The Scion tC was the brand's front-wheel-drive sport coupe and its best-selling model, offered from 2005 to 2016 across two generations. Known for a standard panoramic glass moonroof, aggressive pricing, and a deep well of aftermarket support, it appealed to young buyers wanting an affordable, customizable coupe. The second generation adopted a larger 2.5-liter four-cylinder for stronger performance.
The Scion tC was the brand's front-wheel-drive sport coupe and its best-selling model, built in Japan from 2005 to 2016 in two generations. It had a standard panoramic glass moonroof and a large aftermarket.
The first generation (2005-2010) was a three-door liftback with a 2.4-litre 2AZ-FE four-cylinder engine rated at about 160 hp. The second generation (2011-2016) was built on a 2700 mm wheelbase and used a 2.5-litre 2AR-FE engine rated at 180 hp in its first years.
Second generation Scion tC, 2011 to 2016 model years, 3-door liftback coupe built in Japan on a 2700 mm wheelbase. The 2.5L 2AR-FE is rated 180 hp / 173 lb-ft for 2011-13 and 179 hp / 172 lb-ft from 2014; the launch rating is shown. Length is 174.0 in (4420 mm) throughout, the 2014 facelift changed the styling, not the size.