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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 Peter Neilson on October 9, 2023 - 5:44PM
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By Patrick Rall on March 15, 2016 - 6:12PM
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 on February 3, 2016 - 6:07PM
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 on February 3, 2016 - 10:30AM
Toyota made it official today. Scion is gone. Here's why.
By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2016 - 7:50AM
It’s 1000 of 1000 special edition Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0. What’s up with the foot model?
By Denis Flierl on February 3, 2016 - 6:58AM
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 on January 20, 2016 - 7:11PM
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.
By Denis Flierl on December 29, 2015 - 11:36AM
Watch the Toyota GT86 Limited Edition GRMN at the Nurburgring. Why does Subaru need a BRZ like this tuned by STI?
By Denis Flierl on December 6, 2015 - 7:45AM
A new-generation Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S is coming. They need essential performance improvements to make the sports coupe exciting again.
By Denis Flierl on November 24, 2015 - 11:08AM
Toyota Australia announces new 2016 GT86 Blackline Edition sports coupe. Will it be anything special?
By Denis Flierl on October 30, 2015 - 5:34AM
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 on August 6, 2015 - 3:31PM
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.
By Denis Flierl on July 14, 2015 - 7:49AM
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 on July 2, 2015 - 11:11AM
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 on July 1, 2015 - 2:51PM
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 on June 29, 2015 - 8:13AM
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 on June 24, 2015 - 8:32AM
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 on June 17, 2015 - 8:26AM
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 on May 1, 2015 - 7:21AM
Scion announced 4 new upgrades for the 2016 FR-S sports coupe. Will these improvements be enough when sales are sliding?
By Denis Flierl on April 16, 2015 - 7:32AM
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 on March 30, 2015 - 10:37AM
At this year’s New York International Auto Show, Scion will feature the 2015 Scion FR-S by Super Street.
By Patrick Rall on March 5, 2015 - 11:02AM
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 on February 11, 2015 - 9:11AM
The 2015 Toyota GT86 is getting some improvements and a new 86 Style Cb Edition for Japan is announced.
By Denis Flierl on January 31, 2015 - 7:12AM
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 on January 29, 2015 - 8:58AM
Fredric Aasbo drifts his 800 horsepower 2JZ Speedhunters Toyota 86-X on a mountain pass in Norway.
By Denis Flierl on January 19, 2015 - 8:36AM
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?
By Denis Flierl on December 24, 2014 - 10:03AM
Both the 2015 Scion FR-S and 2015 Subaru BRZ have earned the 2015 IIHS Top Safety Pick award this week.
By Denis Flierl on December 8, 2014 - 8:09AM
Subaru boss confirms the Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S/Toyota GT86 will get a complete model change soon.
By Denis Flierl on November 15, 2014 - 8:20AM
Toyota Motorsport GmbH has been testing the 250 hp 2015 Toyota GT86 CS-R3 and it’s about to be released for sale.
By John Goreham on November 13, 2014 - 9:14AM
Perhaps rumors of Scion's death are exaggerated?