2008 Scion tC Unknown

2008 tCs will look slightly different from 2007s because of changes to the front and rear body pieces. They'll sound different, too, thanks to a standard iPod hookup and a Pioneer subwoofer., , Jim Farley, Scion's vice president, said the tC's steering, suspension and brakes were tuned with a European bias. In fact, the car's platform is shared with the Avensis, a Toyota model that's sold in Europe. The tC hatchback coupe uses a 160-horsepower, 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine., , Exterior, , For 2008, the tC's split grille has been touched up. Now, the upper grille is mesh and the lower one is a lattice-type design. The headlights have black trim. At the rear, the tC gets new brake lights. A panoramic glass moonroof is standard. Side mirrors incorporate turn-signal indicators — a feature typically found on upscale luxury cars. A power hatch release is standard. Seventeen-inch alloy wheels hold 45-series tires, and 18-inchers are optional., , The Spec Package adds a fixed glass roof, 16-inch steel wheels with covers (surely meant to be replaced with custom hoops) and 205/55R16 tires. Azure Pearl and Black Cherry Pearl paint colors are out, replaced by Sizzling Crimson Mica and Wave Line Pearl., , Interior, , Changes inside include silver-colored accents on the center cluster and the assist handles in the ceiling of the car. There's also new seat fabric, as well as standard iPod connectivity and a standard Pioneer subwoofer for 2008., , Five passengers fit inside the tC, and the driver's seat has height and thigh adjustments. The 60/40-split rear seat has three-point seat belts and head restraints for three occupants. The rear seats also recline 45 degrees., , The center console includes an armrest, and keyless entry is standard. Additional standard equipment includes air conditioning, cruise control, a Pioneer stereo, and power windows, locks and mirrors. With the front and rear passenger seats folded flat, more than 8.5 feet of space is available for carrying long items., , Spec Package models delete the steering-wheel audio controls and get a urethane steering wheel and 12-volt power outlet., , Under the Hood, , Generating 161 hp, the all-aluminum 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine incorporates Variable Valve Timing with intelligence. A four-speed automatic and a five-speed manual are available., , Cruise control and an engine immobilizer are deleted from Spec Package models., , Safety, , All-disc antilock brakes and a driver's knee airbag are standard. Side-impact and side curtain airbags are also standard.