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Key dates
4/06: The TT Mk2 arrives in 2.0 TFSi and 3.2 V6 coupé forms.
1/07: A roadster appears, with the same engines and no rear seats.
1/08: The TTS coupé and roadster debuts with a 268bhp 2.0 TFSi engine.
2/08: The 168bhp 2.0 TDi coupé and roadster appear.
4/09: The front-wheel drive 1.8 TFSi represents the new entry point.
9/09: The 335bhp 2.5-litre TT RS goes on sale.
4/12: The 355bhp TT RS Plus appears.
8/10: Revisions bring reduced CO2 emissions, a tweaked exterior design and more options.
Checklist
- Initially, the TT got leather/Alcantara trim as standard. Later, entry-level cars got cloth-trimmed seats.
- The 2.0 TDi, TTS and TT RS have quattro four-wheel drive. Some 2.0 TFSi editions and all 1.8 TFSi models are front-wheel drive only.
- Steering racks rattle and clutch pedals vibrate; some cars were fixed under warranty.
- Cars on 19-inch wheels have a hard ride; 18-inch rims give the best balance of ride and looks.
- The window regulator mechanism can break, especially on early cars. Sometimes it just creaks; other times it breaks.
Front seat bases can sag, especially on cars with leather trim. Some seats were replaced under warranty.
Some TTs have factory-fit parking sensors, some have aftermarket and some have none at all. Factory-fit items are the ones to go for.
The headlamp units can mist up – especially xenon units after the car has been washed.
We like
- Sharp looks
- Build quality
- Efficient engine.
- Hatchback usability
- Stylish cabin
- 4WD security.
We don’t like
- High purchase costs
- Coupe’s useless rear seats
Richard Dredge
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