Scion tC Story

PLEASE READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BELOW… Videos of races, modification pics, watch the story of this Scion tC. This is proof that if you do the reasearch and find the right modifications (not generic parts) you too will bring out the best of your car. Timeline: Winter 2008 to winter 2009 Races in this video include: Nissan 300zx Vs Scion tC Acura TL Vs Scion tC Acura TSX Vs Scion tC Acura RSX Vs Scion tC Honda Civic SI Vs Scion tC *NOTE* A month or two after the race against the Nissan 300ZX the tC was mechanically over revved (8000+rpm… went into second gear at 80mph). All races after this time were done with bent valves and a compression score of 55/90 per cylinder. Somehow it still managed a time of 14.8 in the quarter mile. it is being equipped with new valves now in the off season as it is going to go TURBO early MAY 2010. ChopSTiX1861

2011 Scion tC Preview

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By Casey Williams
MyCarData


Scion is Toyota’s brand that was introduced to lure in younger buyers, mainly Gen-Y. Instead, most of the models like the xB (a.k.a., “The Box”) and xD have cruised to driveways of about as many empty-nesters as pre-nesters. The sporty xC, however, hit its target and became the darling of younger drivers looking for style and performance in a practical package. A new model, recently shown at the New York Auto Show, should make new drivers even happier.

“The all-new tC features styling that is both refined and aggressive, appealing to a sports coupe owner who wants to make a bold statement,” said Jack Hollis, vice president of Scion. “The tC has had the youngest median age buyer in the industry, and with more power, superior driving dynamics, and increased fuel efficiency, that should remain the case with the new tC as well.”

Styling is based on recent concept cars like the FUSE, which came from Toyota’s California studios. It has more aggressive style, a sleek grille, projector headlamps, and more faceted rear roof. The interior is snazzed with a three-spoke steering wheel with a race car-style flat bottom, V-shaped instrument panel and center console, and rib-gripping bucket seats. Dual front knee airbags and USB input for MP3 players will be standard. Everything appears simple, safe, and fun.

Under the buff hood is an all-new 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine that produces 180 horsepower, up 19 HP from before. The engine routes energy to the front wheels through a shorter shifting six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. A new sport-tuned exhaust system promises to give the little car a throaty rumble. Nobody is going to race top-grade sports cars with the tC, but for a compact sport coupe, it should provide plenty of fun with renowned reliability.

Scion has been taking a lot of heat lately from entry-level competitors like Kia, Hyundai, Ford, Chevrolet, Mitsubishi, Honda, Smart, and Mini. Bringing on a new coupe with refined style and spirited performance should be just the card to get younger trendsetters behind the wheel. I suspect they won’t be disappointed. Expect prices to start under $20,000 when the tC reaches showrooms later this year.

E63, Scion, & BMW: 2009 NYAS Day 1 Highlights

MORE 2009 NEW YORK AUTO SHOW @ INSIDELINE.COM: www.edmunds.com So what does an auto show look like in the midst of one of the worst markets in history? Not so bad, actually. The 2009 New York Auto Show is looking like it will finish the season strong, with a handful of notable world debuts along with a dozen or so North American firsts. Think suvs are dead? Well, not quite. Acura, GMC and Land Rover have all come up with what they think are the next generation of suvs. Smaller, more nimble and less painful at the pump, all-new vehicles from all three manufacturers will be making their world debuts in New York. If you’re still not buying into the efficient, high-performance SUV thing, then look for the new 2010 Subaru Legacy. It’ll be shown for the first time in New York and is likely to have all the utility you’ll ever need. And for those who couldn’t care less about utility, Nissan will display the convertible version of its new 370Z coupe. Coverage starts April 8 with video, blogs and photos from the show floor.

Scion xB – Is It Still Hip to Be Square?

by Cindy Stagg
www.car-data.com

A few years ago, when Toyota launched the Scion brand, they hoped to stake a claim on a very large, very young, car-buying audience. They marketed on the down-low. They offered a huge array of customizable options. A buyer could build his car on-line and pick it up at the dealership with a no-haggle price. Those first generation Scions were a big hit and the xB was a grand slam. Four years later, I have to ask the question: is it still hip to be square?

If anything, the xB is a beefier square. It’s bigger both inside and out. It’s got more power. It has chiseled fender bulges that give it a more significant road presence. And now it stands on the road with a reputation all its own. If that weren’t enough, it’s got the reliability of Toyota engineering backing it up.

Let’s start with its new look. As I drove it, people either loved it or hated it, but everybody looked. People too old for it, but familiar with it nonetheless, liked the remake better than the original. Someone commented, “They Americanized it. It looks much better now.” Most people also agreed that the single reverse lamp was a bit odd, but at least it gave them something to talk about.

Inside, the xB is roomier. The back seat is almost cavernous ? my eight-year-old was too short to see out of the window. My four-year-old in a booster seat couldn’t see out the window. But I have to keep in mind that the xB isn’t meant for a thirty-something suburban mom, no matter how hip she thinks she is. I took it on a four-hour road trip, and after the first hour I started feeling it in my back. Either I’m definitely too old for this car or the seats could use a little more lumbar support. Scion means cool gadgets and my favorite is the iPod hook-up that links your iPod via an included cable directly to an incredible touch-screen Pioneer sound system. While there is a small learning curve to controlling the iPod on the touch screen, it is just plain fun. It sounds great and charges it for you while it’s plugged in.

The improved power is instantly recognizable in the new xB. Freeway merging is a lot less teeth gritting and much more normal. This comes thanks to tC’s 2.4-liter, 158-horsepower engine. It’s got a lot of zip and if you care at all about the law, you’ll find yourself easing off the gas pedal quite often. The five-speed manual gearbox is user-friendly, especially living in hilly terrain like I do. One feature of note is that the new xB is easier to see out of than the previous model. This is especially important to us hip people who happen to also be short.

Perhaps the best feature of all is the price. Starting in the mid-teens, you can get a lot of bang for your buck. Combine that with excellent fuel economy and the xB becomes downright practical. Saving money is definitely a hip thing to do, no matter how old you are; but let’s keep that on the down low.