This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Audi TT, which was first launched in 1998. However, the celebrations will be bittersweet.
Audi plans to end production of the TT Coupe and Roadster models later this year, sending them off with a fully-loaded Final Edition.
Offered in both closed and drop-top guises, buyers have a choice of engines – including the powerful TTS. All versions boast a generous standard spec.
A style icon to the end
Final Edition models wear a black styling pack, with the Audi badges, side mirrors, exhaust tailpipes and rear spoiler all getting the noir treatment. Buyers can pick from Tango Red, Glacier White or Chronos Grey paint, with 20-inch alloy wheels standard.
On the inside, the door armrests, pull handles and centre console trim are all finished in leather. Alcantara swathes the steering wheel and sports seats, which have sporty red stitching. More red detailing is found on the air vents, centre console and floor mats.
All models come with Audi’s MMI Navigation Plus infotainment setup. Opting for the TTS Final Edition adds a Bang & Olufsen audio system, plus parking sensors and a reversing camera.
TT for now
The TT debuted as a Bauhaus-inspired concept car at the 1995 Frankfurt Motor Show, with the production model following in 1998. Audi was forced to add a rear spoiler soon after launch following a spate of high-speed accidents.
Despite the inauspicious start, the TT established itself as a style-setting icon. Both the Coupe and Roadster attracted plenty of buyers, with high-performance models soon joining the range .
A second-generation TT was launched in 2006, including the supercar-chasing 340hp TTRS. The current, third-generation TT, launched in 2014, has continued to combine speed and style.
The UK has been a major market for the TT, accounting for one-third of all global sales in 2022. Priced from £41,910, the TT Final Edition goes on sale in March 2023.
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