Excellent interior quality and a nicely laid-out dashboard design
Expensive price tag
No significant changes for 2012
Strong turbocharged powertrain with standard AWD
Unusable rear seats
Fun to drive and thrifty on fuel
Rivals offer sharper and more precise handling
Specs & Features
$38,300
price
211 hp @ 4300 rpm
horsepower
258 lb.-ft. @ 1600 rpm
torque
6-Speed Automated Manual
transmission
2.0L 4cyl AWD 6AM
engine
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basic warranty
Overview
The 2012 Audi TT Coupe makes for an excellent contender in the compact coupe. With 2 trims on offer, the Audi TT Coupe has a base MSRP of $38,300, competing directly with the Nissan 370Z Coupe, the BMW 135i Coupe, and the Porsche Cayman Coupe. Only a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 engine is offered, mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Together, they produce 211 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Accelerating from 0-60 in 6.2 seconds, the TT Coupe maintains a combined fuel economy of 26 MPG. Audi offers the TT Coupe in 8 stunning colors, with the Misano Red Pearl Effect being a particular favorite of ours.
Buying Advice
The 2012 Audi TT Coupe is a capable coupe available in two trims. Among the trims on offer, we recommend getting the base Premium Plus trim. It comes equipped with 10-way power front seats, leather and faux suede upholstery, automatic climate control, Bluetooth, and a nine-speaker sound system with satellite radio as standard equipment.
