2012 Scion tC specs & colors
2dr Car
Change trim
MSRP
- 2dr HB Man (Natl) $18,575
- 2dr HB Auto (Natl) $19,575
- 2dr HB Man Release Series 7.0 (GS) $20,905
- 2dr HB Man Release Series 7.0 (SE) $20,905
- 2dr HB Man Release Series 7.0 (Natl) $20,905
- 2dr HB Auto Release Series 7.0 (GS) $21,905
- 2dr HB Auto Release Series 7.0 (SE) $21,905
- 2dr HB Auto Release Series 7.0 (Natl) $21,905
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Dark charcoal
Packages
Specifications
EPA Classification | Compact Car |
Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 7.5 in |
Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
Front Wheel Size | 18 x 7.5 in |
Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
Engine Type | Gas I4 |
Displacement | 2.5L/152 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 173 @ 4100 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 180 @ 6000 |
Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 31 MPG |
Cruising Range - Hwy | 449.50 mi |
EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
Cruising Range - City | 333.50 mi |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 23 MPG |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 26 MPG |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.73 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.03 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.56 |
Trans Type | 6 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.38 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.88 |
Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.05 |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.06 |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.54 |
Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Double Wishbone |
Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut |
Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.98 x -TBD- in |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.65 x -TBD- in |
Brake Type | Pwr |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
Brake ABS System | 4-wheel |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 37.4 ft |
Steering Type | Electric pwr |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.81 |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14.8 |
Spare Tire Size | T145/80D16 |
Front Tire Size | P225/45R18 |
Rear Tire Size | P225/45R18 |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
Base Curb Weight | 3060 lbs |
Second Hip Room | 48.5 in |
Front Hip Room | 52.6 in |
Second Leg Room | 34.6 in |
Front Shoulder Room | 55.4 in |
Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 14.7 ft³ |
Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | 34.5 ft³ |
Front Head Room | 37.7 in |
Length, Overall | 174.0 in |
Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
Height, Overall | 55.7 in |
Passenger Volume | 88.4 ft³ |
Min Ground Clearance | 6.3 in |
Track Width, Front | 60.6 in |
Second Shoulder Room | 52.1 in |
Front Leg Room | 41.8 in |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | 70.7 in |
Passenger Capacity | 5 |
Second Head Room | 36.4 in |
Liftover Height | N/A in |
Track Width, Rear | 61.4 in |
Deep orange instrument panel illumination | Standard |
Engine immobilizer | Standard |
Traction control | Standard |
Driver/front passenger visor vanity mirrors w/cover | Standard |
CRS top tether anchor brackets & lower anchors | Standard |
Rear fender-mounted antenna | Standard |
Dual pwr outlets | Standard |
Electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD) | Standard |
Folding pwr side mirrors w/LED turn signal indicators | Standard |
**PRELIMINARY STANDARD EQUIPMENT** | Standard |
Front wheel drive | Standard |
18" x 7.5" split 7-spoke aluminum wheels w/graphite finish | Standard |
Cruise control | Standard |
Front seat mounted side airbags | Standard |
Variable intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
Reclining 60/40 split folding rear seat -inc: (3) head restraints | Standard |
Electric pwr steering | Standard |
Front active head restraints | Standard |
Brake assist | Standard |
Front & rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
Rear window defogger | Standard |
Tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel w/audio controls | Standard |
P225/45R18 all-season tires | Standard |
Front ventilated disc/rear solid disc brakes | Standard |
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch auto down | Standard |
Center console box w/cover | Standard |
Front sport bucket seats w/driver seat adjustable height | Standard |
Front & rear side curtain airbags | Standard |
T145/80D16 temporary spare tire | Standard |
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
Chrome exhaust tip | Standard |
Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
Fabric seat trim | Standard |
First-aid kit | Standard |
Air conditioning | Standard |
Remote keyless entry w/electronic rear hatch locking system | Standard |
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags (SRS) -inc: passenger occupant sensor | Standard |
Vehicle stability control (VSC) | Standard |
Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, trip meter | Standard |
160-watt Pioneer AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: 2-channel amplifier, (8) speakers, satellite radio capability, RCA output jacks, auxiliary audio & USB inputs | Standard |
Driver knee airbag | Standard |
Brake override system | Standard |
2.5L DOHC SFI 16-valve dual VVT-i I4 engine | Standard |
Driver seat one-touch walk-in w/track & seat angle memory | Standard |
Pwr door locks | Standard |
3-point seat belts in all seating positions -inc: driver & front passenger pretensioners w/force limiters | Standard |
Independent double wishbone rear suspension | Standard |
6-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
Outside temp gauge | Standard |
Panorama moonroof w/dual manual sunshades | Standard |
Cargo area under-floor storage w/cover | Standard |
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