2011 Scion tC side test
2011 Scion tC with standard side airbags 31 mph side test
Overall evaluation: Good
Full rating at http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=1410
1996 Chevrolet Astro moderate overlap test
1996 Chevrolet Astro 40 mph moderate overlap front test
Overall evaluation: Poor
Full rating at http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=66
2011 Mercedes GLK moderate overlap test
2011 Mercedes GLK 40 mph moderate overlap front test
Overall evaluation: Good
Full rating at http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=1405
1959 Chevrolet Bel Air vs. 2009 Chevrolet Malibu crash test
IIHS 50th anniversary demonstration test • September 9, 2009
In the 50 years since US insurers organized the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, car crashworthiness has improved. Demonstrating this was a crash test conducted between a 1959 Chevrolet Bel Air and a 2009 Chevrolet Malibu. In a real-world collision similar to this test, occupants of the new model would fare much better than in the vintage Chevy.
"It was night and day, the difference in occupant protection," says Institute president Adrian Lund. "What this test shows is that automakers don't build cars like they used to. They build them better."
The crash test was conducted at an event to celebrate the contributions of auto insurers to highway safety progress over 50 years. Beginning with the Institute's 1959 founding, insurers have maintained the resolve, articulated in the 1950s, to "conduct, sponsor, and encourage programs designed to aid in the conservation and preservation of life and property from the hazards of highway accidents."
More information at http://www.iihs.org/50th/default.html
2011 Volkswagen Jetta 50 Mp/h NHTSA Rear Impact (FMVSS 301)
A 50 Mp/h, 70% overlap rear impact using the FMVSS 301 standards. No fuel leakage was noticed post test.
Only photos were available of this tests, information is NOT available through NHTSA's database.
2011 Scion tC - 10 Hot Laps on a Real Track in Scion's 2nd Gen tC [2g tc]
Scion took a 2011 Scion tC to New Hampshire Motor Speedway to thoroughly test it for use in motorsports. Our testing in New England confirmed much of what we learned in Las Vegas at our Regional Launch, as well as in other private testing.
After a full day of testing, a couple of tanks of gas and hundreds of miles of testing, we got a pretty good idea how the chassis would handle extreme conditions. The idea that this tC is as capable as it is, and starts at just under $20k, means that it is a steal. It's actually pretty incredible.
If we were going to build a track machine, we'd upgrade the stock brake pads, get some stainless steel brake lines, upgrade the shocks and springs and front/rear sway bars, and do the typical basic bolt-ons. We've seen people fitting tires as wide as 265's with the help of a new fender pinch weld technique we're using, so with the right set of wheels the tC would make for a track machine.
If you like this video, also check out the finished product, as this was just the raw footage of a few of the countless laps we ran that day: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcKdaLgeLYQ&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL
For more on the story behind the video:
http://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=196028
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Ford F150 and Honda Civic frontal crash test by IIHS
When large, truck-based SUVs collide with passenger cars or minivans, the results can be devastating for the occupants of the latter.
But fatalities in such accidents are on the decrease in the United States thanks to measures employed by automakers. Traffic deaths are down 64 percent since the year 2000 due to changes in automobile design such as lower bumpers for SUVs and better-protect cabin cells for passenger cars.
In 2000, the death rate for car and minivan passengers in collisions with trucks or SUVs was 44 deaths per million. That came down to 16 deaths per million by 2009.
The study was conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, a private-sector group based in Arlington, Virginia.
"By working together, the automakers got life-saving changes done quickly," said Joe Nolan, the institute's chief administrative officer.
2011 Scion tC - High Speed Test Drive at New Hampshire Motor Speedway's Road Course
Akio Toyota challenged Toyota, Lexus, and Scion to make their vehicles more fun to drive. This is part of an internal initiative to add excitement back into each brand's product line and get back into making exciting products.
While this may sound like lip service to some enthusiasts, a lot of what's done internally never sees the light of day, and for good reason; the car industry is extremely competitive. Even more so after the rough times that the industry has gone through in recent years.
Industry segments, like the sports car segment, have gone through some pretty rough times as well. With a shrinking market for pure sports cars, comes practical cars like the all-new, second generation, Scion tC.
The 2011 Scion tC is the first sporty car to be released after this initiative, and marks the start of a new era for Toyota, Scion, and Lexus. The Scion tC is a practical five passenger coupe that makes no compromises in safety. 8 airbags, traction control, vehicle stability control, ABS brakes, brake assist, and electronic brake force distribution? All for under $20k in a sporty compact coupe? What a steal! And at speed, I was amazed how the TRAC would actually simulate a limited-slip differential and keep the inside tire from spinning. In my past experiences with racing the first-gen tC, on slower corners the 2.4L had enough torque to break traction with the inside tire that is unweighted when cornering.
And the fact that it has these systems means that it is a car that you can drive through winters with relative ease. The TRAC and VSC will make a night and day different in slippery conditions, and can be completely turned off if you're in a situation where you're completely stuck.
Six-speed manual tC's sprint from 0-60 in 7.6 seconds - not bad for a car that's priced under $20k.
It will remind you of all of the reasons you first got into cars; it just does so many things right. Rolling through the gears with it's close ratio 6 speed, many of us were reminded of the Celica GT-S. When the tC launched, the price point was so much lower than what the Celica could ever hope to achieve that tC pretty much killed the Celica.
The Exhaust note reminded many of a built version of our late 80's FWD Corollas that utilized the 1.6L 7 rib 4age 4 cylinders. We drove for days with the radio off just listening to the music from under the hood.
But while we're on the topic of stereos, let's just say that the 2nd-generation tC has an AMAZING stereo. 300W standard? For those audiophiles, the 340W Apline stereo upgrade adds RCA's so you can add an external amp setup and subs. The one thing that's great about hatchbacks is that you aren't stuffing subs in a sealed trunk. As long as you're careful about sub placement with the glass, you'll end up with an amazing sounding system with relatively low power requirements.
The snappy handling of the 2nd-generation reminded many of us of some of the sportier cars Toyota produced over the years. Most of the testers have driven some pretty modified cars, so it was amazing to us the level of performance these newer sports cars can reach without the need for sacrificing your daily drive to and from where you're headed. After a day of testing, we developed a pretty thorough list of minor things we would do to develop the chassis, but we were really awestruck with the potential of this chassis; we're looking forward to seeing what the aftermarket will come up with!
Part of what Scion does different are as simple as the fundamentals that influence every decision that's made. At it's core, Scion marks Toyota's commitment to shaking things up, and trying something that others may think is a bit too different to dare try. Take this video for example; normally this kind of internal testing doesn't see the light of day publicly, but Scion's approach is totally different.
Enjoy!!!
2011 Scion tC at Woburn Toyota in Woburn, MA - Walk Around Presentation by Johannes Witt
2011 Scion tC at Woburn Toyota in Woburn, MA - Walk Around Presentation by Johannes Witt
This 2011 tC is a Cement Color Automatic 6-Speed transmission Monospec model
Joe Witt / Johannes Witt Scion Manager
Woburn Toyota/ Woburn Scion
391 Washington St.
Woburn, MA 01801
781-933-1100
www.woburnscion.com
Feel free to contact our Scion Manager at jwitt@wobfm.com or call 781-933-1100
2011 Scion TC
A thorough examination of the interior and the exterior of the redesigned Scion tC. If this looks interesting, give me a call at 573-268-6462 or bpollock@machens.com
2011 Scion tC MCOR Automotive Show Car for Sale at Sun Toyota Scion in New Port Richey
Mike Chaparro tells you all about this one of a kind 2011 Scion tC. This tC was custom built for the Stuff the xB car show to show off the customization that is available on the 2011 tC. Come see this car at Sun Toyota Scion in New Port Richey, FL. You can call Mike at 727-278-4440 to set an appointment.
2011 Scion tC vs. 2010 Kia Forte Koup
***I work for Toyota & Scion of Des Moines*** This video is biased. We had the ability to have Side by Side Comparison of the 2011 Scion tC and the 2010 Kia Forte Koup on a closed course. All vehicles were base model automatics. I encourage you to test all vehicles that you are looking at to find the best fit for you. Come to Scion of Des Moines to experience the all new Scion tC for yourself.
