The 2016 Scion FR-S is an affordable compact sports car. It’s a daily car with looks that can make you a local celebrity. The FR-S has great handling, offers decent performance, and does this while maintaining good fuel efficiency. It’s a simple formula that has worked in the favor of this car: lightweight, rear-wheel drive, and excellent balancing characteristics. However, this beauty also has 3 main drawbacks, i.e., the trunk space is pretty much useless, the rear seats will make a child uncomfortable, and the performance lacks a substantial low-end.

The Scion FR-S comes in two trims, although the second trim has only 1,000 units. Since it is hard to get a hand on the Release Series 2.0, we would advise you to go ahead with the base trim only. We recommend it with the dealer-installed performance parts like the foglights and the upgrades to the infotainment system. Yes, it will cost extra, but it’s a sweet addition to this car. Choose the manual or the automatic, it depends on your liking. Both the gearboxes offer the same levels of satisfaction.

2016 Scion FR-S

2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

$15,998

Earlier Price: $16,691 (10 Nov 2024)

Napleton Off Lease Missouri

Certified 2016 Scion FR-S

2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6A)

Earlier Price: $15,995 (28 Oct 2024)

Vehicle History

Accident reported: minor damage
1st owner drove an estimated 10,425 miles/year
1st owner purchased on 01/02/16 and owned in GA until 08/19/20
Last serviced at 68,780 miles in Duluth, GA on 07/09/24

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2016 Scion FR-S

2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6M)

2016 Scion FR-S

2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6A)

Toyota of Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach, FL

2016 Scion FR-S

2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6A)

Earlier Price: $14,450 (30 Oct 2024)

2015 Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0

Release Series 1.0 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6A)

Earlier Price: $12,390 (9 Nov 2024)

2016 Scion FR-S User Reviews

Overall Rating: 3.5 (1 Reviews)

Karlo Ochoa

2016 Scion FR-S

••3.5

Posted On: May 1, 2024

One of the Best Low Price Sports Coupes

Pros
Design of the car, Handling, acceleration and gas mileage

Cons
Engine maintenance, Interior design and quality

I own a 2016 Scion FRS and am the second owner of the vehicle, I bought it used at 66,000 miles in 2021 and have put over 85000 miles into it as of now in 2024. It has so far been reliable and have experienced no problems with any of the original parts other than doing general maintenance including spark plugs, engine oil change and other maintenance. The vehicle has also been great on gas mileag... Read more

2016 Scion FR-S Review

Pros

Excellent handling
Well balanced
Good fuel economy
Light Weight

Cons

Rear seat is non-existent
Low-end power is lacking
Trunk serves no major purpose as a trunk

The 2016 Scion FR-S is an affordable compact sports car. It’s a daily car with looks that can make you a local celebrity.

Overview

Pricing and Features
9.0/10

The Scion FR-S comes in only one trim, but there is also a limited trim named Release Series 2.0, of which only 1,000 units were made. The base model is available with a price tag of $25,305, while the limited trim is available for $29,510. Standard fitment on all the trims includes air-conditioning, automatic headlights, cruise control, rear-view camera, power accessories, and 17-inch alloy wheels. The FR-S does not get any packages, but there are a lot of dealer-installed features like performance parts, fog lights, a premium sound system, and navigation.

Trim	2dr Coupe	Release Series 2.0
MSRP (2.0L I-4)	$25,305	$29,510
Key Features	Cruise Control	Adds or replaces features from the 2dr Coupe
	17-inch alloy wheels	HID Xenon headlights
	Tilt-and-telescopic adjustable steering	Keyless ignition with push-button start
	7-inch touchscreen	Front and rear spoilers
	Full power accessories	Dual-zone air conditioning
	Rear-view camera	Black microsuede-upholstered seats

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Engine and Performance
9.1/10

The 2016 Scion FR-S is powered by a 2.0L H-4 engine (shared with the Subaru BRZ) that produces an output of 200 hp @7000 rpm and produces a torque of 151 lb.-ft @6400 rpm. The car gets an option between a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic transmission.

The car gets a rear-wheel drive drivetrain as standard. Both the gearboxes are good, choice depends on whether you like to shift gears or not. Although the automatic does return better fuel efficiency numbers. The coupe touches the 60 mph mark in 7.1 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.4 seconds.

Model	Scion FR-S	Subaru BRZ	MINI Cooper S Hardtop
MSRP	$25,305	$25,395	$24,100
Engine	2.0L H-4	2.0L H-4	2.0L I-4
Drivetrain	Rear-wheel drive	Rear-wheel drive	Front-wheel drive
Transmission	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Power (HP)	200@7000	200@7000	189@4700
Torque (lb.-ft)	151@6400	151@6400	207@1250
0-60 MPH (s)	7.1	6.8	7.5
Quarter mile (s)	15.4	15.3	15.2
Top Speed (mph)	136	139	131

The Scion and the Subaru cost nearly the same and have identical power and torque output. Even then, the mechanical differences between the two cars make the Subaru 0.3 seconds faster than the Scion in the 0-60 mph time. Subaru also beats the MINI by 0.7 seconds. The three cars come awfully close in the quarter-mile time, with differences of 0.1 seconds.

Fuel Economy
6.0/10

The Scion FR-S returns a good fuel economy as a sports car. The car with the manual transmission has a city economy of 22 mpg and a highway economy of 30 mpg. On the other hand, the automatic is better by 3-4 mpg and returns economy figures of 25 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. With 13.2 gallons of fuel tank capacity, the coupe offers a range of 290.3 miles in the city and 395.8 miles on the highway.

Model	Scion FR-S	Subaru BRZ	MINI Cooper S Hardtop
MPG (city)	22	22	24
MPG (highway)	30	30	34
MPG (combined)	25	25	27
Fuel capacity (gallons)	13.2	13.2	11.6
Range (city/highway)	290.3/395.8	290.4/396	278.4/394.4

All three cars come very close in their ranges and their fuel capacities. The Scion FR-S and the Subaru BRZ are very much similar, and the MINI is ahead with its 27-mpg combined economy. However, the MINI has a smaller fuel tank, at 11.6 gallons, compared to the 13.2 fuel gallon tank of the Scion and Subaru. As a result, the Scion and the Subaru have a better range than the MINI, at 290 city miles and 395 highway miles. The MINI Cooper S has a range of 278 city miles and a very close 394 highway miles.

Interior
7.6/10

The FR-S’s interior is not exactly premium as it's more driver-focused and looks slightly pale in comparison with the rivals. The cabin follows a minimalistic design with hard molded hard plastic (in black), which makes up for most of the interior material.

However, this does not look cheap and is on par with the segment. The silver trim helps add color to this black interior. Its well-built and quality levels are impressive. Overall, this interior will not disappoint.

Model	Scion FR-S	Subaru BRZ	MINI Cooper S Hardtop
Seating capacity	4	4	4
Front row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	37.1/54.5/41.9	37.1/54.5/41.9	40.3/50.6/41.4
Second row (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (in)	35/51.7/29.9	35/51.7/29.9	36.9/47.8/30.8
Trunk space (Cubic ft)	6.9	6.9	8.7

Like any other coupe, the front row in the Scion offers excellent headroom and legroom, with enough support as well. The driver’s size is not an issue as the low-profile hood provides a great view of the road ahead. Sadly, the rear is the exact opposite, with minimal space for the legs and the head, and works best to keep some luggage. You can extract some extra legroom if you push the rear seats to their rearmost positions. The trunk space is tiny at 6.9 cubic feet, but if you fold the less purposeful rear seats, you can have a better chance at pushing more luggage inside. Major interior features include:

Air conditioning
Cruise control
Power accessories
Fold-flat rear seats
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Adjustable 6-way driver seat and 4-way passenger seat

How intuitive is the 2016 Scion FR-S Coupe’s infotainment system?

The infotainment system on the Scion FR-S offers standard fitment like a CD player, Aha radio, HD radio, voice commands, USB interface, auxiliary audio jack, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a 7-inch touchscreen, and an 8-speaker sound system.

As dealer-installed accessories, you can avail the Bespoke premium sound system with navigation, internet radio, and smartphone app integration. Some infotainment features include:

Aha radio
BeSpoke premium audio system
Internet radio
Bluetooth connectivity
Voice controls
HD Radio

Exterior
5.0/10

The Scion’s design is simple and sporty. The car has an old-school long hood and short deck proportion. The front of the car has a wide grille opening, with sharp and curved vents, and possesses curved lines that flow on the hood and the fenders.

The side of the car is neat and very calm. The roof sweeps up and dives down again in an arc and meets the rear fenders and the short rear. Compared to the front, the rear is very sporty and shows it means business. The blacked-out exhaust setup at the rear enhances the sporty look.

Model	Scion FR-S	Subaru BRZ	MINI Cooper S Hardtop
Curb Weight (lbs)	2806	2764	2785
Length (in)	166.7	166.7	151.9
Width (in)	69.9	69.9	68
Height (in)	50.6	50.6	55.7
Ground clearance (in)	4.9	4.9	4.9
Wheelbase (in)	101.2	101.2	98.2

Comparatively, the Scion FR-S and the Subaru BRZ are very much identical to each other in terms of their proportions. These two cars differ in their weight, with the Subaru BRZ being 42 lbs lighter than the Scion FR-S. On the other hand, the MINI Cooper S is shorter by 14.8 inches, narrower by one inch, has a tight wheelbase but is taller than the other two cars by 5 inches. The weight of the MINI is 21 lbs lesser than the Scion FR-S’s weight. Some exterior features on the Scion FR-S are:

17-inch alloy wheels
Automatic headlights
Fog Lamps
Dual exhausts
LED DRLS
Mudguards

Safety
9.2/10

The NHTSA rated the car with a 5-star crash test score, and the IIHS rated it ‘Good’ in all categories. Standard safety equipment includes antilock disc brakes with brake assist, traction control, stability control, rear-view camera, and six airbags. A limited-slip differential improves traction. Other important safety features available with the coupe are:

4-wheel ABS
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
Traction control
Daytime running lights
Emergency braking assist
Tire Pressure monitoring

Final Verdict

The 2016 Scion FR-S is an appealing car. The design of the coupe tends to grow on you, just like the decent performance and the sharp handling. The car might be the BRZ with a different badging, but these two cars have a lot of mechanical differences as well. The car is lightweight and has the right setup to satisfy the enthusiast in you. It also offers a decent fuel economy. The area where the car is lacking is in the interior, which can be less engrossing to a few. The car also lacks the low-end and is missed. But overall, the car makes a bold statement, and it’s definitely worth it.

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One of the Best Low Price Sports Coupes

ProsDesign of the car, Handling, acceleration and gas mileage

Cons Engine maintenance, Interior design and quality

2016 Scion FR-S Review

Pros

Cons

Overview

Pricing and Features9.0/10

Engine and Performance9.1/10

Fuel Economy6.0/10

Interior7.6/10

How intuitive is the 2016 Scion FR-S Coupe’s infotainment system?

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Engine maintenance, Interior design and quality

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Interior
7.6/10

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