In the past Toyota vehicles equipped with Vehicle Skid Control (VSC) also had Traction Control (TRAC), like it or not, as an added feature. The traction control could be turned off or on using a switch located on the dash. The FR-S has the same feature plus some added, letting it be driven in a more aggressive fashion. There are two mode switches for this system, a VSC/TRAC off switch and a VSC Sport switch. When the VSC/TRAC off switch is pressed briefly the TRAC function is turned off. If the switch is pressed and held for 3…

The Scion brand is a wholly-owned division of Toyota Motor Corp. sold in the North American market only primarily marked to "Generation Y". The FR-S is a front engine, rear wheel drive, sport type car; thus the name FR-S.

Why is this car so special in the Toyota family of vehicles?

What makes it so different?

The FR-S is the first front engine, rear wheel drive Toyota imported to North America since 1998, and the first rear wheel drive since the demise of the MR2 Spyder. The FR-S is also the first boxer type engine in a Toyota vehicle.


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