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Audi TT 40 TFSI

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By Jonathan Crouch

By now you should know what to expect from a 2.0-litre Audi TT but the final version of this third generation model still has a few surprises up it sleeve. Jonathan Crouch looks at the entry-level 40 TFSI variant

Ten Second Reviewword count: 72

You may think you know the Audi TT - but perhaps you don't. The Ingolstadt brand has refettled its little sportscar in recent times, with key upgrades - especially beneath the bonnet. Plus there's a fresh badging structure that sees the entry-level version re-branded the '40 TFSI' while swaping out its old 1.8-litre petrol engine for a 2.0 TFSI unit with 197PS. As usual, there's a choice of Coupe or Roadster bodystyles.

Backgroundword count: 144

Old motoring prejudices can take a long time to overcome. Take the Audi TT as an example. When it was first launched back in 1998, it was criticised for being a touch dull to drive. Actually, the package on offer was pretty well pitched for the needs of most likely buyers - and Ingolstadt gradually fettled it further over the years. The second generation model was under-rated too, as has been this MK3 version. In response, this German brand has updated the range and added in extra equipment and a new 2.0-litre engine at the foot of the line-up to replace the previous 1.8-litre TFSI powerplant. There's a new badging structure too, which kicks off with the '40 TFSI' variant we're going to look at here. It uses the 2.0-litre petrol engine that the range hinges around. Does it offer anything for keen drivers?

Driving Experienceword count: 191

Where there used to be a single 2.0 TFSI engine available to TT buyers, now there are two - an entry-level unit developing 197PS (badged '40 TFSI') and a version of the previous 2.0-litre engine which gets a boost to 245PS (and '45 TFSI' badging). There's now no longer a diesel option. You might be surprised by how fast this base 40 TFSI version goes: the 62mph sprint occupies 6.6s en route to 153mph. And thanks to a stiff MQB chassis from the Golf GTI, it handles the twisty stuff eagerly too. In conjunction with the 197PS 2.0 TFSI engine, as with all TTs, customers are now restricted to seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch auto transmission. The 245PS unit is available with either the manual gearbox and front-wheel-drive - or with S tronic auto transmission and the multi-plate clutch-based quattro permanent all-wheel drive system. There's the usual 'drive select' driving modes set-up. In "auto" mode, optimum traction and balanced driving dynamics are given priority. In "dynamic" mode, torque is distributed to the rear axle earlier and to a higher degree. Audi's magnetic ride adaptive damper control system is optional for this version.

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Min

Max

Price:

£30,650.00

£42,800.00

Max Speed (mph):

155

0-62 mph (s):

4.4

6

Urban Mpg:

29.7

37.7

Extra Urban Mpg:

44.8

54.3

Combined Mpg:

37.7

46.3

Length (mm):

4177

Width (mm):

1966

Height (mm):

1353

1355

... and 3 other stats available

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Category: Coupes

Performance
80%
Handling
70%
Comfort
70%
Space
60%
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