Is a Scion FR-S a good first car?

Is a Scion FR-S a good first car?

If the answer is a basic, cheap reliable car that gets you from point A to B with minimal fuss, then no. There are better first cars out there other then a FRS. If, instead, the answer is a sporty-ish car then yes, I think the FRS is a good candidate.

What gas does FR-S take?

It is important to note that the Scion FR-S does require you to use premium unleaded gas.

Is a scion a Toyota?

Toyota, the parent company behind the Scion brand, had decided to discontinue this youth-focused nameplate in August 2016 and most of the Scion-branded models have been rebadged as Toyotas. The rear-drive FR-S (rebadged Toyota 86) is a drift-ready two-door coupe.

What does FR-S mean car?

Front-engine, Rear-
FR-S stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport. Highlander. Named after an inhabitant of the Scottish Highlands; conveys power, energy, and ruggedness.

How much is a Scion FRS?

The Scion FR-S, for instance, is exactly like this. The MSRP for the basic Scion FR-S model starts at $27,200 which makes it one of the most affordable sports car on the market. There’s also the Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 Exclusive Sports Car; the MSRP for it starts at $31,405.

What’s the top speed on a Scion FRS?

A: The Scion FR-S has a need for speed, although it’s not the fastest car on the block. For all of the model years the FR-S was manufactured (2013-2016), it takes a respectable 6.2 seconds to go from zero to 60 mph. The top speed is 143 mph across all model years.

Does the Scion FRS have all-wheel drive?

The APEX Scion FR-S is the newest addition from Team Associated’s Qualifier Series. Built on the all-wheel-drive APEX chassis, the Scion Racing GReddy FR-S replica comes fully assembled and Ready-to-Run with factory-installed Reedy brushless power, including a Reedy WolfPack 6-cell battery wired with a High Current T-Plug.

What brand is scion?

Scion is marketed as a youth brand and was first introduced in March 2002, at the New York Auto Show. There were just two concept vehicles, the bbX (which became the xB), and the ccX (which became the tC). Scion AV serves as the brand’s lifestyle marketing initiative, funding projects in music, art, and film.