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Audi TT Coupé 45 TFSI S tronic

It might be the entry-level model in the refreshed Audi TT range

but it stakes a claim as the pick of the bunch

Price: R670 000 0-100 km/h: 6,33 seconds Power: 169 kW Torque: 370 N.m Top speed: 250 km/h CAR fuel index: 7,56 L/100 km CO : 146 g/km
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Light, nimble, Considering the The TT offers a Feels like a unique
sporty and stylish; quality and rare blend of light- offering at a com-
rather dif cult performance on weight simplicity petitive price

to fault offer, a compara- and effortless Nikesh Kooverjee
Wilhelm Lutjeharms tive bargain sophistication
Terence Steenkamp Ian McLaren

hen the rst-gener- nature contributed to its nimble front splitter, framed vertical air develops 169 kW and 370 N.m
ation Audi TT was road manners. inlets in the front bumper and a (20 N.m more than in the GTI). The
W released in 1998, it Now that the altogether more wider diffuser at the rear. The level only other variant in the current
took the sportscar world by storm. sophisticated third-generation of standard equipment on the local range is the TTS Coupé,
This wasn’t necessarily thanks TT has been facelifted, on rst base model includes Audi’s Drive offering 228 kW/380 N.m from
to strong performance (the V6 appearance it seems this winning Select drivetrain management, a the same base engine. Sadly, no
came later) but rather its striking recipe continues. smartphone interface, PDC and Roadsters are on sale here, Audi
design. The rounded shape and The most notable updates to the electrically adjusted front seats. citing eeting demand.
sharp panel and headlight angles exterior include a new grille yet it’s Our test model is the entry- This unit is tted with R91 000

on those at surfaces were dis- with the optional S line package level 45 TFSI tted with the engine worth of options.The three most
tinctive, while the compact that the TT looks more purposeful. from the Volkswagen Golf GTI; expensive are that aforementioned
dimensions and lightweight The latter includes a full-length the 2,0-litre, turbocharged engine S line exterior package (R24 896),

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