@@b5lover129 multiple reasons, but you have to understand how it works first. Systems like Haldex didn't even fit the definition of AWD before the term 'part-time AWD' was coined. The system is basically FWD until it decides you need power at the back, and its default power split is 95% front / 5% back. This has the advantage of better fuel economy since you aren't overcoming the rolling resistance of 4 wheels + extra drivetrain components all the time. The disadvantage is rather immediately obvious: you're driving a FWD vehicle most of the time and it feels FWD like the guy said in the video. In corners you're kinda accelerating and hoping that the back comes around as your front tires lose grip, and because of that its behaviour is inconsistent. Other systems like Torsen-based ones are permanent AWD systems where the default power split is much greater towards the back, the most common setups are 50/50 and 40/60 front/back, sometimes even 30/70. It's not as efficient as Haldex fuel-wise but you're riding on 4 wheels all the time which gives it great consistency, and since it's a mechanical system the response is natural and instantaneous. For regular 24/7 road use Haldex is fine, it really is. You're somewhat alleviating the drawbacks of a regular AWD system (efficiency) while also gaining benefits like extra grip when needed (in snow for example). But for sheer cornering, permanent AWD like Torsen-based systems and similar are superior. It's one of the reason why so many Haldex-based cars are so inferior for track use (Golf R, RS3, this TTRS, etc). In the case of the Golf R and RS3 the problem is made worse by the MQB platform which really doesn't have the necessary characteristics for track use. Haldex should theoretically work very well with a stiff chassis where lift-off oversteer is easily achievable, but I don't know of any such exemplars.
I daily a 2019 TT. Once you get used to the infotainment system it's pretty simple and intuitive to use. The car looks great inside and out and turns heads all the time. Great daily driver and lot of fun to drive at the same time, and sounds pretty good as well for a base TT.
Haha.. I thought the same thing. It's amazing how the eh slips out and we don't notice it. When I was in Vegas I started talking to a girl, at a pool party, and the first thing she says to me, "you're from Canada aren't you?". I said ya how did you know, she said it's the "eh" which surprised me because I didn't think I ever said "eh" but apparently I do. Loll..
Edit: Upgraded to a '21 TT RS 😀, put a Stg 1 tune to 500HP, and boy am I happy. Goodbye M2, Cayman... I HAD a 2017 TTS (my 2nd TT (2012)) and I absolutely loved it. No other car looks like the TT - its sharp lines and ultra modern look get eyeballs everywhere I go. Plus, the fit and finish, soft materials, leather, tech features and excellent B&O audio just make you feel special driving it. AWD is pretty nice to have too. Wouldn’t drive a competitor.
@@ArtyoneTI can’t speak for the above, but my MPG improved after Stage 1. I average 27 mpg, but I don’t beat on it too often. Car has enough power and torque that I rarely use more than half throttle. Super easy to get over 30 mpg on the highway.
I went from an M2 to the TTRS. Although I miss the RWD, I find the Quattro system feels way more controllable and honestly faster when you need it. Living in the PNW, the rain was kind of nerve wracking with the amount of fishtailing I’d get, no I can fly through snow. Ttrs works for me (I’m also 6’3 and it doesn’t feel small either)
I was considering the M2 butttt I can’t NOT have AWD so i bought a B9 S4 instead Which is LOVE btw amazing car. Just wish they put the 5 Pot in more than just 2 audi’s ffs……
Oh my god I would never compare those 2 cars.. I have the M2 Comp and it’s a real sports car and the ttrs is maybe a good daily .. you barely see the ttrs at the Nürburgring, think why 😜 best regards from Germany!
@@alexandercalisthenics7106 I don't think everyone wants a 'proper' sports car that you see going round the Nürburgring, that's probably a minority of people actually. A lot of people just want a fun, fast but also safe car you can daily drive
New TTRS can be seriously quick, get a performance upgrade to 620 hp and all of a sudden its a weapon. Then it will reach over 300 km/h faster than a stock Huracan.. that speaks alot comparing total price between them. Its a really cool car and I wasnt previously into Audi's but because of this thing now I am
I’m not sure TTRS buyers get them because they can’t afford an R8. I’ve had two R8s (V8 and a V10), and now I daily a TTRS. It’s just more practical with a rear hatch and it doesn’t get any hate (to be fair, the R8 doesn’t get much hate either, unlike some other supercars). My 2018 RS also seems louder than the 2019 you tested. And the interior design of the TT trumps all other Audis. The way the vents are designed, the way they work, it’s brilliant. If you’re really paying attention, look at the cowl over the instrument binnacle. It puts to shame the way the RS3’s look, and even the current R8’s doesn’t look as good.
The 18 is better because it doesn't have the particle filter muffling that beautiful sports exhaust. I love my 18, clocked 3.4 second 0 to 60 with my Dragy. And I bought one because I preferred it over the Caymen S.
Could not agree more with your opinion. What surprises me most when daily driving my 2016 TTS Roadster is the universal approval from any one and everyone. Zero haters. Both boys and girls give me smiles and thumb ups. You made a great choice. Did you get it tuned too?
My 2018 TTRS is a beast on the road and on track. I virtually eliminated understeer with a few suspension tweaks and adding in some negative camber. It's really a great track car. I have no issues keeping up with the big horsepower cars, Caymans or any M car. Enjoy your reviews. Great work!
i have a 2013 Audi TTRS. i bought it because it was the only car that fulfilled all of my requirements for a daily driver: fast, small, sexy, stick, hatch, and AWD.
Soo you ask what´s the deal with the TT? As a Mk3 TTS owner for me it's all about having a car that feels special and is easily daily drivable. If you don't the need to drive anyone in the backseat it's ridiculous how much fits in this car. Interior is super nice, way way better in quality and design than the Cayman or the M2 (both of which I was considering and tested). We get a lot of snow and rain so AWD is a huge plus. And when I get the opportunity to stretch its legs it's a great sports car to have some fun. Of course it doesn't match the feeling of a Cayman, but the Cayman just compromises on too many things to be comfortably daily drivable, and the opportunity to have a good back road hoon is maybe once a week. I think the TT hits the best balance in its class to be comfortably usable and fun every day. It's like you would blend a hot hatch and a mid engined sports car like the Cayman.
Well said. The engine alone is a reason to get a TTRS over the cayman. Porsche royally screwed up putting a 4-pot in that car. I had thought about getting a TTRS as a daily but the lack of a (usable) back seat and a nearly $10K premium on a car with (at least to me) a marginal difference in performance and interior sealed the deal on the RS3 for me. Still, it is the true baby R8, and really looks the business.
Well said. I've got a 2016 TTS as it's a fantastic jack of all trades car. I was very keen on a Alfa 4c or F-Type but being that my partner would be driving the car too, the 4c was too compromised. The F-Type feels like a mustang or Challenger based on it's size. The MK3 looks fantastic, and drives great. It's not intimidating to drive for my partner.
Amin Bajrektarevic I own a 2018 TTS and a 2019 TTRS (Just purchased this week), and fully agree with you. Like you, I live in an area that sees heavy snow 5-6 months of the year. I pop on a set of snow tires/rims and the TTS has no problem; just one of the reasons I chose the TT over a Cayman. I agree with the reviewers regarding the MMI system. It's far from intuitive. They said that the gas cap cover is aluminum, which is incorrect. It's plastic.
Haldex is not the most track performance oriented AWD setup. It's really good in pretty much every other way though. It's excellent in the snow (check roller test videos). It's very fuel efficient as the rear is mostly disengaged until slip is detected. Like most things in life, it's a trade-off.
@@dragonfirebomb2 It's a Haldex system, but Haldex isn't what it used to be. The latest generation in the TT is an electronically controlled one, where in dynamic mode it is a permanent AWD system and can send I believe more than 70% of torque to the back (have to check that). The fact is it works because from my experience the only time the car would understeer is in conditions where a rwd car would also understeer. You can feel both axles grabbing and it's hard to break traction .
@@aminbajrektarevicab Being Haldex the most it can ever (briefly) send to the rear is 50%, the front is always connected therefore there is no possible way to send less than 50% to the front. The only time the rear can get more power than the front is when the front loses traction and wheels are just spinning.
I went up against one of these at St. Thomas Dragway in the Trackhawk, they’re no joke. I got 3/4 of a car length on him at the launch, and he stuck there the whole run. My blind spot alert was lit all the way down the strip. TTRS was very impressive.
Have a 2017 TTS with an APR stage one time and it is outstanding in all ways. Had a !993 NSX for 17 years and this car blows it away. Maybe because I’m older but this thing is outrageous for the street.
I bought a TT225 6 speed manual new in 06. I absolutely loved it. It was so different than anything on the road and built so well for the time. I went full build short of engine internals. The car dynoed at 480WHP 465WTQ. I was crushing everything except full blown big block track cars. That car was a ton of fun. I just picked up a new RS3 a week ago "let the building begin".
Downpipe & tune it APR possibly the haldex controller maybe an intake your done and boom 460hp+. I just ordered all of these outside of the Haldex just waiting for my mechanic to tell when lol!! This is for my 2018 TT RS!
@@evanmurphy6018 OK got your point! "actively " could be discussed. but if I have a choice between Skoda, Renault and Kia then I WANT Soul ;) (No really, that was one of the most comfortable car in that segment for a person of my size.)
So I ended up getting a '21 TTRS after i got tired of GM not getting their heads out of their asses for the C8. I also looked at Porsche for a 911 and 718 GT4. I did NOT want to get bent over hard by them. They nickel and dime you to oblivion. I LOVE this TT RS! Just came back from a 1400 mile trip and it was a fun, comfortable GT car. I got 34-36 MPG. These fellas are way off on this car. The TT's are always underrated. I always throw a doubt on any reviews from Porsche fanboys!
Just bought the new 2019 TT-RS Sport Edition. It's motoring's version of a Swiss Army Knife. Supercar sub 3.5 sec 0-60mph (with launch ctrl) or 3.6 sec std, grips like a leach , no body roll, two back seats that fold ala hatch, hi tech, great looking, well equiped, 2 yr servicing intrvls, relaxed or brutal (your choice) and never in your face styling, but still cooool!. Yep...'the Swiss army knife of cars. Got it all.
I had the second gen TTRS with a stage 2 APR tune. The reason I didn’t go with anything else was the AWD (it was my daily), it has tons of cargo space, and the engine noise is insanely good. It drove well in the winter in snow and it was super fast. The only reason I had to get rid of it was because I had a steep driveway and couldn’t get up it in the winter. I loved the character of the car and it was a manual. I’d buy a second gen again in a heart beat.
I sat in both and I thought the TTRS was roomier than the RS3. Also, if you want to drink out of any cup larger than a Starbucks grande, get the TTRS because the RS3 cupholders are nearly impossible to use for big cups.
2016 TTS Roadster Owner here. This TTRS is the ultimate sleeper car. Get a stage 3 tune and you will have a 500 HP little pocket rocket. If you want to experience the TTRS daily driving experience without paying too much, just get a used TTS and get it tuned and lowered. $20K saved instantly! My TTS was tuned for stage 2 and it outruns 99% of all cars in the city.
2018 TTRS owner here. Yes, the infotainment had a steep learning curve, but once you learn it, it's very easy! As to the understeer, yes, it does, but did you happen to notice what kind of speed you were going when it starts to understeer? Also, as others have mentioned, you can greatly reduce understeer with some simple tweaks. And yes, I love the look of the car, how unique it is (Corevettes and Porsches are a dime a dozen where I live and I have yet to see another TTRS) and the awesome sound of the engine.
The TTRS can get a haldex tune to adjust the toque split to something like 80 rear 20 front at all times if you want. The stock tuning is designed to be safer and more fuel efficient by having a fwd bias. My Mk1 has the 1st gen haldex which only can be up to 50-50 but the gen 3 haldex system has a lot of variance
Pretty sure safety in the stock Haldex isn't one of its traits. If anything, a permanent 50/50 AWD system would be the safest since you won't be understeering a lot and would be more consistent. But spot on when it comes to fuel economy.
I ordered a 2013 TTRS after Audi ran their Facebook campaign asking if US buyers wanted one. I ordered mine with Suzuka Grey Pearlcoat and Carbon Fiber mirrors. Despite the rarity of the model for both the 2012-2013 models years (800 total), my dealer discounted my car from a $64,000 sticker as optioned, to $58,000. At that price it was an absolute performance deal. The car was unique and unfamiliar to many other sportscar drivers, who were often caught off-guard with the power and speed of the car. And as was mentioned by another commentator, the TT has THE BEST interior of any Audi. Styled beautifully and everything you touch feels quality. I did not pull the trigger on the 2019 TTRS though, as I felt the $10,000 increase in price was more readily felt than the extra 40 HP it had over my car. And now that the performance of the TTRS was better known, I doubt my dealer could have been talked into as aggressive a discount as I received the first time around.
I own a 2018 TTRS and can confirm a 3.4 zero to sixty on 91. I drove a 16 STI before this car and thought I knew what fast was. Boy, was I wrong. Not to mention what Iroz in Vegas can do for my car. Cant wait for that. #9secondcar
I’ve got a mk2 TT with the 3.2 VR6. It’s a lot of fun to drive and carves the corners quite well. A few simple mods takes care of the understeer and a simple Haldex tune/controller upgrade really changes how the AWD reacts in a very positive manner.
I have a TT-S . Great daily driver for a small sports car. You can effectively get 3 people in the car by moving the front shotgun seat forward. I have put 4 smallish people in it, but lol - not recommended. Even the TTS is fast but the TTRS is entry level super car fast. I take my TT everywhere, in the snow, heavy rains, on long trips. The ride is a bit harsh for some people but I like it that way. One knock on the transmission with auto, TT will very impatiently take you out of your gear when you want to stay in it. The override to manual is very conservative.
Been waiting on this review since the RS3! I don’t think I’ve ever clicked as fast as I did on this video 😂 Looking to buy one of these next year but a pre-facelift model most likely since they seem to perform better (and look better imo). Also For those of you that don’t know, these things are MONSTERS with simple mods. There’s stock turbo cars in the 9’s trapping mid to high 130’s in the 1/4 mile with the right wheel setup and some minor weight reduction
Slight understeer only really matters if you're on a track or canyon carving. There's only a few AWD cars that don't understeer. This car understeers less than the STI. For regular city driving the AWD system in this car allows you to use all the power whenever you want without getting loose or breaking the tires. You can have your burnouts and drifting, I'd rather slam the pedal with 400+hp whenever I want and be out.
I presume this is on the VW/Audi MQB platform (Audi RS3, Golf R etc). So the engine is transverse mounted and it's in front of the front axle so the under-steer is part of its nature (can't get around physics). As far as the Quattro it's likely the Haldex AWD system which is primarily FWD and when it breaks traction, it will send up to 50% of the power to the rear wheels.
@@madgainz7871 Tell him that mounting the engine in front of the front axle will cause more under-steer? Tell him that the Haldex system in the MQB platform VW/Audi cars is FWD biased and only up to 50% power goes to rear wheels? If he won in spite of those attributes, more power to him/her. But my statement still stands regardless of who won what race. Physics don't care.
@@ryanthomastew you are right and that is my biggest problem with this car. 400hp is not fast if you are used to bikes so driving pleasure is my most important item. And understeer is the opposite of driving pleasure.
I'm sold on it as a secondary fun car. AWD- >check, 2 door -> check, small -> check, still have a rear seats -> check, faster than a M3 0 to 100 -> check, unique enough interior and exterior ->check, cheaper than a 911 -> check. M2/M4 doesn't have AWD yet, RS5 looks just a little too common, cayman doesn't have rear seats.
lol!Having the 2018TTRS prefclift,would confirm was surprised with the sound at first,then saw all the comments for the filter etc on the 2019models(even performance decrease on launch!?) disable the electronic stability control and it will slide if you push it in the corner , i've had the golf 7 R and the RS3 prefacelift and they tend to understeer a lot lot more , TTRS 8s is nothing like these but still does a bit you can't get rid off it its quattro in the end of the day..but that's why you drive in any weather and you get a mad launch control stock 3.4sec and stage 1 in Germany with Simonmotorsport 500hp does 3.030 to 100km/h and 6.7 100-200km/h .. Nothing does these numbers in the class, interior is banging remove the front plate and the grill is massive , you can get the 3D Matrix OLED tail lights way better looking , sound is absolutely mad..everybody loves it indeed for a reason
I also have a 2018 and must agree with your comment regarding turning off the stability control. It's always hugely frustrating to see testers comment about the RS having under steer and being too "SAFE" but they always appear to be driving the car with stability and traction control systems still partially turned on. If you drive a BMW with these systems turned on the car is truly horrible. The systems are constantly kicking in, limiting the power, auto braking and giving you that flashing dash light... even in the dry! This is why everyone who knows a BMW pops them into Sport+ which allows the car to play. However in the BMW you rarely feel the need to disable all the nannies completely. The problem with the TTRS is that it is too capable. Most people select dynamic and press the DSC to get into "Sport" mode but then complain the car is still too safe = no fun. OK so why not try turning everything off? I know that in a BMW this would have you pointing the wrong way at the first corner, but this is not a BMW!
I have 19 ttrs and LOVE it. So torquey in dynamic. Like a Rubber band springing. I highly disagree with their review. Anyone who has purchased an RS three or a TTRS with the five cylinder loves it and never wants to part
We have had 2 TT's an original one and then a third generation model. The original one looked superb and had AWD which was great with winter tires. I miss that car. Too bad they won't be making the TT anymore. She will be missed.
2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER IS MY DAILY CAR AND I GET LOOKS AND COMPLIMENTS ALL THE TIME I LOVE AUDI FOR THEIR VIRTUAL COCKPIT AND THEY ARE THE LEADERS IN TECHNOLOGY
Same here. I have owned sports cars that are three times the price of my current 2016 TTS Roadster. No other car gets me as much attention as this sweet ride. Both boys and girls like this one unlike its just guys who like my Lambos and Porsches.
I love the new beginning with launch. I watch so many UA-cam car reviewers on my tv; your channel is the only one my wife actually sits down and watches it with me. Keep it up guys!!
I just purchased 2017 tt rs on Sunday (few days ago) and it's in Catalyna red with most options and it will be used as daily and weekend blast. I'm from Australia I had a tt before I can tell you that the quality of tt rs is higher than 250k cars. Just look carefully and compare as it is so inviting and clean Unique sound and handles like a dream. Asp tune 1 and you are having 460hp pretty much with just a tune. Bullet proof quality One thing that no one tells you that all m2 m3 and m4 have engine and electrical issues How do I know? I had an 2017 m4 and it handles great and look great but in wet weather you rear would step out violently where with tt rs you have the confidence
I really like my "simple" bluetooth radio in my 2014 accord. I've never used them, so other than navigation, I don't see any reason to use android auto, or apple carplay.
As a TT driver (mk2, modified), I completely understand the non-intuitive infotainment and interior design, but this is all stuff you can figure out instantly. If you want a small car (but don't need a back seat cause it's useless), and want AWD and a "fun factor", anything in the TT range is worth checking out. It WILL surprise you.
Love my TTRS might be faster or better handling cars out there but I just love the look, sounds and how it puts a huge smile on my face every time I drive it.
I own a 2018 Audi TTRS (pre facelift) and I think this review of the facelift was very good. But I can confirm that the TTRS is so good around the track. With proper semi-slicks (Trofeo R etc) I can keep up with Porsche GT3 RS in corners and uphill on track because of the Quattro-system (driver dependent) 😉
I have a 2016 Audi TT and you guys are right - this car is very good but not great. But you'd buy it because you love the style. Yes, in the age of CarPlay / Android Auto the Audi MMI system is a throwback to the days when your phone was separate from your car tech.
The TTRS and RS3 AWD are based on Haldex systems hence the front wheel bias. They can direct up to 50% to the back but only if there is slip up front otherwise no power is going up front. On the other hand, true Quattro systems are usually rear biased but always active at all four wheels.
Even if you want the R8, this car is wildly more practical with trunk space and potentially shoving your smaller friends in the back “seats”. But the fun factor seems there. Honestly it’s my next car when I decide to mature from my current 2016 GTI.
I had a mk1 TT s-line that I bought for mega cheap and did a whole bunch of work on. The styling and the looks and the feel just makes you smile every drive (the mk1 TT was deffs not a performance beast) but even on race days it was so much fun. I still regret selling it to this day. I think the finish and quality and the styling was something that a young driver like me never had experienced before in something so affordable.
U.S. starting msrp $64,900 and well optioned probably $75k + taxes and dealership fees you wouldn't get out the door with a well optioned TTRS for less than $80k. It's just not enough car for the money. I am still a huge fan of the TTRS. Great video and effective review as always as always.
The old TT had a reputation for over-steering and crashing when driven by elderly dentists on the German Autobahn, I guess that is why they went for an understeer concept.
it had no high speed stability due to the lack of the wing which was then rectified by adding a fixed spoiler in '02 i think and recalling all pre-02 models to get the wing installed. The first gen haldex in the old tt was literally 95% FWD unless slippage was detected then it could send up to 50% to the rear. I of course stand corrected
My buying decision when i bought my car was between a GTI and a BRZ, to me, the TTRS is the final evolution of those 2, a cool looking 2 seater with a sick engine. Looks are 100% a big thing when people buy these
I liked it and I bought it anyway. There were more powerful or better handling competitors but there was nothing else for me that matched the experience of the 5 cylinder symphony and the instant acceleration.
I bought the RS3 1.5 years ago and agree with your review 100%. If you want a wicked 4 door daily driver, the RS3 is incredible. If you want a 2 door track weapon, I'd be thinking M2, Cayman S, (used) 911, 350, etc.
I actually really like that the info-tainment screen is in the gauge cluster. Much more in your line of sight and you don't end up with that ugly screen sticking up out of the dash
I had a 2012 TTS Convertible for a few years. It was a blast. I had it because I just wanted a small fast convertible. Which really only competes with the Boxster...which is the car I had before the TTS lol. And to y’all point, I instantly tuned it and added an exhaust...shout out APR Motorsport in Alabama. They rock for all VW tuning. Thanks for the review because I’ve been wanting a TTRS, but you convinced me not to!! No memory seats, are you kidding me??
You guys are the only reviewers that like the regular audi infotainment and don't like the gauge cluster infotainment, they all prefer the bmw and mercedes infotainment and feel the new audi infotainment is a step back from the previous version
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Would you take the TTRS over any of its competitors?
Waiting for this Review since so long You're doing fabulous job boys Much love from India❤😘
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Shut up
C8 > M2C > Z4 > TTRS
ABOLUTLEY
5 reasons to buy this car:
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Enough said
Garrett Mancuso what wrong with that?
@@b5lover129 multiple reasons, but you have to understand how it works first.
Systems like Haldex didn't even fit the definition of AWD before the term 'part-time AWD' was coined. The system is basically FWD until it decides you need power at the back, and its default power split is 95% front / 5% back. This has the advantage of better fuel economy since you aren't overcoming the rolling resistance of 4 wheels + extra drivetrain components all the time. The disadvantage is rather immediately obvious: you're driving a FWD vehicle most of the time and it feels FWD like the guy said in the video. In corners you're kinda accelerating and hoping that the back comes around as your front tires lose grip, and because of that its behaviour is inconsistent.
Other systems like Torsen-based ones are permanent AWD systems where the default power split is much greater towards the back, the most common setups are 50/50 and 40/60 front/back, sometimes even 30/70. It's not as efficient as Haldex fuel-wise but you're riding on 4 wheels all the time which gives it great consistency, and since it's a mechanical system the response is natural and instantaneous.
For regular 24/7 road use Haldex is fine, it really is. You're somewhat alleviating the drawbacks of a regular AWD system (efficiency) while also gaining benefits like extra grip when needed (in snow for example).
But for sheer cornering, permanent AWD like Torsen-based systems and similar are superior. It's one of the reason why so many Haldex-based cars are so inferior for track use (Golf R, RS3, this TTRS, etc).
In the case of the Golf R and RS3 the problem is made worse by the MQB platform which really doesn't have the necessary characteristics for track use. Haldex should theoretically work very well with a stiff chassis where lift-off oversteer is easily achievable, but I don't know of any such exemplars.
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@@laser14344 was waiting for someone to say this
"we're launching every car now"
*everyone liked that*
Dan?!
@@Dreadwin69 My names Blake, but nice to meet you.
You’re wrong it more like:Everyone love that
To launch the car we need to be the owner of the company
The current Audi TT is just so good looking...
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This is the last one
@@LeinisLeander nooooooooooooo this is the best audi they have ever made imo
@@HotwiredFlamingo And the R8 too
@@LeinisLeander nooooooo thats my childhood dreamcar
I daily a 2019 TT. Once you get used to the infotainment system it's pretty simple and intuitive to use. The car looks great inside and out and turns heads all the time. Great daily driver and lot of fun to drive at the same time, and sounds pretty good as well for a base TT.
I second this comment! It just takes a few seconds to familiarize yourself and then everything is where it should be.
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“Pretty aggressive, eh?”
I love the Canadian slipping out.
Haha.. I thought the same thing. It's amazing how the eh slips out and we don't notice it. When I was in Vegas I started talking to a girl, at a pool party, and the first thing she says to me, "you're from Canada aren't you?". I said ya how did you know, she said it's the "eh" which surprised me because I didn't think I ever said "eh" but apparently I do. Loll..
But then they mispronounce the “Z” when talking about the BRZ 🤣
@@HeliRy In the BRZ video, they argued about which Z to pronounce and they make their mind to stick with zee because it fits the car better i guess.
The sound. I-5 sounds like nothing else short of a Lamborghini. I never tire of it.
Joj jest ti ime super xd
Edit: Upgraded to a '21 TT RS 😀, put a Stg 1 tune to 500HP, and boy am I happy. Goodbye M2, Cayman... I HAD a 2017 TTS (my 2nd TT (2012)) and I absolutely loved it. No other car looks like the TT - its sharp lines and ultra modern look get eyeballs everywhere I go. Plus, the fit and finish, soft materials, leather, tech features and excellent B&O audio just make you feel special driving it. AWD is pretty nice to have too. Wouldn’t drive a competitor.
How’s the gas mileage after the tune?
@@ArtyoneTI can’t speak for the above, but my MPG improved after Stage 1. I average 27 mpg, but I don’t beat on it too often. Car has enough power and torque that I rarely use more than half throttle. Super easy to get over 30 mpg on the highway.
@ Nice! Congrats on that tune. Thanks for your input.
I went from an M2 to the TTRS. Although I miss the RWD, I find the Quattro system feels way more controllable and honestly faster when you need it. Living in the PNW, the rain was kind of nerve wracking with the amount of fishtailing I’d get, no I can fly through snow. Ttrs works for me (I’m also 6’3 and it doesn’t feel small either)
I was considering the M2 butttt I can’t NOT have AWD so i bought a B9 S4 instead Which is LOVE btw amazing car. Just wish they put the 5 Pot in more than just 2 audi’s ffs……
Oh my god I would never compare those 2 cars.. I have the M2 Comp and it’s a real sports car and the ttrs is maybe a good daily .. you barely see the ttrs at the Nürburgring, think why 😜 best regards from Germany!
@@alexandercalisthenics7106 I don't think everyone wants a 'proper' sports car that you see going round the Nürburgring, that's probably a minority of people actually. A lot of people just want a fun, fast but also safe car you can daily drive
Fast Audis have a way of being better dailies than M cars.
New TTRS can be seriously quick, get a performance upgrade to 620 hp and all of a sudden its a weapon.
Then it will reach over 300 km/h faster than a stock Huracan.. that speaks alot comparing total price between them.
Its a really cool car and I wasnt previously into Audi's but because of this thing now I am
I’m not sure TTRS buyers get them because they can’t afford an R8. I’ve had two R8s (V8 and a V10), and now I daily a TTRS. It’s just more practical with a rear hatch and it doesn’t get any hate (to be fair, the R8 doesn’t get much hate either, unlike some other supercars). My 2018 RS also seems louder than the 2019 you tested.
And the interior design of the TT trumps all other Audis. The way the vents are designed, the way they work, it’s brilliant. If you’re really paying attention, look at the cowl over the instrument binnacle. It puts to shame the way the RS3’s look, and even the current R8’s doesn’t look as good.
The 18 is better because it doesn't have the particle filter muffling that beautiful sports exhaust. I love my 18, clocked 3.4 second 0 to 60 with my Dragy. And I bought one because I preferred it over the Caymen S.
My_Supercar_Life that’s awesome! Nice to see another TTRS owner here!
Same, got the 2018 TTRS in Black Panther! Love it! Can’t wait to try winter with this. I also preferred it over Cayman S for so many reasons.
Nicolas Campeau Panther Black is super sexy. Nice choice.
Could not agree more with your opinion. What surprises me most when daily driving my 2016 TTS Roadster is the universal approval from any one and everyone. Zero haters. Both boys and girls give me smiles and thumb ups. You made a great choice. Did you get it tuned too?
My neighbor just picked up one of these, and I’ve never been happier
My 2018 TTRS is a beast on the road and on track. I virtually eliminated understeer with a few suspension tweaks and adding in some negative camber. It's really a great track car. I have no issues keeping up with the big horsepower cars, Caymans or any M car. Enjoy your reviews. Great work!
This car honestly is so good looking, like this is one of my favorite Audis in terms of looks.
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Also The Other Guy: " I disagree" 😆
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i have a 2013 Audi TTRS. i bought it because it was the only car that fulfilled all of my requirements for a daily driver: fast, small, sexy, stick, hatch, and AWD.
Soo you ask what´s the deal with the TT? As a Mk3 TTS owner for me it's all about having a car that feels special and is easily daily drivable. If you don't the need to drive anyone in the backseat it's ridiculous how much fits in this car. Interior is super nice, way way better in quality and design than the Cayman or the M2 (both of which I was considering and tested). We get a lot of snow and rain so AWD is a huge plus. And when I get the opportunity to stretch its legs it's a great sports car to have some fun. Of course it doesn't match the feeling of a Cayman, but the Cayman just compromises on too many things to be comfortably daily drivable, and the opportunity to have a good back road hoon is maybe once a week. I think the TT hits the best balance in its class to be comfortably usable and fun every day. It's like you would blend a hot hatch and a mid engined sports car like the Cayman.
Amin Bajrektarevic Well said👍🏾
Well said. The engine alone is a reason to get a TTRS over the cayman. Porsche royally screwed up putting a 4-pot in that car. I had thought about getting a TTRS as a daily but the lack of a (usable) back seat and a nearly $10K premium on a car with (at least to me) a marginal difference in performance and interior sealed the deal on the RS3 for me. Still, it is the true baby R8, and really looks the business.
Well said. I've got a 2016 TTS as it's a fantastic jack of all trades car. I was very keen on a Alfa 4c or F-Type but being that my partner would be driving the car too, the 4c was too compromised. The F-Type feels like a mustang or Challenger based on it's size. The MK3 looks fantastic, and drives great. It's not intimidating to drive for my partner.
Ken Befound right i think i'm done watching this vid after reading this owners review
Amin Bajrektarevic I own a 2018 TTS and a 2019 TTRS (Just purchased this week), and fully agree with you. Like you, I live in an area that sees heavy snow 5-6 months of the year. I pop on a set of snow tires/rims and the TTS has no problem; just one of the reasons I chose the TT over a Cayman.
I agree with the reviewers regarding the MMI system. It's far from intuitive. They said that the gas cap cover is aluminum, which is incorrect. It's plastic.
Haldex is not the most track performance oriented AWD setup. It's really good in pretty much every other way though. It's excellent in the snow (check roller test videos). It's very fuel efficient as the rear is mostly disengaged until slip is detected. Like most things in life, it's a trade-off.
If you check the website this is a permanent awd quattro not the haldex. So rear wheels are engaged its just that the weight is front biased
@@dragonfirebomb2 Haldex is anything that has an engine mounted transversely
It’s haldex, along with the RS3
@@dragonfirebomb2 It's a Haldex system, but Haldex isn't what it used to be. The latest generation in the TT is an electronically controlled one, where in dynamic mode it is a permanent AWD system and can send I believe more than 70% of torque to the back (have to check that). The fact is it works because from my experience the only time the car would understeer is in conditions where a rwd car would also understeer. You can feel both axles grabbing and it's hard to break traction .
@@aminbajrektarevicab Being Haldex the most it can ever (briefly) send to the rear is 50%, the front is always connected therefore there is no possible way to send less than 50% to the front. The only time the rear can get more power than the front is when the front loses traction and wheels are just spinning.
I went up against one of these at St. Thomas Dragway in the Trackhawk, they’re no joke. I got 3/4 of a car length on him at the launch, and he stuck there the whole run. My blind spot alert was lit all the way down the strip. TTRS was very impressive.
Damn that's quick!
Mw Tray truck was under 5000km then, it was running 11.9-12.0 that day. As the motor has gotten more KM on it, that’s come down to an 11.3 best run.
Stock they run 11.6 to 11.9
Have a 2017 TTS with an APR stage one time and it is outstanding in all ways. Had a !993 NSX for 17 years and this car blows it away. Maybe because I’m older but this thing is outrageous for the street.
These and the RS3s are mental with an APR tune. Just straight missiles.
I really enjoy these kind of reviews
The TT RS is one of my favorite cars
I bought a TT225 6 speed manual new in 06. I absolutely loved it. It was so different than anything on the road and built so well for the time. I went full build short of engine internals. The car dynoed at 480WHP 465WTQ. I was crushing everything except full blown big block track cars. That car was a ton of fun. I just picked up a new RS3 a week ago "let the building begin".
Downpipe & tune it APR possibly the haldex controller maybe an intake your done and boom 460hp+. I just ordered all of these outside of the Haldex just waiting for my mechanic to tell when lol!! This is for my 2018 TT RS!
It's like Wrangler, Defender, Beetle, Continental GTC or Soul. You don't need them... you want them.
People actually actively want a Soul..?
@@evanmurphy6018 OK got your point! "actively " could be discussed. but if I have a choice between Skoda, Renault and Kia then I WANT Soul ;) (No really, that was one of the most comfortable car in that segment for a person of my size.)
Review the new Audi R8 V10 Performance
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That would be fun
@@TheStraightPipes prefect
TheStraightPipes yes please. You guys would do an amazing review of an amazing car
@JeffRobe u buy one
So I ended up getting a '21 TTRS after i got tired of GM not getting their heads out of their asses for the C8. I also looked at Porsche for a 911 and 718 GT4. I did NOT want to get bent over hard by them. They nickel and dime you to oblivion. I LOVE this TT RS! Just came back from a 1400 mile trip and it was a fun, comfortable GT car. I got 34-36 MPG. These fellas are way off on this car. The TT's are always underrated. I always throw a doubt on any reviews from Porsche fanboys!
Just bought the new 2019 TT-RS Sport Edition. It's motoring's version of a Swiss Army Knife. Supercar sub 3.5 sec 0-60mph (with launch ctrl) or 3.6 sec std, grips like a leach , no body roll, two back seats that fold ala hatch, hi tech, great looking, well equiped, 2 yr servicing intrvls, relaxed or brutal (your choice) and never in your face styling, but still cooool!. Yep...'the Swiss army knife of cars. Got it all.
Perfectly summed up review in just one paragraph! I just bought '18 TT RS and couldn't agree more.
I had the second gen TTRS with a stage 2 APR tune. The reason I didn’t go with anything else was the AWD (it was my daily), it has tons of cargo space, and the engine noise is insanely good.
It drove well in the winter in snow and it was super fast. The only reason I had to get rid of it was because I had a steep driveway and couldn’t get up it in the winter.
I loved the character of the car and it was a manual. I’d buy a second gen again in a heart beat.
The 5 cyl motor in this, and the rs3, is an absolute beast! I've seen them making 850hp with ease
TT RS is a nice coupe but I prefer the RS3 sedan
TT looks too feminine. Same shape as a VW beetle made from the same company
Married or single?
shnam13 you can say married
I sat in both and I thought the TTRS was roomier than the RS3. Also, if you want to drink out of any cup larger than a Starbucks grande, get the TTRS because the RS3 cupholders are nearly impossible to use for big cups.
Loxo That’s true but the RS3’s are honestly BARELY any better than the TTRS’s in my opinion. At least you get doors though.
2016 TTS Roadster Owner here. This TTRS is the ultimate sleeper car. Get a stage 3 tune and you will have a 500 HP little pocket rocket. If you want to experience the TTRS daily driving experience without paying too much, just get a used TTS and get it tuned and lowered. $20K saved instantly! My TTS was tuned for stage 2 and it outruns 99% of all cars in the city.
2018 TTRS owner here. Yes, the infotainment had a steep learning curve, but once you learn it, it's very easy! As to the understeer, yes, it does, but did you happen to notice what kind of speed you were going when it starts to understeer? Also, as others have mentioned, you can greatly reduce understeer with some simple tweaks. And yes, I love the look of the car, how unique it is (Corevettes and Porsches are a dime a dozen where I live and I have yet to see another TTRS) and the awesome sound of the engine.
Jacob is the most reassuring Adlib after Yuri describes each thing for 2:00 -3:05
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The TTRS can get a haldex tune to adjust the toque split to something like 80 rear 20 front at all times if you want. The stock tuning is designed to be safer and more fuel efficient by having a fwd bias. My Mk1 has the 1st gen haldex which only can be up to 50-50 but the gen 3 haldex system has a lot of variance
Pretty sure safety in the stock Haldex isn't one of its traits. If anything, a permanent 50/50 AWD system would be the safest since you won't be understeering a lot and would be more consistent.
But spot on when it comes to fuel economy.
Absolutely love the lack of B pillar and sound of the car. Very easy on the eyes and ears
I actually like the infotament system once I got used to it ,it was easy to use
I ordered a 2013 TTRS after Audi ran their Facebook campaign asking if US buyers wanted one. I ordered mine with Suzuka Grey Pearlcoat and Carbon Fiber mirrors. Despite the rarity of the model for both the 2012-2013 models years (800 total), my dealer discounted my car from a $64,000 sticker as optioned, to $58,000. At that price it was an absolute performance deal. The car was unique and unfamiliar to many other sportscar drivers, who were often caught off-guard with the power and speed of the car. And as was mentioned by another commentator, the TT has THE BEST interior of any Audi. Styled beautifully and everything you touch feels quality.
I did not pull the trigger on the 2019 TTRS though, as I felt the $10,000 increase in price was more readily felt than the extra 40 HP it had over my car. And now that the performance of the TTRS was better known, I doubt my dealer could have been talked into as aggressive a discount as I received the first time around.
I own a 2018 TTRS and can confirm a 3.4 zero to sixty on 91. I drove a 16 STI before this car and thought I knew what fast was. Boy, was I wrong. Not to mention what Iroz in Vegas can do for my car. Cant wait for that. #9secondcar
best so far on 91 with 3 launches (dragy) is 3.7 with my stock 2018 RS3. I think I can get it to 3.6
The only thing RS3/TT owners talk about: Iroz and dragy times lmao.
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@@ryslegit Really? That's the only thing huh? Weirdo.
Yessss TT review! I own a mk1, love it so much!!
MikeKnee fellow tt owner, mk2 guy here :)
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I have a mk1 too! Love it 👍🏼
225 owner here
225 TT gang!!!
I’ve got a mk2 TT with the 3.2 VR6. It’s a lot of fun to drive and carves the corners quite well. A few simple mods takes care of the understeer and a simple Haldex tune/controller upgrade really changes how the AWD reacts in a very positive manner.
I have a TT-S . Great daily driver for a small sports car. You can effectively get 3 people in the car by moving the front shotgun seat forward. I have put 4 smallish people in it, but lol - not recommended. Even the TTS is fast but the TTRS is entry level super car fast. I take my TT everywhere, in the snow, heavy rains, on long trips. The ride is a bit harsh for some people but I like it that way. One knock on the transmission with auto, TT will very impatiently take you out of your gear when you want to stay in it. The override to manual is very conservative.
Been waiting on this review since the RS3! I don’t think I’ve ever clicked as fast as I did on this video 😂 Looking to buy one of these next year but a pre-facelift model most likely since they seem to perform better (and look better imo).
Also For those of you that don’t know, these things are MONSTERS with simple mods. There’s stock turbo cars in the 9’s trapping mid to high 130’s in the 1/4 mile with the right wheel setup and some minor weight reduction
Slight understeer only really matters if you're on a track or canyon carving. There's only a few AWD cars that don't understeer. This car understeers less than the STI. For regular city driving the AWD system in this car allows you to use all the power whenever you want without getting loose or breaking the tires. You can have your burnouts and drifting, I'd rather slam the pedal with 400+hp whenever I want and be out.
I might be the only one here but I preferred the TTRS more than the R8 Haha
I almost upvoted this comment but then remembered that time i saw a custom r8 at a stop light,Sounded amazing!
Always found the r8 extremely ugly so I'm right with you.
@@waking00one The R8 is vastly superior to the TT. Not even in the same league. The TT is a poor man's sports car.
Atlantis same right here
I agree... R8 is ugly... I Like smaller cars... more fun...
I've had the pleasure of spending the day with a TTRS and RS3. Both are very good but the TTRS was such a better driving experience than the RS3.
@1:19 “Nothing else looked like this before.”
I suggest the TT is strongly influenced by the VW Karmann Ghia.
Just sold my M4 for a TTRS Vorsprung. The Audi is the best car I’ve ever owned!
9:32 either the camera car is now really fast.. or zoomed in? Launching with camera car directly in front is a new angle. Good One.
You guys have the best auto channel on UA-cam! I look foreword to your videos every single day! Great going guys 👍
I presume this is on the VW/Audi MQB platform (Audi RS3, Golf R etc). So the engine is transverse mounted and it's in front of the front axle so the under-steer is part of its nature (can't get around physics). As far as the Quattro it's likely the Haldex AWD system which is primarily FWD and when it breaks traction, it will send up to 50% of the power to the rear wheels.
Tell that to the winner of one lap of america that beat prep gt3....
@@madgainz7871 Tell him that mounting the engine in front of the front axle will cause more under-steer? Tell him that the Haldex system in the MQB platform VW/Audi cars is FWD biased and only up to 50% power goes to rear wheels? If he won in spite of those attributes, more power to him/her. But my statement still stands regardless of who won what race. Physics don't care.
Although this is volkswagen group...I'm not a porsche guy but it is pretty incredible what they can do with an engine in the wrong place
@@ryanthomastew you are right and that is my biggest problem with this car. 400hp is not fast if you are used to bikes so driving pleasure is my most important item. And understeer is the opposite of driving pleasure.
Right about everything apart from the power split, new rs3 and ttrs are capable of sending up to 100% power to either axle in certain conditions.
I'm sold on it as a secondary fun car. AWD- >check, 2 door -> check, small -> check, still have a rear seats -> check, faster than a M3 0 to 100 -> check, unique enough interior and exterior ->check, cheaper than a 911 -> check. M2/M4 doesn't have AWD yet, RS5 looks just a little too common, cayman doesn't have rear seats.
Was just looking for a video of this car from you guys last night, was surprised I couldn’t find it. You guys read my mind!
lol!Having the 2018TTRS prefclift,would confirm was surprised with the sound at first,then saw all the comments for the filter etc on the 2019models(even performance decrease on launch!?) disable the electronic stability control and it will slide if you push it in the corner , i've had the golf 7 R and the RS3 prefacelift and they tend to understeer a lot lot more , TTRS 8s is nothing like these but still does a bit you can't get rid off it its quattro in the end of the day..but that's why you drive in any weather and you get a mad launch control stock 3.4sec and stage 1 in Germany with Simonmotorsport 500hp does 3.030 to 100km/h and 6.7 100-200km/h .. Nothing does these numbers in the class, interior is banging remove the front plate and the grill is massive , you can get the 3D Matrix OLED tail lights way better looking , sound is absolutely mad..everybody loves it indeed for a reason
I also have a 2018 and must agree with your comment regarding turning off the stability control. It's always hugely frustrating to see testers comment about the RS having under steer and being too "SAFE" but they always appear to be driving the car with stability and traction control systems still partially turned on. If you drive a BMW with these systems turned on the car is truly horrible. The systems are constantly kicking in, limiting the power, auto braking and giving you that flashing dash light... even in the dry! This is why everyone who knows a BMW pops them into Sport+ which allows the car to play. However in the BMW you rarely feel the need to disable all the nannies completely. The problem with the TTRS is that it is too capable. Most people select dynamic and press the DSC to get into "Sport" mode but then complain the car is still too safe = no fun. OK so why not try turning everything off? I know that in a BMW this would have you pointing the wrong way at the first corner, but this is not a BMW!
I have driven this on the track, incredibly fun to drive.
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This car looks absolutely amazing.
100% agree with Jakub. I am not a big fan of the car BUT it does look better than any TT ever made.
The mk1 looks better. It has a Bauhaus look inside and out thanks to Freeman Thomas.
The TT stills makes me raise my eyebrow... however, anything with an RS badge is welcome heeere!!
I got the tts but I can happily say because of this video I fell in love with tt thank u guys so much
The car looks amazing and the interior is very nice. I would choose the RS3 though for the practicality of it versus the TTRS. Great review as always
This is the first car that I can ever remember seeing/liking from my childhood, so that alone would make me buy it
Anyone else here love all the generations of TT?
I have 19 ttrs and LOVE it. So torquey in dynamic. Like a Rubber band springing. I highly disagree with their review. Anyone who has purchased an RS three or a TTRS with the five cylinder loves it and never wants to part
The shape of the TTRS is kinda like a 350z.
You’re right!!
350z track pack to be exact
who are you!?!?!
Kinda! Except petite. More like a sporty VW Beetle
Really? think it looks more like an si coupe
We have had 2 TT's an original one and then a third generation model. The original one looked superb and had AWD which was great with winter tires. I miss that car. Too bad they won't be making the TT anymore. She will be missed.
2017 AUDI TT ROADSTER IS MY DAILY CAR AND I GET LOOKS AND COMPLIMENTS ALL THE TIME
I LOVE AUDI FOR THEIR VIRTUAL COCKPIT AND THEY ARE THE LEADERS IN TECHNOLOGY
Same here. I have owned sports cars that are three times the price of my current 2016 TTS Roadster. No other car gets me as much attention as this sweet ride. Both boys and girls like this one unlike its just guys who like my Lambos and Porsches.
What do u work for Audi Jesus
I love the new beginning with launch. I watch so many UA-cam car reviewers on my tv; your channel is the only one my wife actually sits down and watches it with me. Keep it up guys!!
Hi to you and your wife 👏🏻
The fake quattro. Haldex, in practice fwd. I personally don't like that audi calls all their awd systems quattro...
actual quattro is hard to fit in such a small car
Only longitudinal engined torsen cars should bear the Quattro name. This is fraud wheel drive
@@kjusn true, I just think it should be named diffrently.
Actually this is the full quattro
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I just purchased 2017 tt rs on Sunday (few days ago) and it's in Catalyna red with most options and it will be used as daily and weekend blast. I'm from Australia
I had a tt before I can tell you that the quality of tt rs is higher than 250k cars.
Just look carefully and compare as it is so inviting and clean
Unique sound and handles like a dream.
Asp tune 1 and you are having 460hp pretty much with just a tune.
Bullet proof quality
One thing that no one tells you that all m2 m3 and m4 have engine and electrical issues
How do I know?
I had an 2017 m4 and it handles great and look great but in wet weather you rear would step out violently where with tt rs you have the confidence
I really like my "simple" bluetooth radio in my 2014 accord. I've never used them, so other than navigation, I don't see any reason to use android auto, or apple carplay.
Well if you see no reason I’m sure they’ll discontinue them soon.
As a TT driver (mk2, modified), I completely understand the non-intuitive infotainment and interior design, but this is all stuff you can figure out instantly. If you want a small car (but don't need a back seat cause it's useless), and want AWD and a "fun factor", anything in the TT range is worth checking out. It WILL surprise you.
You guys, and SavageGeese both released reviews for an Audi car today. Been waiting for this one
Love my TTRS might be faster or better handling cars out there but I just love the look, sounds and how it puts a huge smile on my face every time I drive it.
I have been waiting for this video for so long! :D
I own a 2018 Audi TTRS (pre facelift) and I think this review of the facelift was very good.
But I can confirm that the TTRS is so good around the track. With proper semi-slicks (Trofeo R etc) I can keep up with Porsche GT3 RS in corners and uphill on track because of the Quattro-system (driver dependent) 😉
Honestly if I had R8 money, I’d buy a TT or RS3 and build the motor (:
I have a 2016 Audi TT and you guys are right - this car is very good but not great. But you'd buy it because you love the style. Yes, in the age of CarPlay / Android Auto the Audi MMI system is a throwback to the days when your phone was separate from your car tech.
Waited so long for this !!!! Finally ❤
The TTRS and RS3 AWD are based on Haldex systems hence the front wheel bias. They can direct up to 50% to the back but only if there is slip up front otherwise no power is going up front. On the other hand, true Quattro systems are usually rear biased but always active at all four wheels.
Yup
I can’t wait to see you guys review that new Supra
I drive the old 8J TTRS with a manual transmission and it‘s just a dream
Can you please review the sound from the stereos as well? I know you mention sometimes the sound in some cars but just not everyone.
Even if you want the R8, this car is wildly more practical with trunk space and potentially shoving your smaller friends in the back “seats”. But the fun factor seems there. Honestly it’s my next car when I decide to mature from my current 2016 GTI.
Loving the Audi videos!!!
I had a mk1 TT s-line that I bought for mega cheap and did a whole bunch of work on. The styling and the looks and the feel just makes you smile every drive (the mk1 TT was deffs not a performance beast) but even on race days it was so much fun. I still regret selling it to this day. I think the finish and quality and the styling was something that a young driver like me never had experienced before in something so affordable.
The more you watch it the more you love it😊
U.S. starting msrp $64,900 and well optioned probably $75k + taxes and dealership fees you wouldn't get out the door with a well optioned TTRS for less than $80k. It's just not enough car for the money. I am still a huge fan of the TTRS. Great video and effective review as always as always.
The old TT had a reputation for over-steering and crashing when driven by elderly dentists on the German Autobahn, I guess that is why they went for an understeer concept.
No,every Audi understeers.Even the R8 understeers compared to the Huracan (which is practically the same car)
it had no high speed stability due to the lack of the wing which was then rectified by adding a fixed spoiler in '02 i think and recalling all pre-02 models to get the wing installed. The first gen haldex in the old tt was literally 95% FWD unless slippage was detected then it could send up to 50% to the rear.
I of course stand corrected
Taariq Clark Thanks for clarification
@Suryateja GT Yes it does compared to other cars...
My buying decision when i bought my car was between a GTI and a BRZ, to me, the TTRS is the final evolution of those 2, a cool looking 2 seater with a sick engine. Looks are 100% a big thing when people buy these
1:44 Props to Audi for giving the car real grill vents!
This is the dream car I dont talk about cause I'm a mustang and jdm fanboy
I've always thought of the TT as Audi's Miata
I liked it and I bought it anyway. There were more powerful or better handling competitors but there was nothing else for me that matched the experience of the 5 cylinder symphony and the instant acceleration.
Nice video as always, It would be even better if you put the lb ft values in Nm as well just like you convert CAD to USD
I bought the RS3 1.5 years ago and agree with your review 100%.
If you want a wicked 4 door daily driver, the RS3 is incredible. If you want a 2 door track weapon, I'd be thinking M2, Cayman S, (used) 911, 350, etc.
This car reminds of the VW beetle so much. Like a premium version of it.
Lol that’s literally what the platform is
pretty sure they share the same platform, so it sorta is just a performance/luxury beetle
I actually really like that the info-tainment screen is in the gauge cluster. Much more in your line of sight and you don't end up with that ugly screen sticking up out of the dash
If you really want to know what quattro means, look for "group B" or "Audi 90 IMSA GTO".
averagepainter S1 Quattro group B rally, lest we forget..
I had a 2012 TTS Convertible for a few years. It was a blast. I had it because I just wanted a small fast convertible. Which really only competes with the Boxster...which is the car I had before the TTS lol. And to y’all point, I instantly tuned it and added an exhaust...shout out APR Motorsport in Alabama. They rock for all VW tuning. Thanks for the review because I’ve been wanting a TTRS, but you convinced me not to!! No memory seats, are you kidding me??
You guys are the only reviewers that like the regular audi infotainment and don't like the gauge cluster infotainment, they all prefer the bmw and mercedes infotainment and feel the new audi infotainment is a step back from the previous version
Ah the Underdog. Much needed content from a car with such a unique engine. Thank you