Scion TC

The Scion TC is manufactured by the Japan car automakers Toyota in the year 2004. The Scion tC is a concept car of their newly commenced Scion brand. The Scion tC is shared the platform of Toyota Avensis. Toyota started manufacturing the Scion tC after terminating the production of Celica in the year 2005. tC in Scion tC stands for touring coupe.

Scion TC First Generation (2004-2006)

Toyota introduced the Scion tC in the year 2004 and the sales of Scion tC also kicked off pretty soon in the year 2005. The Scion tC added few features like wishbone rear suspension and strut front to the new tC model, and it shared the design concept with Avensis. The major highlight of Scion tC were its low price when compared with its close rivals.

Scion tC –Specifications

• Engine: The first generation Scion tC had a 2.4 Liter (DOHC) sixteen-valve 4-cylinder engine with 9.6:1 compression ratio for the models 2005/06, and it changed to 9.8:1 for the second generation models (2007-2010).
• Vehicle Displacement: 2362 cc
• The power delivered by the engine was up to 161 hp at a rate of 6,000 rpm and 160 hp at a rate of 6000 rpm
• Torque rate of the engine was 163 ft-lb at 4,000 rpm.
• The vehicle had standard 5-speed transmission (manual) and an optional four-speed auto-transmission, which was controlled electronically.
• The Curb weight was 2,970 lbs in auto-transmission, and 2,905 lb in manual transmission mode.
• The capacity of the fuel tank was 14.5 US gal.
• The EPA ratings and the fuel efficiency of the vehicle was 20mpg in city, and 27mpg on highways.
• The vehicle EPA ratings for auto- transmission were 21mpg in city and 29mpg on highways.
• Performance of the Scion was decent; the vehicle could reach up to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds.

Release Series line

Scion started releasing the series line in the late 2004; Toyota started releasing the vehicles with the Scion badge in limited quantity. These models had special features and exclusive accessories. Vehicles manufactured at the limited rate have been found to create a buzz in the market with the additional and external features like exclusive exterior colors, and Scion tC was no exception either!

Second Generation (2007-2010)

The replacement option for Scion tC in the second generation was introduced in the year 2009 in an auto show held in New York. The new version had a 2.5 liter 2AR-FE I4 engine capable of delivering 180 hp, and torque of 174 lb-ft. However, the second generation Scion tC did not get fresh headlights, and taillights. The other modifications in the Scion tC include standard 18 in wheels, larger disc brakes, power steering, and a standard Vehicle Stability Control system.

Driving Impressions

The 2010 Scion tC with a 2.4-liter engine pulls the vehicle at low speeds. The manual transmission is quiet, and more powerrful than the auto transmission. However, the fuel consumption in the vehicles with manual transmission is found to be higher.