It gets steering-mounted paddle shifters along with the automatic transmission
Surprisingly, there is adequate legroom in the back seat
Excessive road noise at high speeds
Abundant availability of standard features
Specs & Features
$20,360
price
179 hp @ 6000 rpm
horsepower
172 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm
torque
6-Speed Shiftable Automatic
transmission
2.5L 4cyl FWD 6A
engine
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basic warranty
Overview
The 2015 Scion tC makes for an excellent contender in the compact hatchback class. With just two trims on offer, the Scion tC has a base MSRP of $19,210, competing directly with the Fiat 500 and the Mini Cooper Hatchback. Buyers can also consider the Kia Forte Hatchback with 4 door set up. Only a 2.5L inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a six-speed manual transmission with a 6-speed automatic transmission as optional for both trims. Together, they produce 179 horsepower and 172 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 8.5 seconds, the tC maintains a combined fuel economy of 26 MPG. Scion offers the tC in 7 stunning colors, with the magnetic gray metallic being a particular favorite of ours.
Buying Advice
The Scion tC is an entry-level coupe for sheer driving pleasure yet highly affordable. Available in a single trim, it offers features like a panoramic sunroof, a height-adjustable driver seat, a leather-trimmed tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, an eight-speaker Pioneer sound system, and a handful of comfort features.
