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A lot has been said about the Scion tC for 2007. As Scion’s entry in the coupe market the tC (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door tC is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Scion as a brand in general.

Engine Performance

The tC Base is equipped with a Toyota 2.4 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Toyota 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Scion.

The tC uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

tC Base Statistics

The tC is 174.00 inches long, 69.10 inches wide, and 55.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $16,400, with an invoice cost of $15,580. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the tC is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 14.50 gallons.

The 2007 tC gets 30 - 31 miles/gallon on the highway and only 23 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In Summary

The 2006 model began the promise of the Scion tC. The 2007 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Scion hopes that the tC Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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