Audi TT & TTS: driving test and video
Posted on 22-09-2014 at 16:00 by Wouter – 65 Comments”
An innovative dashboard concept, a lightweight aluminum space frame and modern turbo-engines. All the ingredients are present, but that the TT also to have a good or fun car? There is only one way to find out.
[ First look, then read? Watch the video HERE! ]
The sensational stylized TT by Audi in 1998 introduced the brand particular good put. Of the second-generation TT was the TTS, even the best-selling S-model, and that while Audi still has a wide range. It will be a major reason have been from the start of the third generation of the TT immediately, a TTS in the offer.
Less is more.
That was the starting point in the development of the Audi virtual cockpit. Before you there is a bowl in tackles, this time the hot air in the form of a few words somewhere about. The instrument panel is completely digital, in itself is nothing new, but how far Audi therein. The screen will replace the traditional counters. Because the screen is so large, the map screen will lapse. Fortunately, it is TFT-display with 12.3 inch is as large as that of a compact laptop and there is still plenty to see. There are two display options. In the classic view shows the driver the speedometer and the rev counter in the foreground. In Infotainment mode, these instruments are smaller to view, and is, for example, the map of the navigation system are displayed larger. A full explanation by a friendly German you will find in THIS VIDEO.
In practice, it is directly to work well. After the first meters of sliding your eyes to the navigation-info already to the middle of the dashboard. Mission accomplished, especially in a sportier and more compact car like the TT. It provides a nice clean dashboard, also because Audi is something new invented for the operation and the displays of the air conditioning. That are integrated into the large round manual pump of the ventilation, which again is a subtle reference to the original TT from 1998. The are elegant of solutions, just like Apple that makes up for their devices and that may be Audi’s best as a compliment.
From 184 to 310 hp
For now, the TT is only available with four-cylinder engines, of course all with the turbo. Potentially interesting for (lease car drivers) who dares, is the TT TDI. The 2.0 TDI is as economical (4.2 l/100 km), that the label Ultra, added and 20% tax liability. The 184 hp strong zelfontbrander drags the TT in 7.2 seconds to 100 and steams by up to 235 km/h.
For the fans of petrol engines come in two variants are available: the TT 2.0 TFSI and the TT-S. Both feature a 2.0 TFSI four-cylinder engine in the forepeak. With the from the Golf GTI well-known 230 hp and 370 Nm strong sprint the manual TT in six seconds to the 100 and need Audi a limiter of the stable to the top speed at 250 km/h limit.
With quattro and S-tronic box (dual clutch and launch control) pops the base petrol engine, even in 5.3 seconds to 100. Das best rap, but the TT-S does it a bit faster.
The TTS gets as traditionally a block that Audi in the S3. Up there in the TTS now a healthy 310 hp of power and 380 Nm of torque available and the TTS is getting out of position. The 0-100 does the TTS in 4.7 seconds. That is: impressive.
Quattro-again
Starting from a sunny the Netherlands, we felt a little cheated with the weather in the South of Spain. The morning fog disappeared soon, but who made a place for refreshing squally weather. Fine for the owners of gardens in the area of Malaga, less fine for people who just three hours folded into the plane sat. The terrace is fine with a nice sun shining, but the rain brought the advantage that we are much better with the TT could frolic than with a typical Spanish weather. On dry asphalt are the limits of modern vierwielaandrijvers so far away that you have some playful character (if present) will not easily discover, unless you’re willing body, members, driver’s license, other road users and street furniture to risk it.
On the wet Spanish tarmac thought we Bambi on ice, even walking was smooth. The TT beat it well through, but also showed a nasty side. Initially, there is understeer, which is fairly well communicated through the steering wheel, but even better to hear was by the to grip fighting and Hankook tires. In the Quattro versions, the understeer is very effective to eliminate them by on the gas to go, and that, thanks to the four-wheel drive earlier than you think. The back is beautifully and eliminates the understeer. Do you do it all bit more rough (especially sliding) into the corners to apply the brakes and the ass put a real slide in. If you are daring enough, then you are still on the gas and catapults the TT the bend.
Even with the ESP in sports mode wants the TT that step aside and that will be the reason that Audi, the impossible had made the ESP off completely. It was slightly disappointing to find that they do not have enough confidence in us, especially since the TT to vierwieldrifts was to seduce (if ESP decided not to intervene). On the twisty mountain roads around Ascari was never quiet, wide and uncluttered enough to make it in the regular TT (where Audi the ESP completely off if) to be reproduced.
Competition
Really pressure is not in this segment, although that too depends on what you are looking for in a sports coupe. The Z4, SLK and Boxster all have no back seat and that is for some (sticks finger up) a no-go. On the back seat of the TT transport is your only friends if you argue with them, but a small rear seat is still more flexible than no back seat. Children, dwarfs, and small pets, there may be all fine a nice spot and in need can be a folded adults, too.
Toyota’s GT86 and Peugeots RCZ (that will soon be out the price list disappears) rogues also against the TT, but the Japanese is, in practice, a much less powerful car (by the atmospheric block) and does not deliver enough punch to be on dry most of the rear-wheel drive. In terms of drive, the TT is not a lot for the Z4, but still need to be more recognize in the Boxster/Cayman. The Dutch prices start at € 45.800 for the manual and model year 2.0 TFSI with 230 hp. The 184 hp (manual, FWD) costs € 46.700, and has 20% tax liability. For the TTS is still no price issued, the TT Coupé 2.0 TFSI quattro with S tronic will cost € 52.600. Movie!
Gallery: Audi TT Mk3
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