Second Generation
| Also called | Toyota Zelas (Central America, China, Middle East, South America) |
|---|---|
| Production | 2010–present |
| Model years | 2011–present |
| Engine | 2.5L 2AR-FE straight-4 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in (2,700 mm) |
| Length | 174.0 in (4,420 mm) |
| Width | 70.7 in (1,796 mm) |
| Height | 55.7 in (1,415 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,090 lb (1,402 kg) 3,160 lb (1,433 kg) |
In February 2009, Scion Vice President Jack Hollis announced a new tC replacement would arrive within two years. The second-generation tC is built from the third-generation Toyota Avensis platform.
The replacement model debuted at the April 2010 New York Auto Show, and it was scheduled to appear in U.S. dealerships in October 2010. It was to be equipped with a 2.5 liter I4 2AR-FE engine producing 180 hp (130 kW) and 174 lb·ft (236 N·m), once again carried over from the Toyota Camry. Visually, the second generation is a toned-down variant of the Scion Fuse concept, featuring a similar rear quarter-panel window line and xB-style blacked-out A-pillars. However, taillights, headlights, and nose treatment are less radical. The 2011 tC continues to have an all-glass roof, roomy interior, and hatchback design. Other changes include a wider track, standard 18-inch (460 mm) wheels, larger brake discs, and a performance-tuned electric power steering system. The Scion tC now comes standard with Vehicle Stability Control. It should also be noted that all measurements from the first generation to second generation are the same, with the exception of the width, which is increased from 69.1 to 70.7.
Scion expects to sell 35,000 to 45,000 units in the U.S. in 2011, which was reduced from an earlier forecast of 40,000 to 50,000 units, but still expected to at least double what was sold in 2009. As of November 2011, only 20,846 tCs have been sold.
At the 2010 Abu Dhabi Motor Show, the Scion tC was introduced for sale in the Middle East under the Toyota Zelas nameplate, with an aggressive body kit not featured on the Scion tC. It was also reported to come in two trim levels, and to have a price range of AD90,000 – AD95,000.
The 2011 tC was among the first Scions in Canadian showrooms, along with the xB and xD, appearing by March 2011.
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