Are 2012 Scions good cars?
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.
What replaced the Scion iQ?
The Toyota iQ is an ultra-compact, front transverse engine, front-wheel-drive city car manufactured by Toyota and marketed in a single generation for Japan (2008–2016); Europe (2008–2015); and North America (2012–2015), where it was marketed as the Scion iQ….Toyota iQ.
| Toyota iQ (AJ10) | |
|---|---|
| Successor | Toyota C+pod (Toyota eQ) |
How much is a 2012 Toyota Scion?
Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on the 2012 Scion tC coupe is $18,575 with the 6-speed manual transmission and reaches nearly $20,000 with the automatic. The Release Series 7.0 has an MSRP of $21,635.
Is the Scion iQ a two door car?
A Toyota division, Scion introduced the two-door iQ for 2012; typical of the brand, it comes in one trim level with a bevy of available dealer accessories, but our test car had few. At just 120.1 inches long, the iQ is the second-shortest mass-market car in the U.S.
How big is a Scion iQ electric steering?
The iQ’s electric power steering is light, accurate, and weights up predictably. It’s gratifying, actually. Combine that with a 6.6-foot wheelbase and you wind up with a turning diameter of less than 26 feet.
Can a Scion iQ be used with a CVT?
In America, the iQ is offered only with a CVT because, as a Scion rep puts it, “the intended buyer will use this car in tight urban areas with hills and tight parking, and we are predicting most buyers will want a simple transmission.” Fine, but “simple” has two meanings.
Which is louder the Scion iQ or the versa?
At idle and at a 70-mph cruise, the iQ is noisier than any of the one-size-larger B-segment econocars we tested last November. At WOT, it’s as noisy as the Versa.