Audi TT Coupé (06 on) - Review

The new TT is roomier than the first generation car for both front and rear-seat occupants. Air conditioning and electric windows are standard, and the ride, while firm, it still quite forgiving of poor road surfaces. Leather and Alcantara trim is standard on the 2.0-litre while full leather and heated front seats are standard on the V6 - the TTS gets Alcantara and leather sports seats. However the firmer suspension on the performance model means it does struggle to cope with potholes.

The TT is a two-plus-two seater but a bit more generous than before. The rear seats are best suited to children, but teenagers would probably be happy using them too. The boot is 20 litres larger than in the old model with 290 litres in total - plus the space with the rear seats folded has also increased by 20 litres. The glove compartment offers decent storage and there are a couple of other cubbyholes and useful pockets in the car.

The interior features Audi's typically robust built quality, with soft-touch materials on the dashboard and doors. The dashboard centre is angled slightly towards the driver, and controls and switches are clearly marked. The tapering rear compromises over-the-shoulder visibility, but overall the TT's cabin is excellent with neat details such as the three circular air vents and flat-bottomed steering wheel. Quality is unsurpassed and all the controls and switches work with real precision.