2015 Audi TT Coupe Review - Audi TT has its own market share in the coupe segment. The first generation TT 1998 is style personified - the purpose of post-movers are recalibrated our ideas about what style means, and at affordable prices too.
The second generation TT in 2006 to improve things in the trouser department. Lighter weight and new chassis makes it directs more sweet and, in the right spec on ??the right path, it's quite a junior sports car.
Now the third generation Audi TT has landed. 2015 Audi TT comes with a new spec with a 306 bhp four-cylinder turbo, four-wheel drive, abundant technology and a smart new clothes.
The new 2015 Audi TT
Latest TT switch to the MQB architecture. In lay terms is the MQB platform that supports everything in the Volkswagen group mid-range, four-wheel drive.
So while the wheelbase TT drawn by 37mm, the whole car is actually a whisker shorter and narrower than before. And in the days of bloated proportions and super-sized portions, it's a welcome change. Mechanical package wrapped in aluminum body most of it is just fresh enough to warrant a second look, but you will almost be forced to check the TT badging to identify this sports car.
Audi TT prices, spec
Two models are available at UK launch:
Audi TT 2.0 TFSI 227bhp, up from 208bhp, £29,860
Audi TT 2.0 TDI 181bhp, now front-wheel drive, £29,770
The Audi TTS driven here has yet to have its UK price confirmed, but we know it’ll cost €49,100 (£39,000) in Germany.
Verdict
The TTS feels in many regards like the closely related Audi S3 or VW Golf R in the family stable. It is blindingly quick - feels faster than a BMW M235i and as rapid as the rabid Mercedes A45 AMG, in fact - but it’s not flawless dynamically.
With 280lb ft available from 1800-5500rpm, it’s certainly fast but it just doesn’t feel that exciting. While we can’t knock its peerless traction, everyday usability and fantastic cabin, we wish the new Audi TT had a little more emotion and a little less cold perfection.