Sound effects are mellow and raspy, with a wail coming in at higher revs and a distinctive tinny buzz at mid-rev, heavy throttle situations. It's not Audi's quietest engine though, and although it is a sports car, some may find it noisy and harsh when pushed to its limit.

Mileage on the highway holds around 8.5L / 100km with spirited city driving around 13L / 100km.

The hot new TT has sexy styling, muscular lines and scandalous figures.

A week behind the wheel
You needn't necessarily have your TT with the 3.2 litre V6 engine or the S-Tronic box. You don't have to have it with Quattro either, or even a roof for that matter. It's this level of choice is a key success factor in sports cars that stand the test of time. Additionally, the fully loaded TT 3.2 costs as much as the opening bid for the base-model Porsche Cayman.

With so much choice and year-round usability, TT takes much of the compromise out of buying a small sports car. Would I buy one? In a heartbeat- with the four cylinder engine and six-speed stick. Black, I think.


Killer looks
Tight, road hugging chassis enabling excellent handling
All-weather usage
Plenty of gadgets
Something for any budget
               Safe and confident when driving hard

Gets expensive with options
Useless back seats
Big blind spots when reversing



S-Tronic gearbox isn't for everyone- make sure you try it first
Awkward trunk needs to be slammed to close properly


Photo Credit : Justin Pritchard