2008 Scion tC Coupe 2-Door 2.4L

Detailed item info Model OverviewA 161-horsepower. 2. 4L four-cylinder engine powers the front-wheel-drive Scion tC for 2008. with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. The engine has variable valve timing with intelligence. for engine responsiveness throughout the rev range yet very fuel-efficient operation. With the five-speed manual transmission. the tC returns 20 mpg city. 27 highway in the EPA cycle. The tC offers a wide range of comfort and convenience features compared to other sporty coupes in its price range. Well bolstered front sport seats are standard; in back. the seatbacks recline to 45 degrees and can adjust to ten different positions altogether. They're also split 60/40 and fold forward to an almost-flat cargo floor that's about 8. 5 feet long. Tie-down hooks are provided for cargo convenience. Throughout the rest of the interior the tC has numerous storage spaces. including a two-tiered center console and CD and cell phone holders. Safety-wise. the tC comes with front seat-mounted side air bags. a driver's knee air bag. and side-curtain air bags that extend to front and rear occupants. Four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes are standard. along with electronic brakeforce distribution. and the four-wheel independent suspension with double wishbones in back helps give responsive handling. The tC comes equipped in a so-called "mono spec. meaning that it's only offered in a single model with a long list of standard equipment. That includes air conditioning. cruise control. a panorama glass moonroof. auto up/down power windows. power locks and mirrors. keyless entry. an audio cover. and a 160-watt Pioneer CD sound system with iPod control. steering-wheel audio controls. and an auxiliary input. A wide range of options are geared toward customization and include various wheel. trim. and appearance add-ons. along with an in-dash navigation system and a premium sound system that includes the capability to play "skins" and play four- or eight-second clips. Most noteworthy is the Toyota Racing Development (TRD) line of performance equipment. including suspension kits. a high-performance clutch. quick-shift kit. and sportier-sounding exhaust system. Seven-spoke. 18-inch EMX alloy wheels with Pirelli PZero tires are also offered for an especially sophisticated look. For those who want to do it all themselves. there's also a Spec Package model. which is offered at a lower price than the standard model; it includes steel wheels. a fixed-glass roof. and a simplified lineup of colors. All Scions come with complimentary maintenance service at the 5. 00- and 10. 00-mile intervals.