2011 Scion TC Review
After the success of the first generation model, Scion has a completely new 2011 Scion tC sports coupe. Premium style and functionality, the new Scion tC shape of the segment to meet the development aspirations of the sports coupe buyer.
The all-new Scion tC adds a new style, improved performance and technologies that add to the experience of the driver. It is still a tremendous value with more power, increased energy efficiency, driving dynamics and superior security features more.
The all-new Scion tC adds a new style, improved performance and technologies that add to the experience of the driver. It is still a tremendous value with more power, increased energy efficiency, driving dynamics and superior security features more.
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| 2011 Scion TC |
"The new Scion tC features a style that is both sophisticated and aggressive, appealing to the owner who wants a sporty coupe bold statement," said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "When the Scion tC was launched in 2004, quickly became a best-selling Scion cars. We have already succeeded in TC added a long list of improvements, and the price tag attached, which makes it a tremendous value. The new Scion tC is no doubt Scion to launch a new dimension. "
More power and better fuel efficiency
The all-new 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine offers the latest light technology effectively, including dual variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i), roller rockers and a variable intake manifold of the changes in the length of the air intake manifold to deliver more torque on demand.
The new engine produces 180 horsepower, 19 more than the previous model, and 11 lb-ft of torque. Performance is further enhanced with a new intake manifold, and design an escape system for regulating light sport offers a very bold and aggressive.
The Scion tC offers drivers the choice of two new six-speed, each of which adds the driving experience and excellent fuel economy. The manual transmission features shift sure it is direct and precise. The automatic transmission has sequential shift, which adds an extra element of fun to drive.
Accordingly, the TC 2011 has a faster acceleration and better fuel economy in the previous-generation Scion tC.
The new Scion tC adds electronic power steering, which contributes to greater fuel consumption.
More power and better fuel efficiency
The all-new 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine offers the latest light technology effectively, including dual variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i), roller rockers and a variable intake manifold of the changes in the length of the air intake manifold to deliver more torque on demand.
The new engine produces 180 horsepower, 19 more than the previous model, and 11 lb-ft of torque. Performance is further enhanced with a new intake manifold, and design an escape system for regulating light sport offers a very bold and aggressive.
The Scion tC offers drivers the choice of two new six-speed, each of which adds the driving experience and excellent fuel economy. The manual transmission features shift sure it is direct and precise. The automatic transmission has sequential shift, which adds an extra element of fun to drive.
Accordingly, the TC 2011 has a faster acceleration and better fuel economy in the previous-generation Scion tC.
The new Scion tC adds electronic power steering, which contributes to greater fuel consumption.
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| 2011 Scion TC |
Improved driving performance
The tC 2011 enters its second generation, straddling an improved platform, including a MacPherson strut front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension, which have been specially calibrated to offer drivers a sporty driving style that is both agile and secure.
Larger 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels wrapped in tires are wider, the Scion tC wider stance and high maneuverability. The new model also has disc brakes standard in all the corners, which are larger than its predecessor.
Aggressive style
Scion tC 'a completely new design projects a bolder, more aggressive stance. Inspired by the concept Calty designed Scion FUSE Scion tC is a high-impact sports coupe simple and unique items.
Calty designers took inspiration from a sports helmet racing look. Consequently, one of the boldest features of the new Scion tC is a stylish villa in shape with wrap-around window graphics add to the sporty profile.
Adding to the design approach is a new face renegade strong. The grille and headlights slim projector is complemented by bulging fender flares, reinforcing its wider, lower position. Locks forward with the dynamic, muscular rear fenders. The shape of the taillights flow in the general shape of the trunk, completing the iconic character design and efficiently.
The Scion tC can be wrapped in an urban palette of seven colors: Super White, Silver Streak Mica, Black, Magnetic Grey Metallic, Sizzling Crimson Mica, Nautical Blue Metallic and cement.
The tC 2011 enters its second generation, straddling an improved platform, including a MacPherson strut front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension, which have been specially calibrated to offer drivers a sporty driving style that is both agile and secure.
Larger 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels wrapped in tires are wider, the Scion tC wider stance and high maneuverability. The new model also has disc brakes standard in all the corners, which are larger than its predecessor.
Aggressive style
Scion tC 'a completely new design projects a bolder, more aggressive stance. Inspired by the concept Calty designed Scion FUSE Scion tC is a high-impact sports coupe simple and unique items.
Calty designers took inspiration from a sports helmet racing look. Consequently, one of the boldest features of the new Scion tC is a stylish villa in shape with wrap-around window graphics add to the sporty profile.
Adding to the design approach is a new face renegade strong. The grille and headlights slim projector is complemented by bulging fender flares, reinforcing its wider, lower position. Locks forward with the dynamic, muscular rear fenders. The shape of the taillights flow in the general shape of the trunk, completing the iconic character design and efficiently.
The Scion tC can be wrapped in an urban palette of seven colors: Super White, Silver Streak Mica, Black, Magnetic Grey Metallic, Sizzling Crimson Mica, Nautical Blue Metallic and cement.
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| 2011 Scion TC interior |
Interior Design offers both comfort and convenience
The sporty design of the new Scion tC carries over inside with a look and feel, which is sophisticated, sporty and functional. The design of the forward cabin offers a driver-centered cockpit space and freedom for the front passenger.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel has a flat bottom, with leg room. Dual illuminated meters in combination tachometer and rev counter has a three-dimensional appearance, with large gauges and indicators of needle visibility.
The meters also include travel outside temperature gauge, MPG, on average, and an indicator of Eco-Drive models with automatic transmission, which helps the driver maximize fuel efficiency TCS.
The new Scion tC sport does not sacrifice the driver and passenger comfort. As part of the re-design, engineers significant upgrades in terms of comfort of the driver and passengers'.
Among the many comfort features and interior with memory driver's seat, both seat and backrest. The driver and passenger bucket seats front and rear passengers are covered with drawings of high quality fabrics. Comfort has managed to make tighter thicker seat cushions seats, while the driver's seat is adjustable in six directions. Entry and exit of rear passengers easier with a walk-in lever in the shoulder in the front seats. For convenience and utility, the rear seats recline and 60:40 to 10 degrees.
True to the Scion tradition, the new Scion tC has an abundance of storage throughout. The additional driver and passenger amenities include four bottle holders, a large console box that can accommodate up to 18 CDs, two cupholders, a storage area flat in front of the console, one using the handles , sun visors with vanity mirrors and a reading light.
Audio system designed to impress
The Scion tC delivers powerful audio system standard with a total of 300 watts of sound packs eight speakers. With an emphasis on superb sound quality, the Scion tC's stereo system some components of the Lexus LX 570 speaker, and features mid-range woofer and speakers that are higher.
The Scion tC comes with a Pioneer AM / FM / CD radio with USB port for iPod ® connectivity. Unit Pioneer 160-watt head powers the tweeters, mid-range speakers and range, while a separate 140-watt two-channel amplifier designed to boost the power of 6x9-inch woofers mounted in the door.
The top-seeded combines song, artist and album to your iPod ® into a single line of the display screen of the main unit. Connectivity is achieved by simply connecting an iPod ® port, USB connection cable, the car stereo system offers excellent sound quality and the constant stream of iPod ®. Music is controlled through a central unit and steering wheel audio controls. An additional port is standard, allowing users to listen to portable music players.
Optional premium audio system, Alpine has the same characteristics as the standard Pioneer sound, but that a 4.3-inch color touch screen thin-film transistor (TFT), HD Radio ™ Technology, Media Expander (MX) and the front and Rear RCA outputs. Passengers can listen to Radio HD ™, high quality sound system, and look at the titles of text, song, album and artist name of the unit head. Alpine MX improves compressed audio is often found in digital music. RCA outputs allow up to three amplifiers - front, rear and subwoofer. Optional audio system also has navigation and rear camera ready.
Scion also offers an optional plug-in navigation unit Alpine premium audio. Navigation and audio functions operate the main unit screen for viewing. Features include voice guidance, day and night screen modes, support in English, French and Spanish 200 books available address card entries coverage across the United States and Canada, including Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Hawaii, three cards (3-D North Up and up) and more than six million points of interest. The user can also program up to three destinations before they arrive at their final scheduled stop. Scion does this navigation device adapted to allow the user to change the icon of vehicle position from an arrow to an icon for the Scion tC, which can be adapted to the seven colors tC exterior.
Both head units retain key features of standard and premium audio system such as Scion Sound Processing Scion ® (SSP) where listeners can choose from three preset equalizer settings, compatibility and satellite radio, MP3, AAC and WMA. In addition, the two units to adjust the volume control based on the driving speed.
Scion Navigation System is also available with audio / video / navigation unit with seven-inch LCD touch screen. The system also features an iPod ® connection, the 'SSP Alpine Equalizer focus of the Alps, which allows users to move to the center soundfield, clear voice communication (CSE) compression of digital music; Alpine Digital Sound Processing (DSP), automatic volume control, and satellite radio capabilities. This sound system is also HD Radio ™ features include HD encoding, rich audio and text information on the screen, and Bluetooth ® hands-free mobile communication and Bluetooth ® audio streaming.
Added standard safety features
The second generation of Scion tC will add a supplemental restraint system (SRS) front passenger knee airbag, bringing the total of eight airbags. Other airbags including front driver and front passenger front airbags for driver and passenger seat-mounted side, driver knee airbag, and side curtain airbags.
All TCS 2011 will come standard with antilock brakes (ABS) and electronic brake distribution (EBD). News for the Scion tC, and also the standard equipment is the Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control (TRAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and a braking system override. TC will also include a button that allows the driver to disable the VSC and / or trace.
Additional features include a system of security control and tire pressure recently adopted active front headrests.
Price
The all new Scion TC is well positioned to attract a buyer young, which requires a high level of standard equipment and quality at an affordable price. The Scion tC starts with a manufacturer's suggested retail price suggested (MSRP) of $ 18.275, when equipped with a manual transmission and $ 19,275 when equipped with an automatic transmission.
Delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for all Scion models is $ 720 and are not included in the MSRP. DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.
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The sporty design of the new Scion tC carries over inside with a look and feel, which is sophisticated, sporty and functional. The design of the forward cabin offers a driver-centered cockpit space and freedom for the front passenger.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel has a flat bottom, with leg room. Dual illuminated meters in combination tachometer and rev counter has a three-dimensional appearance, with large gauges and indicators of needle visibility.
The meters also include travel outside temperature gauge, MPG, on average, and an indicator of Eco-Drive models with automatic transmission, which helps the driver maximize fuel efficiency TCS.
The new Scion tC sport does not sacrifice the driver and passenger comfort. As part of the re-design, engineers significant upgrades in terms of comfort of the driver and passengers'.
Among the many comfort features and interior with memory driver's seat, both seat and backrest. The driver and passenger bucket seats front and rear passengers are covered with drawings of high quality fabrics. Comfort has managed to make tighter thicker seat cushions seats, while the driver's seat is adjustable in six directions. Entry and exit of rear passengers easier with a walk-in lever in the shoulder in the front seats. For convenience and utility, the rear seats recline and 60:40 to 10 degrees.
True to the Scion tradition, the new Scion tC has an abundance of storage throughout. The additional driver and passenger amenities include four bottle holders, a large console box that can accommodate up to 18 CDs, two cupholders, a storage area flat in front of the console, one using the handles , sun visors with vanity mirrors and a reading light.
Audio system designed to impress
The Scion tC delivers powerful audio system standard with a total of 300 watts of sound packs eight speakers. With an emphasis on superb sound quality, the Scion tC's stereo system some components of the Lexus LX 570 speaker, and features mid-range woofer and speakers that are higher.
The Scion tC comes with a Pioneer AM / FM / CD radio with USB port for iPod ® connectivity. Unit Pioneer 160-watt head powers the tweeters, mid-range speakers and range, while a separate 140-watt two-channel amplifier designed to boost the power of 6x9-inch woofers mounted in the door.
The top-seeded combines song, artist and album to your iPod ® into a single line of the display screen of the main unit. Connectivity is achieved by simply connecting an iPod ® port, USB connection cable, the car stereo system offers excellent sound quality and the constant stream of iPod ®. Music is controlled through a central unit and steering wheel audio controls. An additional port is standard, allowing users to listen to portable music players.
Optional premium audio system, Alpine has the same characteristics as the standard Pioneer sound, but that a 4.3-inch color touch screen thin-film transistor (TFT), HD Radio ™ Technology, Media Expander (MX) and the front and Rear RCA outputs. Passengers can listen to Radio HD ™, high quality sound system, and look at the titles of text, song, album and artist name of the unit head. Alpine MX improves compressed audio is often found in digital music. RCA outputs allow up to three amplifiers - front, rear and subwoofer. Optional audio system also has navigation and rear camera ready.
Scion also offers an optional plug-in navigation unit Alpine premium audio. Navigation and audio functions operate the main unit screen for viewing. Features include voice guidance, day and night screen modes, support in English, French and Spanish 200 books available address card entries coverage across the United States and Canada, including Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Hawaii, three cards (3-D North Up and up) and more than six million points of interest. The user can also program up to three destinations before they arrive at their final scheduled stop. Scion does this navigation device adapted to allow the user to change the icon of vehicle position from an arrow to an icon for the Scion tC, which can be adapted to the seven colors tC exterior.
Both head units retain key features of standard and premium audio system such as Scion Sound Processing Scion ® (SSP) where listeners can choose from three preset equalizer settings, compatibility and satellite radio, MP3, AAC and WMA. In addition, the two units to adjust the volume control based on the driving speed.
Scion Navigation System is also available with audio / video / navigation unit with seven-inch LCD touch screen. The system also features an iPod ® connection, the 'SSP Alpine Equalizer focus of the Alps, which allows users to move to the center soundfield, clear voice communication (CSE) compression of digital music; Alpine Digital Sound Processing (DSP), automatic volume control, and satellite radio capabilities. This sound system is also HD Radio ™ features include HD encoding, rich audio and text information on the screen, and Bluetooth ® hands-free mobile communication and Bluetooth ® audio streaming.
Added standard safety features
The second generation of Scion tC will add a supplemental restraint system (SRS) front passenger knee airbag, bringing the total of eight airbags. Other airbags including front driver and front passenger front airbags for driver and passenger seat-mounted side, driver knee airbag, and side curtain airbags.
All TCS 2011 will come standard with antilock brakes (ABS) and electronic brake distribution (EBD). News for the Scion tC, and also the standard equipment is the Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control (TRAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and a braking system override. TC will also include a button that allows the driver to disable the VSC and / or trace.
Additional features include a system of security control and tire pressure recently adopted active front headrests.
Price
The all new Scion TC is well positioned to attract a buyer young, which requires a high level of standard equipment and quality at an affordable price. The Scion tC starts with a manufacturer's suggested retail price suggested (MSRP) of $ 18.275, when equipped with a manual transmission and $ 19,275 when equipped with an automatic transmission.
Delivery, processing and handling (DPH) fee for all Scion models is $ 720 and are not included in the MSRP. DPH fee for vehicles distributed by Southeast Toyota (SET) and Gulf States Toyota (GST) may vary.
