The 2012 TT is the refined result of much toil by Audi to ensure it remains a potent factor, both visually and from a driving perspective. Of course the TT’s styling is still as eye-catching as it ever was, and its subtly tweaked sleek lines are still the envy of the competition, so there’s no question that if aesthetics were your primary factor when deciding which car to buy, you’d choose the Audi every time. But should you judge this particular book by its cover, or would you be better off with a Mini or Porsche Boxter?
Well you certainly wouldn’t be disappointed by the TT. As you slip into the cabin you’re welcomed by a smart interior of leather, Alcantara and aluminum, all nicely laid-out and the perfect compliment to the exterior styling. One drawback is the rear seating arrangement – yes there is a rear ‘seat’ but in all honesty it’s so cramped that it’s all but useless for an adult to travel in comfort upon. Essentially the TT is a two-seater and as long as you aren’t planning on using it as a family transporter you’ll be happy.
Under the hood the TT also stacks up to its rivals, with a potent 2.0-liter turbocharged powerplant delivering 211 horsepower. For such a neat and light car this is more than capable of propelling it in very swift fashion.