2016 Scion tC Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Scion’s 2016 tC once again confuses both the media and the public as to whether it’s a coupe or a hatchback. But this compact family-hauler continues to offer seating for 4, abundant features, and a staid-yet-competent 4-cylinder powerplant. The 2016 tC also sports a brand new Display Audio System boasting a 7-inch touchscreen, HD radio, Bluetooth audio streaming, and internet radio access by way of interfaced smartphone apps.
The tC once again comes in a single base trim, with standard front-wheel drive (FWD) only. The somewhat cramped, coupe-like cabin does manage to offer 14.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats, and those seats fold down for a little extra (though unspecified) room. The tC's exterior keeps an aggressive and athletic profile that, according to most, doesn’t quite pan out on the open road. But for the more mundane chores and commutes, this deficient performance matters less than the tC's undeniable practicality and value, not to mention some heady acceleration figures--though the acceleration means somewhat lower fuel efficiency.
Again powering the tC is a 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) powerplant mated with either a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an available 6-speed shiftable automatic, both good for 179 hp and 172 lb-ft of torque. Expect an estimated 23 mpg city/31 highway/26 combined from the I4 with either transmission. One track test had a stick-shift-toting 2015 tC going from 0-60 in a fairly quick 7.3 seconds
Standard appearance features aboard the 2016 tC include 18-inch alloy wheels, a power-opening sunroof in front, and a fixed glass sunroof in the rear. Inside, look for cloth upholstery, sport front seats, reclining rear seats, and full power accessories. Cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering are again included, along with a simulated alloy steering wheel mounted with standard paddle shifters, cruise controls, and audio buttons, manual air conditioning, and standard Bluetooth hands-free calling. Entertainment now centers around the new Display Audio System, including a Pioneer premium audio system that features a CD/MP3 player, 8 speakers, HD radio, and an auxiliary audio input.
A number of dealer-installed accessories also remain available to the 2016 tC, including BeSpoke entertainment with navigation and Aha capability with a dedicated smartphone app. Look too for optional 19-inch alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, and sport-oriented TRD (Toyota Racing Division) brakes and suspension parts.
The tC also returns equipped with such standard safety features as 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front knee airbags, front and rear head-protection airbags, active front headrests, and turn-signal-integrated mirrors. Front fog/driving lights return as an option, though no rear-view camera is yet available. National Highway Transportation Safety Administration tests give the 2016 tC 5 out of 5 stars for overall crashworthiness, and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the tC its highest rating of Good in all categories except its new small-overlap frontal-offset test, where the tC gets a second-best Acceptable score.
Scion, a division of Toyota, has its 2016 tC in dealer showrooms right now, challenging Honda’s Civic Coupe, Kia’s Forte Koup, and Volkswagen’s Beetle Coupe for a share of the compact hatchback/coupe market.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Premium Brand: Pioneer · HD radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: cloth · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: rear · Easy entry: manual driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.06
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power panoramic
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Premium Brand: Pioneer · HD radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Cargo area floor mat material: carpet · Center console trim: cloth · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: manual driver seat · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: multi-function screen controls · Storage: in-floor · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.06
Engine
Exhaust: performance
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: decklid · Rear spoiler color: black · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 7 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.8 · Turns lock-to-lock: 2.8
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent
