tC Release Series 3.0 on Display at NAIAS

Scion announced today that it will show the tC Release Series 3.0 at the NAIAS and will hit dealer showrooms beginning in middle of February. The tC RS 3.0 will come in a frosty Blizzard Pearl white and have aerodynamic ground effects kits. The exterior features enhancements such as darkened headlights, and a custom upper grille which matches the lower grille. The package also includes clear LED taillights with a unique gray trim.

Inside, the tC RS 3.0 has black Alcantara perforated seats against a white background. The sound system begins with a Pioneer 6-inch subwoofer with 35-watts, which completes the package with the standard 160-watt Pioneer audio system.

Only 2,500 exclusive units will be built and the tC Release Series 3.0 will have a starting price tag of $2,580 over the base price, which is $16,400 for the manual transmission and $17,200 for the automatic.
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Matthew1 - 1/5/2007 5:19:52 PM

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That car, bodykit or not, looks very dull.

It was designed to appeal to the tuner crowd, but has failed. What we are left with is a boring coupe that was actually meant to look boring.

Rupert - 1/5/2007 7:14:32 PM

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how dull is this car? it's sooo 1999....

SilverAero - 1/5/2007 8:10:43 PM

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The 3.0 name means nothing engine wise. Misleading. Drop the 3.0 name, keep the RS.

silverarrow2 - 1/5/2007 9:10:12 PM

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I agree.

Matthew1 - 1/5/2007 8:15:35 PM

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This car is so reliable, that it won't break down. Did you know that? And it is priced attractively.

silverarrow2 - 1/5/2007 9:14:47 PM

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That is not true.
Did you know how many times Toyota recalled this car?
Did you also know that it is not that safe?
and did you also know how cheap the materials in this car are?
Next time you stand next to one hold it by the pillars and pretend that you can shake it side way. Hm....You actually can!

UPshift - 1/5/2007 9:32:03 PM

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...and we lost the Celica to this. At least the Celica was interesting and had some intriguing surface detail.

UPshift - 1/6/2007 12:29:40 PM

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Yeah, the 80s Celicas and Celica Supras were great interpretations of sporty coupes. The last Celica was so non-Celica like, but at least it was interesting, unlike the tC's bland styling.

The only time Toyota became daring in styling, we got the "flounder" Supra and the last Celica. Everything else seems to blend in with the landscape.

Before someone starts jumping on me about complaining about Toyota, we have two in the driveway - a 4Runner (his) and Rav4 (hers). (but I LOVE my weekend Z car!)

SilverAero - 1/6/2007 6:59:27 PM

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I agree the last celica was too "boy racer" for my taste. But when i see the old ones i always wonder what it would be like to drive one

bagwell - 1/5/2007 9:48:07 PM

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Toyota recalls vehicles BEFORE they are ordered to and before people die....

EL34 - 1/6/2007 2:00:07 AM

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That thing looks like a Pep Boys Special.

SilverAero - 1/6/2007 6:59:59 PM

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Well that almost goes without saying.