Scion tC 2014–2016 car dimensions: 4486 mm long, 1796 mm wide and 1415 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,398 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 417 litres.
The cabin has a standard 7-inch color touchscreen with Bluetooth, HD Radio, USB, voice recognition and eight speakers. Air conditioning and cruise control come standard. Sport bucket seats, leather-trimmed steering wheel and panoramic moonroof are included. No Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, reversing camera, parking sensors, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane keep assist are offered. Thick rear pillars create large blind spots.
Cargo volume is 417 litres with the 60/40 split rear seats up and expands to 977 litres with seats folded. The hatchback design and flat-folding seats make it practical for a coupe.
The vehicle is not designed for trailer towing and the maker does not recommend it. Payload capacity is 503 kg based on GVWR of 1880 kg and curb weight around 1377 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension is listed.
Sport front bucket seats with fabric hold the driver and passenger well. Leather-wrapped flat-bottom steering wheel and shift knob feel solid. Standard panoramic moonroof with dual shades opens the cabin. Rear seats recline and split-fold 60/40 for flexible space. Air conditioning and tilt/telescopic wheel are standard. Room feels generous for a coupe, though seats run firm and highway noise comes through.
EPA fuel economy 23 city / 31 highway mpg
Complimentary factory maintenance for 2 years or 25,000 miles
NHTSA overall 5-star crash rating
Standard eight airbags plus STAR Safety System (ABS, VSC, TRAC, EBD, Brake Assist, SST)
Tire pressure monitoring and active front headrests standard
The 2.5-liter four-cylinder returns 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway with either the six-speed manual or automatic. Fuel tank holds 14.5 gallons.
Scion Service Boost covers normal factory-recommended service for the first two years or 25,000 miles. Oil and filter service plus tire rotations fall under the regular schedule of checks every 5,000 miles or six months.
Eight airbags protect all seating rows. The STAR Safety System bundles stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution, plus Smart Stop Technology. NHTSA gives a five-star overall rating. IIHS scores are Good in moderate-overlap, side, roof and head-restraint tests with Acceptable in small-overlap.
Routine care stays simple with Toyota underpinnings. Keep up the oil intervals and fluid checks to maintain the powertrain warranty of five years or 60,000 miles.
Length 4486 mm, Width 1796 mm, Height 1415 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (tC 2014–2016)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2016 Scion tC Brochure.