The Scion tC may not get as much attention as its friskier rear-wheel drive FR-S sibling, but the sport compact coupe is a fun little car in its own right that’s priced well and looks a lot better following last year’s facelift.
There aren’t any exterior changes for 2015 except the introduction of two new colours: Blizzard Pearl (replacing Alpine White) and Cosmic Gray Mica (replacing Classic Silver). The latter was the colour painted on my press car, a really cool dark gunmetal shade that looks almost black.
New design cues were incorporated in the refreshed tC that make it more closely resemble the current signature style resonating across all three of Toyota’s brands. A gaping black grille dominates the front bumper, and the front headlamps are sharpened with a cutout that flows into the bumper cover.
The rear takes a bit after the FR-S, with a big blackout lower bumper valance that houses an F1-style deflector in the centre. The taillights are a bunch of circular LEDs clustered in a round housing, and inside, a huge panoramic moonroof brightens up the Dark Charcoal themed interior. Although the vehicle is technically called a coupe, it’s actually got a hatchback form factor making it not just a looker but also practical. It swallowed all the luggage I threw at it for a week-long trip with room to spare.
