Scion’s sporty five-seat coupe received a complete redesign for the 2011 model year and sees few changes for 2012. Powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, the tC competes with coupe versions of compacts like the Honda Civic, Mini Cooper and Volkswagen Golf.
New for 2012 Bluetooth connectivity with audio streaming is newly standard and joins new base and premium stereos. Additionally, the right-side taillamp now incorporates a backup light.
Exterior The tC’s headlights recall the Kia Forte, but a large lower grille helps distinguish the tC as a Scion and visually grounds the car. Though the tC is a two-door hatchback, the shape of the rear side windows accentuates the dropoff in the roofline, hinting at a coupe profile. Exterior features include:
Standard 18-inch alloy wheels
Blacked-out A-pillars
Chrome exhaust tip
Interior A front moonroof and a glass skylight over the backseat are standard. Between these and the fastback roofline, the cabin gets plenty of light, but shoppers will wish the rear window had a wiper. Interior features include:
Standard USB port and MP3 jack for connecting portable music players
Standard air conditioning
Standard power windows, locks and side mirrors
Standard tilt/telescoping leather-trimmed steering wheel with audio controls
