Goodbye to the Audi TT: is this the last FUN Audi? | review
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- Опубликовано: 20 фев 2023
- The Audi TT is being axed this year, so we revisited what could be the last Audi of its kind.
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Audi has spent the last few years coming up with a plan to replace the current TT, and all signs point towards electrification and a drastic change in bodystyle. The TT is set to be axed when production of its current generation ends this year, and the car will be replaced by a new SUV-inspired model with four doors.
The original TT stunned the car industry when it was first unveiled in 1998. But sales have dwindled in recent years, leaving some within Audi to suggest that the firm ought to leave that area of the market altogether.
Audi’s board member for technical development, Oliver Hoffman, has told us that the company had decided to push ahead with a change of positioning, “We want to add some very emotional cars to our portfolio, but a direct follower for the TT is not the answer,” he said. “We can’t just say we’ll do the TT in an electric way.”
Audi recently unveiled the fourth and final model in its series of design concepts, called Activesphere. Using a taller, rugged body, the Activesphere blends coupe and SUV cues with EV underpinnings, and it's likely to go on sale in the next few years to effectively replace the TT. In the meantime, we sampled Audi's stylish sports car in roadster form to remind ourselves what we'll be missing when production ends.
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Love this gen TT, think audi are making a mistake... not everyone wants big SUV/ crossovers
R.I.P. Not only the TT, but every single car that died in favor of SUVs, I know SUVs are more appealing to people, but we need to have cars with soul :(
Is a world with no soul a world worth living in? :(
Nothing to do with appeal. Motor industry strategy. Remove choice due to electrification. Funnily enough if you only sell SUV's it's what ends up being "popular"
I think sports cars and things like that use to be more popular because more ppl had the $$ to own multiple vehicles. Nobody is gonna own a TT as their only vehicle its just not practical.
@@Carfan678 What about small practical hatchbacks? Those are very practical, affordable and cheap to run, but are also being replaced by small and medium stupid and not cheap suvs.
@@sg.1. I’m American and those types of vehicles were never popular here to begin with 😂 so I’m not sure why Europeans are moving away from them
@@sg.1. I just think sports cars/fun cars are becoming less popular because things cost more and not as many ppl can afford to buy multiple vehicles like they use to. In the 80s or even 90s lots of ppl had some sort of sports coupe or a roadster while also having a Honda minivan/suv in the driveway. I just think things are so damn expensive these days that most ppl can now only buy that one family vehicle and even then it’s overpriced
That's a cracking looking car, always had been and that interior is nicer for not having a screen, it's a better design in my opinion. Such a shame we're losing all these cars for identikit SUVs. Oddly liked that colour too. Thanks for the review.
I can’t believe Audi have killed off this car, or the R8 for that matter. They are modern icons. What’s next, Porsche killing off the Boxster/Cayman/911? Absolutely ridiculous from Audi, they should be ashamed and the marketing department needs sacking.
tt never was big success, especially second generation whit ford focus face;not was really sports car, but audi a 3 base for 2 passenger car that cost like a 5 top or a 6 entry level,that are car near of 5 meters for 5 passengers,other sports car are posterior traction and real chassis for sport
I enjoyed watching the Final Audi TT Video Review as It was always one the best Sports Cars you can buy 😊
I’ve just bought a 2019 Coupe Quattro and it’s taking care of an itch I’ve had for years. I don’t need a ‘sensible’ car anymore albeit when the seats are down, the boot is massive ! (A bit shallow but great). The TT imo is and always has been a head turner. In the right colour and with good wheels, it’s as good looking a car as you can get for less than £40k.
I’m braced for the hairdresser / nail technician gags and I quite frankly, don’t give a 💩
My neighbor has two TT-RSs, she's not a hairdresser though, she's a surgeon. LOL
Wow, that surely is a mistake, how could they drop it! They should keep the body and interior and just fit it on top of an ID3 GTE or whatever VW call that bland box of a car. No control changes just fit it on top. They would then have the prettiest Electric car on the road. Best thing is its not an SUV and it looks superb!
Great review Nicola as always! That car suits you. Definitely should be your summer car!
Shame to lose it, still a lovely car.great review too. I nearly bought one having had one for a weekend great memory.
I have a 2013 Audi TT Roadster, i love the car, super car, solid, lots of fun in Summer. The car drives so well, hardly had any issues with it over the years.
One of the best reviewers, love your work Nicola.
So lucky im getting one as my first car, would have been a shame to miss out
Nicola... I love you to bits... love your style and delivery...
BUT..... the click-bait 'thumbnail' for this video reads "Killed... for an SUV?"
Which is a bit 'rich' then it being presented by someone who's swapped her Fiat 500 FOR an SUV...!
Tut... Tut... 🤨
The Fiat 500 still exists though doesn’t it. The TT is no more! They turned it into an SUV.
My life choice of purchasing a completely different car hasn’t affected the Fiat 500 existence at all. So….😜
I have the Quattro version in the six speed and the only thing I do not like is the ride which with the 19” wheels makes for a choppy ride but as you say fuel economy is good better than my previous Boxster and the virtual cockpit is excellent
This front wheel drive TT is "better than a (rear wheel drive) BMW Z4"? I'll need more proof than just a simple say-so I'm afraid :-) I do think the dashboard is very well done, very neat how they made it look clean while it has all the bells and whistles you need. Heated seat-buttons in the airvents, satnav in the drivers's display... very tidy :-)
I traded in my Z4 for a TT TFSi because the Z4 ride was SO harsh, unpleasant and noisy. After 15 miles I couldn't wait to get out. The Audi is way nicer to drive.
@@brochestedbs interesting! Did it have the M Sport suspension package? In my experience it's better to have the regular adaptive suspension (on a 3 series, mind), I think that's way more comfortable.
Nice one Nicola. I confess, I was never a huge fan of the first two versions but I have warmed to this one. In this colour to appreciate it most would I need to get some of that orange fake tan like some TV antiques dealer? There is room in the boot for some top up aerosol cans of orange, a spare shirt and a towel oh and some glob to slick back the head mop if you got caught in the rain on the motorway. It will be sad to see it go but we still have that wonderful drop top sports munchkin the MX5.... for now anyway. Many thanks for sharing.
i was fan of the old 2 version 1998 and 2007,and only now i love actual version
Excellent review, Nicola 👏
Lovely video guys 🙂
Our only hope is eventually common sense dawns and this car type is brought back with whatever propulsion method we are forced to use. The only reason SUV's sell is because the choice was strategically removed to force us into buying EV ( SUV's are the easiest car type to electrify )
Can’t lie. I’m sad this car will be killed for another SUV. Looks like I’ll keep mine for as long as possible. Bad decision Audi.
But you can buy an over sized , over priced , over weight SUV !
What a comparison, a two-seater convertible would be just ideal for a medium sized family with a dog 😅
@Deadly Dizzle I am from a family of six who coped very well in a Ford popular . If we are saving the planet, the world doesn't need SUV size vehicles. Bring on the Kei cars .
@@deadlydizzle3942 Not everyone is a medium sized family with a dog. That's the reason why the likes of the TT has been on sale since the late 90's
Get the MK2 TT-RS. The DSG multi clutch in MK3 and MK2 TTS requires dealership only tools to replace and is about a good $5k to $6k to replace. Over engineering makes most typical components expensive to replace given they are located behind the coolant hoses pipes.
Typical instruction page count for replacing something on a TTS is about 3-4 pages. TT-RS 1-2 with 3 being the most.
Another Nicola video! ❤️❤️❤️
I've always hated SUV's for a number of reasons. 1) Resurrection of obscure letters, BMW with X, Audi and Skoda with their Qs... a minor issue but one that grates on me. 2) The lost of actually practical cars, estate cars! My Octavia is not a massive estate, but has a much bigger boot than most similarly priced SUVs. I also don't want to sit with my head in the clouds, i want to be sat down low, i want my miles to be done comfortable, not upright and jacked up high. 3) They're fugly. There are not many SUV's that i look at and think "what an interesting design..." Maybe the new Hyundai Kona, but give every new SUV a year and their designs look dated and horrible, even interesting designs like the 3008. However i still look at an Audi A6 from 5 years ago and think they look great. The Honda Civic Estate from about 7-8 years ago. great looking car... Death to SUVs...
I've an A3 1.8 S-Tronic drop top, quite sporty, I don't know when or where I could actually drive faster safety on UKs B roads, even it I swapped it for a McLaren Artura Spider. It's my first drop top and I'm won over, sure torsional rigidity might be a problem on a hot lap at the Nuremberg Ring, but I can live with that, every drive is an event and you're there, not just cocooned in a box.
Plus I can put a bike rack on the back, to take my bikes places to ride, who'd of thought it , what "sports equipment" do all them massive SUVs queued up at McDonalds have in the back I wonder, when you only need a bike rack to transfer a bicycle around? I guess I will have to keep my little Audi rag top for ever since SUV's have taken the world over!
I haven't seen one of those in years.
Very nice Nicola and I don't have a driving licence 🙂
It’s nice to see Audi have finally recognised the niche that will buy it and paint the same colour as their fake tan.
Gorgeous
The car and Nicola ❤️
Better than an Z4? I struggle to see how an FWD Audi can be more fun than a RWD BMW with a 50/50 weight distribution.
Anyway they can bring out all electric and SUV things they want, however these discontinued cars will exist on the roads and will be missed once the electric/SUV fad goes.
TT's are only fun in the Quattro flavours and preferably the beefier engine options but Quattro is an absolute must. Else they really are front wheel hairdresser cars. Doesn't help that they're soaked in VW stuff. They're a skip but the TTS and above versions with Quattro are good fun - impressively lot of performance for the buck.
As much as I love cars like this it really is limited in it's appeal. Personally I'm a huge fan of fast wagons that tick many more boxes than this. My FUN comes on top of my car....2 mountain bikes. I truly have a Sports Utility Vehicle not a jacked up boring family car. I would only consider a 2 seater as a second car.
As the EV market is crashing, I would not be surprised if the TT didn't get a reboot
So the Audi Q2 and Audi TT are going.
TT Axed A1 Axed Q2 Axed………..
Who’s going to be the first manufacturer to launch a fun, electric two seater???
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Good job Audi destroy a legacy
It’s not the orange paint that turns heads 😉
Turning heads?
That would be the pilot of said arancia TT.
Bellissima 👌🏻
Audi is of course killing off its entire ICE range and declared it will no longer make small (affordable 🤔) cars, and is prepared to sell fewer units albeit at the upper, profitable end of the market.
The TT is fun?
VW owns Audi, Porsche and Lamborghini. Forced to discontinue TT and R8 due to EPA/EV.
Wow ♥️
The front end is actually quite nice - Unfortunately, you’ll never see it because it will be riding your rear bumper to the point you won’t see it in your rear view mirror 🙄
Nicola!😘👍🌹🕊️
Truthfully, I’d rather have a Miata with proper rwd and a manual, but the TT from a design exercise will be missed. Great looking but okay to drive
It needs a V8 ENGINE
Audi TT has always been the best affordable sports car there is
If you want to set the world on fire this may not be the one for you
But the TT can still put a smile on your face and points on your license
Audis big mistake I think 👍
affordable?always cost of a 5/a 6 whit only 2 passengers and not posterior traction
I'm trying not to buy an old one. I'm put off by potential repair costs
4:52 yes babes, that was pretty awesome a few years back, when there was no such thing as a microchip crisis.
It’s not a faux sportscar at all. Why would anyone want a boring electric car?
Better than Z4? No way!!!
Did you just assume its gender? 🤔
We don’t need more ugly SUV’s, especially not some electric rubbish.