Scion tC

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Scion tC
Scion tC
Manufacturer: Toyota
Production: 2005–present
Assembly: Tsutsumi, Japan
Class: Sport compact
Body style: 3-door hatchback
Engine: 2.4 L 160 hp I4
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic
5-Speed Manual Overdrive
Wheelbase: 106.30 in.
Length: 174.00 in.
Width: 69.10 in.
Height: 55.70 in.
Related: Toyota Avensis
Similar: Hyundai Tiburon
Mitsubishi Eclipse

Scion tC is a sport compact introduced by Toyota in 2004 as a concept car under its recently introduced Scion brand name. The Scion tC was designed to appeal to the Generation Y market and get them locked into the Toyota brand before any other car manufacturer could have a chance. They hoped to do so by making standard features numerous and optional features extremely easy to add. The Scion tC is generally considered Toyota's successor to the Celica whose production ended with the 2005 model year.

The Scion tC uses the chassis of the Avensis which is sold in the European market, and the Camry's 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4 engine. Its low price (base MSRP of US$16,715 for the 2006 model) is a major feature, as well as the pure pricing marketing style that Toyota has adopted.

The name tC does not fit in with its stablemates the xA and xB because the name xC has already been taken by Volvo for its XC70 and XC90 models. According to Scion, tC stands for "Touring Coupe."

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[edit] Specifications

  • Engine: Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) 16-valve VVT-i 2.4 L 4-cylinder
  • Power: 160 hp (119 kW) @ 5700 rpm
  • Torque: 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual or available 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
  • Highway fuel economy/consumption: 35-30 mi/U.S. gal (7.8 L/100 km) (automatic); 34-29 mi/U.S. gal (8.1 L/100 km) (manual)
  • City fuel economy/consumption: 29-23 mi/U.S. gal (10.7 L/100 km) (automatic); 28-22 mi/U.S. gal (10.7 L/100 km) (manual)
  • Fuel tank: 14.5 gal (54.9 L)
  • Brakes: 4-wheel anti-lock braking system employing disc brakes on both the front and rear
  • Curb weight: 2,970 lb (1,347 kg) (automatic); 2,905 lb (1,318 kg) (manual)
  • Displacement: 2382 CC

[edit] Features

The Scion tC features a number of standard features, including:

  • Interior: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tachometer, Tilt Steering, Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls, Tire Pressure Monitor, AM/FM/CD Pioneer audio system with 6 speakers and MP3 playback, A Second-Row Folding Seat and a panoramic moonroof/sunroof.
  • Exterior: Automatic Headlights, 17" Alloy Wheels, Power Windows, Power Exterior Mirrors, Deep Tinted Glass, and Interval Windshield Wipers.
  • Safety: Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, immobilizer, an Anti-lock braking system, Driver & Passenger Airbags, as well as a driver knee airbag, a First Aid Kit, and Keyless Entry.

[edit] Release Series Vehicles

Begining in late spring 2004 with the launch of the 2004 Scion xB RS 1.0 (Release Series 1.0) Scion decided to create limited edition vehicles pre-packaged with exclusive accessories in limited quantities. Limited Edition vehicles from a marketing standpoint were used to create a buzz for the brandname, with their often exterior colors tending to be loud or bright hues (i.e. orange, yellow, red, blue, green). Because of the growing popularity of the scion productline and the scarce production runs (most dealers only get 2-3 of each RS model), these limited edition vehicles quickly sell out. Preordering is available at each dealership on a first-come, first-served basis. To the customers benifit, Scion's "Pure Price" MSRP bounds dealerships against market-demand vehicle mark-up. Naturally, resale values of Release Series vehicles command a premium because of their packaged options and scarcity.

2005

tC RS 1.0 only available in Absolutely Red with 2500 units produced

2006

tC RS 2.0 only available in Blue Blitz Mica with 2600 units produced

2007

tC RS 3.0 not yet announced, but model is expected

[edit] Safety

NHTSA 2006 crash test ratings[1]

  • Side Impact Rating - 4/5 stars
  • Side Impact Rating - Rear: 4/5 stars
  • Frontal Crash Test - Driver: 5/5 stars
  • Frontal Crash Test - Passenger: 4/5 stars
  • Overall Rating: 4/5 stars

[edit] Recall

In early 2006, a recall was issued for some 2005 and 2006 tCs due to the possibility of the glass wind deflector being shattered by debris[2]. Owners were requested to bring in their vehicles to have a shatter resistant film installed.

In late 2006, a recall was issued for 29,542 2005 and 2006 tCs due to the possibility of the side airbags deploying as a result of slamming the door forcefully. The greatest risk occurs when doors are shut while the ignition is in the on position or when the door is shut within 90 seconds of the ignition being turned from on to off. Owners of potentially affected tCs can call 1-866-548-1851. The recall identifier is SSC 60H.

[edit] References on Television

The Scion tC was advertised on Live with Mitzi and Verl, a fictional talk show on the adult swim cartoon, Frisky Dingo.

[edit] References

  1. ^ 2006 Toyota Scion tC 2-DR. NHTSA (2006). Retrieved on 2006-09-09.
  2. ^ Toyota Recalls Scion tC to Fix Wind Deflector. ConsumerAffairs.com (2006-06-21). Retrieved on 2006-09-09.

[edit] External links

Scion — a division of Toyota - [edit]
Production: Scion xB | Scion xA | Scion tC
Concept: Scion t2B | Scion Fuse
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