Scion tC

Name: 2006 Scion tC
Brand: Scion

EPA MPG: 25 mpg

Owner Reported MPG:

EPA MPG: 25 mpg

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Road Test

While not exciting, the Scion tC is a well-rounded, competitively priced coupe with a lot of standard equipment. It's also one of the few coupes out there with a usable back seat. Ride quality is relatively comfortable and quiet. Handling is sound, but not really sporty. Acceleration, shift quality, and fuel economy are commendable. Side- and curtain airbags are standard. But the lack of stability control and unimpressive IIHS crash test results diminish safety, especially for a car likely to be owned by younger drivers.

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Acceptable

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Acceptable

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Crash Tests

IIHS Front Moderate Overlap

Acceptable

IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver

IIHS Side Crash

Acceptable

NHTSA Overall Crash

NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash

NHTSA Overall Side-Crash

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Features & Specs

coupe

2 front, 3 rear

Front

2.4-liter 4 supercharged (200 hp)
2.4-liter 4 (160 hp)

5-speed manual
4-speed automatic

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Model History

2011-2016

2011 Redesign Year

The 2011 redesign brought a power boost to 180-hp, and a choice of a six-speed manual or automatic transmissions, but the noisy cabin, mediocre handling, and jittery ride remained. We like the value for the money proposition and the versatility of its hatchback design. However, fit and finish are lacking. Rear visibility is somewhat constricted as well. On the positive side, antilock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control are standard equipment. Updates for 2014 included some styling tweaks, new suspension and steering calibrations, and a six-speed automatic transmission. 2016 was the tC's last year together with the Scion brand.

2005-2010

2005 Redesign Year

The small sporty coupe offers a lot of features for the money, such as a dual-panel sunroof. Power comes from a 160-hp, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, with the choice of a five-speed manual transmission or four-speed automatic. Handling is fairly nimble, but not exactly sporty. Ride quality is pleasant, the rear seat is relatively spacious for a small coupe and reclines for passenger comfort. The hatchback body adds versatility. Expect very good fuel economy. However, this version of the tC is not recommended due to the lack of ESC and unimpressive IIHS crash tests.