83.16
2012 Scion tC
TCS
75.92
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TCS Converted Score
51.82
Consumer Guide
"Safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, curtain-side airbags, and driver- and front-passenger-knee airbags. A 60/40 split-folding rear seat back, 18-inch wheels, and a panoramic sunroof are standard."
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TCS Converted Score
65.56
Edmunds.com
"The 2012 Scion tC is a good choice among compact coupes thanks to its roomy interior and generous cargo capacity. Just don't expect its driving dynamics to match its sporty looks."
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TCS Converted Score
86.00
MSN Autos
"The 2012 Scion tC adds the high-performance tC Release Series 7.0 to its tC lineup. The limited-edition model features a TRD body kit, a High Voltage yellow paint scheme, and interior and exterior design cues. Scion will only build 2,200 units of the tC RS 7.0."
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TCS Converted Score
76.00
The Car Connection
"A big four-cylinder engine spins under the hood of the 2012 tC, and it's coupled to either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The testosterone flowing into the sheetmetal isn't quite in evidence here, though the tC performance is pleasant enough. A 0-60 mph time of about eight seconds is on tap--7.6 seconds with the manual, 8.3 seconds with the paddle-free automatic shifter--and cornering is predictable."
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TCS Converted Score
75.00
US News/World Report
"Though its engine won’t make you curl your hair, the 2012 Scion tC is rather functional for a small car with sporty intentions. It has comfortable front and rear seats, and a lot of cargo space for a coupe. Standard with a moonroof, Bluetooth and a USB port, the tC is also one of the most well-equipped models in the class. Overall, the 2012 Scion tC is a good bargain."
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TCS Converted Score
63.00
Unnamed Expert Resource 1
TCS Converted Score
N/A
Unnamed Expert Resource 2
Safety Administration Scoring:
TCS Converted Score
90.00
National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA)
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TCS Converted Score
100.00
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS)
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Fuel Economy Factor:
Fuel Economy Factor
-4
The Fuel Economy Factor influence to the Total Car Score is determined by first calculating a vehicle's average fuel economy number. This number is derived from the average miles-per-gallon figure a vehicle receives from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) across all available drivetrains (engines, transmissions and driven wheels). The number is then compared to the average fuel economy number for the entire segment in which a vehicle competes. The difference between a vehicle's fuel economy average number and the segment's fuel economy average number is what decides whether the fuel economy factor pulls a vehicle's Total Car Score up or down, and by how much.
For instance, if a car's average fuel economy is 21 mpg and the entire segment's fuel economy average is 19 mpg that vehicle gets 2 points added to its Total Car Score.
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How is the Total Car Score Calculated?
A vehicle’s Total Car Score is derived from 3rd party quantitative ratings. There are currently nine sources utilized for these 3rd party ratings. There is also a 10th factor, derived from a vehicle’s fuel economy rating that influences a vehicle’s Total Car Score.
Although each of these nine sources uses a unique ratings system (i.e. numbers vs. bubbles vs. stars, etc.), we convert those systems into a simple percentage score with equal weighting for each of the nine sources.
Although each of these nine sources uses a unique ratings system (i.e. numbers vs. bubbles vs. stars, etc.), we convert those systems into a simple percentage score with equal weighting for each of the nine sources.
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