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Scion tC Features

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Available Features for the Scion tC

  

Model Year 2009
Model tC
Trim Base
Engines  
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
161 hp@6000
162 lb-ft@4000		 2.4L I4<br>DOHC-4v<br>161 hp@6000 <br>162 lb-ft@4000 is a standard feature.
Transmissions  
5-speed manual 5-speed manual is a standard feature.
4-speed automatic 4-speed automatic is an optional feature.
Drivetrains  
FWD FWD is a standard feature.
Tires  
215/45ZR17 tires 215/45ZR17 tires is a standard feature.
225/40ZR18 tires 225/40ZR18 tires is an optional feature.
Audio Systems  
Pioneer, 160W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) Pioneer, 160W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer) is a standard feature.
Accessories  
Cruise control Cruise control is a standard feature.
First-aid kit First-aid kit is a standard feature.
Power front side windowsOften must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.   Power front side windows is a standard feature.
Often must be ordered with power rear side windows, if these are available.
Power locks Power locks is a standard feature.
Remote keyless entryUnlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.   Remote keyless entry is a standard feature.
Unlock and lock the car using buttons on the keyfob.
Tilt steering wheel, manual Tilt steering wheel, manual is a standard feature.
Universal garage door openerHomelink.   Universal garage door opener is an optional feature.
Homelink.
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety  
4-wheel disc brakesRear disc brakes.   4-wheel disc brakes is a standard feature.
Rear disc brakes.
AlarmOnly listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.   Alarm is an optional feature.
Only listed when pricing a single model because insufficient data for all cars.
Antilock brakes (ABS)Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.   Antilock brakes (ABS) is a standard feature.
Automatically pulse the brakes in hard stops to prevent wheels from locking up, making it possible to brake and steer at the same time.
Front airbagsMandatory, in all cars.   Front airbags is a standard feature.
Mandatory, in all cars.
Front side airbagsTorso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.   Front side airbags is a standard feature.
Torso-level front row airbags, usually contained in the seats. Many also protect the head, but not as well as side curtain airbags.
Knee airbag, driver Knee airbag, driver is a standard feature.
Side curtain airbagsAirbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.   Side curtain airbags is a standard feature.
Airbags contained just above the window level. Except in cars without a rear seat usually cover first and second row.
Temporary spare tire Temporary spare tire is a standard feature.
Tire-pressure monitorTwo types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.   Tire-pressure monitor is a standard feature.
Two types: a warning light when a tire is low on air and a pressure readout for each tire.
Cargo Management  
Cargo cover Cargo cover is a standard feature.
Cargo mat Cargo mat is an optional feature.
Cargo net Cargo net is an optional feature.
Console with shifter Console with shifter is a standard feature.
Climate Control  
Air conditioning Air conditioning is a standard feature.
Rear defrost Rear defrost is a standard feature.
Variable intermittent wipersTime between wipes can be precisely adjusted.   Variable intermittent wipers is a standard feature.
Time between wipes can be precisely adjusted.
Exterior  
Body kitSide skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.   Body kit is an optional feature.
Side skirts and possibly a front air dam and rear apron.
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.   Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) is a standard feature.
Increasingly often these are not actually connected to the exhaust.
Larger rear spoilerOnly listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models.   Larger rear spoiler is an optional feature.
Only listed if a second, smaller spoiler is also standard or optional. No additional value because no way to compare across models.
Panoramic sunroofFront glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.   Panoramic sunroof is a standard feature.
Front glass panel retracts over a fixed glass roof panel. Entire unit covers nearly the entire roof.
Rear bumper protector Rear bumper protector is an optional feature.
Infotainment  
Audio controls on steering wheel Audio controls on steering wheel is a standard feature.
Aux inputJack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.   Aux input is a standard feature.
Jack for an iPod or similar device. No value because of incomplete data. Will soon be standard on nearly every car.
CD player CD player is a standard feature.
iPod integrationIntegrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.   iPod integration is a standard feature.
Integrates an iPod with the vehicle's controls and speakers. Usually included if there is a USB port, but can also rely on a proprietary port.
MP3-compatible playerAudio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.   MP3-compatible player is a standard feature.
Audio system capable of playing discs with MP3 files.
Satellite radioXM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.   Satellite radio is an optional feature.
XM or Sirius. Includes a subscription for three to six months, after which monthly fees apply.
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors  
Auto-dimming rearview mirrorInterior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.   Auto-dimming rearview mirror is an optional feature.
Interior rearview mirror automatically dims when hit by headlights of following vehicle.
Automatic-off headlightsHeadlights automatically turn off.   Automatic-off headlights is a standard feature.
Headlights automatically turn off.
Fog lightsLight wide area close in front of the vehicle.   Fog lights is an optional feature.
Light wide area close in front of the vehicle.
Outside temperature display Outside temperature display is a standard feature.
Power mirrorsIncludes value of manual remote mirrors.   Power mirrors is a standard feature.
Includes value of manual remote mirrors.
TachometerReports engine speed.   Tachometer is a standard feature.
Reports engine speed.
Turn signals on or near mirrors Turn signals on or near mirrors is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, driver Visor mirror, driver is a standard feature.
Visor mirror, passenger Visor mirror, passenger is a standard feature.
Seats and Interior Trim  
Front buckets Front buckets is a standard feature.
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench is a standard feature.
All-weather floor matsAll-weather floormats.   All-weather floor mats is an optional feature.
All-weather floormats.
Center armrest(s), front row Center armrest(s), front row is a standard feature.
Folding passenger seatFor carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.   Folding passenger seat is a standard feature.
For carrying long items. Possibly also useful as a work surface.
Folding second row seatsSeat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.   Folding second row seats is a standard feature.
Seat folds to enlarge cargo area. Unless the seat is also removable, it usually folds flat or nearly flat.
Manual height adjuster, driver seat Manual height adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manual recliner, second row seats Manual recliner, second row seats is a standard feature.
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seatManually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.   Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat is a standard feature.
Manually tilting seat cushion; can take the form of a second height adjustment.
Metal pedals Metal pedals is an optional feature.
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires  
Alloy wheels Alloy wheels is a standard feature.
Wheel locksLug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.   Wheel locks is an optional feature.
Lug nuts that can only be removed using a special key. Prevents theft of wheels.

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2009 Scion tC Available Features: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 2dr Hatch 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 sun roof, power mirrors/windows/locks, digital HVAC controls, ipod integration from factory see full Scion tC review
2008 2dr Hatch 161-horsepower 2.4L I4
4-speed automatic FWD		 Read the TC payments write-up. see full Scion tC review