31 May 2014
2014 Scion iQ is world’s smallest four-seater. The micro subcompact car is currently going on sale fitted with wide range of standard ad available features. It is powered by the 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine, which develops 94 horsepower (70 kW). The unit is coupled with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), while the Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) helps with engine deliver an enhanced efficiency and produce lower emissions. In addition, its light curb weight of 2,127 pounds, adds to
31 May 2014
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).
16 May 2014
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
16 April 2014
Scion is going to exhibit FR-S Special Edition at the 2014 New York Auto Show in few days. It draws on track heritage and the expertise of Toyota Racing Development (TRD). There is a wide array of nice upgrades which will be appreciated by the fans.
“It’s fitting that the first Scion FR-S Release Series draws on the rich motorsports history that inspired the FR-S design while standing out in new ways that will excite our drivers,” commented Scion Vice President Doug Murtha.
“FR-S enthusiasts will
10 March 2014
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 e
10 January 2014
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
31 October 2013
The three vehicles from the Scion Tuner Challenge were revealed ahead of their SEMA Show debut in Las Vegas. The vehicles are created by custom car builders and represent the tuner scenes in the East, the Pacific Northwest and Southern California. At the beginning of the competition, Scion gave each builder a stock 2014 tC plus $15,000 to design and modify the car within 90 days.
Josh Croll converted his tC to a first in the world right-hand d
31 October 2013
Five of the vehicles that the performance-oriented brand Scion will put on display at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show have been announced. The event will take place between 5th and 8th of November and the collection of these five super-cars will be located at Booth 20313, next to three 2014 Scion tCs competing in the Scion Tuner Challenge.
First of all there will be presented the Steve Aoki x Scion FR-S. The vehicle was designed by the famous DJ and producer Steve Aoki,
11 October 2013
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-free phone capabilit
28 June 2013
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
24 June 2013
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 low, giving the car a
03 April 2013
The Limited-Production Scion 10 Series Models are going to celebrate brand’s tenth anniversary. Back in 2003 the first Scion xA and xB vehicles were launched with the aim to appeal to younger drivers.
Since then, Scions’s passionate approach, iconic products and success have captured the hearts of many younger b
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