Some buyers will prefer the styling and branding of the Subaru, while others will favor the Scion, but unless you have specific preference, the differences between the cars are minute enough to just choose the best available example of either model.
With the Scion brand phased out prior to the model year, the FR-S became known as the Toyota 86 in North America, and the car also received a refresh. Along with the new branding, the Toyota 86 got a new front bumper and headlight design, new taillights, new wheels and a revised interior with a new steering wheel design. There were some minor mechanical upgrades, as well, including a bump in horsepower and torque to hp and lb-ft for cars equipped with the manual transmission.
Stick shift cars also got a shorter final drive ratio and the suspension settings were slightly tweaked as well. For , an "86 GT" model was added to the lineup with improved creature comforts over the standard car but with the same mechanical specs. Naturally, being newer and slightly improved when compared to the FR-S, the Toyota 86 carries a higher price on the secondhand market. As with its Toyota counterpart, the Subaru BRZ also received a refresh for the model year that included the same small horsepower and torque bump for manual transmission models, shorter rear end gear for improved acceleration and revised suspension tuning.
The BRZ also received updated styling, which included a redesigned front bumper with LED headlights, a new wheel design and an upgraded interior with a new steering wheel and a new LCD display on the instrument cluster. Perhaps the biggest change to the refreshed BRZ was the availability of a new Performance Package that didn't add any horsepower but did add Brembo brakes up front, a set of SACHS dampers for improved handling and a unique wheel design.
It's only available on the upmarket Limited models, but cars equipped with it will naturally be more desirable on the used market. In addition to the optional Performance Package, there was also the ultra-limited, handling-focused BRZ tS, which featured stiffer springs, larger wheels, additional chassis stiffening and more aggressive aero with a large carbon fiber rear wing.
Unfortunately, the engine was the same as the standard car. When it comes to this, the best advice we can give is "go for the stick.
While there are plenty of performance cars these days that come with fantastic automatics that are well-suited to their mission, in a small sports car that puts driver connectivity and fun over outright performance, a stick is the right choice. Not only that, but the power bump that came with the refreshed versions in didn't apply to automatic-equipped cars.
One thing to consider with any late model used car is to make sure you compare the pricing of a pre-owned car versus a brand new. While there are people who will advise against buying any car that's been modified, it's best to take things on a case by case basis.
We're proud to have a huge variety of new Scion vehicles available for purchase or lease at great prices! Not only that, but we also have a great variety of high-quality used vehicles from many major manufacturers. Our service center is staffed with expert technicians who will be glad to work on your Scion--but if you prefer doing your own work, you can find Scion parts including Scion TRD performance parts and accessories in our parts store.
We'll be glad to help you find the vehicle that's just right for you; or, you can read through our comparison pages to see how Scion vehicles stack up against the competition. When you're ready to schedule a test drive , give us a call at ; then, come by S. This happens for cars that look identical, share similar features, or have a lot in common.
The BRZ and FRS have similar headlight shapes which makes it harder to distinguish between them in low light or at night. In fact, their front bumpers are so similar that it just looks like they are different trim packages of the same car.
The BRZ and FRS have similar, if not the exact same, body lines that follow from the aggressive front ends over the back of the car and to the trunk.
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