Nothing too surprising
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the first one was styled so well its been used as inspiration for other people designing many other things.

the new one has a lot to live up to, my guess is almost everyone will be dissapointed because of this.

Fugly!!

the first one was styled so well its been used as inspiration for other people designing many other things.

the new one has a lot to live up to, my guess is almost everyone will be dissapointed because of this.
Exactly.

These spyshots make the new one look too jellybean-ish. Not a bad looking car, but it won't be as unique as the first one.

More info and shots..

http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos/6060123.001/6060123.001.Mini1L.jpg http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos/6060123.001/6060123.001.Mini3L.jpg http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos/6060123.001/6060123.001.Mini5L.jpg http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos/6060123.001/6060123.001.Mini7L.jpg http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos/6060123.001/6060123.001.1L.jpg


by Andreas Conradt
Copyright by AUTOMEDIA
edited 01-23-2006

These shots give the best view yet of both, the coupe and roadster version of the next-generation Audi TT, showing how the company has grown and adapted its design to stay at the top of the style charts. The models revealed here will be joined by a three-door hatch variant, but it's the classic two-door body style that will make up most of the sales. Although the hatchback Shooting Brake concept - unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show back in October - was first to showcase the TT's new look, these pictures uncover the production version for the first time. It has been caught testing by our spies and, as you can see, the current model's instantly recognisable lines have been moulded into something much more modern.

Ready to go on sale late this year, the TT will have a new rival in the shape of BMW's Z4 coupe, but the next Audi will boast a more spacious cabin. While the outgoing model's back seats are uncomfortable for adults, rear passengers in the newcomer will benefit from extra space, and there will be more luggage room in the boot.

The extra millimetres have given the company's designers greater flexibility to pen a more attractive hood for the Roadster, which will join the line-up in 2007. What's still uncertain is where the three-door Shooting Brake version will fit into Audi's range. If it's priced as an entry-level variant, it will be too close to flagship A3 V6 models; but if it's placed at the top of the range, it could steal sales from the rumoured forthcoming executive A5 coupe.

Benefiting from Audi's latest engine technology, the new TT will be offered with the 2.0-litre powerplant from parent company Volkswagen's Golf in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms. A 250bhp 3.2-litre six-cylinder unit will head up the range at launch, and all motors will benefit from VW's latest Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) technology to boost efficiency.

The firm's latest turbocharged and supercharged engine will be available too, while plans to develop a diesel TT are thought to be underway. All but the entry-level variants will come with quattro all-wheel drive, but buyers can expect a more involving driving experience across the range.

Enthusiasts also have the prospect of a genuine supercar-baiting TT flagship to look forward to. Likely to be badged the RS, this range-topper will be powered by a 2.0-litre bi-turbo unit, and will take on BMW's hot Z4 M. Expect to see the new coupe in the metal for the first time at the Paris Motor Show in September this year, with the first lucky buyers taking delivery before the end of 2006.

http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos/6060123.001/6060123.001.Mini9L.jpg http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos/6060123.001/6060123.001.Mini11L.jpg http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos/6060123.001/6060123.001.Mini12L.jpg http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos/6060123.001/6060123.001.Mini15L.jpg http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos/6060123.001/6060123.001.Mini16L.jpg

hmm... what makes them 'spy' shots?
Looks like they parked the cars specifically for a photo shoot.

the first one was styled so well its been used as inspiration for other people designing many other things.

the new one has a lot to live up to, my guess is almost everyone will be dissapointed because of this.

+2

from the side, the coupe design reminds almost of the new eclipse
http://www.autowonder.com/new-aw/wp-content/totaleclipse.jpg
http://www.germancarfans.com/spyphotos/6060123.001/6060123.001.Mini5L.jpg

What's up with the grill on that car? the lower part just looks painted black, but it still looks weird the way the top part of the grill ends at the bumper beam.

Either way, they look nice... but have lost lots of their uniqueness. And with the way Audi has been going lately, they will probably be a good deal more expensive too.

Weird. I too wonder where the new 'dognose' grill of the Audi's of late is on this new TT.. FWIW i prefer it to the current TT.

imo that looks ten times better than the current TT, it doesn't look as, well, bad

still is the upside down bathtub, dream car of hair dressers everywhere!

<---------makes me biased

I think it looks a lot better then the current TT, as well.

I don't really care for it's styling.

i like it, and i imagine i'd like the shooting break even more.

I think it looks much better then the current TT. I was never a fan of it even when it was brand new and i actually really like the looks of the new TT.

I think the people who like the old TT will not like this one and the people who think the old TT is ugly will love this new one.

~Leor

i think the current one looks like a flattened new beetle

this one looks MUCH better, love the new front end look on audis

Try again, VW!

... that's just bad...

Audi A3 3.2L Quattro > TT 3.2
http://www.hostear.com/google/imagenes/audi_a3_1.jpg

horrendous compared to the current

OoOOoO its a TT, i thought i wus a Scion tc...mehh

the first one was styled so well its been used as inspiration for other people designing many other things.

the new one has a lot to live up to, my guess is almost everyone will be dissapointed because of this.


At least it doesn't have a Tribeca grill on the front... :alien: