04 February 2016, 11:00 AM
Yes, it is over for Scion brand, since it is already official that it is going to transition to Toyota. Below you can hear the Jim Lentz, founding vice president of Scion and now CEO of Toyota Motor North America, who tells the details about it and how he feels as an establisher of the brand.
Scion was founded in 2003 as a laboratory only, which aimed at exploring new products and processes in order to attract young customers. Sadly, after 13 years the brand is transitioning back to Toyota, a
30 October 2015, 07:46 AM
2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 is the latest and most beautiful addition to the Scion lineup. The car offers luxurious components and premium feel and provided that there are only 1,000 vehicles available, this sweetie instantly turn out to be a one of the most elusive and exclusive Scion vehicles ever.
The exterior comes with Lunar Storm paint and 17-inch forged alloy wheels. The design team paid attention to the detail and even offers special and distinctive optional package: an unique
04 May 2015, 03:08 PM
Scion FR-S coupe is getting its refreshed and redesigned style for the 2016 model. The upgrades will feature interior tweaks, two additional colors, rear camera and redesigned audio system. The 2016 will bring premium feel, empowered performance and overall increased pleasure of driving. Or at least we expect so. Let see what it has to offer.
In fact, the Manufacturer suggest almost the same price, when it comes to the customization options. For example, the 2016 FR-S will come with six-speed
02 February 2015, 12:27 PM
2015 Speedhunters Scion FR-S Maximum Attack is the name of the winning vehicle of Scion’s 10th annual Tuner Challenge. The good news is for all visitors of this year’s Chicago Auto Show, because the car will be on display there. From its participation in the Scion Tuner Challenge, Speedhunters were given 90-days and $15,000 to transform a stock Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0. They designed the “Maximum Attack” Scion FR-S with 1970s look that incorporates the racing heritage, taking on the number
09 September 2014, 10:04 AM
Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 is a limited edition release series which is currently going on sale throughout the United States. The model was revealed earlier this year at the New York International Auto Show, and now Scion’s fans and racing enthusiasts can get behind its steering wheel. There will be only 1,500 examples of the car produced, which will make it desired even more.
FR-S Release Series 1.0 vehicles will sport a striking exterior paint finish named Yuzu exterior color. In additio
31 May 2014, 09:58 AM
Cosworth FA20 Power Package is here. Through its introduction the company deliberately moves on from individual component supply towards fully validated system packages. The current upgrade is suitable on for Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86. Cosworth’s Power Packages will offer motorsport enthusiasts the ease and reliability of power upgrades. The development of FA20 is inspired by Formula One and sports car racing, and the result is a peak performance of up to 380 horsepower (280 kW). Th
16 May 2014, 09:15 AM
2015 Scion FR-S and tC models are getting bolder and better this summer. They have been enhanced with the addition of several features and also include minor changes when compared to the previous model year. The new FR-S for instance features improved tuning as well as exterior appearance. The 2015 tC sports on the other hand, receives new colors and a sporty feature. Both vehicles are scheduled to go on sale in early June. Pricing is listed below.
To begin with the 2015 Scion FR-S, it is kno
10 March 2014, 03:01 PM
2013 Scion FR-S is named “The Coolest Car Under $25k of 2014” by Kelley Blue Book for second year in a row. The annual consumer resource list highlights affordable vehicles for drivers of all lifestyles, each that bring a subjective “cool factor.”
“Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com again captures the full experience and affordability of the Scion FR-S with a top spot on its 10 Coolest New Cars Under $25,000 list”, said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. “Drivers and industry experts continue to
10 January 2014, 08:28 AM
2014 Scion FR-S and tC are now gaining premium features with the competitively priced, limited edition Monogram Series. They will be displayed for the first time at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The vehicles will be available in dealerships from February.
Scion Monogram Series are going to include high-end features like Alcantara inserts in the FR-S and navigation technology in both the FR-S and tC. Only 2000 of these limited FR-S models and 2,500 tC models will be pr
11 October 2013, 10:38 AM
Scion is the first non-luxury brand which is going to include a touchscreen audio system as standard across its entire lineup. In addition, it was also announced that an array of new features will be available for the new 2014 FR-S and xD, 2013 xB and the limited-production 2014 iQ Monogram Series.
To go further into details, all 2014 Scion models will come as a standard with the Scion Display Audio System. The latter incorporates 6.1-inch LCD touchscreen, AM/FM/CD/HD Radio technology, hands-
28 June 2013, 12:41 PM
Scion Racing will take their track-prepared FR-S at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 30th. The manufacturer will actually field three different models including the xD, tC and the FR-S.
Driver Andrew Comrie-Picard will be in the Scion Racing Rally xD, and Takeshi Aizawa will be piloting the GReddy tC, both making their second trips up the mountain. Driver Robert Walker is a rookie to Pikes Peak and will be behind the wheel of a FR-S built by Evasive Motorsports. All three S
24 June 2013, 08:55 AM
Rocket Bunny is the name of the latest vehicle tuned by the specialists at SR Auto. The car behind this name is the sporty Scion FR-S. In fact the abbreviation FR-S stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive and Sport, thus expressing all that this car is about.
This is proven and re-confirmed by the engine that is at the heart of the vehicle - the 2.0-liter boxer that generates the impressive 200 horsepower (147 kW) and 151 pound-feet (205 Nm) of torque. The flat engine is mounted extremely l