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2008 Audi TT Quality Review

November 5, 2008

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

the TT can be quite comfortable
Automotive.com

plenty comfortable in there
Cars.com

every appointment feels, looks and smells luxurious
Detroit News

wonderful solidity
New York Times

Reviewers from around the Web had compliments for the 2008 Audi TT’s comfort and quality—except when it came to the small backseats.

The Detroit News gushes that “inside the coupe, every appointment feels, looks and smells luxurious.” The Auto Channel adds, “There's plenty of room in there as well--a distinct improvement over earlier model years.” However, the Audi TT is still a small sports coupe, and its thick roof pillars cut down on the view outside. “Sightlines, or pure claustrophobia, may be the real issue for some,” Cars.com reports. “The roofline is low and the doors rise high. The rear view isn't bad, partly because the car is low enough that you can see other vehicles.”

The backseats met with near-universal dismissal. “In the coupe, the back seats are barely big enough to hold a child's winter coat, much less another person,” the Detroit News points out. “They're cute in that useless kind of way.” Cars.com says the backseats are “often mistaken for cupholders,” but notes that the seats fold forward to create “almost 25 cubic feet of pretty versatile cargo volume”—big enough for a couple of golf bags.

Lastly, the 2008 Audi TT’s body structure in roadster form took home honors. The new structure is wonderfully solid, the New York Times reports, and will impress anyone who’s witnessed “the tiresome shake and wiggle of a poorly done convertible.”

Conclusion

The 2008 Audi TT reveals its sporty intentions with a teensy backseat, but the lush interior makes up for it.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:the TT can be quite comfortableAutomotive.complenty comfortable in thereCars.comevery appointment feels, looks and smells luxuriousDetroit Newswonderful solidityNew York Times Reviewers from around the Web had compliments for the 2008 Audi TT’s comfort and quality—except when it came to the small backseats. The Detroit News gushes that “inside the coupe, every appointment feels, looks and smells luxurious.” The Auto Channel adds, “There's plenty of room in there as well--a distinct improvement over earlier model years.” However, the Audi TT is still a small sports coupe, and its thick roof pillars cut down on the view outside. “Sightlines, or pure claustrophobia, may be the real issue for some,” Cars.com reports. “The roofline is low and the doors rise high. The rear view isn't bad, partly because the car is low enough that you can see other vehicles.” The backseats met with near-universal dismissal. “In the coupe, the back seats are barely big enough to hold a child's winter coat, much less another person,” the Detroit News points out. “They're cute in that useless kind of way.” Cars.com says the backseats are “often mistaken for cupholders,” but notes that the seats fold forward to create “almost 25 cubic feet of pretty versatile cargo volume”—big enough for a couple of golf bags. Lastly, the 2008 Audi TT’s body structure in roadster form took home honors. The new structure is wonderfully solid, the New York Times reports, and will impress anyone who’s witnessed “the tiresome shake and wiggle of a poorly done convertible.” ConclusionThe 2008 Audi TT reveals its sporty intentions with a teensy backseat, but the lush interior makes up for it. 2008 AUDI TT STYLING | [8 out of 10] Automotive.com: "sharper...more angular lines and crisper edges" Car and Driver: "dramatic Bauhaus styling" Detroit News: "both [roadster and coupe] combine beauty, art and performance" Kelley Blue Book: "sleek and bulbous and minimalist at once" ...

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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. By Nina #1, Posted: 12/29/2008

    princessmango

    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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