2016 Scion tC gains minor updates and new tech features
Scion has unveiled the 2016 tC, introducing subtle equipment upgrades and updated infotainment, with US pricing starting at $19,385 for the manual and $20,535 for the automatic.
Scion has revealed the 2016 tC, bringing a handful of updates to its compact coupé ahead of the model reaching US dealerships in August 2015. Pricing starts at $19,385 for the six-speed manual, with the six-speed automatic version listed at $20,535, both before a $795 delivery and handling fee.
The 2016 tC's changes are focused on interior equipment rather than drivetrain or exterior styling. The most notable addition is a 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio system, now standard across the range. This brings in Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming, as well as integration with the Aha app, which offers access to a wide range of internet radio stations.
Other updates include a new centre console tray for improved storage, silver interior door handles, and a leather-wrapped gear shifter. The Smart Key system with push-button ignition is now available, and the car gains a rear wiper as standard. No changes have been made to the 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine or the car’s mechanical specification.
Equipment highlights for 2016
- 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio system with Aha app support
- Bluetooth hands-free and audio streaming
- New centre console tray
- Silver interior door handles
- Leather-wrapped gear shifter
- Smart Key with push-button ignition
- Rear windshield wiper
The tC continues to target buyers looking for a value-focused coupé with a reasonable level of standard equipment. The model’s pricing positions it below many direct rivals, though the updates for 2016 are incremental rather than transformative. With the Scion brand itself discontinued in early 2016, the tC would later be rebadged as a Toyota for the US market. For more on that transition, see Toyota Ends Scion Brand After 12 Years, Models to Carry Toyota Badge.
