On the road, the tC is a solid introduction to the joy of driving. We've seen some complaints about the tC's interior quality, but we respectfully disagree: The plastics may be hard to the touch, but they have distinctive graining, and the overall ambiance in the tC's cabin is hardly cheap.
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The 3-dial climate controls couldn't be simpler, and the entire central control panel is canted toward the driver for a cool cockpitlike feel. The tC's straightforward gauges feature an orange-illuminated tachometer and speedometer housed within separate hoods. The thick, leather-wrapped tilt-telescopic steering wheel has a wide range of adjustability, and it sports a race-car-style flat bottom that reminds us of an Audi TT. The prominent side bolsters are clearly designed to hold you in place when the going gets twisty. In our interior evaluation, we deemed the tC model's front seats a welcome departure from Scion's ho-hum norm.
The independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the tC its top rating of Good in all crash-test categories except for the relatively new small-overlap front crash test, where the tC was deemed Acceptable (the second-best rating of four). In government crash-testing, the tC scored a perfect five stars overall, including four stars for front impacts and five for side impacts. The 2015 Scion tC comes with standard stability control, 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes and eight airbags (front, front-side, front-knee and full-length side-curtain). The tC is a hatchback, and if you open that lift gate and fold down the rear seatbacks, you'll have nearly 35 cu ft. The cargo capacity seems only average-plus at first glance, at 14.7 cu ft., but that's just the start of it. Rear headroom is the most significant limiting factor. Unless the front passengers are unusually tall, full-size adults should be able to ride in the back for miles without complaint. The tC model's back seat illustrates the advantages of basing a sport coupe on an existing sedan (in this case, the overseas Toyota Avensis).
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The base tC ($19,980) comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED running lights and taillights, a panoramic sunroof, a height-adjustable driver's seat, air conditioning, power accessories, cruise control, a first aid kit, a tilt-telescopic flat-bottom sport steering wheel, and an 8-speaker 300-watt Pioneer audio system with a 6.1-in touchscreen, HD Radio, and iPod/USB and Bluetooth connectivity.Īvailable extras include 19-in alloy wheels, fog lights, a rear spoiler, a BeSpoke infotainment system with navigation and Aha Radio mobile-app integration, and a variety of mild performance aids such as lowering springs, performance brakes and a sport exhaust. The 2015 Scion tC is offered in a single trim level with many optional accessories.