Is Audi TT a woman’s car?
When the Audi TT first launched in 1999, the conventional wisdom was that it was a ‘girls’ car. But the new TT is, if anything, a little more bloke-friendly. It’s a good question – and the official answer isn’t anything like ‘Twin Turbo’ or some other engine-related term, so it might come as a surprise. In fact the Audi TT is named after the Isle of Man TT motorcycle race, which means it stands for ‘Tourist Trophy’.What does the ‘TT’ bit of the Audi TT mean? It doesn’t mean ‘twin-turbo’, sadly, although hilariously a bi-turbo Audi TT did exist.The TT is not a big family car (maybe a small family car), but the point here is to show that the TT was designed with more depth. As ‘A Car’ – and not just a stylish, expensive, fun to own piece of design that brightens up your day – it can actually work.The TT’s demise came amid shifting consumer preferences, with buyers increasingly abandoning two-door sports cars in favour of SUVs and crossovers. Even within Audi’s own lineup, models like the S3 offered similar driving dynamics but with greater practicality, thanks to additional doors and expanded cargo space.As a result, the TTS is an excellent small sports car, and one that’s definitely worth considering if you’re looking for a grin-inducing two-seater that you really can use everyday. Take a look at our Audi deals page and used Audi page to see how much you could save on an Audi TTS through carwow.
Why did Audi stop the TT?
Not for the obvious reason that this is the last one and therefore it’s technically not possible to buy one, but because TT sales have rapidly been dwindling over the years. In the UK, Audi sold 2,672 TTs in 2022, which accounted for 33 per cent of all TTs sold across the globe last year. There’s no longer a diesel Audi TT, and the petrol variants get between 30-40mpg. The Audi TT costs more than rivals from less premium brands, like the Toyota GR86, but you do get a more upmarket interior and it tends to be more economical than rivals.Audi has stopped the production of Audi TT. The last recorded price of Audi TT is Rs. Lakh.When we compare the Audi TTS’s and the Audi TT’s specifications and ratings, the Audi TTS has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, interior volume and base engine power. The Audi TT has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and resale value.Audi TT price starts at Rs. Lakh. The price of Petrol variant for TT is Rs. Lakh.What insurance group does an Audi TT fall into? You will usually find the Audi TT in insurance groups 32 to 45 depending on the trim variant, making it a relatively pricey car to find insurance for. Cars in groups like these are often performance-focused, high-value and expensive to repair, leading to higher premiums.
Is the Audi TT fast?
All TT variants are quick, with even the lowliest model hitting 62mph in 6. The TTS is reasonably quick capable of the 60-mph dash in the low four-second range, but that still trails everything from Toyota Supras to Corvette Stingrays to Porsche 718 Caymans.You buy an RS-badged Audi expecting performance and the TT RS certainly won’t leave you disappointed. Acceleration is mind-blowing for this class of car – 0-62mph comes up in just 3. Porsche 718 Cayman S.