Haven't driven the new TC, but have driven a forte coup. . .besides it being cramped, and way to wanna be space age on the interior, I was actually really surprised with its' pep. Nothing in first, but from 2-5, with no low shifting, it was pretty ok for a 4 banger. Once again, it is a price point and cornering a market mobile, but they sell. . .as will the new TC. . .all day long.