Audi has a premium image and its cars are priced to reflect that, but the tt performs well in several different areas, from performance to interior quality, so you. The interior breaks new ground with a modern design thats luxurious and boasts a driver focused infotainment interface. Please put your stupid hairdresser jokes aside for now because the 2015 audi tt is a pretty special piece of kit even if it didnt turn out to be the. The 2017 audi tt isnt quite a pure sports car, but its drivercentric interior design, leaner driving character, and everyday practicality provide an ideal sweet spot for the real world. Were here to help everyone find cars they will really love. Identifying rivals for the audi tt is slightly tricky, as sports car fans will often throw a wide net. Tt vs tts comfort level when used as a daily driver audiworld. So if youre looking at getting into an audi tts as a daily driver i really hope you dont have a very far commute and have access to a track or to. Audi backs the 2020 tt with a fouryear50,000mile warranty. Audis little road star makes the most of the companys fivecylinder engine. Arriving in the uk in april 2006, the secondgeneration audi tt was first available as a coupe, with a choice of a petrol 2. Standard full led headlamps exude modern sports car appeal, with a broader and flatter singleframe grille, sharp contours across the hood where the audi rings. The combination of low centre of gravity, low total weight, quattro allwheel drive.
It varies torque delivery from the front to rear axles and can be customized via the audi drive select system for a confident and sporty drive. So, i was very excited to learn that audi now had a super powerful, 3. The switchgear is modern, chunky and easy to use, and the upholstery is soft and comfortable. Opt for headlamps with led or matrix led technology for the audi tt coupe. The new audi tt quattro turned out to be the coolest daily. In extreme situations, the car can execute a piloted emergency stop and place an emergency call via the ecall system. You could be looking at cars like toyotas gt86, porsches 718 cayman, bmws 2 series or even a hot hatch of some kind.
Audi tt is perfect replacement for a porsche 911 reliable and racy zoom zoom all options standard with the spackage super fun hate to sell it. Jul 18, 2018 the audi tt coupe 40 tfsi with manual transmission and frontwheel drive has a curb weight without driver of only 1,285 kilograms 2,832. That output is channeled through a sevenspeed dualclutch automatic transmission to audi s quattro awd. The tt coupe is the model we recommend for most buyers. Buying advice for the audi tt roadster covering running costs, mpg, fuel economy, reliability and safety, from the expert what car. The appeal of a sports car is pretty obviousdriving pleasure. A hulking, expensive and oftenmisunderstood suv that was designed back in the mid2000s. Mar 15, 2020 the driver can influence the engines sound via the audi drive select system. The audi tt coupe is audis all season sports car, now back with more technology advancements and an aggressive look to match. Quattro allwheel drive and a sevenspeed dualclutch automatic transmission are standard on both models. Are you considering purchasing the new audi tt rs to replace your daily driver. By networking quattro drive with audi drive select, the driver of the new audi.
The voice control system understands formulations from everyday speech. Nissan 300zx tt zcars part 1 everyday driver duration. The tt wont upset a porsche cayman in any scenario, but the audi is far and away a better drivers car than aging competitors like the bmw z4 or mercedesbenz slk. The 18way adjustable seats lets the driver cover serious miles. Apr 17, 2018 april 17, 2018 we tested audi s lineup of smaller rs vehicles, the rs 3 sedan and tt rs coupe, to see which one comes out on top when it comes to drivability, performance and fun. The driver can influence the engines sound via the audi drive select system. That output is channeled through a sevenspeed dualclutch automatic transmission to. On the 30th anniversary of the legendary m3, we drive each generation in search of the best execution of its dual personality.
Besides the driveroriented audi virtual cockpit, the basic version of the audi tt coupe features the multifunction steering wheel plus, with which the infotainment and voice control system can be controlled entirely using the steering wheel. I am looking at used tts can anyone advise if a low mileage 38k audi tt 2. Standard equipment includes 18inch wheels, automatic xenon headlights with washer jets. The audi tt rs has the looks, a vociferous engine and the supercarbaiting performance, but is it too uncompromising to use as a daily driver. The 2017 audi tt isnt quite a pure sports car, but its driver centric interior design, leaner driving character, and everyday practicality provide an ideal sweet spot for the real world. Ran a coupe 225 for 7 years and 80k miles as a daily driver. Like most test drives, this one took about 20 minutes and we drove around the streets closest to the car dealership.
The driver uses buttons on the steering wheel to configure the 12. The power of the v8 flows to the quattro allwheel drive system via the standard eightspeed tiptronic transmission, offering highprecision and dynamic handling through. But the idea of sending huge power to the front wheels of a hatch is also showcased in the mazdaspeed3. The new audi tt an update for the design icon audi. The tt roadster is available in sport or s line trim, and the pinnacle of the droptop range is the audi tt s roadster. I test drove an audi tt model that was identical to the one i eventually purchased, but in a different color. Audi is similarly lowranked in warranty directs reliability index, which looks at the reliability of older, outofwarranty cars. The interior breaks new ground with a modern design thats luxurious and boasts a driverfocused infotainment interface. If you consider driving a form of entertainment rather than a task to be endured. What audi has essentially done is repackaged an old r8 and lowered the price.
April 17, 2018 we tested audis lineup of smaller rs vehicles, the rs 3 sedan and tt rs coupe, to see which one comes out on top when. As always at audi, data protection has the highest priority. Should anything go wrong with your audi tt, audi offers a threeyear, 60,000mile warranty, which is pretty standard for this type or car, but not as hot as toyotas fiveyear, 100,000mile offer on the gt86. The new audi tts coupe audi south africa new audi tt. A car that makes you want go for a drive just to driv. The acura rdx offers something a little different in the small luxury suv class.
Standard equipment includes 18inch wheels, automatic xenon. The 2020 audi tt is available with one of three engines. Tt mk3 discussion 2017 ttrs us version daily driver. The audi tt stands for driving pleasure, design and close attention to detail. Audi and audi sport have a wide range of optional wheels ready for you.
Large side air inlets at the front emphasise the sporty character. The new audi tt quattro turned out to be the coolest daily driver. Audis web site shows that they are the same, but those tables are. As vehicle designs become more and more caught up with the latest trends and gimmicks, the 2020 toyota land cruiser stands alone more now than ever. Read more about reliability how much does it cost to insure an audi tt. That, to be honest, is a stretch, but theres no doubt that the 2018 audi tt and 2018 tts have the performance and handling chops to take on its rivals from porsche and bmw. Also included are the two m3 variants, the 1m and m2. The cars are built on volkswagen groups new mqb platform, shared with the latest golf, audi a3 and other models. In a later project phase, audi fit driver will incorporate driver assistance and safety systems, as well as future piloted driving functions. With welltuned suspensions, the tt and tts are effortlessly fast. The audi tt coupe features a permanent quattro allwheel drive system that constantly adjusts and finetunes the torque distribution to help improve the grip on the road.
Audi announces 2016 model year vehicles and pricing audi. Helping people find a car they will love, and taking our audience on car adventures. On the other hand, the highperformance tt rs boasts a beefy power plant that gets your blood pumping. Please put your stupid hairdresser jokes aside for now because the 2015 audi tt is a pretty special piece of kit even if it didnt turn out to be the fastest thing on a tight mountain road. The new audi tt roadster and tts roadster roll off the assembly line with the same technology and same offer structure as the coupe. Theres certainly a lot to like and, feature for feature, its significantly less expensive than european alternatives. After dropping into the lowset driver seat, you can instantly tell the instrument cluster is new.
It has a lot of available technology features, a wellbuilt interior, excellent ergonomics, and betterthanaverage cargo and passenger space. With co2 emissions of just 114 grams per kilometer 183. Jul 26, 2018 the tt brought audis virtual cockpit to the market in 2014. Since then, weve all been waiting patiently for the new 2018 audi tt rs. Join us for this unique backtoback discussion of the history, changes, and dynamics that make the m3 the original ultimate driving machine. Personally, i dont care for the videogame look of it. Audi announces 2016 model year vehicles and pricing. Jan 01, 2000 the audi tt quattro is like the latest, greatest swiss army knife. Audi first introduced the tt as a sporty compact twodoor in the late 90s, with the latest thirdgeneration model arriving in 2014 at the geneva international motor show.
I took delivery of this stunning turbo blue audi tts coupe this morning from audi uk. The audi tt coupe impresses with its unmistakable lines. However, if you want maximum driving excitement, know that the tts provides performance upgrades such as a more powerful engine. Feel the power, experience dynamic handling and enjoy the sporty design inside out all perfectly packaged in the new audi tts coupe. The audi tt quattro is like the latest, greatest swiss army knife. Jun 06, 20 the ford focus st is the hothatch of the moment. Audi tt roadster running costs, mpg, economy, reliability.
The tt brought audis virtual cockpit to the market in 2014. It packs the same 2liter turbo 4cylinder engine as the tt, but its. Audi tt questions i am looking at used tts can anyone advise if. As an everyday driver, the tt rs with its 400 horsepower, screaming inlinefive, throaty exhaust and sport suspension could prove to be a bit much. The tts in many ways is a mini version of audis r8 performance coupe. Power gives the 2020 tt a slightly aboveaverage predicted reliability rating of 3. While the engines in the tt and tts trims arent the most powerful in the class, theyre satisfying for everyday driving, and they return great gas mileage. The optional rs sport exhaust system with black tailpipe trims offers an even sportier sound.