Consumer Reports cuts loose, compares Scion FR-S against Subaru BRZ - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

vh_supra26 · 08-21-2012, 10:35 PM

Sorry if its a repost.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWwz7Ybpy1U"]Scion FR-S vs Subaru BRZ at Consumer Reports test track - YouTube[/ame]

The Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ are almost identical twins. Entertaining to drive, yet affordable and economical, these cars are aimed at the driving enthusiast. Find more information on the FR-S and BRZ on our website: http://bit.ly/MtMron

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The folks at Consumer Reports are a lot like the Ben Steins of the automotive world. At first glance, they are the dry-as-saltines, facts-only crew that can't be bothered by anything but the empirical data with which they distill to arrive at their coveted "Recommended" accolades. It isn't always this way with CR, though, as we found out when they hopped behind the wheel of the Toyobaru coupes of our collective dreams, the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ.

Automotive engineer Jake Fisher hosts this test and speaks for the CR team explaining that, though both coupes are very much the same animal, they have subtle differences. The BRZ comes with a bit more available kit, like a rear spoiler, HID headlights and navigation, while the FR-S carries a lower price. All seems like what we've heard before, right? Well, CR ends up favoring the FR-S, claiming it has a more balanced ride and handles better.

This decision stands in contrast to a recent Motor Trend comparison test, in which the print publication favored the driving characteristics of the Subaru over the Scion.

More than anything, this highlights just how close the two cars are, and as CR's Fisher put it, "You're not gonna go wrong with either one of these." We agree, but click below to see the video and find out exactly what made CR err on the side of the Scion, then weigh in with your thoughts in Comments.

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/08/21/c...-fr-s-against/

xwd · 08-22-2012, 12:17 AM

The only difference they mentioned in the video was the FR-s had slightly better turn-in and seemed more compliant (not exact words) both likely due to its softer front springs.

CHOPPER · 08-22-2012, 08:02 AM

FRS - TOYOBARU

BRX - SUBOTA

Turbowned · 08-22-2012, 11:26 AM

*yawn* I don't listen to Consumer Reports if I can avoid it... At least they can admit that they're "dry as saltines".

Jimbo · 08-23-2012, 06:06 AM

Consumer Reports = Yellow Journalism

Enemies · 08-27-2012, 01:38 AM

Haha, I was going to post this link too after it showed up on MSN (today, yes, I'm far behind... and so is MSN) in the Photos & Videos section and then after a search I realized there were already two threads on it (this one and an earlier one posted in the FR-S section).

08-22-2012, 08:02 AM	#3
CHOPPER Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FRS Location: Kanada Posts: 42 Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	FRS BRZ FRS - TOYOBARU BRX - SUBOTA

08-23-2012, 06:06 AM	#5
Jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 92 NSX, 08 Accord Location: Southampton, PA Posts: 159 Thanks: 1 Thanked 36 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Consumer Reports = Yellow Journalism __________________ 1992 NSX Red/Blk 5 spd #0330 2005 Lotus Elise - (sold but reincarnated by BRZ) 2008 Honda Accord Cpe, Blk/Blk,V6,6 spd, Nav (sold) 2013 Subaru BRZ, Limited, 6 spd Auto, WR Blue

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08-22-2012, 12:17 AM	#2
xwd Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 DGM Subaru BRZ (Subie #9) Location: ATL, US Posts: 2,667 Thanks: 123 Thanked 861 Times in 552 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The only difference they mentioned in the video was the FR-s had slightly better turn-in and seemed more compliant (not exact words) both likely due to its softer front springs.

08-27-2012, 01:38 AM	#6
Enemies Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 SWP Sport-Tech (Limited) Location: Okanagan Valley, Canada Posts: 1,093 Thanks: 11 Thanked 86 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Haha, I was going to post this link too after it showed up on MSN (today, yes, I'm far behind... and so is MSN) in the Photos & Videos section and then after a search I realized there were already two threads on it (this one and an earlier one posted in the FR-S section).

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