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Nothing more than a “light” facelift that includes minor changes in the front fascia (grille, dark headlamps etc), new rear light clusters and a few extras ticks in the equipment list (iPod Connectivity). Here’s an interesting thought though that just came up to me. Since Toyota stopped the production of Celica and MR2 models in Europe, why not compensate with the tC? I mean, with a smaller engine capacity and a price tag 10% higher than an Auris, I believe that a lot of people would be interested in Europe. -Continued: Click “ Read More…” below to see the press release and a high-res image gallery

PRESS RELEASE: Scion tC Receives Freshened Styling And Standard Apple iPod Connectivity For 2008

The Scion tC, the great-promoting vehicle within the Scion lineup, raises the bar in the sports coupe segment as it receives sharp styling revisions, new widespread system and protection capabilities for 2008.

Freshened Exterior and Enhanced Interior

The 2008 tC is distinguished by means of the new Scion own family the front fascia, a menacing horizontal mixture of headlights and grille. For the tC this consists of a new top mesh grille, lattice decrease grille and projector-kind low beam headlights with black trim. The tC additionally receives desirable rear tail lighting similar in fashion to the headlights with round mixture lamps.

Inside, the tC gets a deep orange mixture meter on the instrument panel, silver-coloured accents on the door assist grips and center cluster, up to date seat fabric and Pioneer subwoofer.

Azure Pearl and Black Cherry Pearl exterior colors were replaced with Sizzling Crimson Mica and Wave Line Pearl.

Standard iPod Connectivity

Apple iPod connectivity is trendy throughout the Scion lineup for 2008. Scion's popular 160-watt most output Pioneer AM/FM/CD audio machine capabilities a head unit with iPod manipulate. This head unit integrates song, artist and album information from the iPod into a one-line display on the top unit's display screen. Connectivity is completed through honestly plugging the iPod into a port through a connector cable, providing superb sound first-rate thru the car's stereo machine and steady energy to the iPod. Music is managed through the pinnacle unit and steering wheel audio controls. A wellknown mini-jack port also lets in users to listen to their portable song collection thru the tC's Pioneer audio system.

Since many Scion customers add in-car leisure structures to their vehicle, the tC comes wellknown with rear head unit outputs making an allowance for the addition of external amps to enhance strength to the the front and rear audio system, and subwoofers.

The tC's non-obligatory top class audio device adds one greater characteristic to the usual head unit, the ability to down load ?Skins? To play on the LCD faceplate. Customers can download pics, four-second movies and eight-2nd films from Pioneer's internet site. In addition, Pioneer software allows customers to burn their very own pics and movies onto a CD and add them onto the to be had head unit.

Both the standard and top rate head gadgets keep key Scion audio gadget functions inclusive of Scion Sound Processing (SSP) wherein listeners can pick from three pre-set equalizer settings, satellite tv for pc radio compatibility, a user-customizable welcome display, MP3 and WMA functionality, Automatic Sound Leveling (ASL) and Sound Retouch Technology (SRT), which offers clearer CD sound best. Both systems can even function six speakers: tweeters and speakers in each door panel.

Advanced Safety

Like all 2008 Scions, the tC comes general with the front dual degree airbags, front seat-hooked up aspect airbags, the front and rear aspect curtain airbags, tire pressure display gadget, headrests, three-point seatbelts in all five seating positions and a primary resource kit. The tC also capabilities a motive force's knee airbag.

Sporty Package

The tC's roominess and experience consolation may be attributed to its 106.3-inch wheelbase and 69.1-inch extensive stance. In addition the tC has four-wheel impartial suspension, strut-type the front suspension and double-wishbone rear suspension, for responsive dealing with.

A four-wheel disc brake system is fashionable at the tC. A -step brake booster will increase strength assist in share to pedal pressure to offer specific pedal feel. The tC comes prepared with popular anti-lock brakes (ABS) with electronic brake-force distribution (EBD). ABS facilitates to save you the wheels from locking at some point of intense braking maneuvers, and EBD video display units variations in the front- and rear-wheel speeds and distributes most fulfilling braking pressure to all four wheels.

Fun-To-Drive Performance

The tC is powered through a 2.4-liter double overhead-cam four cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). This CARB-certified Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) produces 161 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 162-lb.Toes. Of top torque at four,000 rpm. The tC capabilities a five-speed guide transmission or an available electronically managed 4-velocity automated transmission.

Fully Equipped

All Scion fashions come properly-geared up in a ?Mono spec? Trim. The tC gives full fashionable system so the client simplest wishes to pick out among guide or automated transmissions and vehicle color.

Standard features include the panorama glass strength moonroof (a primary in this section), air conditioning, cruise control, outside mirrors with included flip sign lighting fixtures, strength door locks and mirrors, rear cargo tonneau cowl, automobile up/down energy windows with jam protection, in-key faraway keyless access, rolling-code engine immobilizer security machine, vehicle-off headlamps, digital hatch release, chrome-plated exhaust tip and a unique audio unit cowl.

All Scion models come with complimentary factory-recommended maintenance services for the first 5,000 mile and 10,000 mile intervals, to be performed by an authorized Scion or Toyota dealership.

The widespread tC version is to be had in a choice of seven hues: Flint Mica, Super White, Black Sand Pearl, Classic Silver Metallic, Sizzling Crimson Mica, Wave Line Pearl and Nautical Blue Metallic. Exterior colors are complemented by a wonderful darkish charcoal material interior within the popular tC version.

Blank Canvas

Toyota Racing Development (TRD) gives many components to decorate tC overall performance, such as performance suspension kits, a high-overall performance seize, short shifter, leather-wrapped shift knob and sequential shift light kit.

It's smooth for customers to take the tC to the following level with Scion Genuine Accessories. Customers can change the tC's look with the about forty to be had accessories which include EMX Super seven-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli PZero Nero P255/40Z R18 all-season tires, polished stainless steel muffler, coloration-keyed ground results and a rear lip spoiler. The Optomize accent application, available at Scion dealers, additionally gives customers the ease of cutting-edge, famous name-brand accessories.

For those who really want to express their creativity, Scion also gives the tC Spec Package model aimed toward the tuner segment with a decrease fee point than the usual model. Since wheel changes are so popular within the tuner network, the tC Spec Package model comes trendy with metal wheels, P205/fifty five R16 tires and seven-spoke wheel covers. The tC Spec Package also features a fixed glass landscape roof, unique upholstery, a urethane steerage wheel, and a grille and headlight garnish with special treatment. The coloration pallet for this model consists of Super White, Flint Mica, Black Sand Pearl and Classic Silver metallic, in comparison to the usual version's seven hues.

Comfort and Class

A Scion could no longer be entire with out sudden application and content material for its magnificence. The tC gives this and greater with its precise attention to detail.

The tC's cushty front recreation bucket seats characteristic driving force's facet height and thigh guide modifications, at the side of a stroll-in function with reminiscence for each the seat and backrest. The push of a handy lever at the pinnacle of the seat again yields a wide step-in space for easy get entry to to the rear seats.

The metallic-tone middle console features a authentic forged-aluminum temperature manage dial flanked by using tender-touch digital buttons and an LCD show displaying outside temperature, seven fan speeds and a clock. Shutter-type flush-final sprint vents complement the center console's waterfall design.

The sprint and top door panels are blanketed with particular trim that changed into inspired via the texture of Japanese paper, even as the the front-passenger airbag is seamlessly integrated into the dash. Dampers are used for the indoors transferring elements and make sure clean operation. The tC's low NVH ranges are maintained with sizable use of sound absorption substances.

The tC's rear seats deliver utility and comfort. The rear can recline to forty five stages and may be adjusted into 10 distinct positions. The 60/forty-cut up rear seats fold forward for a nearly flat shipment floor, and whilst both are folded flat provide extra than eight.5 feet of period for shipment. Standard tie down hooks within the rear seat and cargo regions provided brought comfort.

Storage is considerable within the tC with four roomy map pockets, bag hooks in aspect panels, numerous CD, bottle, cup and cell smartphone holders, and a two-tiered fabric-covered center console. Additional storage can be observed under the right rear shipment vicinity for securing valuables.

Generous Warranty

All Scion fashions are sponsored by means of a 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-automobile constrained assurance that applies to all additives other than ordinary put on and upkeep items. Additional 60-month warranties cowl the powertrain for 60,000 miles and corrosion and not using a mileage trouble.