Yes. Look up the difference between traction and stability control.

Although i may be getting it confused with the Golf GTI who's stability control is on regardless above 25mph.

FUN FACT:

Source

 

i'm sorry can you explain what individual map lights and VSC are? and when you say temp gauge are you talking about cabin temp or engine?

 

1)there are three lights in the overhead console in the tC1:1 dome light(what the '11 has) and 2 individually switched lights aimed(sort of) at the driver and passenger.


2)Vehicle stability control. Good for n00bs but it gets in the way when you race/autox.

3)engine temp.

 

I find with a FWD car, the VSC isn't as much of a nuisance as with RWD cars. Then again, I find the under steer slows you down more on the track than VSC on RWD cars...

 

ohh man i totally didnt see that.

how would you know if your car is overheating or not?

 

tC1 both windows are auto up and down

tC2 only driver side only down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL!

plastic covers in the trunk feels so cheap and thin that i think i could tear it apart with bare hand...

 

Missing 2nd reverse light and engine temp gauge bothers me.
And I'm too lazy to add them myself :p

 

I agree about the reverse light. I was also shocked about the temp gauge. Freaked out the first week I got the car.
They have it integrated in the dash via warning lights. It's not bad and I actually like it because there's less clutter on the dash. I just have no idea what the overheat warning light looks like and whether or not this new electronic system is precise..

Hopefully no one will have engine problems, therefore validating the removal of the temp gauge

 

get a ScanGuage if you guys really want to monitor water temp

 

Don't mind the removal of hydraulic power steering. Less power consumption from the engine and one less pump that can go bad and need to be replaced. One less fluid your car requires.

 

But they do go bad. The chevy cobalt comes to mind(same supplier as toyota).

 

There's a lot of recalls on the EPS system. A few comes to mind, Chevy, Lexus, Mazda recently did a recall on their electric power steering system for a malfunction that could lead to hard steering, loss of steering or slow to return to center.

I'll stick with my hydaulic power steering, thank you very much.

 

Alright, I recant my statement that suggested that electric power steering is more reliable lol.

But I still like the feeling of having one less pump being driven by the engine. Also the lack of noise caused by a pump.

 

Cover for the rear cargo area.

I had a sytem in my 05 and it was always covered now I have to make my own cover.

 

The 15% tint on my rear window prevents anyone from seeing what's in the cargo area under any lighting. My silver 500/1v2 contrasts greatly with the dark interior, and is still not visible when peering into the rear window.

 

Yeah my 5% took care of my cargo area

 

Just had to be the 1-upper eh? lol

 

Duh haha my bad

 

the interior design.. the 2nd gen is too toyotaish where the 1st gen especially with the enclosed stereo gave it an overall metalic look... overall it looked a lot sportier too me..but thats just the inside its my only issue, and yeah the gauges i hate them on the new tc, the older tc look was much better, but thats just 02

 

There's an Eco light? Is that one that tells you to upshift early? Must have been turned off, I haven't seen it.