The 2013 Scion FR-S. Image: Scion
Scion’s rear-drive FR-S coupe is arguably the most anticipated product in the brand’s history. Blending light weight, nimble handling and reasonable horsepower, the FR-S was built to offer enthusiasts on a budget a solid platform to build from. In other words, it had to offer an affordable starting price, which isn’t easy to do when the Japanese yen is strong and the U.S. dollar is weak.
Somehow, Toyota found a way to keep pricing in check, and the FR-S will start at $24,200 with a six-speed manual gearbox, hitting $25,300 with the paddle-shifter equipped, rev-matching six speed automatic. That doesn’t include the destination charge ($730, although Southeast Toyota and Gulf States Toyota destination charges may differ), so call it “just under $25k” for the manual gearbox FR-S. Option and package prices haven’t been released, but we suspect you could add another $5,000 to the price of the car if you went heavy on the accessories.
The EPA has released fuel economy data for the Scion FR-S, too. Equipped with the six-speed manual, the Scion coupe will return an estimated 22 mpg city, 30 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined. Opt for the six-speed automatic transmission, and fuel economy jumps to 25 mpg city, 34 mpg highway and 28 mpg combined.
Also, don’t forget that you can get discounted new car pricing with a free quote through qualified local dealer partners.
Kurt Ernst has been passionate about automobiles and driving nearly his entire life. His early years were shaped working in the family service station, though his real passion was auto racing. After graduating from the University of Colorado, Kurt spent a year club racing with the Sports Car Club of America, before focusing on a business career in marketing and project management. Later, his passion for writing and the automotive hobby found him freelancing for a variety of automotive news sites, including Automotive Addicts and Motor Authority, where his work was syndicated and appeared in several national publications. Recognized as an expert in the automotive field, Kurt joined Hemmings Motor News as an Associate Editor in 2013, and in the years since has progressed to Editor, Hemmings Daily; Managing Editor for Hemmings Motor News, Hemmings Classic Car, Hemmings Muscle Machines, and the Hemmings Daily; and now, Managing Editor, Hemmings Auctions. Kurt was instrumental in organizing the Hemmings Motor News Concours d’Elegance from 2013-2019, and has served as a judge at this event and The Vintage Racing Stable Concours d’Elegance. A Skip Barber Racing School graduate and prolific writer, Ernst is also skilled in copyediting, project management, brand development, and public relations.
