As expected in a performance car, the Scion tC comes standard with a four-wheel disc brake system. A two-step brake booster increases power assist in proportion to pedal force to provide precise pedal feel. For safety, Scion tC comes equipped with standard anti-lock brakes (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). ABS helps to prevent the wheels from locking during severe braking maneuvers, and EBD monitors differences in front- and rear-wheel speeds and distributes optimal braking force to all four wheels.



High-tech Powerplant

The Scion tC serves up fun-to-drive power right from the factory, thanks to its 2.4-liter double overhead-cam four-cylinder engine. This sophisticated powerplant boasts an aluminum cylinder block and head, magnesium cam cover, electronic throttle control and Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). Tuned specifically for the tC, the engine produces 160 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and 163 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,000 rpm.

This CARB-certified Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) engine is mated to a five-speed manual or an available electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission. 2006 Scion tC has EPA estimated city/highway fuel economy ratings of 22/29 mpg with the manual transmission and 23/30 mpg with the automatic.



Personalization

Owners can enhance performance of the tC with components specially developed for it by Toyota Racing Development (TRD), including performance suspension kits, a high-performance clutch, quick shifter, leather-wrapped shift knob and sequential shift light kit.

The approximately 40 available accessories make it easy for the customer to take the performance/style factor even higher in the tC and truly personalize the car. Notable highlights include EMX Super seven-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels with Pirelli PZero Nero P225/40ZR18 all-season tires, polished stainless steel muffler, color-keyed ground effects and a rear lip spoiler.



High-End Interior Without the High Price

The tC designers recognized that sports coupe buyers enjoy taking their friends along for the ride, and so they made interior room, comfort and versatility high priorities.
The Scion tC interior features materials and content that, like the car's performance, belie its very affordable price. In addition, 2006 Scion tC offers outstanding utility in a spacious cabin, with attention to detail unexpected in this segment.

The sport bucket seats are covered in a premium deep-texture fabric for a rich "class-above" feel and appearance. Shutter-type flush-closing dash vents complement the overall design of the contrasting metal-tone center console. The genuine cast-aluminum temperature control dial is flanked by soft-touch electronic buttons and an LCD display that shows exterior temperature, seven fan speeds and a clock.

The driver's seat provides adjustments for both height and thigh support, along with a walk-in function with memory for both the seat and backrest. A simple push of a convenient lever at the top of the seat back yields a wide step-in space for easy access to the rear seats. The rear 60/40-split seats fold forward for a nearly flat load floor.

The business class rear seats, unique in this segment, also recline to 45 degrees and can be adjusted into 10 different positions. Finally, when both the front and rear passenger seats are folded flat, 2006 Scion tC provides more than 8.5 feet of length for cargo, complete with tie-down hooks in the rear seat and cargo areas.

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