2012 Audi TTS Coupe

Summary

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A performance oriented version of the Audi TT, the 2012 Audi TTS is a luxury sports car available in coupe and roadster trim levels. The TTS is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 265 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, for a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds. A 6-speed dual-clutch with electro-hydraulic control is paired with AWD to grant the TTS an EPA estimated 23 mpg city and 31 mpg highway. Features include xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, 19-inch wheels, retractable rear spoiler, heated leather seats, hill-hold assist, hands-free phone capabilities, navigation system with a 6-CD changer, and premium leather seats. Safety is comprised of front airbags, thorax side airbags, front knee airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, anti-lock brake system, electronic brake distribution, and brake assist. The TTS is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2012 Audi TTS Coupe

Underneath its iconic easily recognizable exterior, the TT is based on Audi's sturdy passenger car platform with quattro all-wheel-drive, making it a superb all-weather handler, yet it maintains good all around performance, with the turbocharged 2.0L engine pushing it to 60 mph in just 5.7 seconds--faster than both the Mercedes-Benz SLK 300 and the BMW Z4. The new-for 2012 TT RS has a 360 horsepower 5-cylinder engine that offers intense performance in the same compact package. The new model's base price of under $60,000 makes it a great performance value.

What's new for 2012?

For 2012, Audi adds a high-performance RS model to the lineup. It features a 2.5L direct-injected 5-cylinder engine that makes 360 horsepower. It runs with Audi's quattro all-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission. The RS is capable of getting to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds. The other TT models did not see major changes.

Model Strengths

Iconic styling
quattro all-wheel-drive
new high-performance model

Model Review

For 2012, the Audi TT is offered in both a coupe and roadster body style, both of which are built on Audi's improved aluminum space frame chassis, consists of 69% aluminum and 31% steel construction, making it both lightweight and incredibly stiff.

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