Scion tC

Scion tC
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Corporation
Production	2004–2016
Model years	2005–2016
Assembly	Tsutsumi, Japan
Body and chassis
Class	Sport compact
Body style	3-door liftback
Layout	FF layout
Related	Toyota Celica Toyota Avensis Lexus HS
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota Celica
Successor	Toyota 86

Scion tC series ANT10
Overview
Production	2004–2010
Model years	2005-2010
Body and chassis
Related	Toyota Celica Toyota Avensis Lexus HS
Powertrain
Engine	2.4 L 2AZ-FE straight-4
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Length	174.0 in (4,420 mm)
Width	69.1 in (1,755 mm)
Height	55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Curb weight	2,905 lb (1,318 kg) (manual) 2,970 lb (1,350 kg) (automatic)

Scion tC series AGT20
Overview
Also called	Toyota Zelas (Central America, China, Middle East, Africa, South America)
Production	2010 – August 2016
Model years	2011–2016
Assembly	Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Tsutsumi plant)
Body and chassis
Related	Toyota Celica Toyota Avensis Lexus HS
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L 2AR-FE straight-4
Transmission	6-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	106.3 in (2,700 mm)
Length	174.0 in (4,420 mm)
Width	70.7 in (1,796 mm)
Height	55.7 in (1,415 mm)
Curb weight	3,090 lb (1,402 kg) (Manual) 3,160 lb (1,433 kg) (Auto)

The Scion tC and subsequent Toyota Zelas, is a sport compact coupe manufactured by Toyota from 2004 to 2016 over two generations: ANT10 (2004-2010) and AGT20 (2011-2016). Both generations were built in Japan and exclusive to Toyota North American Scion dealerships. The tC was introduced first in the United States in 2005 and then, beginning with the second generation in 2010, in Canada as well.

The tC is considered the spiritual successor to the Toyota Celica, made to appeal to the millennial market in the US. The name tC stands for "touring coupe" but is often thought to symbolically mean "toyota celica". Beginning in 2011, the tC is sold as the Toyota Zelas in the Middle East, China and South America, a name derived from "", Italian for "passionate" or "zealous."

Toyota debuted the production tC at the January 2004 NAIAS with sales beginning in June 2004 as a 2005 model year. The Scion tC is a spiritual successor to the Toyota Celica in order to appeal to the Millennial market. Toyota hoped to do so by making standard features numerous and optional features extremely easy to add as well as giving the car a sporty flair. The Scion tC shares its chassis with the Avensis and uses a MacPherson strut front and double wishbone rear suspension. Its low price (base MSRP of US$17,670 for the 2009 model with manual transmission) is a major feature, as well as the pure "monospec" pricing marketing style that Toyota has adopted. This generation was not sold in Canada.

Standard equipment included power windows, cruise control, air conditioning, keyless entry, mirror-mounted turn signal lights, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes, a 160-watt Pioneer sound system with CD player, 17-inch alloy wheels, and a panoramic moonroof.

The tC received a minor facelift in 2007 for the 2008 model year that included a revised grille and new head and taillights.

A bare-bones version of the Scion tC known as the Spec Package was offered without many of the standard accessories. The Scion tC Spec Package replaces the 17-inch (430 mm) alloy wheels with 16-inch (410 mm) steel wheels and seven spoke wheel covers. The glass roof is fixed in place and the steering wheel is made of urethane instead of wrapped leather and lacks stereo controls; cruise control is also not offered and many other minor interior and exterior changes. This model, which is meant to serve as a blank slate to the tuner market, was offered in only four colors: Super White, Flint Mica, Black Sand Pearl and Classic Silver Metallic. MSRP was $1,400 less than the standard model. The Spec Package was discontinued for the 2009 model year.

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