The Beautiful Audi TT Is Great To Look And Good To Drive
The TT is one of the most pleasurable coupes money can buy. The turn-in is remarkably crisp, thanks to plenty of grip and accurate steering. It has an impressively tight body control and gives a comfortable ride. The powertrain is 2.0 litre petrol with front or four-wheel-drive although the front wheel drive is much more fun. The other models get four-wheel-drive as standard. The Audi TT is available in four turbo petrol engines: a 1.8 giving 158bhp, a 2.0L with 208bhp, the 2.0 TTS churning out 270bhp and the five-cylinder 335bhp TT RS. All are very quick, but the smoothly supple 208bhp unit is the best. A diesel unit is also available; a 2.0 diesel delivering 168bhp. The diesel engine gives efficient performance, yet still delivers over 50mpg.
All engines come equipped with six-speed manual gearbox as standard and most have an excellent S-tronic six speed auto box fitted as well. Audi TT has always had a strong demand but this doesn’t mean it will cost you a fortune. You can save lots on a TT without damaging its strong residual value. The TT is very economical too with the 2.0 diesel returning supermini like fuel economy. The popular petrol engine is more efficient than its major rivals. Audi has made no compromise on the build quality and has used first rated materials inside and outside. The cabin is very attention-grabbing. The TT was awarded a five-star rating by Euro NCAP crash test rating experts.
The TT has plethora of safety equipment including front and side airbags, electronic stability control, but curtain airbags would have been a welcome edition. Audi have fitted this car with an engine immobiliser and alarm so your car should be well protected from thieves. The sports steering wheel looks nice, and all the controls work effortlessly. The driving position is outstanding for such a car where as the visibility is remarkably good for this type of low and sporty car. The Audi TT gives lots of head, shoulder and legroom for two but there is not much space for bits and bobs. The boot is practical and the 50/50 split rear seats fold flat to enhance its practicality.
The TT’s sharp styling is given a boost by alloy wheels, and basic luxuries include remote central locking, climate control, Alcantara and leather upholstery, electric windows and mirrors. Some rivals give more goodies and S line trims add lowered sports suspension. The Audi TT is very good value for money, sporty looks and a great 2.0 TFSI engine. The Audi TT is not heavy on the pocket, but it’s not cheap either. It’s a sports car in disguise and the equipment provided shows that, with all trims giving alloy wheels, sports eats, and a powerful nine-speaker audio system. The Audi TT has one of the best residual values due to its popularity and quality. The Audi TT gives the best of both worlds, drive it smoothly and the TT is calm and a refined performer; drive it hard and you’ll unleash a prancing horse.
