Testing of new coupe enters latter stages in Arctic Circle with March public debut imminent. The new
Audi TT is in its final stages of development ahead of its public debut at the Geneva motor show in March and planned showroom debut later this year.
Audi previewed the new TT as the Allroad Shooting Brake concept in Detroit last week. Testing of the final production car is now taking place in the Arctic Circle with the full reveal only weeks away.
Underpinning the new TT is a version of
Volkswagen Groups MQB platform. Engines will also be sourced from the MQB family, meaning 1. 8-litre and 2. 0-litre petrols and a 2. 0-litre diesel will make up the core range.
The new TT will be one of the first Audis to usher in the firms evolving look, designed to give models a more distinct appearance rather than the Russian doll-style look of its present model range. The firm has also spoken of its desire to capture some of the styling success of the original TT in its third generation.
Coupe and cabriolet versions of the TT are planned initially, with a more rugged version inspired by the Detroit concept also a possibility according to technical chief Ulrich Hackenberg.
There is a trend for crossovers, shooting brakes and Allroad models, and we combined the TT with these concepts, he said. The TT has more potential now than in its history. It can be different concepts and segments. A more rugged TT definitely has potential.
Although the production TT will be made mainly of aluminium, it is highly likely that at least one future high-performance TT — hinted at by the concepts 288bhp, 199lb ft TFSI petrol engine — will be partly constructed from CFRP. The concept was also powered by electric motors driving the wheels, boosting its outputs to 402bhp and 480lb ft and raising the prospect of a fast hybrid model in the future.
Audi marketing boss Luca de Meo said: The original Audi TT had a huge impact on the market and the image of Audi. We know the new car must be a leader in technology and design especially, and it is crucial that the new car continues our success in the market.
The interior of the new TT was revealed at the CES show in Las Vegas earlier this month.
In a radical departure from the industry norm, the interior doesnt feature a separate infotainment display in the centre of the dashboard. Instead, all infotainment displays, including the navigation, are now found on the all-digital 12. 3in instrument cluster, a move Audi says saves weight and space in the cabin.
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