I have a gen 1 R8, and I will keep it for as long as I possibly can. It's my favorite car in terms of design and I believe the round edges make it timeless compared to the gen 2 which has many sharp lines which I believe will age much faster.
I too own a Gen 1 R8 (manual), saved up half the cost and bought it last December. Aiming to pay off the rest of the car and finish up the mod list I've created (all tasteful and/or reversible) by end of 2025. I do find that it's greatest gift is also it's greatest curse for me. Beautiful and timeless design, one of the last manual supercars, little to no depreciation left, the Iron Man effect and the overall reverence garnered from the community car guys and non alike, means there's very few places to go but down. Big goals like the R8 is what motivates me to save up and put in the overtime. Thought about possibly the Gen 2 Honda NSX but running costs would be too much to keep both, let alone the up front purchase price, so it would end up being a side-grade or maybe even a downgrade. Don't get me wrong, I totally get that this is extremely a First World Problem, but for anyone else like me who uses an R8 as a financial motivator, also think about what your next project (car or otherwise) may be after this, as the R8 is the crème de la crème in this price point.
hard disagree on that. Sharp lines does not mean it will age faster just like how having round edges don't make design timeless. You need to take into account whole design and how those lines are used.
@@MarkoLomovic Actually yeah. I read @13H saying round edges makes a car timeless and thought of those teardrop shaped wheel arches on vintage cars that look so sweet. Then I read your comment on what you do with the lines, thought about it deeper and realised that a mid-2000's Fiat Grande Punto is rounded yet looks bland as hell.
I recently bought a pre-facelift gen 3 TT (best look imo) and I'm so happy I did it. My absolute favourite car design and I kinda felt like I had to do it now before they all start disappearing.
Congratz man. Chase your dreams. Same here. Just got it a few months ago. It felt like a race agaibt time. Prices are going month by month. I some point it was just time to pull the trigger. The pre-facelift mk3 TT models are indeed beautiful. It flows better than the newer ones with the all the plastics.
Same! 2016 TTS that I bought in 2021 Only thing I did to it was have the PPF replaced, ceramic tint, and a ceramic coating. Looks showroom clean and I NEVER get tired of interacting with that car Safe travels to all of you ❤ Hold on to these cars… I believe a day will come when people will long for them 😌
SUVs arent even SUVs anymore theyre all crossovers. The only "SUVs" that can still be considered that are the Bronco, Wrangler and 4Runner. everything else is unibody, AWD/FWD, independent suspension, little to no ground clearance, massive rims/low profile sidewalls, no towing capabilities, ridiculous beltlines, egg shaped silhouettes, etc. those are characteristics of a car or crossover, not an SUV. maybe im just getting old
Its due to government regulations, they have to meet fleet MPG, also, crossovers count as “light truck” and they have to meet less regulations compared to sportscars or sedans
The R8 is sacrificed so that Lambourghini can still use the big V12. The TT is sent to the chopping board because the sales were not too good. It pains me to see them go, but it's just the way business goes
the car buying population who's paying for these new, largely, is not buying manual. Sorry to say, when folks say that manuals are what kept people away, that is almost exclusively niche buyers or folks who wouldn't be buying them new anyhow. The data across manufactures supports this. Things like GT3 touring's are an anomaly to this trend. @@mediumplayer1
Gen 1 V8 gated manual owner here. I agree Gen 1 V10 is peak R8, but I just preferred the note of the V8 (and it's cheaper for my purely subjectively better sounding car). Do prefer the V10 sideblades though, that's a bit of a bummer.
I agree the 458 was the best. 488 was still very nice. F8 may be the least attractive of that evolution, but ill take it over newer ferraris. It still looks like a Ferrari, and doesnt have a pontiac-toyota (which does a better job with hammerhead front) Front end. I think the R8 is no longer competitive to the 911 or Corvette. Its eclipsed by Mclaren and folks will spend more for the Huracan. I think the TT really missed an opportunity with a shooting brake (which was an amazing concept for 2005, and the later one was pretty nice too)
@@lbco5229 for some reason for me it makes sense the fact that the tt shooting brake became the new vw scirocco, a sporty 3-door but not quite wagon-like as the shooting brake, still same platform and everything
Yes 458 was the best Ferrari. It looks amazing and that natural aspirated V8 sounds like F1 car. I know that was slower than 488, F8, and 296 but speed is not everything.
@@Zuraw_2 When we're talking about a car that does 0-60 in 3 seconds (RWD too) I would say it's the least important thing. I'd rather the car had a better sound than another 562bhp.
The kia stinger flopped bcuz it was originally supposed to be a 2 door. When it was a concept. & on top of it. The price was kind of steep... for it being a kia sedan.
I dont think they use any varnish on the exterior bro, its all metal. They might still be using some on some wood in the interiors. So dw theyre not varnishing.
They aren't viable long term because they're expensive, and lack utility. Awesome cars, but they just don't make much sense for the vast majority of people.
People need to remember that these cars price ranges limit it to a very strict range of potentail buyers so automatically they need to adjust expectations to match that. Then you need to realise what you are competing with and while the r8 is an amazing car that I personally love very much, it just isn't established enough to expect it to compete with lamborghini and ferrari. so unless you undercut on price, it ain't gonna happen. The problem is that the people that love the car can't afford it and the people that can afford it don't love the car :(
Back in 2019 I heard rumours that they were gonna axe the TTRS and maybe the iconic 5cylinder engine as well. Pulled the trigger on the facelifted gen3 "2020" and havent looked back since. This car is gonna be with me for as long as possible.
I’m more worried about Audi pulling out of motorsport. We’re hearing rumors of Audi pulling the plug on their F1 project, and I have to assume that the DAKAR project wouldn’t be too far behind on the chopping block. And that’s before we even get into the already confirmed departure of Audi from sports car racing. I don’t like any of it. My only hope at this point is that Audi can make an RS6 GT3 car to at least compete in Le Mans, but that’s unlikely
They gave the official statment that the F1 project will stay. Sauber as well statet that. They have a lot of trouble like the whole VAG with their electric sales and production. They even statet to keep on the ICE market for a longer time because thats what keeps them alive right now. But the chinese pushing hard with higher production numbers and way lower prices. In germany the VW ID 7 costst about 60.000 Euros. In china it only costs half and they still say that the price is too high. As well the german government is on an self destruction path...
@@AlcatrazCrylake if you paid even remote attention to F1 and F1 news, you’d know how worthless “official statements” are. Last season, Ferrari told us nothing was wrong and that Mattia Binotto was staying. Then it was announced that he was being sacked in favor of Fred Vasseur. Then Alpine’s farce with Oscar Piastri and how they announced he was racing for them when nothing of the sort was agreed upon. Now I’ve got the feeling that the whole thing with the F1 teams coming together and teaming up against the FIA is the next thing (it seems like a done deal, but the fact that they all used the same official statement word for word and the rather ominous interview Sky Sports had with Christian Horner seems very off to me). In other words, don’t trust anything that comes out of F1’s mouth: almost none is it is consistently true
I’m a relatively new driver and I drive a used 2nd gen TT 1,8 TFSI. It’s not a powerhouse, and it has front wheel drive - but I still enjoy every single second behind the wheel of it. It’s fun to drive, it has a pretty decent sound and it just looks great - all TT models do. Sad to see such a cool family of cars disappear.
I had the Mk 1 tt it was a joy but crashed it 😢 now I have the mk2 tt and my gf has the mk 1 r8 now that they won’t be anymore made many people sad 🙁. Best looking cars ever
It’s crazy what the hell are they gonna replace the TT & R8 with Audi is my fav and I I’m just tryna see what are they gonna replace those legends with the TT ICONIC is ICONIC 😭😍
The facelifted first gen R8 and the second gen TT are among my all time favourite car designs. Timeless beauty. And I am pretty sure the TT will be replaced with an EV. I doubt they'll have an official replacement for the R8, but I reckon the replacement-TT will be based on the same platform as Porsche's new electric sports car. Just because it makes sense. And I bet they'll be bonkers fast. And probably even fun to drive. But something will still be missing.
I love the 2 gen TT. The best design in my opinion. The 3 gen is ok but the wheels are too big for the car‘s size, it makes the car look even smaller than it already is. And again I also love the 2 gen R8. Iconic lines and LED dots in the lights that are so cool and nostalgic.
So, you're don't mind a car model is discontinued, simply because you're not a fan of its design? Wow! The F8 is one of the better performance supercars on the market. It is extremely fast. And some car journalists and enthusiasts have said it is the best all around supercar.
Why you don't care about cancelling the Kia Rio in North America market? It is a pretty nice and reasonable small 4-door saloon (and 5-door hatchback), with enough space for young family or couple and practical body style, decent boot and very cute design. In drives and handles nice, a lot better than stupid crossoves and is the most affordable car in Canada. And the second most affordable car in U.S. after Nissan Versa. And instead of having CVT automatic in its two pedal form (like Nissan), Kia put in Rio 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. This is a simple and practical small car and you should pay attention on it, maybe even make a video and test drive 2023 Kia Rio saloon.
the thumbnail says it all ..so much. And yes, when the TT came out ....me and my father we were both blown away by how clean and futuristic the design was. The current TT ? .....just a mashup. Zero personality . The current R8 ??? looks like a chinese version
This cancellation covers pretty much every affordable cool modern car i ever wanted. Says quite something about the situation of middle class car guys right now. These are to my knowledge the only affordable enthusiast cool cars left: Mustang, MX5, BRZ, GT86, WRX, Supra Mk5/Z4. The C8 is a little too expensive for what i mean by affordable. Definetly under $50k If you know of more, feel free to comment :) But looks like everyone is out of money. Thanks gvt, thanks inflaiton and cold tax progression.
Fell in love with the Mk1 TT as soon as I saw it and owned my TT 225hp Quattro Coupe for almost 7 years. Then a Mk2 2.0t after that, for a little over a year. That side profile of the roofline is iconic.
I was aware of the R8 and Challenger death but not the TT, Its sad how many of this cars are getting killed, specially for me I fell in love of the Le mans concept so hard it made me a car enthusiast today, I hope these beautiful desings come back one day. Also I hope one day to own a first gen R8, such a great car
I have the same issue with the 3rd revision of the r8. It creates bulk in an awkward spot and while I thought there was awkwardness to the 1st gen and the refresh, it had a more cohesive design. had the 3rd gen simply moved that body line up on the intake, it would be a hard one to decide on who wore it best. Aside from that though, something I find unforgivable on the R8 is the use of fake vents by the quarter window. That is abhorrent on a car of this price.
I think its gonna get really interesting soon. With all of these iconic cars leaving, they need to create a bunch of new sporty cars, and I'm hoping from scratch. All of these car manufacturers are going to just lose interest and become boring without their halo cars, and I just don't think they don't have any plans
So many American Stellantis cars vanish. Stellantis put a lot of care into the European market, producing new common plattforms and reduce costs and prices, but their American market seems to die.
Кто-нибудь знает, что за фильм используется в конце? Где робот и погодные условия испытывает ТТ на прочность ? Хотелось бы увидеть это видео целиком. Фанат ТТ и R8
I have to imagine there will be a 4th gen challenger it's like... the only thing dodge makes people care for. Without it they're basically GM. Maybe the 4th gen won't look like a Camaro or Mustang slightly modified so teacher doesn't know you copied the homework.
Wouldn't be surprised if everyone will be driving 20k+ USD electric golf karts in 5 years on the highways because there will be no other choice until hydrogen powered V8s with all the infrastructure finally appear on the market...
The R8 and the TT being discontinued might be bad, but not as bad as Dodge getting rid of the Challenger and Charger. And don’t even get me started on why Ford is getting rid of the Mustang.
LM concepts are more developed by the time we (the public) see them, so this goes to show why so little (at least aesthetically) changes in the design. Now this is not all LM projects, but it is based on what trends I typically see in the car industry. Fun fact, my favorite r8 is also the V10+ and that was a famous car for me n Forza Horizon 5 when I made the "meta-CORTEX" Matrix themed race livery. My most successful car in any Forza game really. And it was perfect, that it was the best car I had in game, because it was my favorite out of game too. You can see examples of the livery I made and published in fh5 on my channel if interested, and honestly would be wasting my time on this comment if I didn't ask you to tell me what you think of the few liveries I made, and the tracks if you have FH5 to test them RIP r8 Ps huge question If people arent buying THESE then wtf are they buying, and lets explore that mystery as a video idea?
As someone who owns a TT MK3, I'm glad that it's front wheel drive. The car loves to break out at 250kmh, with rear wheel there is no way you can recover from that with rear wheel
I agree with you a electric R8 would be just wrong. It should stay as a legend and I think Audio could create something new and exciting with ev tech. But a electric TT would be quite nice actually, a electric roadster isnt something we have. A driver focused car would be nice, it doesnt need ludicrous high acceleration. Maybe something similar to what Hyundai is doing with the Ioniq 5N these fake funny shift simulations or hell what about a real gearbox
I disagree about your take that a specific model can't or should not be an EV. It really shouldn't matter what powers a car. All cars will be EVs in the future and developing new ICE tech and maintaining supply chains for such a complex machine is steadily becoming a luxury that most car companies won't want or be able to afford. Electrification done right should give more freedom to designers and allow for more interesting cars. Why can't the future R9-R10 or R48V shouldn't be able to perform and look as good or better than previous models.
I have a gen 1 R8, and I will keep it for as long as I possibly can. It's my favorite car in terms of design and I believe the round edges make it timeless compared to the gen 2 which has many sharp lines which I believe will age much faster.
Congrats for owning an R8 dude! It’s my dream car that I’m working up to right now.
I too own a Gen 1 R8 (manual), saved up half the cost and bought it last December. Aiming to pay off the rest of the car and finish up the mod list I've created (all tasteful and/or reversible) by end of 2025. I do find that it's greatest gift is also it's greatest curse for me. Beautiful and timeless design, one of the last manual supercars, little to no depreciation left, the Iron Man effect and the overall reverence garnered from the community car guys and non alike, means there's very few places to go but down.
Big goals like the R8 is what motivates me to save up and put in the overtime. Thought about possibly the Gen 2 Honda NSX but running costs would be too much to keep both, let alone the up front purchase price, so it would end up being a side-grade or maybe even a downgrade. Don't get me wrong, I totally get that this is extremely a First World Problem, but for anyone else like me who uses an R8 as a financial motivator, also think about what your next project (car or otherwise) may be after this, as the R8 is the crème de la crème in this price point.
@@Dezbo - The R8 is definitely a dream car all right. What's your dream spec?
hard disagree on that. Sharp lines does not mean it will age faster just like how having round edges don't make design timeless. You need to take into account whole design and how those lines are used.
@@MarkoLomovic Actually yeah. I read @13H saying round edges makes a car timeless and thought of those teardrop shaped wheel arches on vintage cars that look so sweet. Then I read your comment on what you do with the lines, thought about it deeper and realised that a mid-2000's Fiat Grande Punto is rounded yet looks bland as hell.
The Jaguar F-Type is also being discontinued, such a legendary and beautiful car :(
RIP. R8 is like many of us a dream car of mine, its a shame they are discontinuing it.
Probably the EU emission standards that are fucking with the car community
@@vickerydde8804probably because Audio is focusing on EV so a V10 whatever engine doesnt make any sense to keep in production.
2024 is gonna be a stupid year full of EVs and SUVs, and crossovers. i hate 2020+
*cough cough new Mustang cough cough*
@@fortheloveofnoise the last hope i guess...
The SUV is the new sedan. Thanks, insecurity marketing and CAFE laws (which is easier on SUVs but harsher on sedans)
@@faheemabbas3965now i hate the new 2020+ standards. aside from the greenwashing itself, it's also killing consumers taste
Lambo Revuelto is still keeping the V12 alive, so it’s not all bad… yet
I recently bought a pre-facelift gen 3 TT (best look imo) and I'm so happy I did it. My absolute favourite car design and I kinda felt like I had to do it now before they all start disappearing.
Congratulations! It’s a fantastic car as far as I know. Have fun!
ICE as a whole is going to disappear with these EV-mandate-addict governments we have sadly.
I drive a TT from 2016 and will do until it dies. So sad that such a great car will have no successor.
Congratz man. Chase your dreams.
Same here. Just got it a few months ago. It felt like a race agaibt time. Prices are going month by month.
I some point it was just time to pull the trigger.
The pre-facelift mk3 TT models are indeed beautiful. It flows better than the newer ones with the all the plastics.
Same! 2016 TTS that I bought in 2021
Only thing I did to it was have the PPF replaced, ceramic tint, and a ceramic coating. Looks showroom clean and I NEVER get tired of interacting with that car
Safe travels to all of you ❤
Hold on to these cars… I believe a day will come when people will long for them 😌
This is it boys n gals. At least those cars went out with a bang
The TT was the true legend if you remember. One of the saddest year of car history.
All the cool cars die but cause the masses buy SUV's. That's sad. So many roadstars, coupes and Cabriolets are not produced anymore.
The SUV is the new sedan. Thanks, insecurity marketing.
SUVs arent even SUVs anymore theyre all crossovers. The only "SUVs" that can still be considered that are the Bronco, Wrangler and 4Runner. everything else is unibody, AWD/FWD, independent suspension, little to no ground clearance, massive rims/low profile sidewalls, no towing capabilities, ridiculous beltlines, egg shaped silhouettes, etc.
those are characteristics of a car or crossover, not an SUV. maybe im just getting old
@@jaypioh 1st and 2nd gen Seqouias are also capable SUVs
Other cool cars that are vanishing are proper Wagons ;P
Its due to government regulations, they have to meet fleet MPG, also, crossovers count as “light truck” and they have to meet less regulations compared to sportscars or sedans
I am sad that today everything has to be a small hatchback or a big SUV. In which world are we!?
a boring world
even the hatchbacks are going away, i miss the old pocket rockets of the olden days
Godspeed to the R8 and TT, you both will be remembered as one of the goats of both German super cars and motorsport
The TT was no supercar.
Kia fucking up discontinuing the stinger the same year as the charger is going out, could have eaten that market up.
The R8 is sacrificed so that Lambourghini can still use the big V12. The TT is sent to the chopping board because the sales were not too good. It pains me to see them go, but it's just the way business goes
Man ,Tony Stark would be so mad now!
When he drove that R8 in the first Iron Man that car blew me away !
Audi: makes a sports car without a manual transmission.
Also Audi: "why is noone buying our stuff?"
the car buying population who's paying for these new, largely, is not buying manual. Sorry to say, when folks say that manuals are what kept people away, that is almost exclusively niche buyers or folks who wouldn't be buying them new anyhow. The data across manufactures supports this. Things like GT3 touring's are an anomaly to this trend. @@mediumplayer1
I think you had to choose the pre facelift of the 2. generation of the R8
Much better design overall
Gen 1 V10 with the gated manual was peak R8 in Sepang Blue with tuscan brown interior. I completely agree. I am biased though! 😉😉
Gen 1 V8 gated manual owner here. I agree Gen 1 V10 is peak R8, but I just preferred the note of the V8 (and it's cheaper for my purely subjectively better sounding car). Do prefer the V10 sideblades though, that's a bit of a bummer.
I agree the 458 was the best. 488 was still very nice. F8 may be the least attractive of that evolution, but ill take it over newer ferraris. It still looks like a Ferrari, and doesnt have a pontiac-toyota (which does a better job with hammerhead front) Front end. I think the R8 is no longer competitive to the 911 or Corvette. Its eclipsed by Mclaren and folks will spend more for the Huracan. I think the TT really missed an opportunity with a shooting brake (which was an amazing concept for 2005, and the later one was pretty nice too)
Agree with your Shooting Brake comment. Saw one at the Audi museum in Ingolstadt this year (2023) and it looked amazing in person.
@@lbco5229 for some reason for me it makes sense the fact that the tt shooting brake became the new vw scirocco, a sporty 3-door but not quite wagon-like as the shooting brake, still same platform and everything
What cars do you have?
Yes 458 was the best Ferrari. It looks amazing and that natural aspirated V8 sounds like F1 car. I know that was slower than 488, F8, and 296 but speed is not everything.
@@Zuraw_2 When we're talking about a car that does 0-60 in 3 seconds (RWD too) I would say it's the least important thing. I'd rather the car had a better sound than another 562bhp.
I picked up my 3rd gen TT RS last year seeing the handwriting on the wall. Instant classic in looks, sound, performance. Sad times we’re living in.
I like your new camera angle! It is nice, but please do keep redesigning cars!
As a mk1 TT owner it makes me very sad 💀
The kia stinger flopped bcuz it was originally supposed to be a 2 door. When it was a concept. & on top of it. The price was kind of steep... for it being a kia sedan.
This is so sad.... why the best cars must vanish? this world is getting worse and worse.
I dont think they use any varnish on the exterior bro, its all metal. They might still be using some on some wood in the interiors. So dw theyre not varnishing.
leave then
EVs
They aren't viable long term because they're expensive, and lack utility. Awesome cars, but they just don't make much sense for the vast majority of people.
@@carlosandleon okay yea I'll just leave the world
People need to remember that these cars price ranges limit it to a very strict range of potentail buyers so automatically they need to adjust expectations to match that. Then you need to realise what you are competing with and while the r8 is an amazing car that I personally love very much, it just isn't established enough to expect it to compete with lamborghini and ferrari. so unless you undercut on price, it ain't gonna happen. The problem is that the people that love the car can't afford it and the people that can afford it don't love the car :(
So... The "Iron Man" car (R8) is dead just like Iron Man himself. Tragedy. 😢
Back in 2019 I heard rumours that they were gonna axe the TTRS and maybe the iconic 5cylinder engine as well. Pulled the trigger on the facelifted gen3 "2020" and havent looked back since. This car is gonna be with me for as long as possible.
As the owner of a mk1 audi tt im very sad they are getting discontinued
I’m more worried about Audi pulling out of motorsport. We’re hearing rumors of Audi pulling the plug on their F1 project, and I have to assume that the DAKAR project wouldn’t be too far behind on the chopping block. And that’s before we even get into the already confirmed departure of Audi from sports car racing. I don’t like any of it. My only hope at this point is that Audi can make an RS6 GT3 car to at least compete in Le Mans, but that’s unlikely
They gave the official statment that the F1 project will stay. Sauber as well statet that. They have a lot of trouble like the whole VAG with their electric sales and production. They even statet to keep on the ICE market for a longer time because thats what keeps them alive right now. But the chinese pushing hard with higher production numbers and way lower prices. In germany the VW ID 7 costst about 60.000 Euros. In china it only costs half and they still say that the price is too high. As well the german government is on an self destruction path...
@@AlcatrazCrylake if you paid even remote attention to F1 and F1 news, you’d know how worthless “official statements” are. Last season, Ferrari told us nothing was wrong and that Mattia Binotto was staying. Then it was announced that he was being sacked in favor of Fred Vasseur. Then Alpine’s farce with Oscar Piastri and how they announced he was racing for them when nothing of the sort was agreed upon. Now I’ve got the feeling that the whole thing with the F1 teams coming together and teaming up against the FIA is the next thing (it seems like a done deal, but the fact that they all used the same official statement word for word and the rather ominous interview Sky Sports had with Christian Horner seems very off to me). In other words, don’t trust anything that comes out of F1’s mouth: almost none is it is consistently true
I’m a relatively new driver and I drive a used 2nd gen TT 1,8 TFSI. It’s not a powerhouse, and it has front wheel drive - but I still enjoy every single second behind the wheel of it. It’s fun to drive, it has a pretty decent sound and it just looks great - all TT models do.
Sad to see such a cool family of cars disappear.
the TT going away is one of the saddest things i've ever heard 😢 i can live without the R8 but the TT?? no more ttrs 😞 an RS3 will have to do, i guess
I had the Mk 1 tt it was a joy but crashed it 😢 now I have the mk2 tt and my gf has the mk 1 r8 now that they won’t be anymore made many people sad 🙁. Best looking cars ever
Always loved the first gen Titty. Sucks that it and the R8 are going away.
It’s crazy what the hell are they gonna replace the TT & R8 with Audi is my fav and I I’m just tryna see what are they gonna replace those legends with the TT ICONIC is ICONIC 😭😍
With some electric garbage.
Here in Europe all assidtance Systems and speed warning cant bé dissabled any more. They gỗ full 1984
The facelifted first gen R8 and the second gen TT are among my all time favourite car designs. Timeless beauty.
And I am pretty sure the TT will be replaced with an EV.
I doubt they'll have an official replacement for the R8, but I reckon the replacement-TT will be based on the same platform as Porsche's new electric sports car. Just because it makes sense.
And I bet they'll be bonkers fast. And probably even fun to drive. But something will still be missing.
I love the 2 gen TT. The best design in my opinion. The 3 gen is ok but the wheels are too big for the car‘s size, it makes the car look even smaller than it already is.
And again I also love the 2 gen R8. Iconic lines and LED dots in the lights that are so cool and nostalgic.
The second generation TT is by far the best design. The first one is cool because it's the original and the last one kind of lost the TTness.
i despise older TT’s but new ones seem aight, but I like to think that R8 & RS5 & 6 would be top 3 of audi
So, you're don't mind a car model is discontinued, simply because you're not a fan of its design? Wow! The F8 is one of the better performance supercars on the market. It is extremely fast. And some car journalists and enthusiasts have said it is the best all around supercar.
I saw one IRL a few months ago. I was completely sold on it. that rear end is so unique and beautiful.
Why you don't care about cancelling the Kia Rio in North America market? It is a pretty nice and reasonable small 4-door saloon (and 5-door hatchback), with enough space for young family or couple and practical body style, decent boot and very cute design. In drives and handles nice, a lot better than stupid crossoves and is the most affordable car in Canada. And the second most affordable car in U.S. after Nissan Versa. And instead of having CVT automatic in its two pedal form (like Nissan), Kia put in Rio 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. This is a simple and practical small car and you should pay attention on it, maybe even make a video and test drive 2023 Kia Rio saloon.
the thumbnail says it all ..so much. And yes, when the TT came out ....me and my father we were both blown away by how clean and futuristic the design was. The current TT ? .....just a mashup. Zero personality . The current R8 ??? looks like a chinese version
The R8 is a staple of GT racing. No production model, no GT3, sad.
Funny how in the R8 & TT commercial they said "Progress never ends" yet 2023 was the last year.
This cancellation covers pretty much every affordable cool modern car i ever wanted.
Says quite something about the situation of middle class car guys right now.
These are to my knowledge the only affordable enthusiast cool cars left:
Mustang, MX5, BRZ, GT86, WRX, Supra Mk5/Z4. The C8 is a little too expensive for what i mean by affordable. Definetly under $50k
If you know of more, feel free to comment :)
But looks like everyone is out of money. Thanks gvt, thanks inflaiton and cold tax progression.
It makes me sad that the Kia Stinger is going to be gone. I liked the look of them.
the camaro : ' [
Fell in love with the Mk1 TT as soon as I saw it and owned my TT 225hp Quattro Coupe for almost 7 years.
Then a Mk2 2.0t after that, for a little over a year.
That side profile of the roofline is iconic.
I was aware of the R8 and Challenger death but not the TT, Its sad how many of this cars are getting killed, specially for me I fell in love of the Le mans concept so hard it made me a car enthusiast today, I hope these beautiful desings come back one day. Also I hope one day to own a first gen R8, such a great car
CHEVY KILLED THE CAMARO??!!!
I have the same issue with the 3rd revision of the r8. It creates bulk in an awkward spot and while I thought there was awkwardness to the 1st gen and the refresh, it had a more cohesive design. had the 3rd gen simply moved that body line up on the intake, it would be a hard one to decide on who wore it best. Aside from that though, something I find unforgivable on the R8 is the use of fake vents by the quarter window. That is abhorrent on a car of this price.
Bought an first Gen TT this year and it is sooo much fun to drive. I really love it. But a sad day to loose the TT and R8 line
I think its gonna get really interesting soon. With all of these iconic cars leaving, they need to create a bunch of new sporty cars, and I'm hoping from scratch. All of these car manufacturers are going to just lose interest and become boring without their halo cars, and I just don't think they don't have any plans
Ever since NFS Carbon came out, the gen 1 R8 has been a dream car of mine. Hopefully someday I’ll be able to afford if they don’t skyrocket too high…
Audi tt was also used in will smith starrer i,robot . It looks so cool it looked like 50 years in future how it would look
I personally think that the f8 tributo was the best looking of the renditions of that car
Ferrari F8 looks like it updated the 90 chevy camaro headlights.
the r-8 is one of my favorite cars ever, but my favorite is the Lamborghini gallardo! I'd love to see you do a video on that!
First gen Audi R8 is absolutely gorgeous like AM One77
2008-2010 was peak Audi.
I’m most sad about the Challenger, Charger, and Camaro
Let's not even talk about the "Mustang" Mach-E. I'm glad the regular Mustang is still around.
4:12 Dodge Challenger came out way earlier than that back in 1969
Nah bro, the original tt is soo ungly 😭
So, so many great vehicles are gone to history. If you didn’t buy one, don’t complain (too much) that they’re going away.
2nd gen TT and facelift R8 are the best design imo
The TT and the B6 A4 convertible are Audi nicest designs.
Kind of devastated. Killed off for what? More SUVs?
2023. is a moment to be remembered as the sad end of good production sporty cars
I imagine a V6 Hybrid is going to be in an R8 replacement since Audi is jumping to F1 in 26'.
So many American Stellantis cars vanish. Stellantis put a lot of care into the European market, producing new common plattforms and reduce costs and prices, but their American market seems to die.
I will never forgive Audi for abandoning them.
Кто-нибудь знает, что за фильм используется в конце? Где робот и погодные условия испытывает ТТ на прочность ? Хотелось бы увидеть это видео целиком. Фанат ТТ и R8
At many non German people don't know is, that Audi has gone woke.
I have to imagine there will be a 4th gen challenger it's like... the only thing dodge makes people care for. Without it they're basically GM. Maybe the 4th gen won't look like a Camaro or Mustang slightly modified so teacher doesn't know you copied the homework.
1st gen r8 is among the most beautiful cars ever made
Death of the car industry. Full transformation into luxury tech industry is commencing :(
This is sad in history sedans and coupes are in trouble with v8 and v6 engines 😢
Wouldn't be surprised if everyone will be driving 20k+ USD electric golf karts in 5 years on the highways because there will be no other choice until hydrogen powered V8s with all the infrastructure finally appear on the market...
the kia was 20k too expensive thats why it didnt sell well, car market has gotten so bad over the past few years
Rip CLS 😢
I own a CLA at least
I dont really like the cramped look of the TT. The R8 looks infinitely better to me.
R8 is great, but I still consider TT ugly - especially 1st gen. It's just too round like a ball
the reason the cars aren't selling is not because they aren't good cars its because its too damn expensive to buy them
The Audi TT 1st Gen looks like a cartoon car a kid would draw. Sorry but it looks terrible
It was revolutionary at its time of release
In 5 years there will not be a single enthusiast car on the real world market.
I always thought the tt was an old lady's car
The R8 and the TT being discontinued might be bad, but not as bad as Dodge getting rid of the Challenger and Charger. And don’t even get me started on why Ford is getting rid of the Mustang.
The most beautiful R8 looks the best. The latest R8 looks like botched plastic surgery.
LM concepts are more developed by the time we (the public) see them, so this goes to show why so little (at least aesthetically) changes in the design.
Now this is not all LM projects, but it is based on what trends I typically see in the car industry.
Fun fact, my favorite r8 is also the V10+ and that was a famous car for me n Forza Horizon 5 when I made the "meta-CORTEX" Matrix themed race livery. My most successful car in any Forza game really. And it was perfect, that it was the best car I had in game, because it was my favorite out of game too.
You can see examples of the livery I made and published in fh5 on my channel if interested, and honestly would be wasting my time on this comment if I didn't ask you to tell me what you think of the few liveries I made, and the tracks if you have FH5 to test them
RIP r8
Ps huge question
If people arent buying THESE then wtf are they buying, and lets explore that mystery as a video idea?
I agree the f8 was not good
IT WILL NEVER BE A ROADSTER LIKE THE TT...............the best emotion factory for every drive. sad to know about that 🙁
Don't forget about the Huracan!!!!
the v10 is part of the identtity of the R8
if its not gonna have it then dont call it an R8 succsesor
Rip fun cars. One step closer to the dystopian future of electric SUVs being the only cars on the road. We truly live in the worst timeline.
Always was interested in the TT, but for the price, ot should have been RWD....being FWD it should have been BRZ/FRS/86 priced.
As someone who owns a TT MK3, I'm glad that it's front wheel drive. The car loves to break out at 250kmh, with rear wheel there is no way you can recover from that with rear wheel
Such a bumper that they discontinued it
Do sales count if half or more of the sales are repo’d? 😂 jk but forreal repos are absurdly high.
when "teens" are taking out loans at 30% APR for their chargers/challengers, im not entirely surprised
I agree with you a electric R8 would be just wrong. It should stay as a legend and I think Audio could create something new and exciting with ev tech.
But a electric TT would be quite nice actually, a electric roadster isnt something we have.
A driver focused car would be nice, it doesnt need ludicrous high acceleration. Maybe something similar to what Hyundai is doing with the Ioniq 5N these fake funny shift simulations or hell what about a real gearbox
The R8 is the perfect car.
Not to expensive to drive
Fast
Pretty
Audi
It was and still is the perfect halo car
a car company has produced ever!
Oh no
When i saw audi discontinued the R8 i thought they were joking. Like whats left ?
Rs 5, rs7 the latter come close to
The r8 very close but Audi will
Probably cut them as well
can you review the marussia b1 and b2
I disagree about your take that a specific model can't or should not be an EV. It really shouldn't matter what powers a car. All cars will be EVs in the future and developing new ICE tech and maintaining supply chains for such a complex machine is steadily becoming a luxury that most car companies won't want or be able to afford. Electrification done right should give more freedom to designers and allow for more interesting cars. Why can't the future R9-R10 or R48V shouldn't be able to perform and look as good or better than previous models.