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    The 2011 Scion tC receives significant upgrades including a more powerful 2.4L engine producing 180 hp, a new 6-speed automatic transmission, and revised styling. The tC is now Scion's most powerful model and offers a spacious interior, standard features like alloy wheels and a sunroof, and the reliability of the Toyota brand. However, the driving experience is quite solid and heavy rather than sporty. Priced competitively against other compact coupes, the tC remains an attractive option for those wanting a practical yet stylish small car.

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    C16 | driving

    theprovince.com

    brand-within-a-brand

    Friday, February 25, 2011

    Scion gets serious bump in power


    2011 tc:

    The 2011 Scion tC is powered by a grunty 2.4-litre DOHC four-cylinder (borrowed from the Camry) that has one of the highest power ratings in class.

    Submitted photo

    Made-over hatchback offers utility and reliability at a very competitive price


    By Tim yip
    For Postmedia News

    The Specs
    2011 Scion tC Vehicle type: Compact coupe Transmission: 6-speed automatic, front-wheel-drive Engine: 2.4-litre four-cylinder power: 180 hp at 6000 rpm; 173 lb.ft. at 4100 rpm Tire Size: 225/45R18 toyo winter Fuel Consumption rating (L/100km): 9.2 city/6.4 hwy. price as tested: $22,064 among car enthusiasts. My demo unit arrived wearing Nautical Blue Metallic paint, and frankly, the colour failed to highlight the tCs new lines. Scions stylists seem to have taken an ultraconservative approach, and the restyling is disappointing. It takes a sharp eye to discern appreciable differences between the new and old body. Sitting alongside class competitor Kia Forte Koup, the new Scion tC looks frumpy. The new tC is snubnosed with a larger, more aggressive looking lower grille with large air

    Toyota introduced the Scion brand to Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal last September after cautiously testing this brand-within-a-brand in the United States starting in 2003. Scion was created to appeal to a younger demographic with its edgier styling, electronics packages and an arm-long list of available accessories for putting a personal stamp on the car. Stateside, the tC coupe has been Scions topseller. For 2011, the tC hatchback coupe gets a major makeover, receiving a serious bump in power to 180 horsepower, a new six-speed automatic transmission to replace the archaic four-speed unit, and some new sheet metal. Arguably, the tC coupe is Toyotas sportiest current offering (ignoring the Lexus division with its premium-priced IS-F), and could even be considered the spiritual successor to the Celica, a sport coupe that ended at the close of the 2005 model year and was revered

    intakes on either side. Slightly more pronounced fender flares give a more buff look, but the shape of the C-pillar looks, unfortunately, like it was borrowed from last years Dodge Charger. But there is good news with the tC coupe. At this price point, it comes very well-equipped. The grunty 2.4-litre DOHC four-cylinder (borrowed from the Camry) has one of the highest power ratings in class, a two-piece panoramic sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, AC, cruise control and decent Pioneer audio system are standard equipment and work to make this an easy to like, comfortable hatchback. Add to that Toyotas long list of TRD performance upgrades and other accessories to personalize the car, and the tC begins to look much more interesting. The tCs interior is surprisingly stark, no doubt a concession to its low price. Instrumentation is bare bones, comprising a large tachometer, speedometer and fuel gauge. Thats it. The centre stack contains the 200-watt, eight-speaker Pioneer audio system

    and three large rotary knobs control the HVAC. Front sport-style seats are comfortable, nicely bolstered and covered in an attractive charcoal cloth with a spacey abstract pattern. Heated seats are not standard and are available only as part of a pricey ($1,975) Leather-Seat Heater Package. A fat, three-spoke, tuner-style steering wheel (flattened at the bottom to increase thigh clearance) adds a nice sporty touch. One pleasant surprise is the back seat. Rear legroom is remarkably generous. Typical of the hatchback genre, the 60/40 split seat folds nearly flat, yielding a practical and spacious cargo floor. Interior plastic pieces, particularly those trimming the doors, were shinier and harder to the touch than weve come to expect from Toyota. The interior is best described as comfortably serviceable. While Toyota touts the tC as a sports coupe, driving it reveals a tank-like, solid character that will be reassuring to some drivers but a disappointment to enthusiasts who crave a light-on-its-feet, lively

    driving experience. To its credit, the Scions suspension never jars occupants, even with those big 18-inch, low-profile tires. Handling is accurate, but the electrically assisted steering dulls feedback and is boosted more than I prefer. On the plus side, the four-cylinder and new six-speed automatic transmission are a sweet match. The engine revs eagerly, albeit with a coarse note as the revs pick up, and the transmission is responsive, shifting up/down seamlessly when pushed. The 2011 Scion tC is slotted into a tough market segment. The tC, at $22,064, has to compete with some exceptional cars, such as the Honda Civic Coupe (SE automatic for $22,175), Kia Forte Koup (EX with sunroof and automatic, $20,595) and Volkswagen Golf (Trendline automatic, $21,875). (All prices are MSRP; PDI and destination charges extra.) The tC will appeal most to those who want a well-equipped car with sporty style, hatchback utility and the assurance of Toyota reliability at a competitive price.

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