2014 Scion tC
Used

Review and specifications

2014 Scion tC

The 2011 redesign brought a power boost to 180-hp, and a choice of a six-speed manual or automatic transmissions, but the noisy cabin, mediocre handling, and jittery ride remained. We like the value for the money proposition and the versatility of its hatchback design. However, fit and finish are lacking. Rear visibility is somewhat constricted as well. On the positive side, antilock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control are standard equipment. Updates for 2014 included some styling tweaks, new suspension and steering calibrations, and a six-speed automatic transmission. 2016 was the tC's last year together with the Scion brand.

Market value
$7,150
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
5
Model year 2014
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability Not rated
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
coupe
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Sports cars 4/5-seat
Generation began
2011

Pricing

Current retail median
$7,150
Retail value range
$7,025 - $7,525
Original MSRP range
$19,210 - $22,440
Trade-in range
$4,085 - $4,595

Ratings

Road test score
44/100

Fuel economy

EPA city
23 MPG
EPA highway
31 MPG
EPA combined
26 MPG
Tested city
18 MPG
Tested highway
36 MPG
Tested overall
27 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,470
Cruising range
385 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.2 sec
0-60 mph
8.6 sec
60-0 mph braking
134 ft
Avoidance speed
54 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
177 in
Width
71 in
Height
56 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Weight
3,155 lb
Maximum load
865 lb
Towing capacity
0 lb

Interior

Seating
5 people
Front head room
3 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
2 in
Rear leg room
29.5 in
Luggage
2+0+0

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
7/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Scion

The Scion brand started as a youth-oriented division of Toyota, offering smaller, less-expensive coupes and hatchbacks with sportier designs. Some Scion models gained mainstream appeal, but the brand was discontinued and absorbed back into Toyota in 2016. The Scion iM was rebranded as the rebadged Toyota Corolla iM, and evolved into the Corolla Hatchback. The Mazda-built iA subcompact sedan was rebadged as the Toyota Yaris, and discontinued in 2020. The rear-drive Scion FR-S lives on as the Toyota GR86.

Vehicle ID: 2800 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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