Scion announces pricing for 2014 FR-S, tC and iQ

Scion announced pricing Thursday for several 2014 models, including the tC, iQ and a new 10 Series iteration for each Scion model to commemorate the brand's 10-year anniversary.

We saw our first glimpse of the 2014 tC, with sharper exterior styling and an upgraded interior, at the 2013 New York auto show. Scion says the tC's updated automatic transmission will shift twice as fast as the outgoing model and includes Dynamic Rev Management technology. Scion also modified tC's stabilizer bar hardware and shock absorbers, and tweaked the electronics. Pricing starts at $20,965 for an automatic model and $19,965 for the manual; both prices include destination charges.

The tiny 2014 iQ sees fewer improvements but will now include the Scion Display Audio system that has also been added to the tC. iQ's claim to fame continues to be how well suited it is for urban driving and its fuel economy, with an EPA-estimated 36 mpg city, 37 mpg highway and 37 mpg combined. Pricing for the 2014 iQ starts at $16,410, including destination.

To celebrate 10 years as a brand, Scion is also launching a 10 Series limited-edition trim level for each model in their lineup. Only 10,000 units of each model will be produced with special 10 Series features, including silver Ignition paint, matching silver seatbelts and anniversary-themed accents throughout.

All 10 Series models also receive electroluminescent dashboard panels, either front or rear (or both) locator badges that light up when the car is unlocked and an illuminated, solar-powered shift knob.

Scion 10 Series model pricing:

Scion tC 3-door hatchback manual -- $22,195

Scion tC 3-door hatchback automatic -- $23,195

Scion iQ 3-door hatchback --$18,605

Scion xD manual -- $18,910

Scion xD automatic -- $19,710

Scion xB manual -- $19,965

Scion xB automatic -- $20,915

Scion FR-S 2-door coupe manual -- $28,180

Scion FR-S 2-door coupe automatic -- $29,430

By Sherrice Gilsbach