The new Scion tC add a new design, performance and technologies that enhance the experience of the driver. It 'still a great value with more power, increased fuel efficiency, superior driving dynamics and safety.
"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. "
The new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine offers the latest light technology effectively, including dual variable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i), roller rockers and a variable induction system, intake manifold that changes the length of the air intake tube to provide 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.
For 2011 tC is entering its second generation straddling an improved platform, including a MacPherson strut front suspension and double wishbone rear suspension, specially tuned to give the driver a sporty driving experience that is both agile and confident.
Over 18-inch aluminum alloy are involved in the wider tires, so the position Scion tC wide and high handling characteristics. The new model also comes standard with disc brakes on all corners that 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 were inspired by the sporty look of a racing helmet. As a result, one of the most daring design features of the new Scion TC is the elegant cabin with window envelopes graphics add to your profile sport.
Adding to the design approach is a new face renegade strong. The grille and headlights is complemented by the fender style projector projects that amplifies the largest, lowest position. Locks on with the fender dynamic, muscular back. The shape of the taillights of traffic properly in the general shape of the trunk, the end of the iconic nature of deliberate design.
Interior Design offers both comfort and convenience
The sporty design of the new Scion tC carries inside, with a look that is sophisticated, sporty and functional. The design of the forward cabin offers a focused cockpit in the space and freedom for the front passenger.
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel features a flat base, which offers more legroom. Dual illuminated combination meter speedometer and tachometer are large three-dimensional appearance of the indicators in August meters and good visibility.
Trip meter also monitors the outside temperature, average MPG, and Eco-Drive automatic transmission patterns of light to help drivers maximize fuel efficiency of TCS.
The new Scion tC sport does not sacrifice comfort for the driver and passenger. As part of the review, the engineers have made major improvements in the internal zone of comfort for the driver and passenger comfort.
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.
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 standard with a Pioneer AM / FM / CD radio with USB port for iPod ® connectivity. The 160-watt Pioneer head unit tweeter, midrange and high-range speakers, while a separate 140-watt two-channel power amplifier designed to drive the 6x9-inch woofers mounted on 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.
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.
Second-generation Scion tC add an additional belt (SRS), front-passenger knee airbags, bringing the total number of airbags to eight. Others include the SRS driver and front passenger airbags, side airbags for driver and front seat, driver's knee airbag and semi-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 safety features include Tire Pressure Monitoring System and the recently adopted an active front headrests.
Prices
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.
