The tC (touring coupé) was one of three models that launched Toyota's millenial-oriented Scion brand in 2004.
Designed as a two-seater liftback with fully independent suspension and a 2.4 liter DOHC engine, it was aimed at the sport compact segment previously targeted by the Toyota Celica.
It also came available with a high number of standard equipment such as air conditioning, cruise control, as well as a CD player sound system and glass roof.
It was replaced by the second generation tC for model year 2011.