Choose your Scion Coupe: the 2014 Scion FR-S vs. 2014 Scion tC

The 2014 Scion lineup includes two amazing Coupes, the 2014 Scion FR-S and the 2014 Scion tC! Check out a side-by-side comparison of the two models so you can decide which of the two Scion Coupes is best for your wants, needs and lifestyle.

So what's your choice? The powerful, sporty FR-S or the practical yet entertaining tC? If you'd like more info, check out our 2014 Scion FR-S or 2014 Scion tC overview here!


Image of Scion tC via Awesomer, image of FR-S via Autoblog

Scion FR-S Wins Hottest Sport Compact at SEMA

For the second year running, the Scion FR-S has been named the Hottest Sport Compact at the 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. This year's SEMA hosted roughly 130,000 automotive specialty product professionals from over 130 countries. This award is presented to the "hottest ride in the enthusiast market," according to the press release.

If you'd like to learn more about SEMA's Hottest Sport Compact, head to our Scion FR-S overview page here!

All information and image via Scion

Scion Pure Price

What is Scion Pure Price?

Pure Price means that the dealer price you see posted - in an ad, on the dealer's website, or on a menu display board in the dealership - is the price you will pay. This includes vehicles, accessories, and even finance and insurance products. No haggle, no hassle!

Why use Pure Price?

As a customer, you want a shorter, simpler process with less pressure -- Scion listened. With the Scion Pure Price Solution, you don't have to negotiate price or sit around the dealership waiting for someone to "crunch the numbers"; what you see is what you pay, and that's all there is to it!

Take advantage of our Price Price Solution, and check out our new Scion vehicle showroom here to see our model line up, prices and other options and features!

2014 Scion FR-S Sport Knee Cushions

The 2014 Scion FR-S Sport has all-new knee cushions added to it for extended comfort while driving. The new knee cushions are located on the center console and door panels on both the driver and front passenger side, according to Scion.

The stylish red stitching on the knee cushions matches the red accents throughout the rest of the FR-S interior, including on the shift boot, door panels and sports seats. Also on the 2014 FR-S is a 6.1-inch touchscreen Scion Display Audio System that is now standard on all 2014 Scion models.

The 2014 FR-S is coming soon, with a competitive price tag of $25,800! Check out our 2014 Scion FR-S showroom page here.


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Scion Adds Touchscreen Audio to all 2014 Scion Models

Scion's 2014 models are getting some added technology! All Scion products will now come standard with a 6.1-inch touchscreen audio system. This system will include HD Radio, Bluetooth, USB and auxiliary ports. For an upgrade that costs $1,198, you add BeSpoke Premium system, which includes navigation, integrated social media apps, geo-located POIs and Aha Internet radio.

We can't wait to be able to offer this standard on all of our new models! In stock already we have the 2014 Scion tC - check our inventory here!

All information, equipment details and image via Autoblog

Edmunds.com Readers Name the Scion FR-S the Best Car for College Grads

Pitted against two dozen other 2013 model year vehicles, the Scion FR-S took first place as the Best Car for College Graduates. The FR-S and the other vehicles it was compared to had to fit the following criteria:

• Pricing around $25,000
• Attractive styling
• Offer a fun driving experience
• Include the type of features that people in the 20s would desire.

The readers decided that the FR-S had the best combination of styling, performance and features. Not to mention its $750 Scion College Grad Rebate.

Are you a recent college grad? Or maybe you're not, but styling, performance, and fresh features interest you anyway? Either way, check out our Scion FR-S inventory here!


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Scion: Four New Models, All $19,999 or Less

Scion's new vehicle line up only includes five models, and four of those models are $19,999 or less. Read more about Scion's affordable lineup, and if you have any questions, please give us a call at (888) 545-3359 and we'll be happy to work with you to get you into the Scion that's best for you :)

The 2014 Scion tC

The standard features of the Scion tC Base include 2.5L I-4 179hp engine, 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, driver and passenger knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 18" aluminum wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and an electronic stability.

The 2013 Scion xD

The standard features of the Scion xD Base include 1.8L I-4 128hp engine, 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 16" steel wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and an electronic stability.

The 2013 Scion xB

The standard features of the Scion xB Base include 2.4L I-4 158hp engine, 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 16" steel wheels, cruise control, ABS and driveline traction control, and an electronic stability.

The 2014 Scion iQ

The standard features of the Scion iQ Base include 1.3L I-4 94hp engine, 2-speed CVT transmission with overdrive, 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS), side seat mounted airbags, curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags, driver and passenger knee airbag, airbag occupancy sensor, air conditioning, 16" steel wheels, ABS and driveline traction control, electronic stability, and power mirrors.


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Build Your Own 2014 tC!

The Scion tC has hit dealerships: design your own!

Scion has a great page on their website where you can build, design and customize your own 2014 Scion tC, which is now available! The 2014 tC comes standard with a leather-trimmed steering wheel, eco-driving indicator, sport front bucket seats, power outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, panoramic glass roof with front power tilt/slide moonroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, Pioneer standard display audio system, Bluetooth and HD radio with HD radio technology, USB port with iPod connectivity, tons of advanced safety features and much, much more!

Click here to build your own, or head to our website to see our current 2014 Scion tC inventory!


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2014 Scion tC Starts at $19,965

The 2014 Scion tC is new and improved

The refreshed and updated Scion tC will be starting at just $19,965, or $20,965 for the automatic version, which includes the $755 destination fee. There's a new grille and headlight combo on the outside of the tC, with LED taillights and a new 6.1-ich touch-screen audio system. There is an optional Scion BeSpoke audio system, which includes navigation and smartphone app capability; this goes for $1,198.

Additionally, pricing for the 2014 Scion iQ was announced; coming in at $16,420, which also includes the destination fee (and the 6.1-inch touch-screen audio system!).

The Scion tC and Scion iQ are both scheduled to arrive in dealerships this summer, as early as June! We'll keep you updated and in the meantime, keep an eye on our new Scion inventory here.

The 2014 Scion tC is Set to Hit Dealerships this June

The 2014 Scion tC made its debut in March and is set to hit dealerships June, 2013

The 2014 Scion tC has a nice array of new features, including more assertive headlamps, new front grille styling and LED lighting on both ends of the car. Sporting new 18-inch alloy wheels, the tC has a 2.5-liter engine with a six-speed automatic transmission with Dynamic Rev Management Technology adopted from the Scion FR-S.

Additionally, the Scion tC will be the first car in the Scion family to come standard with a 6.1-inch LCD touchscreen Scion Display Audio system.

Stay tuned for more info on the arrival of the all-new tC. And in the meantime, take a look at our current Scion tC inventory here.

All information, photos and upgraded model info via Scion

2013 Scion FR-S Wins Cars.com Best of 2013 Award

Cars.com awards the 2013 Scion FR-S with its Best of 2013 award

 

In order to win the Best of 2013 award, the Scion FR-S competed against all new and redesigned vehicles of the 2013 model year. After winning the best sports car award, the Scion FR-S beat out other competitors in the best SUV, midsize sedan, luxury sedan, pickup and hybrid categories in order to win the biggest award as the Best of 2013.

Scion Vice President Doug Murtha is particularly excited about the win.

"Winning the Best of 2013 award is an honor and evidence of the sustained energy around the FR-S," he said. "As many drivers have discovered, the FR-S is truly bringing the sport back to the car."

That quote couldn't be more accurate! Have you driven one yet? If not, stop by 802 Toyota Scion for a test drive - you're sure to love it. Or you can always browse our 2013 Scion FR-S inventory here.

All information and image via Scion

Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Scion FR-S

The Toyota Pro/Celebrity race has been held since 1977 as a charity event that matches Hollywood celebrities against professional athletes on the Grand Prix course in Long Beach. Last year, drivers raced the Scion tC, this year they will be racing with the Scion FR-S. Here are some stats for the race-ready FR-S:

Engine: 2.0L Flat-4
Power: 210 HP / 160 LB-FT
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 Time: 6.1 Seconds (est.)
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
Curb Weight: 2,725 LBS (est.)
Seating: 2

This race is made extremely popular because of the amateur, thus uninhibited drivers, which leads to a very action-packed event.

Sounds exciting! We'll post more soon, but in the meantime be sure to check out our 2013 Scion FR-S here.


All information and image via autoblog

The Scion FR-S Coupe is Ready to Run the Pro/Celebrity Race

Toyota recently revealed the competition version of the Scion FR-S coupe that will be competing in the 37th Toyota Pro/Celebrity race. This is the first time in 27 years that the race has used rear-wheel drive vehicles; 25 FR-S coupes are up to the challenge this year.

All 25 Scion FR-S coupes will use their stock engines and transmissions, but some things will be tweaked by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), which include an airbox, stainless-steel exhaust, coil-over shocks and springs, a big-brake kit with Hawk Performance pads, 18-inch TRD wheels and a Centerforce racing clutch, according to Car and Driver.

For safety, there's a full roll cage, five-point harness, kill switch, fire-extinguisher system and a window net. Toyota says all of the parts included on this version of the FR-S are available to customers directly from dealers.

The Pro/Celebrity race is a 10-lap sprint for charity held at the Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 21, 2013. To see more details about the build of the Scion FR-S coupe, please see the video below!

And be sure to view our 2013 Scion FR-S coupe inventory here!

All information, including images and video via Car and Driver

2013 Scion FR-S in the Running for the 2013 World Car of the Year and World Performance Car

This year's New York Auto Show is the moment everyone is waiting for, where the 2013 World Car Awards will take place, and the top 10 for World Car of the Year and World Performance Car will be be voted on! Our very own Scion FR-S is in the running for both awards. The choice is made by the votes of 66 journalists from around the world, and with the top ten being only recently announced, the anticipation is huge.

Among the top ten for the World Car of the Year are the Scion FR-S (Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT86), Audi A3, Range Rover, Mazda6, Mazda CX-5, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Peugeot 208, Porsche Boxster/Cayman, Volkswagen Golf and Volvo V40.

The competition for the World Performance Car includes the Scion FR-S (Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT86), Aston Martin Vanquish, Audi RS5, BMW M6, BMW M 135i, Ferrari F12Berlinetta, Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG and SLS AMG, Porsche Boxster/Cayman and the Renault Clio Sport.

Guess which one is the most affordable? If you'd like to take a peek at our top 10 finalist for World Car of the Year and World Performance Car, view our Scion FR-S inventory here.

All info and image of award via Autoblog image of FR-S via Auto Tribute

Toyota Working on Hybrid System for the Scion FR-S / Toyota GT 86

As some of you may already know, there are rumors of a turbocharged Subaru BRZ coming in the future; Toyota on the other hand, seems to be going a different direction. Instead of turbocharged, Toyota is planning a gasoline-electric hybrid that will increase the FR-S' output. Toyota is already testing the hybrid system in Japan in order to create a more powerful sports coupe.

Although the cars share a design, it seems the automakers are planning to go in different directions. Subaru towards the straight turbocharged version, and Toyota, naturally, to the more fuel efficient yet still power-increasing gasoline-electric system.

We'll let you know when we know more! In the meantime, check out our 2013 Scion FR-S inventory here.


All information & image via egm car tech

Customize a Scion... Out of Paper!

Japanese artist Shin Tanaka is popular in Japan for creating paper sneakers, and recently did a DIY (do it yourself) collaboration with Scion to feature paper models of Scion vehicles. To get one, just download the Scion Paper Shaper app from iTunes, customize your model then print. Voila - an origami Scion is yours.

Check out the video below, and if you're more into the actual version, check out our new Scion inventory here!



All info, video & image via Auto Blog