New Cars: Review of the new Audi TT: impressively packaged

If one is looking for a small coupe with high performance and style, then the new Audi TT is the best choice. Fully redesigned to fit the modern times, the new Audi TT comes longer and wider and in much less weight.

The two door, four passenger convertible or a sports coupe comes in six trims ranging from new Audi TT 2.0 T With Stronic to new Audi TT 3.2 Roadster quattro with Stronic.

The new Audi TT 2.0 with Stronic and the Audi 2.0 T Roadster with Stronic is equipped with a 2.0 L I4 engine. Coming with a horsepower of 200 @ 5100 rpm and a torque of 207 @ 1800, they fetch 23 miles per gallon in the cities and 31 miles per gallon in the highways. The other trims – the new Audi TT 3.2 quattro to 3.2 Roadster quattro with Stronic comes with a horsepower of 250 @ 6300 and a torque of 236 @ 2500. These trims are less fuel economic than the other two trims and they make an average of 18 mpg and 24 mpg in the cities and the highways. While all the trims are available in six-speed auto transmission, the 3.2 Quattro has a six speed manual transmission.

The new Audi TT brings a remarkable smooth drive on the roads with its sophisticated transformed suspension design. It also comes with magnetic ride suspension damping system, which is optional, which gives a smoother drive on any roads. The new Audi TT is also so smooth to handle on the roads with the steering rack (electric assist), McPherson strut suspension and Aluminium frame in the front.

The new Audi TT is also safer on the roads and the coupe has toped crash and accident rates. The all wheel drive, dual system braking system, ALBs, ESP and power ventilated disc brakes gives the additional safety on the roads.

Well, one would really envy the exterior of the new Audi TT. The large grille in the front and the aggressive snout gives the new Audi TT an aggressive style. The interior also comes in lavish style. The leather seats, tilt and telescopic steering, onboard computer, AM/Fm radio, CD player and MP3 makes the interior luxurious. Moreover the instruments are placed conveniently, which makes it easy for the driver. While the premium packages, which is normally seen in the 3.2 TT, comes with powered and heated front seats, automatic dimming rear view mirror and multifunction steering wheel. Other options include a navigation system, Bluetooth connectivity, iPod interface, suspension dampers, satellite radio and rear park assist.

Technical Specialties:

Body: two door four passenger luxury sports coupe

Engine: 2.0l I4 and 3.2 V6

Horsepower: 200 at 5100 rpm, 250 at 6300 rpm

Torque: 207 @ 1800 and 236 @ 2500

Transmission: six speed auto and six speed manual

Cylinders: 4, 6

Fuel system and type: Gas engine, electric fuel injected, multi-port fuel injected

Turbo: both yes and no

Verdict:

For: Dramatic interior, design, all-wheel drive, coupe’s hatchback

Against: steering lacks feel