2005 Audi TT: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

These 4-seat hatchback coupes and 2-seat convertibles come in front- and all-wheel drive with 4- and 6-cyl engines. Base TTs have front-wheel drive with traction control, a 180-hp turbocharged 4-cyl engine, and a 6-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel buttons for manual shifting. The 225 models have Audi's quattro all-wheel drive, a 225-hp turbo four, and a 6-speed manual transmission. V6 versions have quattro, a 250-hp V6, and Audi's Direct Shift Gearbox (DSG), essentially a clutchless manual transmission that can be set to shift like an automatic. All TTs include an antiskid system, front side airbags, and xenon headlamps. A power top with heated glass rear window is standard on 225 and V6 convertibles, optional for the base ragtop. Seventeen-inch wheels are standard; 225 and V6 models are available with 18s. Options include a navigation system.

COMPETITION

Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Offering more power and style than typical Sporty/Performance vehicles, Premium Sporty/Performance Cars usually cost much more and have more comfort and convenience equipment. Two-passenger convertibles and 4-seat coupes rule the roost in this class.

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