Audi TT TDI

 

What‘s it? This really is something rare – a mid-sized, two-plus-two, diesel coupe, the Audi TT TDI’s only direct opposition the seriously handsome and seriously flawed Alfa Romeo Brera, and the greater able but less handsome BMW 123d. The diesel engine in question is Audi’s new and excellent 168bhp common rail 2. 0 litre TDI, which runs to 140mph, zipping through 62mph in 7. 5seconds upon the way. Large in the least, but what’s really compelling is that it performance has a combined fuel consumption figure of 53. 3mpg, promising the actual world probability of consumption inside the high 40s, and CO2 emissions of just 139g / km.

Just as pleasing, the diesel pushes out 258lb ft of torque – the identical to the TTS musters – promising effortless cruising and straightforward overtaking. That there’s such a lot torque is why the TDI has a Quattro drivetrain as standard, the front wheels not able to manage this type of thrust by themselves. Otherwise, this oil-burning TT is largely as to the stock 2. 0 turbo that many of us already know, and it also is allowed to be had having a six-speed manual transmission regardless of the availability of the twin clutch S Tronic gearbox upon the TTS. What’s it like? Civilised, effortless and a really satisfying method to beat the internal system, few other cars this fast which sexy managing around 50mpg. You sometimes hear a coffee, dull drone using this diesel in case you listen hard, but the things you won’t hear is that the harsh cackle and thrum that you will get from numerous oil-burners, producing the Audi TT TDI’s presence under the TT’s shapely bonnet seem entirely appropriate. It‘ll seem much more so when you will get this car on a quick, open road, the generous torque reserve providing useful acceleration even at 80mph in sixth when you’re cruising, and much stouter urge in case you drop a few ratios.

And pick-up from low engine speeds is prompter than you’ll find with many turbodiesels, the variable vane turbocharger helping here. This Audi TT TDI can optionally be had with magnetic dampers - they do little to its ride in sport – but in standard form It‘s comfortably firm, if just a little jostling over smaller, sharper bumps. Otherwise this is an refined car, no small section of its sophistication right all the way down to its high standard of finish, the high-grade furnishings of their cabin, a very good driving position and cozy, supportive seats. Handling is tidy and confident, but tight, slippery bends taken hard betray its basic urge to understeer, a condition the Haldex all-wheel drive system is just too slow to counter. Should I buy one? Yes, in case a super-economical, sexy coupe will be your desire, and also as mentioned, there will be precious few of those. Aside from its looks, the diesel TT plays another strong hand using its exceptional mixture of performance and economy, which should attract both company and private buyers. The TDI model successfully adds another dimension for this desirable coupe.