Unmistakably TT yet unmistakably contemporary, the third-generation Audi TT surrounds its stunning all-digital virtual cockpit and advanced new chassis with a simply beautiful new body that also sets a superb standard when it comes to performance and efficiency with fuel efficiency approaching 67mpg and CO2 emissions just 110g/km.
Also part of the Sports model’s technologically brilliant interior is the Multi Media Interface with the MMI touch pad for fingertip data entry, navigation preparation, Audi Music Interface and Bluetooth connectivity, the Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system and keyless go – the very latest in technological innovation in a nutshell – and you’ll also find comforts as standard such as the Alcantara and leather combination upholstery for the standard sports seats and manual air conditioning with controls integrated into the air vents.
And then there is the outside of the new Audi TT
If not, then you are one hard taskmaster/taskmistress and maybe you should be looking at the S line specification which adds in larger 19-inch alloy wheels with a five-arm star design, all-weather LED headlights and LED tail lights with a directional sweeping function and S line body styling.
More? Then the options list is for you with the Technology Package which is a pathway to even more wonders in the virtual cockpit including hard disk-based navigation mapping that can completely fill the 12.3-inch TFT monitor, and also beams the Internet to the car via Audi connect, bringing Google Maps, Google Street View, Audi traffic information online, price-graded refuelling locations in the vicinity and the latest news, flight and train information to your cockpit. It also gets you on to the Audi music stream (which you can enjoy on a 680-watt, twelve-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system if specified) and allows access to social media services such as Facebook and Twitter.
When it comes to looking good then the range of nine paint colour options for Sport models that includes two shades new to the Audi range – Tango Red and Nano Grey – is for you. And if you want an extra colour on the S Line then there’s Daytona Grey.
A sports car for everyday use
Using advanced Audi Space Frame composite construction, which blends steel and aluminium as a team, the new car is lighter than ever before when it comes to the 2.0-litre TFSI model (one of the two technologically advanced engines available at launch) thus ensuring an increase in fuel economy too!
The 2.0 litre engine is EU6-compliant and the four-cylinder unit “combines direct and indirect fuel injection for optimal combustion and the Audi valvelift system (AVS) for precise valve stroke control on the exhaust side and thermal management.” – and when the high-tech unit is combined with either the front-wheel-drive of the six-speed manual gearbox or the quattro all-wheel-drive and a six-speed S tronic twin-clutch transmission, that’s when impressive figures appear. Developing peak torque of 370 Nm from 1,600 to 4,300 rpm, acceleration from 0-62mph is possible in 6.0 seconds right up to a 155mph top speed, yet it still achieves some credible fuel economy figures (47.9mpg) and CO2 emissions too (137g/km.)
Using the six-speed S tronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive, acceleration is reduced in time to 5.3 seconds, combined economy tops out at 44.1mpg and CO2 emissions 149 g per km.
You’ll also need to know that settings can be customised with Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, Individual and Auto modes available.
As well as Electronic stabilisation control (ESC) being standard in all new Audi TTs, but there is also a whole host of advanced electronic aids including rear-mounted radar sensors to help drivers change lane more safely; camera-based traffic sign recognition to warn drivers of speed limits even when temporary; a park assist system; the Audi pre sense basic safety system that takes protective action such as closing the windows and tensioning the seatbelts if sensors detect an impending collision; and Audi active lane assist to either correct steering or warn drivers of unintentional lane drifting (standard for the 2.0 TFSI model and optional for the 2.0 TDI ultra.)
The all-new Audi TT Coupe is open for orders right now.