Scion FR-S driving experience in North Carolina

Posted on 18th Nov 2015

Over the weekend, we took a quick trip up to Boone, North

Carolina area to take in the sights and test out the new Scion FR-S in a

proper setting. The drive from Jacksonville, Florida takes about 8-9 hours,

so it was not only a good test of how well the car does on corners /

elevation, but of comfort.We got started early in the day around 7am to get

the most out of our trip and the most day light possible. Highway driving on

the FR-S is a breeze with a good amount of acceleration and power to get you

out of those hairy situations (or if you just want to wake up a bit!).

The cruise control is very precise and makes the 8.5 hour trip a bit more

bearable along with the upgarded BeSpoke Audio System to play streaming

Spotify all the way there. Road noise at around 80 mph is pretty noticeable

so you do have to crank up the tunes a bit if you want to hear any of the

lyrics / notes!

Our best driving stretch was from Morganton, NC to Banner Elk, NC. It’s

about a ~20 mile stretch of hard left and right turns mixed with long ascents

and descents. When you see the squiggly line indicating an S curve ahead, you

know to turn your full attention on. Traffic on these mountain roads is

minimal – though you have to watch out for the other drivers more than your

own driving.

Handling in the FR-S feels so direct and responsive that you can really

feel the limits of the car. One of the first things that we will need to

change on the car are better tires since the stock Prius tires don’t cut it

when driving enthusiastically. After that, we will need just a pep more of

power, by possibly adding a new performance air intake system or exhaust

system to the FR-S.

We are very satisfied with the performance of the stock Scion FR-S and look

forward to more driving experiences. For 2013, we are looking to attend some

grassroots drifting events to test out the car in a safe environment.

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