2016 Audi TTS Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Those who find Audi’s audacious and reworked 2016 TT not quite radical enough can shell out considerably more swag for the similarly re-styled and perk-laden 2016 TTS. Available in either hardtop Coupe or drop-top Roadster form, both variations of this snazzy Audi come in a single 2.0T Quattro trim, with said Quattro designation underlining the standard intelligent all-wheel-drive configuration (iAWD) that’s been a TT tradition since its inception some 15 years back.
Like its lesser non-S cousin, the upcoming year’s TTS premium compact coupe and convertible manifestations get a bunch of upgrades, including the shedding of some 110 pounds of curb weight via an aluminum hood, seat frames, and body panels, while engine components are also made of lighter-weight stuff. Additionally, the next-gen TTS boasts a wider, fancier grille and reworked headlights, not to mention sitting a bit lower to the ground. Further additions for the upcoming model year also include a new 12.3-inch infotainment display bolstering upgraded-for-2016 multimedia technology.
Powering the 2016 TTS editions is a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder (I4) engine with a hefty dollop of ponies added for next year. Boasting a standard 6-speed auto-manual transmission, which reviewers fervently hope will be accompanied by the 6-speed manual transmission that's currently an option for European versions, this force-fed 4-cylinder will put out 310 hp and 280 lb-ft of torque. Mileage estimates from the re-worked I4 are, of course, not available, but another Euro-centric perk that reviewers wish would make it over to the U.S. is a peppy and fuel-efficient turbodiesel powerplant. And that might happen—stay tuned!
In any case, standard profile perks in both the TTS Coupe and Roadster editions for the upcoming model year include a sport-tuned suspension and dual-pipe sport exhaust system, 19-inch alloy wheels with performance tires, heated power-adjustable mirrors, and a rear spoiler, all of which complement this sporty Audi’s new look for 2016.
Inside, a slew of upgrades to materials (leather and genuine alloy), layout, and color choices are bolstered by returning premium leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable sport front seats, and full power accessories. Cruise control also returns, as do telescoping tilt-wheel steering, a remote garage door opener, and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.
Techno-goodies, meantime, include the new-for-2016 12.3-inch infotainment screen as a further upgrade to the Bluetooth-interfaced multimedia functions, as well as a returning 225-watt Bose premium audio system with CD player, 12 speakers, and satellite radio.
Options-wise, both the 2016 TTS Coupe and Roadster variants can be equipped with available GPS navigation, rear parking sensors, and lane-keeping assist, not to mention the urban-oriented auto parallel-parking assist feature. Oh, and the newly re-styled high-intensity-discharge (HID) LED headlights are slated to sport a new-for-2016 high-beam function that won’t blind oncoming drivers, but said upgrade will depend on U.S. safety regulations.
Anyhow, returning standard safety equipment in both next-gen hard-top and drop-top TTS iterations includes 4-wheel antilock brakes (ABS), front side-mounted airbags with head-protection chambers, daytime running lights, front fog/driving lights, and turn-signal-integrated mirrors. Additionally, a post-collision safety system and a remote antitheft alarm also remain standard.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 155 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 13.3 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.2 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: leather · Door sill trim: aluminum · Door trim: leather · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Bottle holders: 2 · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 2 · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: under seat · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 12
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.44
Engine
Alternator: 140 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: quad exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: metallic · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: aluminum · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: integrated · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 12
Rear Seats
Type: 50-50 split bench
Safety
Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather · Upholstery accents: faux suede
Spare Tire
Kit: inflator kit · Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.6
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Front shock type: monotube · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Rear shock type: monotube · Stabilizer bar(s): front · Suspension control: magnetic
Telematics
Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: summer performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Wheels
Wheel spokes: 5
Windows
Front wipers: speed sensitive · Power windows: with safety reverse