Scion announced pricing today for the 2008 tC sports coupe and tC Spec Package models. The 2008 tC and tC Spec Package will be available at dealerships next month.

The core model tC receives freshened styling, new standard equipment and safety features for 2008. Exterior changes include a new upper mesh grille, lattice lower grille, projector-type low beam headlights with black trim, and rear tail lights similar in style to the tC’s headlights with round combination lamps. The tC also receives a deep orange combination meter on the instrument panel, silver-colored accents on the door assist grips and center cluster, updated seat fabric and a Pioneer subwoofer located under the cargo area.

Like all 2008 Scion models, the tC comes standard with seat-mounted side airbags, front and rear side curtain airbags, and two complimentary factory-recommended maintenance services, at 5,000 and 10,000 miles, at any Scion or Toyota dealer. The factory recommended maintenance includes an oil change, a tire rotation, a visual brake inspection, and the topping off of washer fluid.

Apple iPod connectivity becomes standard on all 2008 Scion models. Scion’s standard 160-watt maximum output Pioneer AM/FM/CD audio system features a head unit with iPod control. This head unit integrates track, artist and album information from the iPod into a one-line display on the head unit’s screen. Connectivity is achieved by simply plugging the iPod into a port via a connector cable, providing outstanding sound quality through the car’s stereo system and constant power to the iPod. Music is controlled through the head unit, steering wheel audio controls or iPod. A standard mini-jack port also allows users to listen to their portable music collection through the tC’s Pioneer speakers.

Scion also offers a Pioneer Premium audio system that adds the ability to download “skins” to play on the organic electroluminescent (OEL) faceplate. Customers can download images, four-second video clips and eight-second movies from Pioneer’s website. Pioneer software also allows customers to burn their own images and movies onto a CD and upload them onto the available head unit. The Premium audio system also has head unit outputs on the rear for the addition of external amps.

New to the accessory line up for the 2008 model year is the Scion navigation system. The system features a 160-watt maximum power audio/video/navigation unit with seven-inch LCD touch screen.

The tC Spec Package model, a blank canvas for the tuner community to express its creativity, also receives the grille, deep orange combination meter and silver-colored interior accents in addition to the new airbags and iPod connectivity across the Scion line-up.

The tC Spec Package will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $15,300 for a manual transmission and $16,100 for an automatic transmission, an increase of $300, or 2.0 percent and 1.9 percent respectively. With the additional standard equipment, the base MSRP for the core model tC is $17,000 for the manual transmission and $17,800 for the automatic transmission, an increase of $600, or 3.7 percent and 3.5 percent respectively. MSRP does not include delivery, processing and handling fees, which vary depending on location.

 

not bad, Ill stick with my 06 however. so far from the pictures I've seen the 08 tC is incredibly ugly but maybe i just need to see it in person.

 

Wow. And to think my 'o5 AT was a little under $18K out the door. (Cali tax, fees, destination charges, etc.)

That same tC with the few accessories I purchased will now be close to $20K out the door.

 

AAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want a NAV system durnit!!!!!!!

/me cries

 

If I had only waited two more months I coulda had iPod connectivity and a Navi unit standard...with the possibility for cooler door sills. Still no bluetooth standard for cell phones. A must have for a 5 speed. I like the exterior looks of the '07 better than the '08, but I like the '08 interior features better than the '07.

 

^^Navi ain't 'Standard'. It's $2K for the 'o8 xB. I'm sure the price for the navi will be the same for the 'o8 tC.

 

Good to know I mis-read yet another post. It makes me feel better about getting an '07 and putting in an aftermarket headunit with everything I want. Thanks for the reply!

 

Hmm, scion prices seems to just increase a bit every year, (i'm not talkin bout inflation). Well, hopefully they wont grow too much.

 

anybody have pictures for the navagation?

 

Nav option would have been nice, probally not worth the $$ though.

 

Why in the hell didn't scion give standard Ipod connectivity on all years? It's a safety issue dammit. I'm still waiting to buy my new head unit so I can keep my eyes on the road instead of my ipod!!!

 

the new headlights look pretty whack, but i like the taillights .. wonder if they can be put on an '07

 

whats this orange combo its talking about?

 

anyone know if the tail lights will fit an '05 tC? I like how they look wondering if it would be an easy swap

 

ditto

 

Im not really into the 08' too much because of the headlights and tail light, although i'd like to give it a chance. Def would like to see it in person though, i'll tell you i didn't like the rs3 too much until i saw it in person. Not a bad price though to come with projectors and different tail's

 

I havent seen the 08 yet but love my o7 wish that i could have it in a white 5spd but silver is ok.I think thay need to change the hight of the door armrests a little higher would be nice.

 

its funny a month or so after i got my '07 tC, the news came out about the '08... and i was like nnnnooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

...but now I say it with pride that i did good gettin the '07, cuz the '08 is butt UGLY. its good for some people who dont care about the look but care about the value.

for the $600 increase... i think its worth it cuz the airbag package on my '07 was 650, not to mention the $260 ipod connectivity... BUT I WOULD NEVER BUY IT

 

Scion NAV

I know it's for the 'o8 xB, but it will probably be the same for the 'o8 tC.

Hyghgynx ponders...
"I have a set of 'o5 tails. Maybe I should wait to sell them and see if an 'o8 tC owner would like to purchase them?"
(For a reeeaaally expensive price, of course. )

 

Standard side air bag, nice