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Rumor Rehashed: Scion FR-S Convertible Set for 2014
We've been hearing about the Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 / Subaru BRZ convertible since about five minutes after we first saw the concept. In fact, we made this rendering of an FT-86 convertible way back in November of...
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Report: Scion FR-S convertible coming by early 2014
Filed under: Convertible, Performance, Scion, Toyota
With an epic chassis and the lowest center of gravity in the business, there's plenty for enthusiast to love about the Scion FR-S. Except, that is, for those who prefer to take their nimble, affordable sports cars with the roof down. Their choices are rather limited in this price category to the Mazda MX-5 and Ford Mustang, but if the latest reports prove accurate, the FR-S - which is, of course, virtually identical to the Subaru BRZ and sold overseas as the Toyota GT 86 - is preparing to throw its hat in the ring, as well.
Long rumored, a convertible version of the jointly-developed "Toyobaru" coupe could stand to boost sales figures and help the bean-counters justify the expenditure on the new platform. However while the speedster concept recently showcased at Long Beach lost its rear seats (along with most of its windshield), Car and Driver predicts that the FR-S convertible will keep the auxiliary pair in the back - though the addition of a folding roof mechanism would likely mean that would come at the expense of most of the trunk room.
We're told to expect the FR-S convertible to arrive sometime late in 2013 or early in 2014, with a price tag that would tack a few grand onto the coupe's $25,000 MSRP. Look for the same 2.0-liter, 200-horsepower boxer four to carry over with a choice of six-speed transmissions in either manual or automatic configurations. Beyond that, Toyota may be considering basing a larger four-door sedan and coupe off the new platform, which could stand to make the money men back at headquarters - to say nothing of the enthusiasts - even more happy.
Scion FR-S convertible coming by early 2014 originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 08 May 2012 15:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Official: Buy a Scion iQ, get a free PlayStation Vita
Filed under: Budget, Etc., Hatchback, Scion, Toys/Games
If you've been sniffing around the PlayStation Vita debating whether to pull the trigger, Scion has an offer for you: buy an iQ and you'll get the Vita free. This isn't the first tie-up with the little car and the little console: the iQ was one of the available vehicles in the MotorStorm RC game.
The offer is good only until June 31, 2012, so you've got some time to think about it. Sure, this will add (just) $15,700 to the price of your portable gaming station... but at least you'll have some way to carry it. And when you're finished making that deal, can we interest you in a Mercedes for the low low price of $1 million? But first, scroll down for a read of the Scion press release with details.
Continue reading Buy a Scion iQ, get a free PlayStation Vita
Buy a Scion iQ, get a free PlayStation Vita originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 08 May 2012 07:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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First Owner Takes Delivery of 2013 Scion FR-S
Nobody remembers second place. Last night at Longo Toyota/Scion/Lexus in El Monte, CA we witnessed the first owner take delivery of the very first 2013 Scion FR-S customer car in the states. Break out the non-alcoholic bubbly. The lucky...
Interview: Tetsuya Tada, Toyota Chief Engineer, Discusses the 2013 Scion FR-S
The Scion FR-S is no longer a mystery. We've driven it in Japan and we've had it into our offices here in Southern California for a full test on our track and on our roads. It's finally a real...
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