Scion
FR-S Release Series 2.0
The
FR-S Release Series 2.0, a special edition car which 1000 units will be built.
The Release Series 2.0 is fitted with “luxurious appointments and premium
features” such as black microsuede-upholstered seats and uplevel camel-colored
trim on the armrests and door panels. It also packs additional equipment such
as dual-zone air conditioning, HID xenon headlights, and a keyless ignition
with push-button start. Outside, the Release Series 2.0 is denoted by its Lunar
Storm paint, special 17-inch wheels, and front and rear spoilers.
Those
refinements don’t come cheap; the price jumps from US$ 26,895 for a base FR-S to US$ 30,305 for the Release Series 2.0 (add US$ 1100 for the automatic). And while the
features are otherwise not available at Scion, most of them are included in the
Subaru BRZ Limited.
Despite
Scion’s claims, the modifications don’t turn the FR-S into a “lap of luxury.”
But the treatment may prompt a few more drivers to take a well-deserved closer
look at this fun and cheerful sports car.
