- hatchback 91,313
- 7,300 high price
- Concord, CA
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- autoshopper.com
2007 scion tc review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It benefits from toyota's attention to quality, durability and reliability. Though inexpensive, it is anything but cheap. The body panels fit tight and straight, and quality construction is evident. Interior materials are first-rate, and show attention to detail. The bucket seats are comfortable and there's enough room to suit tall drivers. It is quiet, smooth, and plenty powerful, and the little coupe is surprisingly silent underway. Its steering, ride quality and handling are commendable. A full array of airbags is available to enhance safety. in the past, sport coupes were often regarded as a kind of blank canvas for personal expression; and the tc continues this happy tradition as well. In fact, the biggest news for '07 is the stripped-down, extra-value-priced spec series model, with downgraded wheels, seats, etc. This corresponds to the single trim level that was offered originally, and includes air conditioning; power steering and brakes; power locks and mirrors; a tilt wheel with audio controls; 160-watt pioneer am/fm/cd/mp3 stereo; a huge, power-retracting glass sunroof; reclining front sport bucket seats with cloth upholstery and position memory; height and tilt adjustments for driver's seat; a two-tiered console; reclining rear seats; keyless entry; engine immobilizer; cargo cover, and a dozen other comfort and convenience goodies. It all rolls on p215/45zr bridgestone potenzas on 17-inch alloy wheels. new for 2007 is the lower-priced spec package, also available with manual 15,000) or automatic 15,800) transmission. The idea here is to provide a stripped-down model for tuners and customizers, so they don't pay for fancy parts that they are just going to take off and replace anyway. Spec package tc's come with downgraded upholstery on less-adjustable seats, non-tilting urethane steering wheel without audio controls, and p205/55r16 tires on steel wheels. They also skip the core model's power windows, cruise control, two-tier console, and engine immobilizer. The panoramic glass roof remains but it does not retract. Replacing last year's release series 2. 0 (and available only on the core model), the 3. 0 upgrade includes kenstyle ground effects, darkened headlights, led taillights, and a unique grille texture. Inside are black alcantara seats with perforated grey inserts, and a razo weighted shift knob. A compact but powerful pioneer six-inch subwoofer plugs into the standard stereo. Release series 3. 0 was scheduled for release in february 2007, with production limited to 2,500. safety features for all tc scions include optional side-impact and side-curtain air bags 650) designed to provide torso and head protection. (head injuries are the leading cause of death in side impacts.) a knee airbag is standard, along with the mandated dual front airbags. Anti-lock brakes and electronic brake-force distribution are standard also. there are no other factory options, but scion dealers offer dozens of freestanding, dealer-installed accessories, ranging from shift knobs and satellite radio (either xm or sirius) to a supercharger kit good for 200 horsepower. Its somewhat bland styling was intentional, as it's supposed to offer a blank canvas for hot-rodders and customizers. It doesn't come with spoilers, rocker moldings or wings, but all the key ingredients are there. the panorama glass roof is an unexpected bonus in this price class, designed without gaskets for a tight, no-creaks fit. It filters 97 percent of uv rays and 100 percent of infrared to avoid sunburned occupants. the doors are quite long for such a small car, and the door handles are of the reach-around-and-pull variety that we like. The long rear side window suggests a two-door sedan more than a hatchback coupe, and makes the design flow from front to rear gracefully. Around back are clear led taillights with unique gray trim. The price-leading spec series also features its own unique grille and headlight treatment. the scion tc was the first true scion and it remains the best of the bunch. Incidentally, while the other scion models are named xa and xb, the tc is so named because xc would have infringed on volvo's naming system. interiorinside the scion tc are first-rate materials. There aren't a lot of different grains and textures, and the swoopy brushed-metal center stack housing vents, sound system and climate control system is a marvel of modern design. The driver's and shotgun seats can be reclined all the way down into what scion calls a sleep position. the core model's rear seats recline through 10 stops and 45 degrees to convert the interior into a conversation bin. With seats up, there's more than 26 inches of cargo length there; with the second seats dropped, almost 60 inches; and with the front passenger seat folded over, almost 104 inches of cargo length available. attention to detail is evident in the mechanical seat position memory on the front bucket seats, the 60/40 split folding rear seat, the dead pedal for the driver's left foot, fully closing vents, and a cover for the stereo faceplate. the three-pod instrument panel is amber-illuminated, deeply tunneled and easy to use, day or night, as are the balance of the instruments and controls. the r. S. 3. 0 has black alcantara seats detailed with a gray perforated center seating surface on a white background. Alcantara is a suede-like material often found in luxury or performance vehicles and on aftermarket racing seats. A 10-inch subwoofer is optional and either sirius or xm satellite radio are available at extra cost. The head unit was redesigned last year (2006) with a knob for volume control, a welcome change. Core models feature audio controls built into the steering wheel. the ipod upgrade allows owners of the nearly ubiquitous music player not only to listen to ipod tunes through their car's speakers, but to actually control song selection and read stored information through the car's stereo head unit. However, it doesn't allow control of the player like the upgrade does. with rs 3. 0, a pioneer six-inch subwoofer with 35-watt maximum power complements the standard audio system and is tuned specifically for the tc. This compact subwoofer is mounted in the under-floor storage area, keeping it out of sight and leaving the cargo floor clear. driving impressionthe scion tc is fun to drive. The engine is quiet, smo. Bucket Seats✔ Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ AM/FM✔ Climate Control✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Air Conditioning✔ Cruise Control✔ Alloy Wheels
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