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A couple of weeks ago, we told you about some suspension and appearance changes for the European-market Toyota GT86 - a car that's better known as the Scion FR-S (and Subaru BRZ) here in the United States. At the time, our US contacts at Scion told us we'd have final confirmation "soon" as to whether or not these upgrades would make their way to our FR-S, and now, we have those official details.

For 2015, the FR-S features a more rigid front suspension setup, and the rear shock absorbers have been retuned, all of which has been done to reduce body roll and improve feedback. Other upgrades include a new shark-fin antenna and larger exhaust pipes that are now flush with the rear bodywork. Inside, buyers will be treated to an updated interior panel with a carbon fiber look, the addition of automatic on/off headlights, and a new key design. All of this comes at very little additional cost, with the manual transmission-equipped 2015 FR-S starting at $24,900 (not including $755 for destination) - an increase of $400.

Elsewhere in the Scion range, the tC coupe has been updated slightly for 2015. The not-as-sporty coupe now features steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters on automatic transmission-equipped models, and a couple of new colors are offered: Cosmic Gray and Blizzard Pearl. The 2015 tC starts at $19,210 - the same as the 2014 model.

Have a look at both new Scions in the galleries above and below, and scroll down for the official press release.Continue reading 2015 Scion FR-S gets suspension, appearance enhancements

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Looks like the BRZ gets a "release series" for 2015 as well :

https://autos.yahoo.com/news/2015-su...181159443.html

It may not be the BRZ STI enthusiasts are pining for, but Subaru will offer a special-edition of its rear-wheel-drive sports car for the 2015 model year. The 2015 Subaru BRZ Series.Blue won't be distinguished solely by its unorthodox use of punctuation. On the outside, it gets STI aerodynamic upgrades including a front chin spoiler and new rocker panels, black-painted 17-inch alloy wheels, and red brake calipers.

New underbody panels reduce the Series.Blue's coefficient of drag from 0.28 to 0.27, according to Subaru. The special edition also gets the same chrome exhaust tips as other 2015 BRZ models.

The leather and Alcantara-clad interior gets jazzed up with blue leather seat bolsters and head rests, as well as blue stitching and trim on various other parts. A frame-less rear view mirror, simulated carbon-fiber dashboard panel, and illuminated red engine start-stop button complete the look.

Unchanged is the 2.0-liter boxer four-cylinder engine, which produces the same 200 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of torque it does in less-special BRZ models. Six-speed manual and automatic transmissions are still available.

Subaru will only build 1,000 Series.Blue copies for the United States, with 500 cars painted in the company's signature WR Blue Pearl paint, and 500 in Crystal White Pearl. The Series.Blue is based on the BRZ Limited trim level, and will be priced at $30,285, including destination. It hits showrooms in July.