The Scion tC is a popular sports compact car manufactured by Toyota and released in 2004 as part of their Scion range. It was designed to appeal to the younger generations and features plenty of standard equipment and optional extras. The car is built using the chassis of the Avensis, which is sold in the European market, and is powered by the Camry's 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4 engine. It's low MSRP of US$16,715 for the 2006 model is one of its major draws for customers.
The name tC stands for "Touring Coupe", however, this is not to be confused with Volvo's XC70 and XC90 models.
Specifications
Engine: Double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve VVT-i 2.4 L 4-cylinder
Power: 160hp (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
Scion tC Sport Coupe
Toyota released the Scion tC in 2004 as part of their brand of cars specifically designed to engage the Gen Y buyers. It was made with ample standard features and customization options to keep customers loyal to the Toyota brand. Boasting a low base MSRP of US$16,715 for the 2006 model, the tC is powered by the Camry's 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4 engine using the Avensis chassis from the European market.
The name tC stands for "Touring Coupe", which should not be confused with Volvo's XC70 and XC90 models.
Specifications
Engine: Double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve VVT-i 2.4 L 4-cylinder
Power: 160hp (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.
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