2011 Scion tC
The late 1970s and early ’80s were a dark time in our cultural history. Disco, synth-heavy cheese metal and of course, the great Automotive Malaise Era. An unfortunate 90s disco craze notwithstanding, we’ve managed to leave most hallmarks of the era behind, with one exception: exercise wear as everyday attire. The era’s fitness boom brought us the track suit, of which a mere 4% have ever been anywhere near any kind of running event, the remainder accumulating in stereotype-heavy neighborhoods across the country. We’ve come to accept yoga pants, basketball shorts and cross trainers as casual attire, knowing full well the wearers will break no sweat that day.
With its low-slung stance, big brakes, 19″ wheels and aggressive marketing, the Scion tC’s the cross trainer of the automotive world. But is it fit to hit the track, or just wait in line at Starbucks?
