The tC has remained a favorite among Scion’s scant lineup, and for 2011 the compact coupe received a much needed update. But now reports suggest the tC may be offered in more daring bodystyles as well.
According to Inside Line, a new convertible Scion tC will be introduced for 2012. Toyota’s youth-oriented brand has never had a convertible model, and if it makes it to showrooms it would become the only convertible offering in either Scion or Toyota’s lineup.
A Scion tC convertible would likely be very closely based on the redesigned 2011 model. Powering the new tC is a 180 horsepower 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual or a six-speed sequential-shift automatic.
Currently, the tC commands 30 percent of Scion’s sales. With a based price of around $17K, a convertible tC could become one of the most affordable drop tops available, undercutting other low-cost convertibles such as the Ford Mustang or Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder.
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