Is a BRZ a Scion?

Is a BRZ a Scion?

In the United States and Canada, the vehicle was initially sold under Toyota’s youth-centric Scion brand, with its name derived from a description of the platform: F for front-engine, R for rear-wheel drive, and S for sport. The same is true for the BRZ as Subaru rebadged the 86 and sold it under their brand.

What is the Scion version of the BRZ?

2016 Scion FR-S
Continental Scion Compares the New 2016 Scion FR-S With the 2016 Subaru BRZ. You’d be forgiven for mistaking the Scion FR-S for the Subaru BRZ–since both cars were developed in collaboration between the two companies, they share an astounding number of similarities–more similarities than differences, in fact.

Why are the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S the same?

More importantly, they’re just about the same car. In addition to being developed together, the FR-S and BRZ use the same body design, the same platform, the same engine and the same transmissions.

What does FR-S stand for Scion?

So what does FR-S stand for? Well, officially, it means front engine, rear-wheel-drive and sport. But creative critics have also defined it as For Retired Seniors, and Fun but Really Slow.

Is Scion FR-S Subaru?

When it comes to comparing similar cars, there are some that we generally acknowledge are basically the same car. This happens for cars that look identical, share similar features, or have a lot in common.

Is the Toyota 86 the Scion FR-S?

Due to the discontinuation of the Scion marque, in August 2016 the FR-S was re-branded as the Toyota 86 in North America for the 2017 model year and onward.

Is BRZ faster than FR-S?

It’s minutely faster due to a bit more oversteery suspension tune. In reality, they are the same. You are getting the BRZ because it comes with a lot more kit.

What came first BRZ or FR-S?

First generation (ZN6/ZC6; 2012)

Is FR-S same as a 86?

With the Scion brand phased out prior to the 2017 model year, the FR-S became known as the Toyota 86 in North America, and the car also received a refresh.

Is Toyota 86 a JDM?

Toyota GT-86 and Subaru BRZ purist-spec versions released (JDM)

What does BRZ stand for?

Subaru Names Future Sports Car “BRZ,” Production to Begin Next Spring. Subaru has named its upcoming rear-drive sports car the BRZ—the company says it stands for “Boxer engine, Rear-wheel drive, and Zenith”—and announced that production will start in the spring of 2012.

Why is it called Toyota 86?

The Toyota 86 was named after an older gen Corolla GT-S The Toyota 86 was named after an older vehicle from the brand that is seemingly underrated compared to modern day versions of the car — it was named after a generation of the Toyota Corolla.

Which is faster FR-S BRZ or 86?

Both the cars have similar engine performance figures, but the BRZ has a slight advantage over the 86 when it comes to suspension performance. Under the hood of both cars is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer engine usually found in Porsches.

What is a AE86 Corolla?

The AE86 series of the Toyota Corolla Levin and Toyota Sprinter Trueno are small, front-engine/rear-wheel-drive models within the front-engine/front-wheel-drive fifth generation Corolla (E80) range — marketed by Toyota from 1983 to 1987 in coupé and liftback configurations.

What is the top speed of a BRZ?

Performance and Handling.

Is BRZ a 4 seater?

The BRZ has four seats. The front seats are comfortable, supportive, and reasonably spacious, even for taller drivers and passengers. The rear seats are better left in the folded position, because they don’t offer much head- or legroom, even for smaller children.