US. I have owned many of the same cars you listed plus a few. I would be interested in your opinion of where the "fun" factor should land the Scion pricewise in comparison.

My direct competition for the FR-S is the 2013 Mustang V6. the Mustang MSRP is 22,200 (+ Destination fee $700)

So i want to see pricing on the FR-S around 22-23500

but honestly the FR-S felt much better than the Mustang and so after driving it again i would be willing to splurge a little if they go 24000...above that though and idk if i would personally do it..

but then again idk how much it cost them to develop this car..it IS a Toyota and they use more quality parts throughout the vehicle.

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by chate

because i had it on my c5 and the gencoupe has it too, did the FRS have a "miles remaining on tank" type of readout somewhere?

possibly, i know at a glance there was a MPG count, I can ask if the FR-S has that

[titusdrake]

Originally Posted by dookie11

Is this Pioneer stereo an option or standard?

The standard stereo is also a Pioneer, but it is not touchscreen. I believe the optional system adds the touchscreen layout and a subwoofer/better speakers, as well as more audio controls, like EQ settings