Check Out The Sporty 2010 Scion Tc
2010 Scion Tc. As in previous years, Scion’s sporty tC coupe offers only one engine for 2010: Toyota’s 2.4-liter 2AZ-FE engine, shared with the Toyota Corolla XRS, Matrix XRS, and Scion xB.
The 2AZ-FE is unchanged for 2010. As before, it is a 16-valve inline four with an aluminum block and head, cast-iron cylinder liners, and chain-driven dual overhead camshafts, with Toyota’s VVT-i variable valve timing on the intake cam. It has a total displacement of 2,362 cc, with twin counter-rotating balance shafts for smoothness. In the tC, it is rated at 161 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque.
Despite the tC’s sporty mission, torque is the 2AZ-FE’s real raison d’être — no surprise, since versions of this engine have also been used in the four-cylinder Camry, Highlander, and RAV4, as well as Japanese- and European-market Toyota minivans. Many smaller engines can match the 2AZ-FE’s 161 horsepower, but not its mid-range muscle. With twin balance shafts, the 2AZ-FE is also very smooth for a big four-cylinder engine. The penalty is fuel economy; the tC’s EPA combined rating is only 23 mpg with manual transmission, 24 mpg with automatic. That is slightly worse than Honda’s 197-hp Civic Si coupe, although unlike the Civic Si, the tC does not require premium fuel.
In past years, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) offered a dealer-installed supercharger kit for the tC, boosting it to around 200 horsepower, but TRD’s catalog does not list kits for 2009 or 2010 models. That may be because Toyota is phasing out the 2AZ-FE in favor of the 2.5-liter 2AR-FE engine, currently used in the RAV4 and Camry.
The current tC dates back to 2004, and there are rumors that Toyota will replace it in 2011 with a new rear-drive coupe, powered by a Subaru-designed 2.0-liter flat four with about 200 horsepower.
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should i get a 2006 scion xb or a 2010 scion xb?
i like the style of the 2006 xb but not the speedometeter and i like the scion 2010
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I paid over $19,000 for a five-speed with no extras in 2008. The dealer tacked on about $200 for VIN etching that I couldn't delete. The rest was sales tax, registration and delivery.
It'll be the same price wherever you go.
front grill looks different….he’s driving a top of the line prob 20k plus!!! Even the 2010 XB factory blue tooth and GPS are crappy. You’re better getting an after market. I love my 2010 XB…u can’t beat the original.
I used to own a 2003 Element EX AWD. Sold it in 2008 and bought a Gen 2 Scion xB. Both were five-speed stick shifts. Both offer a lot of bang for the buck and are well rated.
I like the Scion better.
The Element isn't a bad ride. It's big on the inside and small on the outside, has a good balance of power and economy, is fun to drive, comes nicely equipped and doesn't look like everything else on the road.
On the downside, I grew tired of the clamshell doors over time, the Element only seats four, the plastic fenders were a pain to keep looking nice and I had some unHondalike problems with it, even though it was respectfully driven and meticulously maintained. Keep in mind, however, that 2003 was the first year for the Element. Later models have gotten away from the plastic fenders and the bugs should be worked out by now.
The xB has many of the features that attracted me to the Element, plus seating for five, conventional doors, is a little quieter and gets slightly better gas mileage. The xB has the Camry four cylinder engine which is essentially bulletproof. The Element revs higher (3000 rpm at 60 mph vs. 3000 rpm at 70 mph for the xB). Performance, comfort and economy are similar, but the xB was about $1500 cheaper out the door than the Element was five years earlier. Scion's "no haggle" pricing makes buying a breeze, but watch out for dealers who tack on paint sealant, upholstery protectant and other packs that just inflate the xB's very reasonable price (ditto for the Element). The xB doesn't have AWD, but does come with traction control, stability control, ABS and airbags all around. Not as good as AWD, but I've had no problems driving the xB in the snow.
The Element design is basically unchanged since 2003 and it's starting to look old. The xB is sleek and contemporary by comparison even though, like the Element, it's a box. I also like the lower profile of the xB. It's less likely to get blown around on windy days, is easier for loading kayaks and I can wash the roof without a step ladder. Speaking of washing, don't let anybody tell you that you can hose out the Element.
If you're into hiking, biking and rugged outdoorsy stuff, the Element would probably be a better choice, but keep in mind it's not a hard-core off road vehicle. If you want a really cool ride with lots of aftermarket goodies, go for the xB.
Bottom Line: Liked the Element, love the xB.
“when your in one and you dont know your in one its because your drunk”
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
not gonna lie tho fold down the back seat and its a great place to put a drunk person and let them chill in for a bit
ok, the MPG figure is 22-28MPG as per the EPA website, plus this guy didn’t research what SSP stood for Scion sound processing. A good point to make would have been the difference between the previous pioneer units, And the explanation of the dealer installed would be good too. Good review but substandard for a CNET review
The 2010 has 50 more horsepower, but at the expense of 6 miles per gallon. To me that's not worth it. It's not like anyone is going to confuse an xB with a sports car, and only 28mpg highway means it's not an economy car either. Go with the '06. Mine averages 33mpg in mixed driving (34-35hwy) and the narrowness of it makes it the easiest car to park I've ever owned. I agree the '10 has a cooler looking insrument panel, but you'll get over that.
Scion has a no haggle pricing policy, which means you pay the sticker price. As I recall, it's called "pure pricing". Dealers can actually be penalized by Toyota if they get caught trying to sell below the official price. Even throwing in freebies like floor mats is a no-no. I didn't believe it when I bought my xB last year, so I called several dealers (in two states) and got the same story at every one…Scion sets the price and there's nothing we can do about it.
I paid cash for my Scion. It made no difference. You don't actually need a bag full of money. Dealer's prefer a cashier's check.
However…the first two services are free, and I was able to get a 20% discount on parts for the first year of ownership (because that was not related to the purchase of the vehicle). So what I did was buy the basic Scion, then bought the accessories at the parts department at the discounted price and did the installation myself. You may get a slight break on a low mileage demo if you can find one, but they're kind of rare.
What you have to watch out for are dealers that add stuff like paint sealant, glass etching, and upholstery protectant that just inflate the price. You'll have to pay sales tax and registration which can add about $1500 to the cost of the vehicle.
YES, I do not….
I looked in Google..it looks like there will be..though I'd think it would be the same, slight changes in the exterior dimensions..but not much i think..
If you want to buy a small car like the xB..i'd recommend buying a Kia Soul
In my opinion, it catches my eye better than the xB..and its more fuel efficient with 31.2 combined mpg..just my opinion..small cars like the xB and soul aren't really my fancy..