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2008 Audi TT Safety Review

November 5, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

it's been subject to almost no testing in the past
Cars.com

brakes haul the TT down...with superb stability
Motor Week

all the good safety gear is standard
New York Times

The 2008 Audi TT has a long list of standard safety equipment, but no official crash tests have been performed on it.

Cars.com states that because the Audi TT is a "low-volume seller," chances are that it won't undergo any testing by the private Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which is generally more stringent than the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As of this writing, neither has conducted any tests on the TT.

The Audi TT does come with standard front, side, and knee protection airbags as well as "adaptive" headlights that actually follow the front wheels for better visibility on dark roads, according to Kelley Blue Book. Stability control is also standard equipment.

The Auto Channel reports that the 2008 Audi TT's chassis structure is specially designed in a way that will channel the force of a frontal impact around the passenger compartment, which has been structurally reinforced.

TheCarConnection.com will revisit this rating if the Audi TT is crash-tested.

Conclusion

The 2008 Audi TT appears to have all safety bases covered, but no official test results are available.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:it's been subject to almost no testing in the pastCars.combrakes haul the TT down...with superb stabilityMotor Weekall the good safety gear is standardNew York Times The 2008 Audi TT has a long list of standard safety equipment, but no official crash tests have been performed on it. Cars.com states that because the Audi TT is a "low-volume seller," chances are that it won't undergo any testing by the private Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), which is generally more stringent than the federal National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As of this writing, neither has conducted any tests on the TT. The Audi TT does come with standard front, side, and knee protection airbags as well as "adaptive" headlights that actually follow the front wheels for better visibility on dark roads, according to Kelley Blue Book. Stability control is also standard equipment. The Auto Channel reports that the 2008 Audi TT's chassis structure is specially designed in a way that will channel the force of a frontal impact around the passenger compartment, which has been structurally reinforced. TheCarConnection.com will revisit this rating if the Audi TT is crash-tested. ConclusionThe 2008 Audi TT appears to have all safety bases covered, but no official test results are available. 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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  1. styling
  2. performance
  3. quality
  4. safety
  5. features

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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