Thanks partly to its quattro drivetrain, the TT also tracks accurately and predictably when cornering. Following a chosen

This is a vehicle that doesn't know the meaning of twitchiness or unpredictability. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

line through a high-speed curve is as easy as holding the steering wheel firm and staying gently on the throttle. The TT gives the sense that it is digging into the pavement, keeping everything on-course - even with the Pirelli 17-inch, 4-season tires affixed to my tester. Pushed hard in a turn, and I mean hard, the Audi coupe will engage slight understeer, which given its wonderfully balanced chassis, is confidence inspiring. This is a vehicle that doesn't know the meaning of twitchiness or unpredictability. Enthusiastic cornering generates only slight body roll, although more than I experienced in BMW's Z4 with its Dynamic Ride Control technology. Rapid transitions side-to-side failed to upset the TT. Such maneuvers occur quickly, with agility being the operative word. The nailed-down coupe responds instantly to steering input, with very little body sway accompanying aggressive lane changes. Should the level of aggression out-gun the driver's level of

The TT is kept out of harm's way via antilock, 4-wheel disc brakes featuring electronic rear brake-pressure regulation. (Photo: Rob Rothwell, Canadian Auto Press)

expertise, electronic governance in the form of Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) will take over and do all that's physically possible to regain control of a wayward TT.

In addition to ESP, the TT is kept out of harm's way via antilock, 4-wheel disc brakes featuring electronic rear brake-pressure regulation. These binders felt typically German in their functionality. Light pedal pressure is all that was required to rapidly immobilize the car, regardless of how much speed it was carrying when the brake-squeeze hit. Stops were always easily controlled, even on the aforementioned wet surfaces, where the 4-season capability of the TT's tires proved beneficial. The TT's antilock apparatus only entered the arena when directed to do so by additional pedal pressure, allowing the driver greater administration in emergency braking.