The last new Scion is this tC Release Series 10.0
Wed, Mar 16 2016
For its final act, the tC gets an aero kit by JDM designer Ken Miura, consisting of a front lip spoiler, new rocker panels, a lower rear spoiler, and a little wing on the deck. Blacked-out Scion badges and gloss black alloy wheels contrast against this tC's unique Barcelona Red paint.
It's not all for show, either. The Release Series 10.0 includes TRD lowering springs and TRD-tuned dual exhaust. Inside, black and red pours onto the new seat inserts, and there's similarly-toned contrast stitching on the shift boot, parking brake cover, and steering wheel.
Only 1,200 examples will be built, available with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The manual car will go for $23,985, and with the six-speed auto, add $1,150.
It's all very fitting – Scion was introduced to the US at the New York show in 2002, and over the past 14 years, the tC was the brand's most popular car (and one of its longest-running). To commemorate the occasion, Scion will also show some of its most popular showcars, including the original 2002 BBx concept, 2009 iQ concept, and 2011 FR-S concept – the "Friggin' Really Sweet" car, if you recall. Scroll down for the official "Scion-ara" (yep) announcement.
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TORRANCE, Calif. (March 16, 2016) – Scion is not going away quietly. With a final Kei Miura-inspired tC Release Series 10.0, a display of some of its most impressive project cars, and cool swag, the Scion by Toyota booth is sure to be a flurry of activity at the New York International Auto Show, March 25 – April 3, 2016.
It's only fitting that Scion closes its auto show history at New York since that's where it all began. Fourteen years ago Scion debuted its first concept vehicles and announced the new youth division for Toyota that would be a laboratory for experimentation and introduce new products and processes.
That commitment to innovation carries through to the debut of Scion's final Release Series vehicle for the tC sports coupe, Scion's most popular car. Thanks to a partnership with Kei Miura, known for his JDM aerodynamic designs, the final edition MY16 tC Release Series 10.0 will leave quite an impression with enhanced performance, and aggressive exterior and interior features.
The tC RS 10.0 will radiate in Barcelona Red and is equipped with a Kei Miura- designed Aero Kit that includes a front lip spoiler, rocker panels, rear lower spoiler and a deck spoiler. Providing contrast to the red paint, the RS 10.0 has black-out Scion badges and gloss black alloy wheels.
TRD performance lowering springs reduce the center of gravity for quicker turn- in, cornering and enhanced steering response. A TRD performance dual exhaust provides a deeper, more resonant, exhaust note.
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On the interior, the black and red theme continues with sport-tuned seat inserts with red accent stitching. The same stitching complements the shift boot, parking brake cover and steering wheel. Exclusive Release Series carpeted floor and cargo mats, striking red seat belts and a Release Series sequentially numbered badge complete the package.
The tC Release Series 10.0 will be available with a 6-speed manual for a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of 23,190 or 6-speed sequential automatic transmission with paddle shifters with an MSRP of 24,340. A delivery, processing and handling fee of $795 is excluded in the price. Only 1,200 RS 10.0 tC coupes will be available beginning in June through Scion by Toyota dealerships. More information is available here.
"For those enthusiasts looking for a piece of history, this is a great opportunity to own our best tC ever," says Scion Vice President Andrew Gilleland. "With the TRD performance parts, the JDM Aero Kit and the screaming red and black color scheme, it's a fitting tribute to Scion's mission to build cars for younger customers."
Additional examples of creative Scion builds will also be on display at New York, including:
- 2002 BBx Concept
- 2004 FiveAxis speedster xA
- 2009 Kogi BBQ Truck xD
- 2009 iQ Concept
- 2011 FR-S Concept
- 2014 Slayer tC
"We have a lot of fans that are sorry to see Scion being transitioned to Toyota," said Gilleland. "But it's the right thing to do, and we know the spirit of Scion will live on, so we are going out in style."
TORRANCE, Calif. (March 16, 2016) – Scion is not going away quietly. With a final Kei Miura-inspired tC Release Series 10.0, a display of some of its most impressive project cars, and cool swag, the Scion by Toyota booth is sure to be a flurry of activity at the New York International Auto Show, March 25 – April 3, 2016.
It's only fitting that Scion closes its auto show history at New York since that's where it all began. Fourteen years ago Scion debuted its first concept vehicles and announced the new youth division for Toyota that would be a laboratory for experimentation and introduce new products and processes.
That commitment to innovation carries through to the debut of Scion's final Release Series vehicle for the tC sports coupe, Scion's most popular car. Thanks to a partnership with Kei Miura, known for his JDM aerodynamic designs, the final edition MY16 tC Release Series 10.0 will leave quite an impression with enhanced performance, and aggressive exterior and interior features.
The tC RS 10.0 will radiate in Barcelona Red and is equipped with a Kei Miura- designed Aero Kit that includes a front lip spoiler, rocker panels, rear lower spoiler and a deck spoiler. Providing contrast to the red paint, the RS 10.0 has black-out Scion badges and gloss black alloy wheels.
TRD performance lowering springs reduce the center of gravity for quicker turn- in, cornering and enhanced steering response. A TRD performance dual exhaust provides a deeper, more resonant, exhaust note.
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On the interior, the black and red theme continues with sport-tuned seat inserts with red accent stitching. The same stitching complements the shift boot, parking brake cover and steering wheel. Exclusive Release Series carpeted floor and cargo mats, striking red seat belts and a Release Series sequentially numbered badge complete the package.
The tC Release Series 10.0 will be available with a 6-speed manual for a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of 23,190 or 6-speed sequential automatic transmission with paddle shifters with an MSRP of 24,340. A delivery, processing and handling fee of $795 is excluded in the price. Only 1,200 RS 10.0 tC coupes will be available beginning in June through Scion by Toyota dealerships. More information is available here.
"For those enthusiasts looking for a piece of history, this is a great opportunity to own our best tC ever," says Scion Vice President Andrew Gilleland. "With the TRD performance parts, the JDM Aero Kit and the screaming red and black color scheme, it's a fitting tribute to Scion's mission to build cars for younger customers."
Additional examples of creative Scion builds will also be on display at New York, including:
- 2002 BBx Concept
- 2004 FiveAxis speedster xA
- 2009 Kogi BBQ Truck xD
- 2009 iQ Concept
- 2011 FR-S Concept
- 2014 Slayer tC
"We have a lot of fans that are sorry to see Scion being transitioned to Toyota," said Gilleland. "But it's the right thing to do, and we know the spirit of Scion will live on, so we are going out in style."
By Steven J. Ewing
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