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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Front Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2005 - 2010
Price :	$16,465
Weight :	2900 lbs \| 1315.418 kg

Engine & Transmission

Inline 4
Displacement :	2400 cc \| 146.5 cu in. \| 2.4 L.
Power :	160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 5700 RPM
Torque :	163 Ft-Lbs (221 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	88.5 mm \| 3.484 in.
Stroke :	96.0 mm \| 3.78 in.
Compression :	9.6:1
Valvetrain :	16 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder)

Transmission:
5 Manual

Dimension(s)

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	13 cu. ft.
Seating Capacity :	5
Doors :	2
Length :	174.0 in \| 4420 mm.
Width :	69.1 in \| 1755 mm.
Height :	55.7 in \| 1415 mm.
Wheelbase :	106.3 in \| 2700 mm.
Front Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.
Rear Track :	59.3 in \| 1506 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson strut Rear : Double wishbone suspension

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P215/45ZR17
Wheels :	Front : 17" Alloy Wheels Rear : 17" Alloy Wheels

Recall

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	GULF STATES TOYOTA, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V035000
Summary	GULF STATES TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2010 VEHICLES FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE SOLD BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 AND JUNE 2, 2008 WITHOUT THE REQUISITE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY MODIFICATION LABELS.
Consequence	THIS DOES NOT MEET THE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL OR THE CUSTOMER WILL HAVE THE OPTION FOR DEALERS TO INSTALL THE LABEL FREE OF CHARGE. DEALERS WILL ALSO CORRECT THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 27, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT GULF STATES TOYOTA AT 713-580-3300.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	05V483000
Summary	ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A GLASS WIND DEFLECTOR, THE DEFLECTOR, IF IMPACTED BY A PROJECTILE, SUCH AS ROAD DEBRIS, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WIND DEFLECTOR IN THE UPWARD-TILTED POSITION AT HIGHWAYS SPEEDS, MAY SHATTER AND SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME.
Consequence	PIECES OF THE WIND DEFLECTOR GLASS MAY SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME AND FALL UPON THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS CAUSING DRIVER DISTRACTION AND/OR INJURY.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL A PROTECTIVE LAMINATE TO THE WIND DEFLECTOR TO PREVENT PIECES OF GLASS FROM SEPARATING FROM THE WIND DEFLECTOR FRAME. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 27, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-707-2466.
Notes	TOYOTA RECALL NO. 50S.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Manufacturer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20040312
NHTSA Campaign ID	06V408000
Summary	ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. THIS CONDITION CAN OCCUR IF THE DOOR FOR THAT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE WHILE THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION IS IN THE 'ON' POSITION OR WITHIN 90 SECONDS OF TURNING THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE 'ON' POSITION TO THE 'OFF' POSITION.
Consequence	IF THE SIDE IMPACT SEAT-BOLSTER AND CURTAIN SIDE AIRBAGS INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY, THEY COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY IF AN OCCUPANT IS SEATED ON THE SAME SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS THE DOOR THAT IS CLOSED WITH A HIGH RATE OF FORCE. UNTIL THE REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT A MINIMAL FORCE/SPEED BE USED TO CLOSE THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS OR CLOSING THE DOORS AFTER 90 SECONDS HAVE ELAPSED FROM TURNING THE IGNITION KEY FROM THE 'ON' TO THE 'OFF' POSITION.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO SIDE IMPACT AIRBAG SENSORS AND INSTALL A URETHANE PAD IN THE FRONT DOORS, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-866-548-1851.
Notes	TOYOTA RECALL NO. SSC 60H.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	AIR BAGS
Manufacturer	TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Mfr Report Date	20040610
NHTSA Campaign ID	06V096000
Summary	ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR, WHICH IS USED IN THE SIDE AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN SHIELD AIR BAG, AND THE KNEE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY, SOME INFLATORS WERE PRODUCED WITH AN INSUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF THE HEATING AGENTS NECESSARY FOR PROPER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. IN THIS CONDITION, THE EXPANSION FORCE OF THE GAS MAY BE INSUFFICIENT TO PROPERLY INFLATE THE AIR BAG WHEN THE SRS SYSTEM IS ACTIVATED DURING A CRASH.
Consequence	THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE OCCUPANT IN THE INVOLVED SEATING POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPECIFIC SRS AIR BAG. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-888-270-9371, SCION AT 1-866-548-1851, OR LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Notes	TOYOTA RECALL NO. 60B AND LEXUS RECALL NO. 6LB.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2005 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$46,326
Avg. Home :	$297,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.24
Total Car Production :	11,946,653

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2005 Scion tC? A: The 2005 Scion tC has a wheelbase size of 106.30 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2005 Scion tC? A: The 2005 Scion tC has a length of 174.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2005 Scion tC? A: The 2005 Scion tC has a width of 69.10 inches.

Q: How much did the 2005 Scion tC cost when new?A: The 2005 Scion tC had a base price of approximately $16,465 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2005 Scion tC? A: The 2005 Scion tC was a .

Q: What tires did the 2005 Scion tC have? A: The 2005 Scion tC had P215/45ZR17 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 2005 Scion tC have? A: The 2005 Scion tC had Front : 17" Alloy Wheels
Rear : 17" Alloy Wheels wheels.

Q: What engine did the 2005 Scion tC have? A: The engine powering the 2005 Scion tC was a Inline 4 (2400 cc | 146.5 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 160 BHP (117.76 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 163 Ft-Lbs (221 NM) @ 4000 RPM.

Q: What transmission did the 2005 Scion tC have? A: The 2005 Scion tC had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.