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Review: Audi TT Coupe A Balance Between Luxury & Performance
Audi plans on introducing each and every model from its portfolio into the Indian market. The all-new TT Coupe was introduced in the country during late 2015. We get the third iteration of the supercar from the German luxury carmaker.
Once again Audi has made use of Volkswagen Group's MQB platform for its TT Coupe. The Audi TT Coupe is a starting point for performance enthusiasts. Post owing this sportscar one will have a strong base for Audi's RS range of supercars.
The very first Audi TT Coupe was introduced in 1998 and has witnessed vital changes over the years. The German-based manufacturer recently unveiled a more performance oriented version of the TT Coupe, which is named as the Audi TT RS model.
Engine
Under
the
hood
is
a
2.0-litre
TFSI
four-cylinder,
petrol
engine.
Power
is
delivered
to
all
four
wheels
and
the
engine
produces
227bhp,
along
with
370Nm
of
peak
torque
output.
The
engine
is
mated
to
S
Tronic
6-speed
dual-clutch
transmission.
Audi's TT Coupe is capable of attaining a top speed of 250 km/h. The sportscar can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a matter of 5.3 seconds. An ARAI claimed fuel efficiency of 14.33 km/l is achievable, however, driving within a city expect it to drop down by half.
Styling
In
terms
of
styling,
the
Audi
TT
Coupe
looks
as
if
it's
in
motion
even
while
standing
still.
The
sportscar
is
bound
to
have
a
few
head
turners
on
our
roads.
Although,
the
TT
Coupe
has
a
love
it
or
hate
it,
in
the
first
impression
type
of
looks,
which
could
work
for
many
young
sportscar
buyers.
Front-end of the Audi TT looks aggressive and has an unique design, with the signature Audi grille. The side gets a heavily sculpted skirt, along with flared wheel arches providing a bigger and muscular appearance. Rear, on the other hand, does not look that impressive and is kept simple, only the large dual exhaust ports grab one's attention.
Interior
The
insides
of
Audi
TT
scream
premium
luxury
and
is
rather
over
the
top
for
a
supercar.
Once
you
get
in
you
will
be
surprised
and
will
be
searching
for
the
music
system
and
other
creature
comfort
buttons
and
knobs.
Controls
for
several
features
have
been
integrated
into
various
elements
for
a
less
is
more
feel.
Audi's TT Coupe is sold as a four-seater, however, there is actually no room for rear occupants, once full grown adults take up the front seat. The seats are comfortable and help in keeping the occupants in their place in high speeds as well as under heavy braking.
Tall passengers will feel cramped up and getting in and out will be a bit of a hassle. Luckily the positives outweigh the negatives and these are a few things that can be forgotten about. Virtual Cockpit by Audi will grab your attention as soon as you get into the driver's seat and it provides tons of information.
Driveability
For
Indian
roads,
the
Audi
TT
Coupe
even
in
comfort
mode
felt
a
bit
stiff.
Surprisingly,
even
though
the
sportscar
sits
low
it
does
not
manage
to
scrape
over
speed
bumps.
We
believe
it
is
due
to
the
short
wheelbase
of
the
vehicle
that
saves
the
underbelly.
Manoeuvering the TT Coupe in a city like Mumbai is rather easy and you can forget you are driving a supercar. One will hardly feel any difficulty in working through the traffic. The vehicle crawls easily and is always ready to pounce once it sees an opening.
Gearing is fantastically smooth, you will hardly experience a twitch as the gears shift up or down. The TT Coupe will inspire a lot of new drivers to go even faster without intimidating them too much, which will eventually improve the driving ability of a newbie.
Safety
Features
Audi
India
equips
the
TT
Coupe
with
six
airbags
as
standard
for
maximum
safety.
The
supercar
is
also
equipped
with
several
other
safety
features
like
ABS
(Anti-lock
Braking
System),
EBD
(Electronic
Brake-force
Distribution),
BA
(Brake
Assist)
and
more.
All
these
features
help
the
driver
take
maximum
control
over
the
TT
and
exploit
the
vehicle
to
its
potential.
Audi
TT
Coupe
Pros
&
Cons
+
Uniqueness
+
Price
+
Drive
and
handling
+
Simplicity
–
Cramped
seating
–
Stiff
ride
–
Exhaust
Note
Pricing
The
Audi
TT
Coupe
is
available
in
a
single
variant
and
is
priced
at
Rs.
61.50
ex-showroom
(Delhi).
German-based
luxury
car
manufacturer
offers
the
TT
Coupe
in
India
via
the
Completely
Built
Unit
(CBU)
route.
Verdict
First
and
foremost
every
supercar
needs
to
have
its
very
own
uniqueness.
Unfortunately,
the
Audi
TT
Coupe
feels
muted
in
this
department.
Even
though
you
are
going
fast
you
can
barely
hear
the
engine
growl,
only
a
thump
is
audible
every
time
gear
changes
occur
which
add
some
oomph.
The driving experience is good, however, owing to a stiff suspension minor bumps unsettle the driver from his seat. Once you get onto a clean patch everything changes and the drive gets very engaging and demands all your attention. Driving the Audi TT Coupe with the paddle shifters is most fun as you can completely take control of the gear shifts.
Realistically in India, the Audi TT Coupe competes with the likes of BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLK, and the Porsche Cayman. All of its competitors are placed higher up and the Audi has an attractive sticker price.
In our opinion, this is one supercar that you can drive every day and you will not easily get bored of it. Every day you will extend the limit of your driving skill and be a better driver. We think the Audi TT Coupe can easily be an everyday supercar, owing to its ease of driving, along with a terrific fuel efficiency.