2013 Scion FR-S
The Scion FR-S is a small rear-wheel-drive sports car which was jointly developed between Toyota and Subaru. Variants are sold as the Subaru BRZ in the US and the Toyota GT86 in other markets. The FR-S is a small coupe with seating for four passengers. Power is provided by a 2.0l horizontally opposed or boxer engine. All models are rear-wheel-drive for performance reasons, which makes the BRZ unique in Scion's front-wheel-drive lineup. The closest competitive vehicle is the Nissan 370Z which is similar in size, but has a more powerful V6 engine and a significantly higher price tag.
2012 Scion iQ
The Scion iQ is a small, inexpensive, and fuel-efficient vehicle aimed at urban dwellers. At just 120 inches long, the iQ is 20 in. shorter than a Fiat 500, but 14 in. longer than the Smart fortwo. The interior has seating for four passengers. Rear seat passengers have a scant 28-in of legroom, but with the rear seats folded down, the iQ can haul up to 16.7 cubic feet of cargo. A 94-bhp, 1.3l four-cylinder engine provides the power to the front wheels through a standard CVT transmission. The payback for the small size is a high combined fuel economy rating of 37 MPG. In its low starting price of around $16,000, the iQ includes standard power equipment a four-speaker Pioneer audio system and Bluetooth connectivity.
2012 Scion tC
The Scion range also includes an attractive coupe-styled hatchback. The front-wheel-drive tC coupe has seating for five and a large hatchback for hauling. A large-displacement 2.5l four-cylinder engine rated at 180-bhp is the standard engine. Buyers can choose between a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The Scion tC is well-equipped and its no-haggle price includes 18-inch alloy wheels and 225/45R18 tires. Priced from $19,000, the tC is a good alternative to the Honda Civic coupe. Scion vehicles are typically offered in one trim level with fixed no-haggle pricing. Optional items like upgraded stereos, performance parts or trim upgrades are exclusively available through the dealer.
2012 Scion xB
The Scion xB is a roomy economy car with seating for five. The boxy shape is distinctive and adds considerably to the interior volume and utility. Scion vehicles are typically offered in one trim level with fixed no-haggle pricing. Any optional items like alloy wheels, stereos, performance and trim upgrades are exclusively available through the dealer. The xB model is powered by a large displacement 2.4l four-cylinder engine rated at 158-bhp. While this is more power than on some competitive vehicles, fuel economy is somewhat underwhelming at 22/28 (city/highway). The xB model carries a healthy list of standard equipment and includes four-wheel disc brakes which are omitted on the more expensive Toyota Corolla. Buyers can replace the standard steel wheels and wheel covers with alloy wheels for about $1500.
2012 Scion xD
The Scion xD is a smaller five-door hatchback model with more traditional styling than its sibling the xB. The xD is about twelve inches shorter than the larger xB model and lacks some of the surprising roominess of its sibling. The xD is very close in size to the Toyota Yaris 5d. With a smaller 1.8L four-cylinder engine, the xD has better fuel economy with EPA ratings of 27/33 (manual transmission) versus 22/28 for the larger xB. Scion vehicles are typically offered in one trim level with fixed no-haggle pricing. Any optional items like alloy wheels, stereos, performance and trim upgrades are exclusively available through the dealer.
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