| Scion tC | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | 2004–2016 |
| Model years | 2005–2016 |
| Assembly | Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Tsutsumi plant)[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact car |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback coupe (liftback) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
The Scion tC is a compact car manufactured by Toyota under its Scion brand from 2004 to 2016 over two generations: ANT10 (2004–2010) and AGT20 (2011–2016). Both generations were built in Japan. The tC was introduced first in the United States for the 2005 model year and then, beginning with the second generation in the 2011 model year, in Canada as well. The tC was Scion's best-selling model, constituting almost 40% of total Scion sales.[2]
The name tC stands for "touring coupe." Beginning in 2011, the tC was sold as the Toyota Zelas in the Middle East, China[3] and South America,[4] a name derived from "zelante", Italian for "passionate" or "zealous."
- ^ "Japanese Production Sites" (Press release). Japan: Toyota. 2015-03-06. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
Scion Brand to Transition to Toyotawas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Radu, Mihnea (2010-12-29). "Toyota Zelas Launched in China". autoevolution. Romania. Retrieved 2018-12-06.
- ^ "Toyota Zelas also known as the 2011 Scion tC, now in UAE". 2010-12-08. Retrieved 2011-03-20.