What is the Scion tC?
The tC is a compact sport coupe with a useful hatchback opening. Toyota described it as a sport coupe with the functionality of a hatchback, giving the Scion lineup a practical take on the coupe shape. Scion was Toyota’s youth-focused US brand, created to explore new products and attract younger customers.
The tC was sold in the United States from 2005 to 2016 and in Canada from 2011 to 2016.
Generations and engines
The first-generation tC ran from 2005 to 2010 with a 2.4 L petrol engine. The second generation, sold from 2011 to 2016, brought a 2.5 L engine and a restyled version of the same compact coupe concept.
US versions used engines from 2.4 L to 2.5 L. Canadian versions used a 2.5 L petrol engine.
How economical is the Scion tC?
The best combined US EPA rating is 26 MPG, and the lowest EPA consumption figure is 9 L/100 km. Canada’s lowest NRCan figure is also 9 L/100 km. The EPA and Canadian 5-cycle procedures differ, so these figures are not directly comparable.
Questions and answers
When was the Scion tC sold?
It was sold in the United States from 2005 to 2016 and in Canada from 2011 to 2016.
How many tC generations were there?
Two: the first generation ran from 2005 to 2010, followed by the second generation from 2011 to 2016.
What engine sizes did the tC have?
US versions used 2.4 L to 2.5 L petrol engines; Canadian versions used a 2.5 L petrol engine.
What is its best official fuel economy figure?
The best US EPA combined rating is 26 MPG. The lowest consumption figure is 9 L/100 km in both US EPA and Canadian 5-cycle results.
