Friday 8th August 2014

Audi TT Mk3 spec confirmed

You'll no doubt be seeing loads of 'em so swot up on the TT vitals here

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Given the outgoing model was launched in 2006, it's probably fair to say a new Audi TT doesn't come along too frequently. Some will undoubtedly be far more excited about the prospect of the Mk3 than others. For those not clued up on the latest car, PH has already covered the TT's tech as well as the interior. Now with the car officially on sale the complete spec roster and price details have been released.

This is the new one. Really

Initially two engines are offered, a 230hp 2.0-litre TFSI petrol and a 184hp 2.0 diesel. Then it gets a little confusing. Front-wheel drive and Quattro are available on the petrol but the diesel is two-wheel drive only. Furthermore both options are restricted to one gearbox each; Quattros are DSG-only and the two-wheel drive cars are all manual. Not offering a diesel DSG is an oversight given the target market, surely? Sport and S-Line are the two spec choices (equipment differences following shortly) with S Line carrying a £2,550 premium.

So for a diesel ultra Sport manual (which sounds like a Men's Health supplement) your friendly Audi salesman will ask for £29,770. The petrol FWD Sport is £29,860 and the 4WD DSG Sport £32,785, a walk of £2,925. Adding the S Line premium results in £32,320 (TDI), £32,410 (FWD petrol) and £35,335 (4WD petrol) for the top spec car. And breathe.

There's been much excitement around the TT's Huracan-aping 'virtual cockpit' with the same 12.3-inch display dominating the interior. That's standard on all models with MMI Touch too but, perhaps predictably, there's a Technology Package that means 'even more potential... can be unlocked' through hard disc-based navigation and Audi connect internet services. Because why wouldn't you want to check your Twitter on the dash?

Diesel will be manual only. Huh?

For the additional money over a Sport, the S Line brings larger 19-inch wheels, LED lights, a bodykit and the option of Daytona Grey paint not offered on the Sport. Firmer S Line suspension is offered as a no cost option but that's probably a box best left unticked. Even Audi admits it's for 'particularly committed drivers', presumably ones particularly committed to their chiropractors. Progressive steering and Audi drive select are standard on every Mk3 TT as well. The ESC can be disabled 'either partly or completely' and is used in the front-wheel drive version to improve traction out of bends. There's no mention of the VAQ 'diff' used elsewhere though.

Prepared for more numbers again? Good. The lightest TT is the 1,230kg (no details on if this is DIN or kerb) 2.0 TFSI manual, 50kg lighter than the Mk2. The vital stats for the 2WD petrol are six seconds flat to 62mph, 155mph, 47.9mpg and 137g/km. Opt for the dual-clutch Quattro and the acceleration improves to 5.3 seconds but efficiency suffers at 44.1mpg and 149g/km. The top speed is unchanged.

But of course for efficiency the diesel is the TT to go for. It's still capable of 150mph and 7.1 seconds to 62mph but also posts official figures of 67.3mpg and 110g/km.

The first customers of the new TT will receive their cars by the end of the year. But the model that piques PH interest the most is the 310hp TT S, on sale from October and arriving in the UK in March. We'll be driving it in early September. Then Audi just needs convincing to build the Quattro Sport!

 

Pretend you're in a Huracan!	Aren't they pretty?

[Nors]

Can't help seeing from the rear 3/4 view that this car looks almost exactly the same as the Mk 1 TT.

[GTEYE]

We should at least be grateful that its a new car that at least doesn't look worse than its predecessor.

Perhaps a little too safe in my opinion, but it does look quite sharp.

[IanCress]

Nors said:

Can't help seeing from the rear 3/4 view that this car looks almost exactly the same as the Mk 1 TT.

From what i've read, it's quite deliberate. The designer was taking inspiration from the Mk1 and tried to incorporate some of the design features from the Mk1 that had been lost on the Mk2.

[kultsch88]

Seriously impressive acceleration for 230bhp in something like this.

Laughable MPG figures though, if it can hit 60 in 5.3 it won't be getting 44MPG

[Nick644]

kultsch88 said:

Seriously impressive acceleration for 230bhp in something like this.

Laughable MPG figures though, if it can hit 60 in 5.3 it won't be getting 44MPG

About 36mpg on a gentle motorway run would be nearer the mark.

[arkenphel]

The rear looks good, the front is a little too "generic audi" for me. I hope it drives well, i.e. like the B7 RS4.

[kambites]

Looks nice enough, in the same sort of vein as the previous models.

[hornetrider]

That looks seriously bland. A bit of flair would have been nice.

[dufflecoat]

A1 also manual only diesel and DSG only on petrol.

Emissions? Seems mental I agree.

[Krikkit]

Not a big fan of any TT, but the heater blower/dials are a design highlight for me, smashing.

[pilchardthecat]

Lots of numbers and photos.

I'll reserve judgement until someone can tell me how it drives..... You know, that thing about cars that actually matters.

[mrclav]

hornetrider said:

That looks seriously bland. A bit of flair would have been nice.

How so? This is an obvious homage to the mk 1 and that car can hardly be accused of being bland.

[EricE]

Saw one of these on the road about a month ago, very striking appearance in yellow. The grille had much more chrome than the one in the picture. Bland is the last word I would use, it looked very out of place in normal traffic. Going by the plate it was Ursula Piech’s private car.

[kambites]

I'm just glad they haven't bowed to peer pressure and followed the current trend for putting god-awful compound creases down the side of the thing.

[DJRC]

kultsch88 said:

Seriously impressive acceleration for 230bhp in something like this.

Laughable MPG figures though, if it can hit 60 in 5.3 it won't be getting 44MPG

Why the goddam fk would you be stupid enough to presume it would do 44mpg whilst nailing it to 60???

[unpc]

pilchardthecat said:

Lots of numbers and photos.

I'll reserve judgement until someone can tell me how it drives..... You know, that thing about cars that actually matters.

It'll drive the same as the last 2. Dull, safe and predictable. I'll eat my hat if it's anything else...

[willisit]

I had a mooch around these at Goodwood. Lovely in person; great interior - generally a step up across the board. I'm a bit disappointed by the gearboxes on petrol - but eventually there will be more choice (he hopes). I suspect that'll come with the S

[Hamsternator]

I can't be the only one that preferred the styling of the Mk2?

[kambites]

It'll be interesting to see how much better it'll drive than the Golf GTi being, what, 150kg lighter?

[iggletiggle]

DJRC said:

kultsch88 said:

Seriously impressive acceleration for 230bhp in something like this.

Laughable MPG figures though, if it can hit 60 in 5.3 it won't be getting 44MPG

Why the goddam fk would you be stupid enough to presume it would do 44mpg whilst nailing it to 60???

Thanks for brightening my morning with your response but was exactly what i was thinking..

Back on topic - i love the look of this, just feel that the engine/gearbox combo's are an odd choice for release.. That said, I look forward to the eventual release of the S and RS models.. !