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Scion tC

2012 Scion tC may look like a fast little car, the Scion tC 2012 less functional for a small vehicle with a sporty purpose. Scion of a sporty five-seat coupe received a complete redesign for model year 2011 and sees a few changes in 2012

2012 Scion tC is a, compact five-passenger hatchback coupe available in two trim levels: base and 7.0 release series. TC base comes with a 18-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, air conditioning, cruise control, full power accessories, a beautiful roof, seat height-- regulated driver, steering wheel tilt-and-telescope, lying fold rear seat splits 60/40, memory of former driver and backrest angle (to get access to the back seat), eight-speaker Pioneer sound system with CD player, HD radio, extra audio jack, iPod / USB Interface and output RCA jacks. Bluetooth phone and audio connections are also standard on this year.

Such as the sculptured exterior, they hope to speed and agility, rather than a number of practical powers to drive to work. Although tC has some sporty touches openly (such as steering wheel and seat base -- well supported fat), this suggests more to go. Lower large lattice with the Scion tC can help differentiate and visual basic vehicle.

2012 Scion tC comes standard with stability control and traction, ABS brakes, front knee airbags, front side air bags, side curtain airbags and active front headrests. At Edmunds.com brake testing, tC stops from 60 mph in 123 feet respectable. At the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing, tC gets the highest score of Good in front-offset impact, side and roof-strength test.

Whether the model year 2012 is fresh and interesting enough to be considered cool. We will notify you specify, but the fact remains that the Scion tC 2012 still has plenty of appeal. We still suggest checking out some of the other competitors include the Kia Forte Koup and Honda Civic coupe. Its all-new Hyundai Veloster also deserve serious attention to the design of an innovative three-door and features content that is superior, but a practical but fun 2012 Scion tC has a lot to recommend it, despite being out of the spotlight.

2011 Scion tC

Most reviewers aren’t pumped about the redesigned tC. Scion tried to accomplish lot in updating the 2011 tC while still keeping the tCs price under $20,000. "Therein lies the problem, because the 2011 Scion tC is a car without a singular mission,” Edmunds writes. Reviewers agree that the engine upgrade from a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine for the 2010 tC to a 2.5 four-cylinder is a huge improvement. The 2011 tC, however, doesn’t drive like a sports car. Buyers will also appreciate three audio head units. The base tC features a 300-watt audio system, auxiliary audio and USB input ports, which includes iPod connectivity. Scion straightened the 2010 tC’s curvy exterior to produce a more aggressive look. Other Cars to Consider

The base Mazda3 starts at $15,450, $2,320 less than the six-speed manual transmission tC.
The Civic and Fiesta also save buyers money. The 2011 Scion tC is a two-door coupe. The tC’s 2.5-liter engine four-cylinder engine produces 180 horsepower and 173 pound-feet of torque.

The good: The 2011 Scion tC presents a stylish exterior, and it is easy to upgrade the cabin electronics. iPod integration comes standard.
The bad: The Bluetooth phone system is nearly Stone Age in its features, and the audio system destroys mids and highs.

The bottom line: The 2011 Scion tCs tech, both cabin and drive train, lags behind similarly priced competition, but the car is a solid platform to upgrade. Witness the Scion tC, which in a single generation went from svelte to bulky. Aftermarket-friendly

Staying true to Scions original mission, iPod integration comes standard in the tC, and the cabin tech is as upgradable as ever. A big, multifunction knob controls volume with dial movement and also operates as a joystick to tune radio stations. The Pioneer head unit has three audio settings under the banner of Scion Sound Processing, labeled Hear, Natural, and Feel. Depending on how you look at it, the new 2011 Scion tC is either the second-generation tC or the ninth generation of the Toyota Celica.

The new tC rides on the same 106.3-inch wheelbase, stretches out the same 174.0 inches long overall and stands the same 55.7 inches tall. The front track width increases from 59.3 to 60.6 inches, and the rear goes from 59.3 to 61.4 inches. The larger-diameter and wider tires make the new tC seem somehow more voluptuous. The brakes are bigger too, with front ventilated discs increasing from 10.83 to 11.65 inches, and the solid rear discs growing from 10.59 to 10.98 inches.

The tCs new 2.5-liter engine is virtually identical to the four-cylinder engine offered in the 2010 Toyota Camry SE. The Camry SEs engine is rated at 179 horsepower at 6000 rpm, with 171 lb-ft of peak torque at 4100 rpm. Thanks to slightly different engine-control computer programming and different intake and exhaust systems, the tC develops one extra horsepower at 6000 rpm and two more lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm. Moreover, a new six-speed manual and automatic transmissions take advantage of the new engines muscle.

The Drive
Tuned for midrange power and solid torque production, the tCs powerplant isnt a screamer like the rev-happy, 8000-rpm redline, 197-horsepower 2.0-liter engine in Hondas Civic Si.

As before, the tC comes with a panoramic sunroof as standard equipment. With the roll-up shade retracted, the roof gives the tCs interior a nice roomy feel.

For buyers in the tCs target demographic, an eardrum-crushing sound system is a must. The tC comes standard with 300-watt system with a 160-watt Pioneer-branded head unit and a 140-watt two-channel amplifier feeding eight speakers. The tCs exterior may promise excitement, but the chassis delivers more comfort than thrills.

Toyota claims a 0-to-60 mph time of 7.6 seconds for the manual transmission version of the new tC and 8.3 seconds for the automatic. Like the first Celica, the tC is sort of a five-sixth-scale Mustang, and like the Mustang, the tC is still accessible to young buyers. According to Toyota, the median age of tC buyers is 26, and its easy to see why. The 2011 Scion tC is a good idea today.

Scion has always maintained that tC stands for Touring Coupe.