2014 Audi TT

                                         
                                                 Audi TT 2014                                  

A brand new generation of the Audi TT, the compact sports car’s third iteration in fact, is nearing the end of its development, with the new car on track for a debut at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in March.the second-generation Audi TT coupe looks like nothing else on the road. Its performance and handling don't quite match up to the competition, but a typical Audi interior  and a comfortable ride mean the TT is well worth checking out for those who dig its design.For the latest model year, Audi has eliminatedthe TT's multi-tier trim level system and now offers the coupe as a single model with available options. The S-Line exterior appearance package is newly standard, as is a Bose premium audio system and interior LED lighting.

Add in a bodyshell made predominantly from aluminium and the new model should be over 60kg lighter than the current car. That brings it down to around 1,200kg – just 35kg more than an A1 1.6 TDI.

Comfortable for front-row passengers, the TT is nominally a two-plus-two, but effectively a two-seater with a package shelf behind the front seats. The cabin is well-built and handsome, despite showing more age than much of the Audi range--materials, fit and finish, and noise levels are all what you've come to expect from Audi.

The 2.0-liter TFSI engine breathes exhilaration. It uses the quick shifting Audi S tronic  dual-clutch transmission and generates an impressive 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. Combined with TFSI direct injection, the TT becomes remarkably quick and efficient. This is performance that truly takes you further.

The front end features yet another variation of the trademark singleframe grille, this time boasting a set back main air intake, even more elaborate LED headlights, foglamps, cornering lights, DRLs and indicators, some contrasting brightwork and a pair of fake lower black vents to spice up the bumper graphics. The taillights are equally ornate with L-shaped indicators, dot-matrix brakelamps and trendy jewel-like clusters.

The 2014 Audi TT offers a beautifully built and elegantly designed cabin. The flat-bottomed steering wheel and driver-friendly dashboard project a sporty feel. The TT Coupe’s rear seat is best suited for small children or professional contortionists, but it folds flat for extra luggage room and combines with the hatchback design to provide a high level of practicality. Most of the TT’s controls are straightforward and intuitive, though the optional navigation system’s control dial is mounted on the dash, which feels ergonomically off target.

Audi's safety features include dual front, side and knee airbags, driver and passenger front seat belts with pre-tensioners,emergency braking assist,front and rear ventilated disc brakes,engine immobilizer,Cruise control ,stability control systems and electronic brake-pressure distribution.

Given the 2014 Audi TT’s relative rarity, all-weather capability and innate desirability, its base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail price (MSRP) starting around $41,000 looks like a good value, especially if you are smitten with the distinctive styling. The TTS ups the figure to just over $49,500, while the Roadster tacks on $3,000 to the Coupe's base price. That’s still well under a similarly-equipped BMW Z4, Mercedes-Benz SLK or Porsche Cayman. Projected resale value for the TT is slightly higher than for the Z4 and Boxster, and significantly better than for the SLK after five years of ownership.