Twice as Nice: Scion FR-S Again U.S. News 'Best Sports Car for the Money'
Company press release.
TORRANCE, Calif., (Feb. 12, 2014) – Scion FR-S fans can take another victory lap. The national consumer publication U.S. News & World Report named the 2014 Scion FR-S its 'Best Sports Car for the Money' for the second year in a row. The judges evaluated 225 cars across 21 categories to name the winners.
The annual awards help consumers find a good value, while considering industry praise, high safety and reliability scores. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently tested the 2014 FR-S, giving it an overall five-star rating.
'The 2014 FR-S 'Best Sports Car for the Money' award from U.S. News and World Report underscores what our drivers have already discovered – thrilling performance doesn't have to break the budget,' said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. 'The FR-S continues to bring together affordability, experience and safety in a way that excites drivers and the industry alike.'
Enthusiasts call the FR-S one of the best-handling sports cars on the market with its lightweight design and low center of gravity. The 2014 FR-S costs $24,700 MSRP with a six-speed manual transmission or $25,800 MSRP with a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and Dynamic Rev Management technology.
The Toyota Camry and Tacoma also earned spots on the U.S. News & World Report winner's list. For more information on the awards and a full list of the 2014 winners, please visit http://usnews.com/cars-money.
TORRANCE, Calif., (Feb. 12, 2014) – Scion FR-S fans can take another victory lap. The national consumer publication U.S. News & World Report named the 2014 Scion FR-S its 'Best Sports Car for the Money' for the second year in a row. The judges evaluated 225 cars across 21 categories to name the winners.
The annual awards help consumers find a good value, while considering industry praise, high safety and reliability scores. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently tested the 2014 FR-S, giving it an overall five-star rating.
'The 2014 FR-S 'Best Sports Car for the Money' award from U.S. News and World Report underscores what our drivers have already discovered – thrilling performance doesn't have to break the budget,' said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. 'The FR-S continues to bring together affordability, experience and safety in a way that excites drivers and the industry alike.'
Enthusiasts call the FR-S one of the best-handling sports cars on the market with its lightweight design and low center of gravity. The 2014 FR-S costs $24,700 MSRP with a six-speed manual transmission or $25,800 MSRP with a six-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and Dynamic Rev Management technology.
The Toyota Camry and Tacoma also earned spots on the U.S. News & World Report winner's list. For more information on the awards and a full list of the 2014 winners, please visit http://usnews.com/cars-money.
