Audi TTS dimensions

The 2012 Audi TTS trounces the traditional TT in terms of performance, but still falls short of true sports vehicle status when stacked up against comparable Porsche models. Audi TTS Convertible offers the following pros: Luxury interior; tenacious handling; slick automated manual transmission; thrifty fuel efficiency; coupe's hatchback utility. Audi TTS Convertible drawbacks are: Expensive price tag relative to performance; steering not as sharp as many rivals; stiff-legged ride; manual transmission not available.

The 2012 Audi TTS is available as a 2+2 coupe or a two-seat roadster, every available in Luxury Plus and Prestige versions.

Traditional equipment contains 19-inch wheels, summer performance tires, an automatic retractable back spoiler, adjustable drive options (altering suspension firmness, steering assist and exhaust note), automatic xenon headlamps, LED running lights, automatic wipers, cruise control, automatic conditioning, eight-way performance sport front seatings (includes four-way performance lumbar), a tilt-and-telescoping helm, leather upholstery, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, Bluetooth and a nine-speaker audio system with CD player and optional stereo slot.

The Audi TTS roadster adds an electrically powered convertible top, a power-operated wind deflector and a cargo pass-through with ski bag. The auxillary navigator brings with it real-time traffic and a choice of either a Six-cd changer or an Ipod/mp3 player interface. Heated seating is a stand-alone feature.

The Audi TTS Prestige gets the heated seatings and navigator with CD changer as traditional equipment and also gains back parking sensors, an updated Bose audio system and an dashboard LED lighting suite. The Ipod/mp3 player interface is an feature and changes the CD changer. The Baseball Optic Leather suite is available for both trims and provides add-on leather trim and bench stitching that resembles that of a baseball glove. .