Secret coupes and cabriolets of 2006 - Audi TT

On sale: September
Price: From £22,000 (est)

Audi’s replacement for the TT was never going to be as revolutionary as its predecessor. The second-generation car is expected to feature an evolution of the current car’ groundbreaking looks, with more angular creases at the side and Audi’s latest vertical grille at the front.

Like its predecessor, the basic chassis will be derived from that used by the VW Golf and Audi A3. That’s a good thing, because it should ensure that the drive lives up to the looks.

The engines will be familiar from existing VW Group models: a turbocharged 2.0-litre FSI petrol engine, a 3.2-litre V6 petrol and the option of front- or four-wheel drive. There’ll also be a choice of either a six-speed manual gearbox or Audi’s excellent DSG transmission.

Increased dimensions should mean extra interior space, and Audi will be aiming to top the current car’ fantastically classy, stylish interior. A version of the MMI multi-control system used in the A6 and A8 is expected to be available, but it’s not clear yet whether it will be fitted as standard.

The big news is that a third model could join the existing coupe and roadster line-up. The Shooting Brake concept car seen at the Tokyo Motor Show hints at how a more practical TT hatchback derivative could look.

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