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2009 Scion tC Features Review

November 9, 2008

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Dealer-installed accessories...can fast inflate prices
ConsumerGuide

full iPod connectivity
J.D. Power

Options on the tC are ordered a la carte and installed at the dealership
Car and Driver

Sunroof covers first and second rows
Cars.com

Scion's niche is providing its customers with the ability to configure their cars with a variety of different looks, features, and performance options; the 2009 Scion tC is no exception.

For 2009, the Scion tC SPEC trim, which was a stripped-down version of the base model, is no longer offered. The tC's standard features list is impressive, especially given its sub-$18,000 price of entry. Motor Trend mentions the tC's power "windows, door locks, mirror, cruise control, exterior thermometer, and tilt steering wheel" as a starting point. In addition to newly standard iPod connectivity and a Pioneer subwoofer standard across the line, Kelley Blue Book is impressed with "the massive panorama moonroof included as standard equipment on every car." Other standard equipment, according to Automobile Magazine, includes air conditioning, exterior mirrors with integrated turn signal lights, rear cargo tonneau cover, auto-up/down power windows with jam protection, in-key remote keyless entry, rolling-code engine immobilizer security system, auto-off headlamps, electronic hatch release, chrome-plated exhaust tip, and a unique audio unit cover. Essentially, buyers need choose only the transmission and vehicle color.

Options can quickly inflate the 2009 Scion tC's price. Kelley Blue Book lists what it considers to be the tC's most notable ones: "four-speed automatic transmission, carbon fiber dash applique, ground effects kit, fog lights, Pioneer Premium audio, high-performance engine and suspension components, under-dash interior light kit, navigation system and a host of other dealer-installed options." Wheel and tire packages run over $1,000, the supercharger over $3,000, and the navigation system over $2,000, all according to Automobile Magazine. Opting for a fully loaded tC could set you back some serious coin.

Conclusion

The base 2009 Scion tC includes plenty of standard convenience features; but if you want more bang, you'll spend many more bucks.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Dealer-installed accessories...can fast inflate pricesConsumerGuidefull iPod connectivityJ.D. PowerOptions on the tC are ordered a la carte and installed at the dealershipCar and DriverSunroof covers first and second rowsCars.com Scion's niche is providing its customers with the ability to configure their cars with a variety of different looks, features, and performance options; the 2009 Scion tC is no exception. For 2009, the Scion tC SPEC trim, which was a stripped-down version of the base model, is no longer offered. The tC's standard features list is impressive, especially given its sub-$18,000 price of entry. Motor Trend mentions the tC's power "windows, door locks, mirror, cruise control, exterior thermometer, and tilt steering wheel" as a starting point. In addition to newly standard iPod connectivity and a Pioneer subwoofer standard across the line, Kelley Blue Book is impressed with "the massive panorama moonroof included as standard equipment on every car." Other standard equipment, according to Automobile Magazine, includes air conditioning, exterior mirrors with integrated turn signal lights, rear cargo tonneau cover, auto-up/down power windows with jam protection, in-key remote keyless entry, rolling-code engine immobilizer security system, auto-off headlamps, electronic hatch release, chrome-plated exhaust tip, and a unique audio unit cover. Essentially, buyers need choose only the transmission and vehicle color. Options can quickly inflate the 2009 Scion tC's price. Kelley Blue Book lists what it considers to be the tC's most notable ones: "four-speed automatic transmission, carbon fiber dash applique, ground effects kit, fog lights, Pioneer Premium audio, high-performance engine and suspension components, under-dash interior light kit, navigation system and a host of other dealer-installed options." Wheel and tire packages run over $1,000, the supercharger over $3,000, and the navigation system over $2,000, all according to Automobile Magazine. Opting for a fully loaded tC could set you back some serious coin. ConclusionThe base 2009 Scion tC includes plenty of standard convenience features; but if you want more bang, you'll spend many more bucks.  2009 SCION TC STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "looks more aggressive than its Toyota siblings" Motor Trend: "gets only revised interior fabrics" Car and Driver: "styling has become a bit familiar" Kelley Blue Book: "At a certain age, you might think the interior is a little too ...

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Other Choices:

The Ford Focus came out with a new coupe body style for 2008; with a more distinctive, quieter interior than before and more available convenience features, such as the SYNC communications and entertainment interface, the Focus offers a very compelling package for the money, even if it isn't as much fun to drive as the 2009 Scion tC. The Honda Civic coupe feels sportier than the Focus and the tC, but its engine isn't as torquey for ordinary driving, and its interior feels a bit more cramped. Like the tC, it's also quite loud inside on coarse surfaces. The Pontiac G5 and Hyundai Tiburon might also be worth consideration, but both of them feel rather outdated for different reasons. The interior of the G5 feels subpar in appearance and quality, while the Tiburon sacrifices a lot of interior space for a curvaceous exterior shape that is no longer in vogue.

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