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In a bold attempt to reinvigorate the existing lineup of Toyota cars, the Japanese car maker is set to release the Scion FR-S in 2012. Confused? Not until you know that Subaru, a partly-owned Toyota subsidiary, will also release the same version of the car in the name of the Subaru BRZ-STi.

The FR-S will be released as the Toyota 86 in Japan and will come with a Subaru-developed 200hp 2.0-liter DOHC Boxer engine. What this means is that the FR-S will have incredible balance along with a low center of gravity to give it the handling characteristics of a professional go-kart.

The Toyota 86 or Scion FR-S is not a rally-car alternative similar to other high-performance Japanese cars in the market (such as the Mitsubishi Lancer EVO X and Subaru Impreza WRX STi). Instead, the compact sports coupe is blessed with the driving purity of a proper rear-wheel drive system. Toyota proved once and for all that they are capable of churning out fantastic aerodynamics along with a space-age design in the ridiculously expensive Lexus LF-A and the Toyota 86 will have the same benefits as well.

Those in the know will remember the Toyota Supra as one of the best sports cars during its time. Sold from 1979 to 2002, critics are quick to point out that its about time that Toyota resurrected the famed Supra name. The possible Mark V replacement for the last generation Toyota Supra kept rumor mongers at bay during the development of the Lexus LF-A. While purists will have to wait for the true successor to the Toyota Supra, the Toyota 86 (and all related derivatives from Scion and Subaru) is sure to bring back the excitement in your daily drive.

Toyota 86/Scion FR-S Pricing

Toyota chief engineer Tetsuya Tada revealed that the Scion FR-S is destined to appeal to a younger set of car buyers–specifically young college graduates who are on their way to establishing a fruitful career. Japanese car buyers are expected to shell out two million Japanese Yen (2,000,000) for the Toyota 86, roughly equating to $26,000 including options.

With the price tag predicted to be in the $24,000 to $28,000 price range, the Scion FR-S is destined to be the most expensive car in the Scion lineup. Since Scion cars are known for their custom looks and affordable price, the performance characteristics of the all new FR-S alone will justify the rather steep price tag.

Get in contact with the nearest Scion dealers in your area and be the first to know the latest car prices for all trim models of the Scion FR-S.