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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European sources expect a redesigned TT coupe to surface in fall 2005, a new-look convertible about a year later. U.S. timing is unclear, but we'd guess that both bodystyles will arrive here at the same time, perhaps by mid-2006 as early '07 debuts. Late intelligence says the new TTs will be much wider and a little longer than current models. Styling is said to be a somewhat edgier version of the current look, save the addition of Audi's big new "single frame" signature grille. U.S. engines will likely comprise a 200-hp turbo 4-cyl, as used in Audi's new A3 hatchback, and an uprated 3.2-liter V6 with some 260 hp. A twin-turbo 4-cyl with around 280 hp is rumored for later on. The new TT is also said to have a unique inner structure made largely of aluminum, replacing the current models' modified Volkswagen Golf/Jetta steel platform. Keep checking back with us for late-breaking news.