Audi has announced a fuel-efficient addition to the TT range – the TT TDI.
Powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine, the TT TDI offers an involving drive without the drawbacks that come with a large petrol unit.
Producing 180bhp and available in either coupe or roadster layouts, the TT TDI also comes with the dependability offered by Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive system.
Power is sent to the road via a six-speed S-tronic twin-clutch transmission.
Despite being able to reach 62mph in 6.7 seconds, the TT TDI returns a combined economy figure of 54.3mpg. The roadster’s figure drops slightly to 52.3mpg. Emissions figures are 137g/km of CO2 for the former, and 142g/km in the latter.
A dynamic handling system is included as standard, allowing drivers to select Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual modes to change the driving style of the TT. This affects elements of the all-wheel-drive system, as well as throttle response and steering assistance levels.
The new TT TDI sits alongside the other Quattro TT models – the TT 2.0 TFSI and the TTS.
Although prices are yet to be announced, order books for the TT TDI open in early 2017, with first deliveries commencing in spring.