After a year off, the Audi TT coupe and roadster are back with an all-new design. Updates include more room, a new 4-cylinder engine and a new exterior design that wisely keeps the strong attributes of the older design in the mix. While its handling, performance, space and looks have improved, the BuyingAdvice Team thinks the re-designed Audi TT still has some other changes to make before it surpasses some lower-priced competitors.
The Audi TT's main selling point is style. With this newest generation, driving performance has certainly progressed. But there are more powerful, sportier options out there. All the safety options you could want come standard, but many comfort-oriented options will cost you extra. Also in spite of the impressive-looking interior design, there are certain practical drawbacks inside. For example, the ipod input jack is hard to reach, the navigation system is CD-driven, so you can't use the system and play a CD at the same time, and there aren't built in cup or coin holders. Those sorts of oversights make the $34K starting price a little less justified.
Some more powerful and lower-priced competitors worth looking at would be the Infiniti G35 Coupe and the BMW 3 Series 328i Coupe.
