Background and Identification

The Scion tC is a compact car produced by Toyota under its Scion brand between 2004 and 2016 over two generations, ANT10 (2004-2010) and AGT20 (2010-2016). The name tC stands for “touring coupe.” The tC was first introduced in the United States in 2005 and introduced with the second generation in 2010 in Canada. The tC was Scion’s best-selling mode, making up almost 40% of total Scion sales. Beginning in 2011, the tC was sold as the Toyota Zelas in the Middle East, China, and South America.

The first-generation Scion tC was introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year. The tC was a successor to the Scion Celica and was intended to appeal to the millennial market. It was sold with a 2.4-liter inline-four engine paired with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Toyota included various standard and optional features. Standard equipment included air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, keyless entry, and a panoramic moonroof. A version of the tC was (called the Spec Package) was sold without many of the standard accessories.

Scion cars include the Scion emblem, which features the name “Scion” in capital letters in front of a curved line, all of which are contained in an oval. tC vehicles include the name “tC” on the rear of the cars.

Technical Specifications

Overview:

  • Production: 2004–2010
  • Model years: 2005–2010

Body and chassis:

  • Platform: Toyota MC platform
  • Related: Toyota Avensis (T250)

Powertrain:

  • Engine: 2.4 L 2AZ-FE I4
  • Transmission:
    • 5-speed E350 manual
    • 4-speed U241E automatic

Dimensions:

  • Wheelbase: 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
  • Length: 4,420 mm (174.0 in)
  • Width: 1,755 mm (69.1 in)
  • Height: 1,415 mm (55.7 in)
  • Curb weight:
    • 1,318 kg (2,905 lb) (manual)
    • 1,350 kg (2,970 lb) (automatic)

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