Power train
The tC has a 2.5 litre four and a six speed manual gearbox that when you get used to it, is fun to use. Fifth and sixth gears are the overdriven mileage gears best used on the highway, but if you want things to happen use the first to four and plenty of right foot. What happens will surprise you. Merging onto the freeway can be done at any speed you feel comfortable with. Making a pass on single lane highways is sufficiently quick that you should never get into a white knuckle situation wondering if you have enough room.
If you want a new car that is fun, comfortable and new to Canada, ignore the company stats and take one for a drive. I did and I’m still grinning!
The tC has a 2.5 litre four and a six speed manual gearbox that when you get used to it, is fun to use. Fifth and sixth gears are the overdriven mileage gears best used on the highway, but if you want things to happen use the first to four and plenty of right foot. What happens will surprise you. Merging onto the freeway can be done at any speed you feel comfortable with. Making a pass on single lane highways is sufficiently quick that you should never get into a white knuckle situation wondering if you have enough room.
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Scion is one of the first brands aimed exclusively at first time, youthful new car buyers. (Photo: Charles Renny/Auto123.com) |
If you want a new car that is fun, comfortable and new to Canada, ignore the company stats and take one for a drive. I did and I’m still grinning!




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