2012 Scion tC
2 trims · 4 configurations · Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$18,575 – $21,905
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Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$18,575
Typical monthly
$368/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $18,575 – $19,575
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/31
- Horsepower
- 180 hp
- Torque
- 173 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.7
- Max towing
- —
Release Series 7.0
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $20,905 – $21,905
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/31
- Horsepower
- 180 hp
- Torque
- 173 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2.5L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.7
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base2 configurations | Release Series 7.02 configurations |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $18,575 – $19,575 | $20,905 – $21,905 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 23/31 | 23/31 |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 173 lb-ft | 173 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2.5L I4 gas | 2.5L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 14.7 | 14.7 |
| Max towing | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasRelease Series 7.0gas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedRelease Series 7.0regular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseI4Release Series 7.0I4
- Displacement
- Base2.5 LRelease Series 7.02.5 L
- Horsepower
- Base180 hpRelease Series 7.0180 hp
- Torque
- Base173 lb-ftRelease Series 7.0173 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base6-speed manualRelease Series 7.06-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel driveRelease Series 7.0front wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseHatchbackRelease Series 7.0Hatchback
- Doors
- Base3Release Series 7.03
- Seating
- Base5Release Series 7.05
- Length
- Base174 inRelease Series 7.0—
- Width
- Base70.7 inRelease Series 7.070.7 in
- Height
- Base55.7 inRelease Series 7.055.7 in
- Wheelbase
- Base106.3 inRelease Series 7.0106.3 in
- Ground clearance
- Base6.3 inRelease Series 7.06.3 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base14.7 cu ftRelease Series 7.014.7 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base3,060 lbsRelease Series 7.0—
- Fuel tank
- Base14.5 galRelease Series 7.014.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base26Release Series 7.026
- City MPG
- Base23Release Series 7.023
- Highway MPG
- Base31Release Series 7.031
| Spec | Base | Release Series 7.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 180 hp | 180 hp |
| Torque | 173 lb-ft | 173 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 174 in | — |
| Width | 70.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.3 in | 6.3 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||
| Cargo capacity | 14.7 cu ft | 14.7 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,060 lbs | — |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||
| Combined MPG | 26 | 26 |
| City MPG | 23 | 23 |
| Highway MPG | 31 | 31 |