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Audi TT - What the Auto Press Says

Most reviewers agree that the 2009 Audi TT attractive, lavish and a good handler. However, in terms of straight performance, it lags behind its more powerful competitors.

Refreshed for 2009, the Audi TT gains a new performance-tuned TTS trim that test drivers report ups its performance credibility. Still, competitors like the Chevrolet Corvette and BMW Z4 trump the TT on the track. Taken as a whole, however, few luxury sports cars can match the TT's combination of sports performance, ride comfort, and all-around luxury. "Thanks to a distinctive design and respectable driving dynamics, the 2009 Audi TT coupe and roadster offers a balance of performance, sophistication and style," writes Edmunds.

The 2009 TT is available in three trims -- 2.0T, 3.2, and TTS -- and two body styles, coupe and roadster (convertible).

• "When it first hit the streets for the 2000 model year, the radically styled Audi TT - sleek and bulbous and minimalist at once - left not a single head unturned in its wake. Eight years and a truckload of design awards later, that car has earned for itself a place in automotive history. While it would be unrealistic to expect the same kind of visual impact from its follow-up, with its second-generation TT, Audi has delivered a car that's even more exciting than the first." -- Kelley Blue Book
• The TTS is "the best TT to date, and it has all those traditional TT virtues -- brilliant looks, handsome cabin, superb craftsmanship -- in spades. Plus the poseurs, who want the additional credibility that comes with owning the finest TT of all, will love it more than ever." -- Motor Trend
• "For many people in this market, the gorgeous Audi interior - especially with the lovely baseball-glove-style, stitched-leather option - combined with the TTS's aggressive looks and powerful engine will make it a very attractive car. But we'd still sacrifice some of the Audi's standard features for the pure, emotional feel of the long-standing king of the category, the Porsche Boxster." -- Automobile Magazine
• "In the end, if you're going for a hard-core sports car, you're probably not looking at the TT, no matter how improved it is in that regard. Plus, if you want to be practical about it, you can get the 3.2-liter engine in an A3 3.2 Quattro and have nearly the same amount of fun-plus room for five people and their stuff." -- Car and Driver
• "If you're looking for a sporty weekend toy, or even a year round sports car, make sure the 2008 TT is on your shopping list. Be careful about how you outfit your TT, though, because prices rise quickly with options." -- New Car Test Drive

TT Performance - 8.4 (Very Good)

Though competitors offer more power and sportier handling dynamics, test drivers report that few sports cars are as comfortable and well-rounded as the TT. Automobile Magazine writes, "The TT is an immensely capable machine whose abilities become more profound the harder you push it." In fact, Motor Trend calls the new TTS trim "the best handling TT of all." Read More

TT Exterior - 8.6 (Very Good)

Reviewers report that the 2009 TT looks hot. According to the  Boston Globe: "The TT is a world-class warrior, looking, at least from its looming snout, like a racer off the Nurburgring, circa 1938. But its classic style is wrapped in modern engineering, making it a car to consider if you're shopping for a sporty ride." It's available in both coupe and convertible body styles. Read More

TT Interior - 7.7 (Good)

Critics admire the TT's comfortable front seats and first-rate interior finish. Motor Trend writes, "The cozy cockpit, which retains the previous circular aluminum vents and cues and adds a racy flat-bottomed steering wheel, feels high quality and appropriately neoclassic." Still, some complain that its Multi Media Interface complicates controls. Read More

TT Safety - NA

The '09 TT has not yet been crash-tested by the federal government or insurance industry. It, does, however feature an impressive list of safety equipment. Still, critics have a few complaints. Read More

TT Reliability - 6.0 (Mediocre)

The 2009 Audi TT reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Audi covers the TT with a four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty. Read More