Stunning New Audi TT Revealed
Inside, the TT’s designers have swapped out some of the original’s ‘Bauhaus Cool’, for greater driver focus. While the trademark milled aluminum twist vents are still present, the driving environment is much more like a racing car, with large, clear instrumentation and a wrap-around centre stack that’s canted towards the driver. Unfortunately, the famous padded spars and embossed aluminum stereo cover plate are gone, but they’re replaced with functional furnishings that include a new and improved version of Audi’s MMI-plus infotainment interface that includes easier to use menus and ’soft key’ buttons (buttons with no set function). Meanwhile, the TT is as practical as ever; it continues to be a four-seater (2+2) with a 290-litre (10.2 cu-ft) cargo area, or as a two-seater with 700-litres (24.7 cu-ft) of luggage space.
Though the car was unveiled yesterday afternoon in Germany, the new 2007 TT will make its official public debut at this year’s New York International Auto Show. Itching to lay down a deposit for the latest in cutting edge style? The car is expected to launch as early as this summer in Europe, with North American customers taking delivery in the autumn. Initially, Audi will offer the three-door model, however, the German automaker has confirmed that a two-seat soft-top roadster is in the works. Expect to see the TT Roadster ready in time for spring 2007.
