The rear of the car extends farther back. This change makes the whole vehicle look more harmonious and mature in overall appearance. The seat of the new TT is set lower than the old one, and with strong side supports, I feel that I am firmly wrapped. The three-spoke sports steering wheel wrapped in Napa leather feels excellent, and the flat design of the lower part makes me seem to be integrated with the Le Mans sports car. In fact, this design not only embodies the sense of movement, but also has the practical function of facilitating drivers' access.
The design of the center console is basically a tribute to tradition. The classic round theme of Audi TT is fully reflected in the interior: the vents and instrument panels are round. In addition to the vehicle speed and engine speed, the two recessed dashboards continue the typical Audi features, and the black background with red pointer, short shift lever handle and oversized air conditioning knob are also the traditional inheritance of Audi TT. Of course, there are also many innovations: the existing three air outlets have replaced the original two; A large area digital driver information display screen appears between speedometer and engine tachometer. The entire center console is also more biased towards the driver.
Gently stepping on the accelerator, this Audi TT responded quickly and jumped forward. The shift is smooth and there is no feeling of being raw. Even at the speed above 4000, the engine sound is still restrained. The firmness of the chassis is impressive, which has been substantially improved compared with the old TT, which should be closely related to the change of the rear suspension from torsion bar spring type to four-bar type.
At the same time, the role of magnetic damping system is more decisive. The first test drive was from the airport to ZellamSee, mostly at high speed. Austrian traffic police are very strict about speeding, so Audi's working cars always keep the speed at the forefront, and we rarely have the chance to exceed 140 km/h, which makes my 2.0TFSI not much different from other 3.2quattro, even more agile than those guys with large displacement in some sections. When the speed exceeds 120 km/h, the spoiler rises gracefully and slowly, which brings a little surprise to the boring journey.
The new Audi TT has also added many daily practical functions, setting a new standard for sports cars. This includes the storage net bag in the luggage compartment, as well as the storage box and storage net bag under the front seat. The cup holder and storage box on the central aisle are standard, while the storage box on the door can hold water bottles up to 0.7 liters. The glove box is also divided into an independent space for glasses. The floor of the luggage compartment is flush with the outer edge, there are binding points for fixing items, and even there are storage spaces on the decorative plates on both sides. It is convenient to fold the backrest symmetrically from the car or luggage compartment, so that the luggage compartment of 290 liters can reach the volume of 700 liters, and the space of 1.7 meters is enough to place two golf bags and auxiliary tools, or to carry a large suitcase or bag.
The route of the second test drive is in stark contrast to the rectangle specified before. In the valley near Lake Zell, the 70km mountain road descends from the altitude of 1500m, and there are many bends. There is no doubt that this section is the place where the performance of Audi TT can be brought into full play. This time I chose the 3.2quattro with full-time four-wheel drive. Compared with the previous 2.0TFSI, the 3.2quattro engine has abundant output and light sound. In addition, the body of Audi TT is made of aluminum alloy and high-strength steel, which is 80 kg lighter than the old TT.
Therefore, the description of dynamic performance can be simply described as "big horse-drawn car". The 3.2quattro is equipped with S-tronic powershift. In manual mode, you can shift gears through the paddle on the steering wheel, and everything will be completed in 0.2 seconds. You don't have to spare your right hand to look after the shift, so it's easy to control. The tire grip is very solid, and the 3.2quattro even adopted a wide tire of 245.
The performance of magnetic damping system on 3.2quattro is commendable. When choosing the sports mode, I feel a little stiff. After switching to the normal setting, people almost think they are in an RV. Needless to say, the steering is accurate, and the performance of the brake system is better. All four wheels use disc brakes, and once the pedal is pressed, the brake servo will start immediately. If there is another accident, ESP will intervene in due course. Therefore, even in such a complex terrain, Audi TT can still cope with it, and there are even some unfinished businesses.
When driving at high speed, the steering wheel is too flexible, which affects the stability of the car body, especially when the car with 18 inch tires gallops on the road, the driver may overcorrect and cause tension. This is not because the steering gear is not accurate enough, but because it is too direct and sensitive.
Audi TT is passionate about corners. The engine pushes the front wheels, but only when it is necessary to fully mobilize 200 horsepower in a very narrow corner will the driver feel the understeer characteristics of the front wheel drive, and then the traction control system will properly intervene to ensure that the direction will not be affected by the driving force.
Audi TT provides real feedback of road information. Suspension carefully reports road conditions, tire adhesion and wheel deviation at any time. Wheel deviation usually occurs in the front wheel, resulting in understeer, but due to the sharp change of wheel load in corners, oversteer may also occur. The electronic stability program will now bring the restless rear back to reason.
Audi's brand philosophy likes to make the suspension harder, because Audi does not allow people to have the slightest doubt about the power of the car. In Audi's eyes, the body shaking when turning is the worst criticism of Audi TT. Therefore, when Audi TT is driving slowly, passengers have already felt the vibration. Even if the dynamic driving control system is in normal mode, the suspension is still too hard. Only by gradually increasing the speed can the stability of the car body be improved. So the importance of dynamic driving control system is not great, because it can't really provide two different driving states. The reasonable situation should be that the system chooses between comfortable mode and sports mode, which can really bring comfortable ride.
The price of Audi TT has not increased compared with the previous generation, but the internal configuration is more luxurious. Although these still can't make the new car reach a high-profile level, Audi should always follow the principle of keeping quiet and paying attention to the inside, and experts are quietly enjoying it. 2.0TFSI combines turbocharger and FSI gasoline direct injection technology. The fuel utilization efficiency of direct injection (FSI) engine is higher than that of the traditional indirect intake manifold injection engine, so its fuel consumption rate is lower when it is often in part load condition. Unfortunately, the quattro technology that Audi has been proud of has not been assembled on the 2.0 model.
The highlight of Audi TT in power is a new type of transmission-Stronic, which combines all the advantages of automatic transmission and manual transmission. Thanks to the dual clutch technology, this transmission can switch six gears in 0.2 seconds without cutting off the power output. For the power transmission of 250 horsepower, Stronic makes you feel no pause and lag, which makes people respect.
Stronic transmissions are essentially two three-speed transmissions. For example, when the Audi TT is driving in 3rd gear, the second clutch is disengaged. When the control computer of the transmission judges that the driver is accelerating and will shift to the fourth gear, it will shift into gear in advance. Once the driver pushes the shift lever to generate a shift command, the first clutch will be disengaged and the second clutch will be engaged quickly. This process only takes a few hundredths of a second, and there is no sign that the power output is cut off at all. The shift process is very smooth.
Audi TT- Features The new Audi TT has a length of 465,438+078mm, an increase of 65,438+037mm over the previous generation, and a width of 78mm, reaching 65,438+842mm. But in height, the new Audi TT is almost the same as the previous generation. Although Audi TT is "huge", it is obviously "slim" in weight. The new ASF space frame structure composed of aluminum and steel materials has also played a positive role in improving automobile sports performance: compared with the previous generation, the new TT has reduced its weight by 50 kg due to the addition of aluminum parts. We think TT is very eye-catching no matter what color it is, but I especially like this one tested today, with blue mood and extraordinary texture.
Regarding the seat of Audi TT, it still adopts 2+2 design, which is different from pure two-seat models such as BMW Z4 and Porsche. Although it is a 2+2 design, the conclusion drawn from the reality is that the cortex in the back row is more suitable for carrying handbags or pets. Even a petite person can't stretch his feet and head well, let alone feel comfortable. And it is relatively inconvenient to get in and out of the back row of Audi TT. From a certain point of view, 2+2 seats are of little significance to people. Of course, 2+2 also has advantages that other sports cars can't achieve. The rear exhaust is flat, and the luggage space can be expanded from 290 liters to 700 liters. If you are alone, Audi TT will run farther with more equipment.
While emphasizing the sense of movement, Audi TT emphasizes the leading position of science and technology. In the endless introduction of Audi technical engineers, two technologies impressed me deeply. One is the magnetic shock absorber, which successfully solves the long-standing contradiction between comfort and driving dynamics on the premise of avoiding any other compromises. As a continuous adaptive system, it can adjust the damping characteristics in a few milliseconds to adapt to the road conditions and the driver's shift habits.
This kind of shock absorber is not ordinary oil, but a special liquid called electromagnetic liquid. Once the control unit sends out a pulse signal, a voltage will be generated in the coil, thus forming a magnetic field and changing the arrangement of particles in the electromagnetic liquid. These particles will be arranged in the direction perpendicular to the oil flow, thus preventing the oil from flowing in the piston channel, thus changing the damping characteristics. Compared with the traditional shock absorber, the change of damping characteristics of Audi magnetic shock absorber can be completed in a few milliseconds. Audi has a good reputation for craftsmanship, but today, when we put domestic A4 and Audi TT together, we still feel obvious differences, mainly in the sideline seams and materials. It is no exaggeration to think that almost no defects can be found. Audi TT interior is made of silver metal and dark leather, creating a typical sports car atmosphere. Before turning the key, we already knew that the connotation was not simple.
The seat of Audi TT is as hard as other Audi models, and it has a different texture from Japanese high-end models. Some people may stubbornly think why Audi TT didn't notice this detail, but from the point of view we know, hard leather can improve good support during long-term driving. Compared with other models, the fatigue of driving Audi's waist comes later.
Here we would like to mention in particular: MRC electromagnetic vibration reduction system. "MRC electromagnetic vibration reduction system" is a suspension system which uses magnetic fluid to control the damping force of damper. Delphi, an accessory supplier, improved the system and applied it to Audi's new sports car. In Audi's electromagnetic vibration reduction system, tiny magnetic particles circulate in the oil circuit of the shock absorber.
After a certain voltage is applied, they can change the damping characteristics within a few milliseconds. According to the specific driving conditions and drivers' preferences, this adaptive system can provide a comprehensive sports experience while satisfying driving comfort.
The white and red dashboard in fighter style is very similar to the new A6L in China. The three-spoke sports steering wheel with a diameter of only 36.5 cm feels good, and the bottom of the steering wheel edge is flattened and wrapped in high-grade Napa leather. Just like the configuration of Audi RS4 and Le Mans quattro, this design not only reflects the mobility of the vehicle, but also facilitates the driver's access.
Electroplated aluminum alloy appearance of air outlet frame of air conditioner. Other components, such as gear lever, door handle, air conditioner and audio system control panel, adopt similar polished aluminum alloy style; The panels of pedals and footstools can be made of stainless steel, and the panels of center console and glove box can be made of aluminum alloy. High-quality loop carpet replaces the velvet carpet commonly used in this class of cars, and the door frame inside the door can also be made of aluminum alloy. The sheath of the shift lever is made of leather. 3.2 quattro handbrake lever, armrest on the central passage and door handle are also embedded in leather.
The racing seat is well wrapped and the lumbar support is in place. More interestingly, there are also models with manual seat adjustment on the low version of 2.0. Germans' positioning of sports cars seems to be more civilian than domestic cars. As one of the few 2+2 sports cars, Audi TT keeps two rear seats, which are small but better than nothing. If you think the utilization rate of the small seats in the back row is not high, then fold it up and the luggage volume can be expanded from 290 liters to 700 liters. Audi TT has added more fashion elements while unswervingly retaining the traditional style. The radiator grille that runs through from top to bottom retains Audi's new family feature, that is, the big mouth style. Coupled with sharp headlights and dynamic bumpers, the entire front face is extremely aggressive. Compared with the previous generation, the redesigned roof is farther from the tail and the tail extends backwards. Under the roof, the car body occupying 2/3 height is compact, balanced and powerful. The concave and convex lines make the body full of movement and tension, just like an athlete preparing to start. Arc-mounted handlebars and large-size exterior rearview mirrors with LED turn signals make the design of the car body more complete.
Audi TT has a length of 4 178mm, a width of 1842mm and a height of 1352mm, which are respectively increased by 137mm, 78mm and 6mm compared with the previous generation, and the wheelbase has reached 2468mm. Most of the benefits brought by the increase in size are passed on to the increase in internal space. A tall man of one meter eight came in. Although the windward area of Audi TT increased from 1.99 m2 to 2.08 m2 due to the increase of body size, the drag coefficient decreased from 0.34 to 0.30.
From the appearance, the new TT also continues the big mouth style of the Audi family. Compared with the old headlight design, the new TT reveals its fierce style through a pair of eagle-eye headlights. In terms of body, the new Audi TT still continues its sleek style and is more textured. Around Audi TT, the author suddenly remembered that some time ago, I tested a full range of Porsche models at Zhuhai Circuit. Audi TT is somewhat similar to Porsche 9 1 1 series in overall style, especially in the side and tail design, which is streamlined. In fact, it is not surprising to have such a view. Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are in the same strain. Porsche's existing Cayenne models get a lot of inspiration from Volkswagen Touareg, which is complementary.