Scion

Scion is Toyota's youth brand invented to bring in new buyers. The Scion FR-S is one of the most talked about affordable sports cars in the world.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 15 2016 - 6:12pm

Which to Buy: Scion iA or Scion iM

I recently spent time driving both the Scion iA and the Scion iM, during which time I learned that a great many people who are interested in the automotive industry don’t have a clear idea of what makes these two cars different – so today I break down the advantages of each of these new Scion compacts.

By Patrick Rall G+ Feb 3 2016 - 6:07pm

Drive the Toyota RAV4 Inside of the Chicago Auto Show, See Marty McFly's New Truck

Toyota has massive plans for the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, including a long list of vehicles including some race cars, specially customized show vehicles, concept cars, the newest production vehicles and interactive displays – including the opportunity to drive the new RAV4 inside of Chicago’s McCormick Place.

By John Goreham G+ Feb 3 2016 - 10:30am

The Three Real Reasons Toyota Just Killed Its Scion Brand

Toyota made it official today. Scion is gone. Here's why.

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 3 2016 - 7:50am

Watch Strange Foot Model Show Off Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 [video]

It’s 1000 of 1000 special edition Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0. What’s up with the foot model?

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 3 2016 - 6:58am

Breaking: Scion Brand Gets Axed By Toyota After 13 Years

Scion is going away as the youth-oriented brand of Toyota Motor Company. For cars like the Scion FR-S, Scion iA and iM, this will be their last year with the Scion badge.

By Patrick Rall G+ Jan 20 2016 - 7:11pm

Why Buy the Scion tC over the Scion FRS?

While testing the 2016 Scion tC recently, a friend asked me why the company still sells the tC when they also have the FRS in the lineup, so today, I look at why Scion offers two sporty coupes in the same lineup – and why it is a great idea.

2016 Subaru BRZ, 2016 Scion FR-S, 2016 Toyota GT86

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 29 2015 - 11:36am

10 reasons why BRZ sales reek and Subaru needs to build the GT86 GRMN

Watch the Toyota GT86 Limited Edition GRMN at the Nurburgring. Why does Subaru need a BRZ like this tuned by STI?

By Denis Flierl G+ Dec 6 2015 - 7:45am

Essential improvements are needed on new Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S

A new-generation Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S is coming. They need essential performance improvements to make the sports coupe exciting again.

2016 Toyota GT86 Blackline Edition, 2016 Scion FR-S

By Denis Flierl G+ Nov 24 2015 - 11:08am

Toyota GT86 Blackline Edition is nothing more than window dressing

Toyota Australia announces new 2016 GT86 Blackline Edition sports coupe. Will it be anything special?

By Denis Flierl G+ Oct 30 2015 - 5:34am

Introducing the 2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 luxury edition

The 2016 Scion FR-S gets a luxury offering for the first time. How many of the exclusive sport coupes will be produced?

By Patrick Rall G+ Aug 6 2015 - 3:31pm

The Scion iM is the Fun 5-Door Needed to Battle the Focus

I recently had a chance to spend a few hours behind the wheel of the 2016 Scion iM, a sporty compact 5-door hatchback that finally gives the brand a proper competitor for the likes of the Ford Focus and the rest of that large, popular segment.

2016 Toyota GT86, 2016 Scion FR-S, 2016 Subaru BRZ

By Denis Flierl G+ Jul 14 2015 - 7:49am

Here’s another Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ you won’t ever see in the U.S.

Like the 2016 Subaru BRZ tS that just launched in Japan, you will never see the new special edition 2016 Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S make it to U.S. shores.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Jul 2 2015 - 11:11am

The 2016 Scion iM Redefines Hatchback for the Brand

We took a first impression ride-and-drive of the all-new 2016 iM, which will become Scion’s new flagship subcompact. Although this is a car that may have to grow on some buyers, it is likely to do well in the long run.

By Aaron Turpen G+ Jul 1 2015 - 2:51pm

The 2016 Scion iA Is a Game-changing New Subcompact

Our first impression ride-and-drive of the new 2016 iA, courtesy of Scion, was surprisingly positive with the car providing a powerful showcase of where the subcompact market must go if it’s to keep growing.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 29 2015 - 8:13am

Next-generation Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S is coming and anything is possible

Rumors abound for what is next for the next-generation Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S and Toyota GT86. What is Subaru saying?

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 24 2015 - 8:32am

Why experience won’t help Walker pilot the Scion FR-S at 14,110 ft. Pikes Peak

Scion will race the FR-S sports coupe at Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Robert Walker has three years experience but it may not help.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jun 17 2015 - 8:26am

Watch worlds fastest Scion FR-S run the quarter mile in 9 seconds [video]

They say it’s the fastest street legal Scion FR-S on the planet. Watch this Raven Black FR-S run the quarter mile on the drag strip in 9 seconds.

By Denis Flierl G+ May 1 2015 - 7:21am

2016 Scion FR-S gets 4 new upgrades but no power increase

Scion announced 4 new upgrades for the 2016 FR-S sports coupe. Will these improvements be enough when sales are sliding?

By Denis Flierl G+ Apr 16 2015 - 7:32am

Watch Jay Leno drive the rude “Maximum Attack” Scion FR-S [video]

Watch Jay Leno take the Speedhunters 2015 Scion FR-S called “Maximum Attack” on an interesting drive. Why does Leno keep calling it a Toyota?

By Denis Flierl G+ Mar 30 2015 - 10:37am

Super-tuned 2015 Scion FR-S by Super Street to appear at NYIAS

At this year’s New York International Auto Show, Scion will feature the 2015 Scion FR-S by Super Street.

By Patrick Rall G+ Mar 5 2015 - 11:02am

Which to Buy: 2015 Dodge Challenger SXT or 2015 Scion FR-S

The 2015 Dodge Challenger SXT and the 2015 Scion FR-S are two very different cars, but with very similar prices and the fact that they are both sporty two-door cars, someone looking to spend around $27,000 on a fun daily driver could find themselves considering these two cars – which we examiner side-by-side today.

By Denis Flierl G+ Feb 11 2015 - 9:11am

Toyota announces GT86 improvements and new 86 “Style Cb” Edition

The 2015 Toyota GT86 is getting some improvements and a new 86 Style Cb Edition for Japan is announced.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 31 2015 - 7:12am

“Maximum Attack” Scion FR-S makes first public appearance since SEMA

The “Maximum Attack” Scion FR-S created by Speedhunters, winner of the 10th annual Tuner Challenge, will be on display at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 29 2015 - 8:58am

Watch 800hp Toyota GT86 drift on a mountain pass [video]

Fredric Aasbo drifts his 800 horsepower 2JZ Speedhunters Toyota 86-X on a mountain pass in Norway.

By Denis Flierl G+ Jan 19 2015 - 8:36am

Don’t look for a Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S convertible anytime soon

Toyota unveiled a Toyota GT86 Convertible at the Geneva Motor Show 2013 and it looked like a new FR-S/GT86/BRZ convertible was coming. Why haven’t we seen one?