lottiefox Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Spent a very enjoyable sunny morning at Audi UK's holding facility near Silverstone - down a farm track and hey presto! A new TT awaited! Four of us met up at local services and took the chance for a mini TT cruise down to the site, where the car was covered up waiting for our arrival.....then it was revealed....wow.... I like it so much more in the flesh! I liked it in the pictures, but wasn't blown away, but in the flesh it is an absolutely stunning car. Audi design at its very best - sleek, athletic, head turning yet still slightly understated and classy. It is still extremely TT-esque, which I didn't really pick up from the photos I've seen so far. It is undeniably a TT, but its an evolution of the design characteristics put into a slightly larger body along with the new dimensions of Audi styling such as the grille, lights etc. Inside though it is still unique - much of the aluminium and slightly quirky design features have been translated into this version, and it retains that essence of something special. New features make the car even more driver friendly - a MMI inspired centre console, tilted towards the driver, and a superb steering wheel and pedal set up. I still have some reservations about the three vents in the centre, I think two would have been ample, but the quality and the whole feel of the car is superb. The one we saw was the S-tronic 3.2 in petrol blue and the car sounded good on start up, and looked equally impressive under the bonnet. Overall, I was really impressed. It retains its qualities of being a TT, but has moved on in terms of being fresh and innovative. I still love the Mark I TT and I got back into my QS and drove home and it still felt fabulous. I would love a Mark II - my heart says Yes but my head at the moment says No, but when do I ever listen to my head... Anyway, enough rambling, some pics to illustrate. A big thank you to the TT forum folk for inviting me along and to James and David from Audi UK for indulging us for two hours in glorious sunshine whilst we took photos of everything possible. Yes, even the brakes and underneath the car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Very nice LF. That car has the same interior and wheels as I have ordered. Did the Mk2 feel any roomier on the inside than your Mk1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Jim, yes it did feel a bit roomier. Its generally a little bit bigger and less cramped feeling, although the lighter interior always helps too as mine is all black inside. Rear seats were OK with someone in, but he couldn't put his head up straight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 So I wont need the tin of goose fat like I do with the Mk1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Half a tin should suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Thats look like you were just outside of Whittlebry Hall? Was there a Golf Course just across the road/track from you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Thats look like you were just outside of Whittlebry Hall? Was there a Golf Course just across the road/track from you? [/ QUOTE ] We were at some bizarre farm building in the middle of Northants near Towcester - couldn't see a golf course, but there were lots of sheep in the field nearby and some odd military helicopters flying low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Hate to say this.... ...but from this angle it looks at bit like a focus. Sorry if that causes offence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted May 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Do you think its the front lights DHA? Its a weird one - in pics the car does not stand out as much or look as good as it does in the flesh - I have to say even these pics make it look somewhat bland again - but see one and it hangs together really well. Head still winning at the moment - sticking with my QS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHA Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Yeah I think it is the front light lottie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Everytime I see it I can't get over how far back the front wheels are and how far forward the engine is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Suits me Scotty. More room for my size 14 feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omen666 Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Yuk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Not a fan at all, the Mk1 looks far better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted May 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Yuk [/ QUOTE ] Not going to change back to the TT fold then Omen?! It is odd, it does look better in the flesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabGirl Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Good pics Lottie - I still want to see it in the flesh before I make my mind up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_d Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 It's the wheel arches that make it look like the focus. They should be blended into the body much better IMO, instead of the definite line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhodgkinson Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 Apart from the rear wheels too near to the rear end I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 I'm undecided on this incarnation. I think it looks better than the spyshots and first photo's gave evidence of, but I'm, well, undecided now. The interior looks nice, as expected, but it's carrying the front oddly in my opinion. I'll have to see a few more before I make my mind up on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Not sure I like it to be honest Much closer to the original TT that I expected However I agree with Scotty about the overhang at the front, but this should make for better weight distribution between front and rear. I wonder how long before they recall them all for a spoiler retrofit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riz Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Im also not liking it very much... not sure why though.... it seems well specified and will probably sell like hotcakes... Riz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 [ QUOTE ] I wonder how long before they recall them all for a spoiler retrofit [/ QUOTE ] errm you do know they all have electric spoilers don't you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 I do now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lottiefox Posted May 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 They are apparently going to alter the spoiler so it pops up around 60 - 65ish as at the moment it needs to be going over 70mph which of course is illegal in the UK and no one would ever do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omen666 Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 No. Seen one in the flesh and it still didn't do it for me. They test the suspension setups before UK release at Bentley, Crewe, Cheshire so I've seen a couple on the roads. [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Yuk [/ QUOTE ] Not going to change back to the TT fold then Omen?! It is odd, it does look better in the flesh. [/ QUOTE ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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