2005tC Tech PDF
2005tC Tech PDF
2005tC Tech PDF
I. 2005 SCION TC 4
A. Scion Marque ........................................................................................................................................ 4
II. SOPHISTICATION 4
A. tC is all-new third Scion model.............................................................................................................. 4
B. Design Process ..................................................................................................................................... 4
C. Design Details....................................................................................................................................... 5
D. Exterior.................................................................................................................................................. 5
E. Interior ................................................................................................................................................... 6
III. SURPRISE 6
A. Dimensions ........................................................................................................................................... 6
B. Interior ................................................................................................................................................... 7
C. Panorama Moonroof ............................................................................................................................. 9
D. Windows ............................................................................................................................................... 9
E. Cargo Area............................................................................................................................................ 8
F. Seat-backs ............................................................................................................................................ 8
IV. PERFORMANCE 10
A. Driver’s Car ......................................................................................................................................... 10
B. 4-wheel Independent Suspension....................................................................................................... 10
C. Advanced Braking System.................................................................................................................. 12
D. 160 Hp, 163 ft.lb. 4-cylinder engine .................................................................................................... 13
E. Light Weight / Low NVH Technologies ............................................................................................... 13
F. Performance Enhancing Systems....................................................................................................... 14
G. Low noise / Low Friction Technologies............................................................................................... 15
H. Low Emission Vehicle ......................................................................................................................... 15
I. Two Transmission Choices .................................................................................................................. 16
V. ATTENTION TO DETAIL 17
A. Interior comfort & finishes ................................................................................................................... 17
B. Spacious interior storage areas .......................................................................................................... 17
C. Surprising details ................................................................................................................................ 17
D. Air Conditioning................................................................................................................................... 18
E. High level of standard equipment ....................................................................................................... 20
F. NVH Control ........................................................................................................................................ 21
G. Integrated passive safety systems ..................................................................................................... 22
H. CAE / CAD / CAM ............................................................................................................................... 22
VI. ENVIRONMENT 23
A. Reduction of Hard-to-dispose of Materials ......................................................................................... 23
B. Recycled and Recyclable Materials .................................................................................................... 23
VII. PERSONALIZATION 24
A. Factory Options................................................................................................................................... 24
A. Accessories......................................................................................................................................... 24
B. TRD Accessories ................................................................................................................................ 24
C. Other Available Accessories............................................................................................................... 26
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I. 2005 SCION TC
A. Scion Marque
1. each car is a reflection of individual youth lifestyle
2. common theme of Scion cars -
3_cars_above a. individuality: different concept, style, dynamics, and
appeal for each Scion model
b. focused styling concept for each model
c. design features
1) strong wheel arches
2) flared rocker panels
3) honeycomb mesh grilles
4) distinct side marker lamps
d. common themes
1) mono-spec simple ordering & single price
2) surprising, high level of standard equipment
3) unexpected details / exceptional value
4) customizable for each driver
II. SOPHISTICATION
A. tC is all-new third Scion model
1. adds new performance focus to Scion brand
2. 2-door car remains the ultimate expression of automotive
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style & independence
B. Design Process
1. design sensibilities of young buyers:
a. educated
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b. creative
c. cultured
2. tC has purposeful stance and clean lines of a more
expensive performance car
3. sporting profile w/ utility of functional storage
G3_concept_B 4. style distinct from any other Toyota model in the world
5. design evolved through successive iterations
a. from concept, to virtual digital car, to clay, to steel
b. interaction at each stage with American buyers
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C. Design Details
1. Distinct look from Toyota cars
2. emphasis on width = performance potential
a. Horizontal headlamp shape
b. powerful grille shape
c. lower grille integrates with rocker panel shape
3. long wheelbase for roominess and stance
4. continuous arch to roofline
a. opens up greenhouse
b. to create social environment for friends in the back seat
5. standard Panorama roof
a. creates interior and exterior openness
D. Exterior
1. adds new performance appeal to Scion marque
2. distinguishing details of tC
a. standard panorama moonroof
b. side marker lamps integrated into side mirrors
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c. clear lens CHMSL
d. uncluttered license plate area
e. chrome exhaust tip
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E. Interior
1. spacious, open interior = Driver’s Car w/ room for friends
a. takes advantage of long wheelbase & wide track of the
platform
b. good access to rear seats from driver & passenger sides
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2. cascade “waterfall” form
a. integrates center of dash with console
3. sporting driving position
4. Upscale Materials
interior_buck a. soft-touch buttons for A/C system
b. solid metal temperature knob
c. metal-look cover for Pioneer audio system
d. damped glovebox door
e. unique “Mirage” surface
1) upper fine-grain texture on dash and door panels
2) creates new unconventional interior material metaphor
3) look of wrinkled rice paper or fabric
f. fabric covering on A- & B-pillars, console box armrest, &
visors
III. SURPRISE
A. Dimensions
1. Exterior
Dimensions 2005 tC
Wheelbase in. 106.3
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Overall Length in. 174.0
Width (w/o mirrors) in. 69.1
Height in. 55.7
Track, F / R, in. in. 59.3
Curb weight, 5M/T lbs. 2,905
4A/T 2,970
weight distrib., F / R % 61 / 39
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B. Interior
1. wide, comfortable platform
a. spacious social environment
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2. surprising rear legroom
a. “business class” seating, comparable to many small
sedans
Dimensions 2005 tC
Headroom, F / R in. 37.6 / 36.6
264mo28 Shoulder room, F / R in. 54.3 / 50.0
Hip room, F / R in. 53.2 / 47.3
Leg room, F / R in. 41.6 / 33.6
Hip point in. 19.9
Couple distance, F to R in. 36.2
Passenger vol. ft³ 84.7
EPA cargo vol. ft³ 12.8
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C. Cargo Area
Cargo Area Dimensions 2005 tC
L., seatbacks up in. 26.4
L., seatbacks down in. 59.7
L., seatbacks down 103.6
& ft. seat reclined in.
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D. Seat-backs
1. Unique reclining 60-40 split rear seat-backs add versatility
a. recline in 10 steps
b. from 25° to 45°
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2. Seat-backs fold flat
a. wide, flat, load floor
1) compact IRS
b. CRS tether anchors (3)
c. Steel tie-down hooks (4)
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E. Panorama Moonroof
1. dramatic visible feature: standard on the tC
2. first use in any Toyota worldwide
3. outer roof: tempered glass
a. dark grey tint: blocks 75 – 79% visible light
pano_roof (build1-3)
b. 96 – 97% UV-cut
c. reduces infrared (heat) rays to keep interior cooler
d. also available on Harrier (J) & Lexus RX 330
4. full welded steel structure beneath
pano_roof_side (build 1-3)
a. same underlying structure as a conventional roof
1) roof side rails
2) roof cross-bars
b. meets all internal standards for side impact & roll-over
protection
1) TMC uses best global standard:
higher than Federal requirements
5. front panel = wind deflector
6. center panel pop up & slides back outside
7. rear roof section is fixed
8. roll-out sunshades
a. front is manual and opens automatically w/ roof
operation
b. rear is manual open & close
F. Windows
1. windshield is laminated green tint UV reflective glass
(100%)
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2. front door & back hatch glass is = 90% UV-cut
3. rear door & quarter window glass = 85% UV-cut
a. also reduces infrared (heat) rays to keep interior cooler
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IV. PERFORMANCE
A. Driver’s Car
1. key development goal for vehicle development
2. wide, muscular presence
a. firm, stable, handling inspires confidence
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b. increased feedback to driver
c. emphasis on steering & brake feel
3. shared with new European-built Avensis
a. award-winning 2.0L sedan
b. developed specifically for American drivers by Scion
B. 4-wheel Independent Suspension
1. responsive driving performance
2. designed for fun driving
3. low-pressure N2 gas shocks w/ linear control valves all
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4. torsionally rigid unit-body chassis
5. MacPherson strut front suspension
a. Full front subframe
1) supports suspension links for stable handling
2) isolates body shell from road noise for reduced NVH
3) crisp turn in
4) sharp transitional responses
264ch14 5) high ultimate limits for lateral grip
b. front anti-roll bar
1) diameter = 0.83” (21 mm)
Spring rate tC TRD
N/mm 25.5 29.8
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7. Steering
a. power rack-and-pinion steering
b. large diameter steering shaft
1) increased torsional rigidity
2) improved steering feel
3) faster turn-in response
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D. Air Conditioning
1. standard on tC
2. integrated control system
a. ‘class-above’ fully-electronic HVAC
b. massive aluminum center knob
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c. soft-touch electronic buttons
d. display shows exterior temp & clock
3. “fin-shut” flush closing dash vents
4. seven fan speeds
a. optimal flow v. noise
b. fast cool-down performance
5. smooth, quiet, high-capacity swash-plate compressor
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a. typical of premium models
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6. Seats
a. premium deep-texture fabric
1) rich “class-above” feel & appearance
b. driver’s seat
1) adjustable seat height & seat bottom angle
2) accessible high-mount seat-back release lever
3) “walk-in memory”
a) tips & slides forward for access to rear seats
b) retains mechanical adjustment of seat position &
seats rake when returned
4) large step-in distance = 24” (617 mm)
a) from back of seat-base to B-pillar
b) when driver seat is forward
c. front seats fold full-flat
1) removable front headrests
2) “business class” sleeping area
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7. Rear Seats
a. 60/40 split fold-down rear seats
1) reclining back rests
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VII. PERSONALIZATION
A. Factory Options
1. core principle of Scion = every car is a custom
2. only 3 factory choices:
47_2005_Scion_tC a. transmission
b. color
c. seat-mounted & side curtain airbags
A. Accessories
a. port or dealer installable, same price
b. increase emphasis on performance parts
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c. increases availability of wide ranging flexible inventory
with short delivery time
B. TRD Accessories
1. TRD supercharger (late introduction)
a. power target = 200 Hp @ 5 psi
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b. compact, efficient, quiet, Vortech scroll compressor
c. pumps up “off the line” torque output for max driving fun
d. unique packaging & installation, driven by jack-shaft
1) designed for ease of dealer installation
2) warranty = factory engine warranty
e. integrates with factory engine management:
most sophisticated OEM supercharger system
developed by TRD
1) includes new fuel injectors
2) “piggy back” ECU
3) previous TRD production systems:
1MZ-FE 3.0L V6 (Camry, Solara)
3VZ-FE 3.4L V6 (Tacoma, Tundra, pre-03 4Runner)
2UZ-FE 4.7L V8 (Tundra, Sequoia, LC/100)
2. stainless big-bore exhaust system
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3. TRD springs
a. stiffer spring rates
b. lower ride height by 1.2”
c. lowers vehicle CG & CR
d. increase roll stiffness for improved transitional control
TRD_springs 4. TRD struts (late introduction)
a. higher damping forces increase tire contact pressure
5. TRD rear anti-roll bar
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TECHNICAL ILLUSTRATIONS
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