In sum, the 2011 Scion tC takes everything that worked for the old car and adds a variety of welcome enhancements. The 2011 Scion tC is a compact, five-passenger hatchback coupe available in a single trim level. Standard features include 18-inch cast-aluminum wheels, keyless entry, air-conditioning, cruise control, full power accessories, a panoramic sunroof, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, reclining and folding 60/40-split rear seats, driver track and seatback angle memory (for rear seat access), and an eight-speaker Pioneer sound system with CD player, auxiliary audio jack, iPod/USB interface and RCA output jacks.
The 2011 Scion tC is powered by a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine good for 180 hp and 173 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission is standard and a six-speed automatic is the lone factory option. In performance testing, a Scion tC with a manual transmission went from zero to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds, while a tC with an automatic did it in 8 flat -- both are quick for the compact coupe and hatchback class. The 2011 Scion tC comes standard with stability and traction control, antilock brakes, front knee airbags, front side airbags, side curtain airbags and active front headrests.
Cargo space is one, as the tC's hatchback design and folding rear seat create a relatively cavernous cargo area that puts other compact coupes to shame. Front seat room has also improved for this new-generation Scion tC.
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 tC's new 2.5-liter engine is virtually identical to the four-cylinder engine offered in the 2010 Toyota Camry SE. Thanks to slightly different engine-control computer programming and different intake and exhaust systems, the Scion 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 engine's muscle. Tuned for midrange power and solid torque production, the tC's powerplant isn't a screamer like the rev-happy, 8000-rpm redline, 197-horsepower 2.0-liter engine in Honda's Civic Si.
As before, theScion tC comes with a panoramic sunroof as standard equipment.
For buyers in the tC's 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 tC's 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 Scion 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 it's easy to see why. The 2011 Scion tC is a good idea today.
Scion has always maintained that Scion tC stands for Touring Coupe.
Most reviewers aren’t pumped about the redesigned tC. Scion tried to accomplish lot in updating the 2011 tC while still keeping the tC's price under $20,000. The 2011 tC, however, doesn’t drive like a sports car. The base Scion tC features a 300-watt audio system, auxiliary audio and USB input ports, which includes iPod connectivity. Other Cars to Consider
The Civic and Fiesta also save buyers money. Details: 2011 Scion tC
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.
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