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June 12, 2008
So you’ve had your eye on an Audi TT for some time. It’s no wonder … it’s a fun car. It’s not hard to imagine driving around the Denver area or the Colorado Front Range in one of these sporty numbers.
The car has lots of appeal … obviously. Otherwise you wouldn’t be interested. Though what do you really know about the Audi TT? Well for starters you might be interested to know it’s an award winner. Accolades include:
- North American Car of the Year
- Car and Driver magazine’s Ten Best list
- Drive Car of the Year
- Top Gear Coupe of the Year
- Fifth Gear Car of the Year
- Autobild ‘Most Beautiful Car’
- World Design Car of the Year
It’s an impressive resume we’d say. In addition, here’s some of what the folks at Edmunds.com have to say about the car:
The current Audi TT was redesigned for the 2008 model year and represents the second generation. Although slightly larger, the second-generation TT doesn’t stray too far from the timeless lines of its predecessor. The general look is the same, though character lines are crisper and the nose adopts Audi’s now signature single-frame grille. Although longer and wider than the first TT, the latest version is lighter (by nearly 200 pounds in the case of the roadster) thanks to increased use of aluminum in the body structure.
On the road, the 2.0T feels more agile through a set of curves, as it has less weight on the front tires, while the 3.2 Quattro delivers more punch on straightaways along with a more aggressive engine and exhaust sound. The 2.0T is actually the more athletic of the two, as its quick-revving four-cylinder engine, whooshing turbocharger and light-effort, nimble steering combine to deliver a strong sporting impression.
One of the TT’s most notable assets is its superbly crafted interior, which entices with a look that is sleek and modern. Another is its sculpted exterior design. The TT also offers an impeccable sequential-shift manual transmission, and great hatchback utility when purchased in the coupe iteration. Its primary downside concerns the fact that its handling is less precise than that offered by some of its rear-drive competitors.
And what’s a discussion of a car worth without seeing it. A video follows.
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