The 2013 FR-S beat out its competition to earn the Best Sports Car for the Money
from respected publication U.S. News & World Report. The annual
award recognizes value, quality and critical acclaim across 21 vehicle
categories.
To evaluate the FR-S, U.S. News & World Report
judges looked at the sports coupe’s safety record, reliability and opinion from
industry experts. Additionally, the expected five-year total cost of ownership
and average vehicle price at the time of publication contributed to overall
scores. The FR-S costs $25,255 MSRP with a six-speed manual transmission or
$26,355 MSRP with a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and
Dynamic Rev Management technology.
“The Best Sports Car for the Money
award is a testament to the incredibly fun and accessible sports car experience
offered by the Scion FR-S,” said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. “We are proud
the FR-S continues to impress industry enthusiasts and drivers, while also
representing the passion behind the Scion brand.”
The FR-S comes standard
with 17-inch alloy wheels, a limited-slip differential and 2.0-liter flat boxer
engine that produces 200 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque. Its
distinctive lightweight design and impressive handling have built a following
since its introduction last year.
Also winning awards were the Toyota
Tacoma and Toyota Tundra, winning “Best Compact Truck for the Money” and “Best
Full Size Truck for the Money” awards, respectively. It is the second year of
top honors in a row for the Tacoma.
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