So, the big question: What is it like to drive?
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The interior is not overly complicated, there's a pretty reasonable traction control system with an off button. There's a clock, and there's some cup holders that they obviously forgot about until the very last minute.
For $25,000 you could do worse. And that, I think, is the whole point of this car. It's relatively cheap. But is it really that cheap? Scion also offers the TC, a car that has been with us for a while now, and while it's not as visually striking to look at as the FR-S, it's only got 20 less horsepowers. And it's also $6,000 cheaper. They both have bucket seats, the same exact powered accessories, a 6 speed transmission, and the TC can even come with a sunroof. Something that the FR-S can't have! The main difference being, of course, that the TC is front wheel drive, and the FR-S is not. But in the real world, if all you want is a sporty Toyota, the smart person would have the TC because you could actually fit people into the back.
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The TC is more economical, has the same suspension set up, has a bigger engine, and if you think that those 20 extra horsepowers will do anything: 0-60 times are only .3 of a second apart. Which means if you get off to a bad start, you've lost the race.
Overall then, the FR-S is a beautiful car, and you'd love to own one. But to be honest, it's a bit like an iPhone 4: you know in the back of your mind that Apple will release the 4S soon, so it's only going to be the cool thing for a little while. Which is a shame, because I really wanted Toyota to make an interesting car again; Something timeless, but this isn't it.