Twice as Nice: Scion FR-S Again U.S. News 'Best Sports Car for the Money'

Scion FR-S fans can take another victory lap. The national consumer publication U.S. News & World Report named the 2014 Scion FR-S its “Best Sports Car for the Money” for the second year in a row. The judges evaluated 225 cars across 21 categories to name the winners.

The annual awards help consumers find a good value, while considering industry praise, high safety and reliability scores. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently tested the 2014 FR-S, giving it an overall five-star rating.

“The 2014 FR-S ‘Best Sports Car for the Money’ award from U.S. News and World Reportunderscores what our drivers have already discovered – thrilling performance doesn’t have to break the budget,” said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. “The FR-S continues to bring together affordability, experience and safety in a way that excites drivers and the industry alike.”

Enthusiasts call the FR-S one of the best-handling sports cars on the market with its lightweight design and low center of gravity. The 2014 FR-S costs $24,700 MSRP with a six-speed manual transmission or $25,800 MSRP with a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and Dynamic Rev Management technology.

Enthusiasts call the FR-S one of the best-handling sports cars on the market with its lightweight design and low center of gravity. The 2014 FR-S costs $24,700 MSRP with a six-speed manual transmission or $25,800 MSRP with a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and Dynamic Rev Management technology.


Edmunds.com also praises the 2014 Scion FR-S: "Let loose on a curvy road, the new Scion FR-S shows its engaging character. Acceleration is brisk enough provided you keep the revs up, while the communicative steering, agile-yet-forgiving handling and powerful brakes all contribute to an entertaining drive. For novice and expert drivers alike, this Scion is thoroughly rewarding to drive and proves that there's more to a true sports car than all-out power and speed."

What else are they saying? "Test drivers say the standard six-speed manual transmission is easy to shift, which adds to the FR-S’ fun driving dynamics. The available six-speed automatic is also quick to respond, especially in sport mode, reviewers note. According to the EPA, the FR-S gets up to 25/34 mpg city/highway, which is excellent for a sports car. Reviewers report that the Scion FR-S is especially nimble on a twisty road, and that its athletic reflexes are bolstered by accurate steering, responsive brakes and a low center of gravity."

Stop by Burien Toyota and Scion today to check out the Scion FR-S and bring a little (or a lot) of performance right to your driveway.