2015 Scion tC Builds on Sporty Driving Experience

The FINANCIAL — TORRANCE– All the fun and versatility of the 2015 Scion tC comes together in new ways.

The FINANCIAL — TORRANCE– All the fun and versatility of the 2015 Scion tC comes together in new ways. For model year 2015, the Scion tC adds steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters to its automatic transmission model while keeping the same dynamic exterior, upgraded interior and highly desired technology. Two new colors – Blizzard Pearl and Cosmic Gray – update Scion’s top-selling vehicle for the new model year, according to Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

Drivers can choose between automatic and manual six-speed transmissions without sacrificing excitement. The 2015 tC now offers drivers a sporty, manual-style driving experience with the steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, while still maintaining the convenience and rush-hour comfort of an automatic transmission. The shifters build on the Dynamic Rev Management technology, which quickly raises the engine speed to help match engine revs to gear ratios on downshifts for a sportier drive and a rich, throaty engine sound.

The 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine delivers 179 horsepower at 6,000 RPM and 172 pound-feet of torque. Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) contributes to excellent fuel economy and performance. The 2015 tC has earned an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway with both the manual and automatic transmissions, according to Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

The 2015 tC platform features a MacPherson strut front-suspension and a double-wishbone rear-suspension that provides strength and ride comfort. Improved handling introduced for the 2014 model year carries through, including optimized shock absorbers, increased chassis rigidity and retuned electronic steering for improved response times. In total, the ride allows drivers to feel in control and ready to attack the road.

Redesigned for 2014, the aggressive look of the 2015 tC addresses drivers’ changing tastes in the sports coupe. The bold front fascia features a longer, sloping hood that leads to angular projector headlamps and LED front accent lamps. The muscular look is enhanced by a lower grille treatment. The tC sits on 18-inch aluminum alloy wheels that come standard with a premium dark gray paint and contrasted machined-spoke surfaces. At the rear, the tC has an FR-S-inspired black-out section, lower center accent trim and LED tail lamps. The overall look is muscular and bold.

All tC models come standard with a panoramic moonroof, dual sunshades, folding side mirrors with LED turn indicators and a chrome exhaust tip. For 2015, the new colors Blizzard Pearl and Cosmic Gray join Black, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Blue Streak Metallic, Absolutely Red and Cement. Blizzard Pearl is accompanied by an additional $395 fee, according to Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.