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Official 2013 Scion FR-S by Night Import

night87

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How's it going guys (^-^)v
I attended yesterday's Scion FR-S debut and wanted to share some photos. Enjoy!

Official Scion FR-S coverage: http://www.nightimport.com/2011/12/nightlight-2013-scion-fr-s.html

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I was looking at the first pics and thinking the first thing I would do is lower it, swap the wheels, and put on an exhaust and a BBK.

Well, a few scrolls later...Greddy answered my wish!
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Got any interior shots?

Thanks for posting btw!
 
Looks like the Japanese are copying the design from the Koreans.

When can we get something similar to the third generation Prelude (BA3/4/5/7) or the fourth generation / T160 Series Celica, just modernize them and I'll be a happy camper.
 
Juice said:
Loved the concept car; hate this.
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I saw the Five-Axis concept and that thing is absolutely beautiful in person. So many curves that simply do not translate on photos. I don't hate the production version but they did fall short I feel :frown:
 
I dont like the grill inserts, its different from non-american markets. Its seems too flush, needs to be recessed more to give more depth and aggressiveness. We'll see how long before theres a panda bear paint scheme with tofu delivery written on the side.:tongue:
 
from the side, it looks like a genesis coupe
kriderrx said:
Looks like the Japanese are copying the design from the Koreans.

When can we get something similar to the third generation Prelude (BA3/4/5/7) or the fourth generation / T160 Series Celica, just modernize them and I'll be a happy camper.
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ohh man, 92-96 4th gen prelude all the way!! its lines still look great
 
bobert486 said:
from the side, it looks like a genesis coupe


ohh man, 92-96 4th gen prelude all the way!! its lines still look great
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Agree about 4th gen preludes! But i can't complain when 2 brand new cars are coming out of Japan especially when they are focused on the driving experince and handling:) with a few mods these will look sick!!!:wink:
 
They are built by subaru, and the subaru variant is identical mechanically as far as anyone can tell.

Although it might seem like the Genesis coupe in the pics, the size is extremely small in comparison.
 
night87 said:
If you do plan on purchasing one, all you need to do is to swap out the badges because Toyota 86 and the Scion FR-S are nearly identical. Only difference is that you'll be driving a LHD Toyota 86.
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True, but people know what it is.
I think they would have been better off to double the price, double the horse power and give it a Toyota badge. The looks of it are really good. The Scion badge just is a big turn off.
 
jond said:
True, but people know what it is.
I think they would have been better off to double the price, double the horse power and give it a Toyota badge. The looks of it are really good. The Scion badge just is a big turn off.
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Perhaps for some it's a turnoff. You have to wonder though if we are their intended market. I think buyers in our market is just a bonus for the Toyota Income Statement. From a business perspective.. if they gave this model to Toyota the Scion brand would be pretty much worthless. That's like saying they should have gave the LF-A to mother Toyota instead of brand it as Lexus.

These are halo cars for their respective brands intended to boost sales for the grocery getting 4 door volume seller. I think branding is a huge consideration for these companies.

Just my $0.02.
 
My wife works at Toyota N.A. and has collegues at Scion (the building next door). One of the primary reasons this went to Scion was because the brand is struggling in the US. The target market also better fits the Scion branding (as you can see, branding is very important to Toyota NA). Lastly, it was finally an opportunity for Scion to get a car that was initially released as a Scion car for the US market; as opposed to taking an existing car that had been around for years from another market and rebadging it as a Scion for the US market.

Finally, RYU posted this in another Thread. It shows the size differences of the Genesis, Mustang, 86, & Miata.
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Let's just be happy Toyota decided to make this car in the first place. It's great for the entire auto industry.

What's really interesting about that image comparo is how long the wheelbase on the Scion is especially in relation to the front and rear overhangs. The overall length of the car isn't much more than the MX-5 but the wheelbase is dramatically much longer.
 
EZdoesIt said:
Let's just be happy Toyota decided to make this car in the first place. It's great for the entire auto industry.
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Exactly. With all the 'eco-friendly' productions happening today, I'm actually appreciating Toyota's action on creating a car many of us asked for.

I really don't understand what the issue is with this car having a Scion badge. Toyota, in the US, never had intentions of building a 'performance' car anyways, so for them to market it as a Scion was actually a good choice. That's just me though :)
 
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Why can't anyone make a pretty car anymore? This concept was pretty damn good lookin' and this is the result?? Oh and the 2006 Z4 called and wants it's taillights back.
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Juice said:
Loved the concept car; hate this.
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yes (well not hate...but) they really messed up the front and rear lights (stolen bmw style?), looks like aftermarket civics that have different car companies lights mashed onto them.


edit just saw the post above me! :D
 

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