Overview & Reviews

The Scion tC has been completely redesigned for 2011.

• Easy purchase experience.
• Well-equipped
• Comfortable ride
• Smart iPod interface
• Roomy, reclining rear seat

• Droning engine and exhaust note with automatic transmission
• Not as sporty as it looks.
• Cheap interior materials

User Reviews:

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  tC = terrible choice - 2011 Scion TC
  By subytrojan - September 2 - 1:59 am

  The new Scion tC seems to be the same car in a new wrapper. The 2.5L inline-4 doesnt provide enough power to make this car feel sporty. The huge C-pillars present the driver with large blind spots. The large rear quarter panels also make the car look longer and heavier than it needs to be.

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  Great looking coupe - 2011 Scion TC
  By Lou - May 8 - 10:00 am

  Had my tC for 5 days and, after driving my 05 Mini Cooper w/ sport suspension, Im beginning to settle in with the Scion. Handling and ride are very good, the steering, though somewhat light, tracks right on center. Corners well, brakes are superb. Havent pushed it too hard, but the reserve power is there if I need it. The manual trans shifts smooth and gear changes are easily executed. I appreciate the new style for its looks and practicality. Perfect vehicle for my wife and I who are both retired and love to do road trips as well as ski the North East mountains. Ive received compliments on the car for its attractive lines and roomy interior.

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  Its a "Sport-ish" Car - 2011 Scion TC
  By cowa11ski - January 19 - 10:33 pm

  I bought this car used after a leasee returned it to the dealer. My initial impressions of the car were favorable. The seats are supportive and the 6spd is smooth. This achieves exactly what I think Toyota set out to achieve with this car being a "my first sports car" type car. After putting some long highway miles on it there are a number of things that started to creep up on me that wouldnt have been apparent to me in the test drive. The first is the quality of the interior build. The bass from the radio rattles the panels around the window control buttons. Im not sure Ib a big fan of the vinyl sunroof cover either. The exhaust note may or may not be your thing during a long drive.

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  decent car for the money - 2011 Scion TC
  By vickat - September 26 - 10:29 am

  Bought TC11 1 month ago, now have >3,000 miles on it. After having driven RSX for almost 8 years, needed to adjust to TC. TC feels larger and heavier than RSX, steering is lighter. Turns need to be initiated, while RSX turned effortlessly. That said, TC seems to to be quite a decent H-back, even tossable, with plenty of room in the back, and good gas mileage.

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  I own one - 2011 Scion TC
  By tcelikel - August 25 - 2:47 am

  Cant stand when people review a car that arent driving it everyday, so I thought I would add a few comments. Dont buy this car if you are looking for a sports car. Its not. Buy this car if you are looking for a much more attractive looking 2-door Corolla with a tiny bit more juice and a lot of extras. For only a couple thousand dollars more than the Corolla, the decision was easy for me. The only reason I gave it a 4 performance wise is that it seems like Toyota markets the car as sporty. Sporty looking/feeling yes, but not a sports car. For commuters, the performance would easily be a 5. Nothing wrong with it.

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  A new tC - 2011 Scion TC
  By Vince - May 26 - 10:00 am

  Ive had my 2011 tC for about two weeks and there are some significant changes from the two previous tCs Ive owned. The 2011 is a bit larger with more interior room and the six speed automatic transmission makes it more fun to drive in the sport mode. However, it does not seem as responsive as the previous tCs, perhaps because of its larger size. One big improvement is the gas mileage. Ive been averaging between 30 to 31 miles per gallon around town. On my other tCs I never exceeded 30 MPG even on the highway.

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  Excellent quality, price, & fun to drive - 2011 Scion TC
  By thegreatga - November 29 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this 2011 w/6 manual in magnetic gray with rear spoiler (spoiler made the purchase point for me). After looking at a 2010 & 2011, the interior blew me away for quality, and style for the new 11 vs the 10. The new engine and drive train and hands down better than the 10. Driving the 10 seemed to be like a driving a turd. And the while the 11 is most certainly full of power, it still isnt a SPORTS car. The improved width made comfort hands down top notch, and while Im 61" and a huge dude, i feel comfortable in the back seat, something rare for a two door. The 6 speed manual is smooth, and the gears fall into place naturally, without fumbling.

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  New 2011 Scion tC - 2011 Scion TC
  By clb - August 12 - 10:00 am

  Just traded our 2007 tC for the new 2011 tC and so far we are very pleased. Went with Concrete color. Happy with the performance, ride and gas mileage. Love the new interior look. Just a few things they changed that I am not happy with. The headlights do not shut-off automatically as they did before. The windows do not automatically go up and down with just a "flick" of the switch. You have to hold it the whole time you open/close it (safety issue?) Also found odd that there is only one (1) back-up light that works. This is the way it was manufactured - I am having people tell me one of my back-up lights is out now. These changes could not have been that big of "cost-savings"?

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  SCION tC x3 @ 56yrs old - 2011 Scion TC
  By SCION tC x3 - October 11 - 10:00 am

  Ive had a 2005, a 2007 and now a 2011, Magnetic Gray Metallic. The 2nd gen is RADICALLY different from the 1st! Some things std on 1st gen are gone replaced by others. The std 18" wheels are STUNNING! The new seats and fabric are AWESOME! 6 spd transmission (mines auto) with std on/off trac control, conventional dash design but TASTEFULLY done with a thicker flat bottom steering wheel. The optional rear spoiler is an awesome MUST have, it finishes the more aggressive looking car PERFECTLY! Mileage so far has been better than the ratings and I DONT drive like your Grandma.

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  Fraleys Review - 2011 Scion TC
  By harold fraley - November 16 - 10:00 am

  I took several trips in this car. I love the way it handles curves and turns on a dime. The car also has some pep that i really admire.