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2008 Audi TT Review

STYLING | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

sharper...more angular lines and crisper edges
Automotive.com

dramatic Bauhaus styling
Car and Driver

both [roadster and coupe] combine beauty, art and performance
Detroit News

sleek and bulbous and minimalist at once
Kelley Blue Book

The 2008 Audi TT has all the hallmarks of a sportscar in terms of styling. Car and Driver's description of Bauhaus styling is a common refrain, but the Audi TT has changed its shape significantly this year; it’s more sportscarlike than cute. Almost six inches longer, the new Audi TT has “gone from cute to sinister, with furrowed brows and a large mouth that evoke Audi's newest phenomenon, the R8 supercoupe,” Cars.com notes. The edges are a little crisper, while the front end is a little taller, Car and Driver remarks. And the rear end has a "three-dimensional effect" in the design of the taillights, the Detroit News reports.

The Bauhaus influence is again discernible when it comes to the TT Audi's interior: its "functional simplicity," as interpreted by The Auto Channel. According to the New York Times, “inside, the TT feels sports-car intimate without being crowded, and Audi’s tradition of handsome accommodations continues.” Car and Driver notes that the “overall interior effect isn't as dramatic a statement as that of the original TT,” while Edmunds.com reports that the "handsomely executed interior" makes the observer forget the Audi TT's "rather humble VW Golf roots.”

Conclusion

The 2008 Audi TT gets a little tougher and meaner in its second generation, losing some of its high-art influences.


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Other Choices:

Taller drivers might find the TT--especially the roadster--tight in headroom, though it's not as pinched as the 350Z's close quarters. Compared with the TT, the 350Z is noisier and rides harder but may provide more of a sportscar feel for enthusiasts. The SLK has a more conservative style, but inside it rivals the TT for comfort, with features such as Airscarf--a boon for top-down driving. The TT Roadster's well-adorned but understated interior trumps all of the competition in appearance, though. The availability of all-wheel drive may also attract those who want more all-weather tractability in a roadster. The Z4 also comes in a high-powered M version, while the SLK has a hot SLK55 AMG variant; both are worth considering if you want more exclusivity and straight-line performance. But for enthusiasts who really enjoy driving above all else, it's hard to cross the Boxster off the list.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. princessmango

    By Nina | Posted: Dec 29th 2008, 08:07:53 PM

    own a 2008 Audi TT 3.2 cabrio ...pure joy, quick and steady...perfect fit for my 5'6" frame got all the options...one tiny fault,the stearing is less firm than in my "beamer" or my "benz".

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