Nearly everybody who desires a TT has one already; the gross sales numbers affirm it. US TT gross sales peaked again in 2008 with 4,486 items offered, nevertheless it’s been a gradual decline ever since. Final yr, Audi solely offered 461 of them.
Pricing begins at $52,200 for the TT Coupe or $56,300 for the TT Roadster. The BMW Z4 sDrive30i convertible is much less highly effective than the Roadster – and equally priced, nevertheless it does not supply AWD. On the coupe facet, the TT might be cross-shopped with the Porsche 718 Cayman, which is considerably costlier and solely barely extra highly effective. After all, the Toyota GR Supra affords comparable efficiency with a mainstream badge at a a lot decrease value.
The TT RS is gone, leaving the TTS because the flagship for $61,900. Patrons who care extra about efficiency figures ought to most likely have a look at the Z4 M40i, which is costlier, extra highly effective, and has a drop-top. The 718 Cayman vary affords hundreds extra efficiency, too. Inside Audi’s personal lineup, there may be the S3, which makes use of the identical engine tuned to 306 hp in a extra sensible package deal, ranging from $46,800 – however sans that particular TT issue.
We won’t consider many goal causes to purchase a TT in 2023. Subjectively although, it is nonetheless a stunning design that is enjoyable to drive, comfy, and surprisingly sensible. The world can be a worse place with out the TT in it.
