With little fanfare, as is its wont, Scion’s sporty tC hatchback comes into 2015 unchanged from its 2014 iteration. But then why would this Toyota spinoff want to change what, despite the brouhaha over last year's debut of the FR-S, is arguably their most popular offering? Sure the compact, 5-passenger, 2-door tC still offers only marginal cabin room, and cargo area is a mere 14.7 cubic feet. Yet split-folding rear seatbacks boost cargo space, and front seats remain comfy and well-bolstered.
Again the tC comes in essentially a pair of trims, the Base tC and the feature-flaunting Monogram Series. Last year’s 10 Series commemorating this little hatchback coupe’s tenth anniversary is, in this eleventh year of its existence, relegated to the status of a collectable.
In any case, look for the 2015 Base version of this downsized 2-door to return packing 18-inch alloy wheels and a power sunroof outside, with cloth upholstery, reclining rear seats and full power accessories once again gracing the interior. Of course, cruise control and telescoping tilt-wheel steering also come standard once again, as do air conditioning, Bluetooth hands-free calling and a Pioneer audio system boasting a single-CD player, 8 speakers, a 6.1-inch touchscreen display and auxiliary audio input.
The Monogram series greets 2015 with the same distinctive upgrades to exterior trim pieces and interior accents, 19-inch alloy wheels, leather upholstery, heated front seats, an even sportier suspension and a rear spoiler. Also back for the 2015 model year are such delivered upgrades as BeSpoke premium audio with GPS navigation and an upgraded touchscreen, not to mention Aha apps for smartphone-interfaced WiFi.
Options for either trim again include a remote antitheft alarm, cargo-management tools, protective exterior coatings and lower body graphics.
Powerwise, the 179-hp 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine returns for 2015, as does the standard 6-speed manual transmission. A 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission, introduced last year, is again available for 2015. The automatic, by the way, comes with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Mileage numbers are, needless to say, still a respectable but certainly not class-leading 23 mpg city/31 highway.
Finally, standard safety features for the 2015 tC variants include 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, front and rear head airbags and turn-signal-integrated mirrors. The Monogram Series additionally boasts standard LED running lights, while a remote antitheft alarm is optional for either trim.
Hey I have a 2015 Scion tC and I am having trouble finding out what is wrong with my power steering. Whenever I would start the car the steering wheel automatically turns left by its self. Whenever I try to put it straight and then let the steering wheel go it would go left again. It only turns left.
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · HD radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 300 watts
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 · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: manual driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · 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: 3.81
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: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
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: sliding sunshade
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: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · 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
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Pioneer · Touch screen display radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 300 watts
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 · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: manual driver seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · 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: 6.1 in.
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlights: Halogen · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear
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 · 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
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: with safety reverse