Pros: Affordable pricing; surprisingly decent rear-seat room for a sporty coupe; lots of available accessories for personalization
Cons: Doesn’t feel quite as nimble or sporty as the looks promise; middling interior materials; noisy engine provides only so-so acceleration
CG Says: The 2016 Scion tC gains newly standard rearview camera, keyless access and entry, and rear wiper. The interior is revised and has a new audio system that includes a 7-inch touchscreen. The Scion tC is unusually practical for a small sporty coupe, with good interior room and usable cargo space. Pricing is especially competitive too. However, the noisy cabin and merely pleasant (rather than truly sporty) handling are a bit disappointing. The tC is worth consideration for shoppers looking at small coupes, but it’s no longer the class standout it once was.
| Class | Sporty/Performance Car |
| Body Style(s) | 2-door hatchback coupe |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Scion |
| Nation of Manufacture | Japan |
| Base Prices | Base, manual: $19,385 Base, automatic: $20,535 |
| Base Engine 2.5-liter 4-cylinder |
| Horsepower 179 |
| Std. Transmission 6-speed manual |
| Avail. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 23 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 31 |
