2014 Scion FR-S: Slip-Sliding Through Winter's Wonderland

There's no question that the appearance of the Scion FR-S on the scene last year blew the sports car world wide open.

Does the rear-wheel drive layout of the Scion FR-S place it at a winter disadvantage?

The 2014 Scion FR-S might at first not seem like a candidate for traction-loss once the mercury drops.

You can only imagine the smiles that go with sliding the 2014 Scion FR-S across cold pavement.

The Scion FR-S that I drove lived in perpetual opposite-lock during the week we spent together.

I found the suspension tuning of the FR-S to be even more pleasing than that offered by the BRZ.

Put the right rubber on the FR-S, and it's an inexpensive year-round commuter. Park it in the garage all winter and it’s the perfect track toy.

It is possible to spec the FR-S with accessories such as fog lights, a rear spoiler, an exhaust system from TRD, and a navigation system.

On the inside, the FR-S is also more 'barebones' than its Subaru sibling, coming in a single trim level with no options that can be added.

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The 2014 Scion FR-S features a few notable differences when placed alongside the Subaru BRZ.

the FR-S provides a visceral connection to the road that few cars in or above its class can match.

selecting rear-wheel drive over all-wheel drive can lead to additional winter frustration without the perfect cold weather tires riding shotgun.

I never felt unsafe in the car, as its stability control program was effective at reigning in my right foot.