We love the Scion FR-S sports coupe—it made our 10Best list upon its debut in 2013—and the diminutive two-seater is poised to be better for 2015 thanks to a more buttoned-down suspension and mild styling updates.
A claim of improved handling—not that it needed enhancement—comes from a more aggressive, stiffer front suspension setup and re-tuned rear shock absorbers; the goal was to reduce body roll and provide more feedback to the driver. We’re a bit worried, though, as the slightly softer Scion was our preferred setup when we compared it to its Subaru BRZ twin, due to its slightly higher sensitivity to driver inputs.
As for the aesthetic updates, only the keenest eyes will be able to pick them out. A sleeker shark-fin unit replaces the current model’s whip-style roof antenna, and the exhaust tips are now larger and sit more flush with the rear fascia. Also new for 2015: a new key design, auto on/off headlights, and new carbon-fiber look interior trim. Finally, the silver paint switches from Argento to Steel, and the white from Whiteout to a pearl-white “Halo” hue, which runs an additional $395.
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The 2015 Scion FR-S costs $200 more than previous models, which means $25,655 for the starter six-speed manual model, or $26,755 with the paddle-shifted six-speed automatic. Now the question is what tweaks will be made to the Subaru BRZ this year; wouldn’t it be funny if Subaru softened its car?
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