| Scion Announces Pricing for Its 2013 FR-S Sports Car • Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car starts at $24200 • Low center of gravity and lightweight design achieves a "Pure Balance" • World's first boxer engine to utilize Toyota's D-4S direct and port injection system • FR-S comes standard with complimentary Scion Service Boost TORRANCE, Calif., March 22, 2012 -- Scion today announced pricing for its 2013 FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car. The FR-S starts with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $24200 when equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, and $25300 when equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission that features paddle shifters and rev-match technology. The high-performance coupe is the fifth model to join the Scion family and will go on sale this spring. "Scion's goal was to create an affordable sports car that true driving enthusiasts could enjoy," said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "We accomplished that goal with the FR-S starting under $25000...a total home run! Add in Scion's complimentary Scion Service Boost, our no-haggle no-hassle Pure Price, and Scion's network of about 1000 dealers, and the FR-S is a grand slam." Pure Balance The FR-S, which stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport; is Scion's definition of an authentic rear-wheel-drive sports car with exceptionally balanced performance and handling, compelling style, flexible utility and surprising fuel efficiency. The FR-S is a true "scion," born into a lengthy ... |