Scion brand is a division of Toyota, specifically for the production of vehicles for the North American market. The company was founded in 2002, and produced a total of 6 models. FRS is the youngest in the line-up. 2016 Scion FRS going through a mid-cycle facelift, and changes made to this model will affect the weight, performance and design. However, the biggest fuss caused by news of a new body style of the FRS, which will be offered to the next model year.
2016 Scion FRS design changes
The majority of the exterior changes associated with the construction of this FRS. The platform will remain the same, but the new FRS will be constructed of light weight materials, used more than the previous version. Sedan and convertible models will also be presented for the 2016 model year, for the first time, while the coupe version will remain the main version of the vehicle. Sedan model is expected to be about 20 inches longer than the coupe, and 4 inches taller.
Exterior styling changes will not bring anything great. It mostly would include revision and reshaping of both the front and back end, in order to make the 2016 Scion FRS is more modern and more aggressive. This change will also affect the aerodynamics of the vehicle that will help with the performance. The lower the weight will affect fuel economy, so fans FRS will be happy to hear this news.
Changes in 2016 to the new FRS will continue to focus on quality. Features and materials used in the cabin will be increased, providing a fresh and more luxurious touch to the overall interior. This model will continue to trim, which means it will be available in base and Release Series version 1.0.
2016 Scion FRS performance
Under the hood of the upcoming Scion FRS we can expect the same machine, although output figures were better, for ordinary coupe version. It is a 2.0-liter horizontally opposed four-cylinder unit, which currently delivers 200 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. Transmission options will remain the same, which means that the 2016 Scion FRS will offer both manual and automatic six-speeder.
The rear wheels remain for the coming model year, and it will become the standard configuration for the drive sedan and convertible as well. Strength sedan is said to be around 300 horses, but not the Scion or Toyota revealed the data more closely when it comes to the 2016 Scion FRS sedan and convertible.
2016 Scion FRS release date and price
The new FRS will cost more than its predecessor, which is about $ 25,000 - $ 26,000 for the base coupe version. The release date of 2016 FRS coupe is expected sometime during the third quarter of this year, while the sedan and convertible versions are expected to appear on the market a few months after that.
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