5- 2013 Scion FR-S
It should come as little surprise that the most track-focused and dedicated car of Comparo 2.0 should come last in this portion of the test.
Its super sport suspension setup does not punish passengers, but it partially tramples on whatever little suppleness remains in the car's ride when covering ground on a less than perfect road. On a daily basis, or in the course of any commute, it could become a bit much for some to tolerate.
The cabin is very driver-focused and well served by its seats that provide equal measures of comfort and support. All controls fall directly under hand and the pedal placement is perfect for heel-and-toeing. The shifter's action is positive and steering is spot on.
The car has a decent amount of trunk space for a weekend trip to the cottage -- you'd better hope the road was recently repaved otherwise the destination and not the journey will be highlight of the road trip.
In the aesthetics department, the 2013 Scion FR-S came up a little dry and unexciting, especially alongside the Genesis and even the BRZ. Subtlety is one thing, but a sporty car that fails to display any form of attitude is boring (it will become a common site, eventually).
A surprising figure is how well the FR-S did fuel-consumption wise. In fact, of the lot it was the stingiest. The car's $26,000 starting price is another surprising figure. It is the most affordable amongst the tested cars, but its razor-sharp nature is ill suited for this portion of the test.
It should come as little surprise that the most track-focused and dedicated car of Comparo 2.0 should come last in this portion of the test.
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| Photo: Sébastien D'Amour |
Its super sport suspension setup does not punish passengers, but it partially tramples on whatever little suppleness remains in the car's ride when covering ground on a less than perfect road. On a daily basis, or in the course of any commute, it could become a bit much for some to tolerate.
The cabin is very driver-focused and well served by its seats that provide equal measures of comfort and support. All controls fall directly under hand and the pedal placement is perfect for heel-and-toeing. The shifter's action is positive and steering is spot on.
The car has a decent amount of trunk space for a weekend trip to the cottage -- you'd better hope the road was recently repaved otherwise the destination and not the journey will be highlight of the road trip.
In the aesthetics department, the 2013 Scion FR-S came up a little dry and unexciting, especially alongside the Genesis and even the BRZ. Subtlety is one thing, but a sporty car that fails to display any form of attitude is boring (it will become a common site, eventually).
A surprising figure is how well the FR-S did fuel-consumption wise. In fact, of the lot it was the stingiest. The car's $26,000 starting price is another surprising figure. It is the most affordable amongst the tested cars, but its razor-sharp nature is ill suited for this portion of the test.
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| Photo: Sébastien D'Amour |