Introduction

The Audi TT has been through a fascinating time during its three generations, beginning life as an unashamedly design-led coupe that was criticised for its lack of driving dynamics. It’s now considered a modern classic, but through the TT’s second and third iterations the scales have shifted more towards driving pleasure without losing its distinctive identity.

Did you know? The TT was originally designed in the 1990s as a soft-top roadster before being reverse-engineered to make the eventual 1998 coupe.

Verdict | Design | Interior | Technology | Performance | Safety | Specs | Running Costs | Pricing

Verdict:★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10)

The TT has come a long way since 1998 – or maybe not so far at all. It still isn’t the last word in driving pleasure and it’s still just as recognisable by its silhouette as it always was. But the technology on display, from the latest Quattro four-wheel-drive and modern turbocharging systems to the Audi Virtual Cockpit, makes this one a world apart. As a pressure-free, guilt-free and trouble-free compact coupe, the TT takes some beating.