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needs look no further than the bite-sized TT for proof that you needn't be big
to be sexy.
It is truly amazing that a car so short on length (a full 2 ½ feet less
than a Honda Accord) can be so long on sex appeal (of which it possesses considerably
more than a Honda Accord). Despite is geometry-rules design ethos, the TT is still
expressive and personal, cuddly in a sophisticated sort of way. Without a doubt,
design still rules at Audi. Particularly
lovable features of the TT include, well, everything in the interior. If you've
not seen the interior of a TT yet, you haven't seen one of the most brilliant
interiors in all of automobiledom. Clearly, it took sheer genius to marry form
and function so seamlessly. Metal accent pieces seldom are mere decoration; they
serve various purposes as well. For example, the dimpled metal bezels around the
air vents twist to open or close the vents themselves. The
metal A-braces by your legs have pads to serve as leg rests (especially handy
when exploring the TT's stellar cornering abilities). The sport seats are snug,
as is the interior overall. We have to say, however, that the low roofline that
looks so good outside contributes to a somewhat claustrophobic feeling inside,
and can make getting in and out somewhat tricky for large folks. Oh, and don't
even think about using the coupe's rear "seats" for anything more than
your purse. But
once you twist the key, such grievances all but disappear, as the 180-hp turbocharged
engine (a 225-hp version is also available) turn the TT-which looks so good sitting
still-into a Bauhaus blur. And Audi's legendary Quattro all-wheel drive system,
optional on the coupe with the 180-hp engine, and standard on any TT with the
225-hp engine, you can praise the TT as more than a fair weather friend. Women
sure seem to love this little whipper-snapper in spite of Audi's claim that they
don't target women consumers. Surprise, surprise!
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