Release Series 7.0 – High Voltage yellow only
Scion’s limited-edition models are called “Release Series”, and this is the first one available in Canada. The tC’s High Voltage yellow paint sparked many discussions around the office water cooler; no one of us would dare buy a car in this colour. On the road, however, I did get a couple of thumbs-ups from other motorists.
Any why not? No one can say the High Voltage tC doesn’t stand out; in addition to the paint job, it also benefits from glossy black-painted alloys, blacked-out A-pillars and mirrors as well as a TRD body kit.
Great seats; they’re yellow too
Inside the RS 7.0 treatment carries on, with yellow patterns in the seat upholstery, yellow contrast stitching on the leather-wrapped wheel and a numbered badge. You also get an intelligent key system, a first for Scion, with a red engine start button.
Standard in every tC is a Pioneer stereo with 8 speakers, a USB port, Bluetooth connectivity and wheel-mounted controls; it sounds great. Satellite radio is an upgrade.
Like the Honda Civic Coupe and Kia Forte Koup, you’ll find sufficient space up front, as well as no shortage of headroom. Even adults can sit in back of the tC, provided front-seat occupants move their chairs forward. Speaking of the front seats, they’re nicely bolstered and comfortable despite minimal adjustment options.
The cargo area is fairly big for a compact coupe, at 417 litres. The rear seatbacks can be folded for extra versatility and unlike the Honda and the Kia, which both include a closed trunk, the tC benefits from a hatch that incorporates the rear glass, so it’s actually more practical than its rivals.
Shortcomings? Yes. The dash plastics look low-rent, they sound hollow when you tap on them, and the glovebox door doesn’t seem to line up perfectly with the dashboard; this could be a turn-off for potential buyers. In addition, I find the flat-bottomed steering wheel just a little too big; reduce its diameter by a half-inch and we’re in business.
Scion’s limited-edition models are called “Release Series”, and this is the first one available in Canada. The tC’s High Voltage yellow paint sparked many discussions around the office water cooler; no one of us would dare buy a car in this colour. On the road, however, I did get a couple of thumbs-ups from other motorists.
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| The High Voltage yellow paint job draws lots of comments and stares. (Photo: Sébsatien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |
Any why not? No one can say the High Voltage tC doesn’t stand out; in addition to the paint job, it also benefits from glossy black-painted alloys, blacked-out A-pillars and mirrors as well as a TRD body kit.
Great seats; they’re yellow too
Inside the RS 7.0 treatment carries on, with yellow patterns in the seat upholstery, yellow contrast stitching on the leather-wrapped wheel and a numbered badge. You also get an intelligent key system, a first for Scion, with a red engine start button.
Standard in every tC is a Pioneer stereo with 8 speakers, a USB port, Bluetooth connectivity and wheel-mounted controls; it sounds great. Satellite radio is an upgrade.
Like the Honda Civic Coupe and Kia Forte Koup, you’ll find sufficient space up front, as well as no shortage of headroom. Even adults can sit in back of the tC, provided front-seat occupants move their chairs forward. Speaking of the front seats, they’re nicely bolstered and comfortable despite minimal adjustment options.
The cargo area is fairly big for a compact coupe, at 417 litres. The rear seatbacks can be folded for extra versatility and unlike the Honda and the Kia, which both include a closed trunk, the tC benefits from a hatch that incorporates the rear glass, so it’s actually more practical than its rivals.
Shortcomings? Yes. The dash plastics look low-rent, they sound hollow when you tap on them, and the glovebox door doesn’t seem to line up perfectly with the dashboard; this could be a turn-off for potential buyers. In addition, I find the flat-bottomed steering wheel just a little too big; reduce its diameter by a half-inch and we’re in business.
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| Standard in every tC is a Pioneer stereo with 8 speakers, a USB port, Bluetooth connectivity and wheel-mounted controls; it sounds great. (Photo: Sébsatien D'Amour/Auto123.com) |