2013 Scion FR-S - Review and Road Test

Known as the Toyota 86 or GT-86 in foreign markets, the Scion FR-S (along with its close sibling the Subaru BRZ) is the product of a close collaboration between Subaru and Toyota. Years in the making the FR-S is specifically engineered to deliver thrilling rear-drive performance at a modest price. KBB's Micah Muzio had an opportunity to drift the FR-S, test it at the race track and experience it on the streets to see if it lives up to the hype. Spoiler alert, it does.

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[guyfihi]

I love my FR-S.  It's hard to explain about this car.  Some cars out accelerate it, some cars out handle it, some cars are more comfortable, some cars look better, but it's the combination of all these traits that make this car.  It's just so well balanced.

[mark]

This car is awesome. I drive one as a daily driver. I still love getting behind the wheel every single time. It's unique, a thrill to drive, sounds awesome and everyone that see's it, wants one. Why? because the way the car was engineered. Yes, 200 HP may not be enough for some people... but its the handling that people love so much.  The aerodynamics and low center of gravity gives this car its competitive advantage over the others.

[steamedturtle]

This review was way better than what I was expecting it to be.

[ddkk]

always look forward to your reviews, micah! love your style of automotive commentary.

[raz]

I test drove this car today so much fun I'm getting one next week

[frankydaisukegiron]

here in CA you can find many FRS for about 18, 000$ with about 25000 miles or less on the clock, good review keep it up positive attitude and really good information made this a fun review to watch!

[Pickle]

As soon as I graduate College and have a full time job in Mechanical Engineering, totally getting one of these

[Philson]

I guess this Toyota might be my first car... When I get the money.. lol

[biscuitninja]

I want to see what the numbers are. I own a mini and would like to see how it compares in steering and braking.

[cloudnnecinema]

would u guys buy the scion frs or subaru brz? yes i know they are the same car

[awesomebuddy]

k would it be more beneficial to by fr-s or brz? any ideas?

[jershinator]

is this similr in size to the miata? I'd like to see it side by side against a more popular car to really grasp how big it is. I may buy one if they start having them available test drives near where i live.

[SlowN]

Tell me how this was soulless, he was speaking with so much enthusiasm!

[guitargod]

Yeah I've seen those, i just never saw them with a leather skirt hiding the poll and slots for the gears

[stevew]

I am 5'9" and sat in the rear seat of my friends FR-S. Headroom isn't great, but i wasn't uncomfortable in the half an hour i was there. That being said, the front seats stop on the back seat when you slide it back all the way.

[KPKaccountt]

This could be one of the greatest affordable grand tourers, it got spacious rear room and it's pretty comfy

[zcaliforniamodshdpsn]

im 15 and getting ready to start driving this and the tc is my favorite of all cars in the world id pick this over lambo

[chandyever]

@kellyblue book at 4:44 did you mean auto rev matching ?.?

[timexchen]

I am ok with the BRZ power, but the fact is: where do we do cornering in everyday driving?

[richienice]

yea, your right. it takes a lot to push more power out of a already high compression motor