Are scions tC reliable?
The Scion tC is a great, reliable car. Excellent reliability. It’s a Toyota, but more fun. No big repair bills or problems.
How fast does a Scion tC 2005 go?
Performance
| 0 – 100 kph | 7.4 s |
|---|---|
| 0 – 100 mph | 20.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 77.7 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 15.7 s |
| Top speed | 205 kph (127 mph) |
How many miles do Scion tC last?
Extremely reliable Toyota made car. This care is able to go well past 150,000 miles.
Which year of scion tC is the best?
2016
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety gave the 2016 Scion tC the highest rating of Good in all areas except overlap front crash test.
What kind of engine is in a 2005 Scion tC?
2.4-liter four-cylinder
Powering the tC is the Camry’s 2AZ-FE 2.4-liter four-cylinder, a sophisticated engine with an aluminum block, a magnesium cam cover, electronic throttle control, and variable intake-valve timing. Hooked to a low-restriction, two-way muffler, the 2.4 generates 160 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque.
Why is scion tC insurance so high?
In a list of 62 cars, the Scion tC was number 59 for most affordable cars. Part of the reason why some of the Scion line is more expensive to insure than other vehicles in the same car class is that certain models didn’t get very high safety ratings as compared to some of the other Toyota vehicles on the market.
How much horsepower does a 2005 Scion tC?
Powering the tC is the Camry’s 2AZ-FE 2.4-liter four-cylinder, a sophisticated engine with an aluminum block, a magnesium cam cover, electronic throttle control, and variable intake-valve timing. Hooked to a low-restriction, two-way muffler, the 2.4 generates 160 horsepower and 163 pound-feet of torque.
Does the Scion tC have a turbo?
ATP Scion tC Turbo Kit The turbo kit comes with a GT-Series Garret turbocharger, with quite a number of options to choose from, power ratings starting at 250hp and topping out at 525hp for the highest-rated GT3076R turbocharger.
Is the Scion tC 5 speed a good car?
The Release 1.0 limited edition adds some nice styling touches – billet aluminium engine parts, sway bar, rear spoiler. tC 5 speed in (absolute red only ) is stylish and semi sporty for a great price. 2 people out of 2 found this review helpful. Did you? A chevron arrow pointing down.
How big is the cargo space in a Scion tC?
Scion claims an 8.5-foot surfboard can fit in the tC. What you can’t fit is a ton of gear. With the back seats up, the tC has just 13 cubic feet of cargo space, whereas the Honda Civic Si has 16 and the Mazda 3 five-door wagon has 17.
What kind of add ons does a Scion tC have?
Scion believes in allowing its patrons to customize their vehicles, so the tC can be fitted with a variety of add-ons. Our test car came with such items as a Bazooka subwoofer ($449) and an interior light kit ($250) that casts blue Luxaura light under the dash and in the cup holders.
How many feet of Asphalt does a Scion tC need?
In the screeching-halt department, the disc brakes offer up direct response and reassuring performance. From 70 to standstill, the tC needs 179 feet of asphalt, 10 more feet than the Cooper S and 3 s but 25 less than the Si. The culprit for the tC’s otherwise estimable performance is weight.