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Specifications

  • Engine: Double overhead cam (DOHC) 16-valve VVT-i 2.4 L 4-cylinder
  • Power: 160hp (119 kW) @ 5700 rpm
  • Torque: 163 ft·lbf (221 N·m) @ 4000 rpm
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual or available 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission
  • Highway fuel economy/consumption: 35-30 mi/U.S. gal (7.8 L/100 km) (automatic); 34-29 mi/U.S. gal (8.1 L/100 km) (manual)
  • City fuel economy/consumption: 29-23 mi/U.S. gal (10.7 L/100 km) (automatic); 28-22 mi/U.S. gal (10.7 L/100 km) (manual)
  • Fuel tank: 14.5 gal (54.9 L)
  • Brakes: 4-wheel anti-lock braking system employing disc brakes on both the front and rear
  • Curb weight: 2,970 lb (1,347 kg) (automatic); 2,905 lb (1,318 kg) (manual)
  • Displacement: 2382 CC

Features

The Scion tC features a number of standard features, including:

Interior: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Tachometer, Tilt Steering, Steering Wheel Mounted Audio Controls, Tire Pressure Monitor, AM/FM/CD Pioneer audio system with 6 speakers and MP3 playback, A Second-Row Folding Seat and a panoramic moonroof/sunroof.

Exterior: Automatic Headlights, 17" Alloy Wheels, Power Windows, Power Exterior Mirrors, Deep Tinted Glass, and Interval Windshield Wipers.

Safety: Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, immobilizer, an Anti-lock braking system, Driver & Passenger Airbags, as well as a driver knee airbag, a First Aid Kit, and Keyless Entry.

Safety

NHTSA 2006 crash test ratings [1]

  • Side Impact Rating - Front: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Side Impact Rating - Rear: 4 out of 5
  • Frontal Crash Test - Driver: 5 out of 5
  • Frontal Crash Test - Passenger: 4 out of 5
  • Overall Rating: 4 out of 5

Recall

In early 2006, a recall was issued for some 2005 and 2006 tCs due to the possibility of the glass wind deflector being shattered by debris. Owners were requested to bring in their vehicles to have a shatter resistant film installed.

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