2018 Audi TT RS Review | Track Test | Edmunds

[@jrgarcia1991]

Thumbs up for my boy Carlos no matter what the videos about

[@falcongamer58]

0-60 in 3.3 seconds, that's quick AF!

[@great159]

FalconGamer 58 that's from a roll NOT a dead stop. 0-60 is 3.6 sec🤓

[@rextetron]

Come on. Who hates the 5-cylinder sound? I bet no one.

[@MirageTactics]

I love 5 cylinder engine notes, but this one sounds too much like 4 cylinder fake induction noise.

[@FunFactsAboutTech]

Nah, this is one of the best sounding 5 cylinders ever. Like a mini Gallardo or r8 v10. A bit muted in this video. Did the car have the sports exhaust?

[@_TrueDesire_]

i kinda like the old school 850R :D

[@jaynosowsky9708]

I love the sound...more then the new American muscle v8's ....the old 5.0 ford motors with flowmasters....there's nothing better then that!

[@dcxSpartan117]

Just to educate people, the new ttrs and rs3 both share the same drivetrain. They have no set torque bias. This is more like an unlocked haldex awd and can be configured via drive select. To the mention of understeer that every auto reviewer mention about audi's in general try lift off throttle oversteer. It is the only way to oversteer an audi properly. Stop trying to drive it like a rwd vehicle and your concerns are fixed.

[@dragonsickness4561]

left foot braking

[@willfredoguevarez4502]

God damn..... 11.90 1/4 mile times from a 5 cylinder turbo AWD damn that's impressive.....

[@davidh2809]

I am always impressed with Carlos. Positives and negatives and most importantly the context of the situation. I feel like I walk away with some details that I missed in other reviews.

[@swanblake]

Damn Carlos is great. Love his way of describing the driving experience

[@celebritywatch386]

with an APR tune this car is a beast.... 10.2@131 with stage 1 apr tune 3.5 inch forge intake +e85

[@greaser3069]

Really awesome stuff you guys are doing with the track test. Straight to the point, no bullshit. Excited for the future of this channel.

[@DerrickMoy]

I'm glad they've finally let you do your thing!

[@randyzachary4399]

Have always admired the TT. Would gladly enjoy the opportunity to own one. Carlos, I always enjoy your reviews.

[@dragonsickness4561]

This car is amazing. Its a pure work of art. Im getting one soon.

[@jeerlig777]

Did you get it?

[@tims9294]

It's so nice to be able to watch a video all the way through unlike Motor Trend.

[@MarMPB]

Liked the review a lot! The last review of the TT RS ( 8J ) was a real shame. But this one is very helpful. I’d only add that you don’t have to focus only on the unique character of the vehicle. Talking about performance and handling, specifically, as the tester says there is a lot more to easily improve both.

[@tyleredwards9275]

Many of you probably don’t know this was filmed at the Porsche Experience Center in Los Angeles, and this car is pretty much the main competitor to the 718. That’s why Porsche is one of the most respected car brands.

[@M_IkeLeBlanc]

Another great one Carlos! Big fan from the days at that "other site"!

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Mike LeBlanc Exactly what I was thinking too!! "Other Site" lol

[@MatthewGaither]

Great job, Carlos, as usual. I am very interested in the TT RS for my next ride in a year or so and appreciate your candid review. I see it as a 7 or 8/10ths kind of car and, as you said, something that looks and sounds very unique on the road while still being safe, comfortable and luxurious. Keep up the good work!

[@haydenlarson8617]

More Carlos! Put in the title also when he’s presenting please

[@brandont4259]

An excellent video as always Edmunds!

[@edmundscars]

Thanks for watching!

[@mansees]

Carlos, just takes these reviews to another level. As far as the car is concerned, it cannot compete with the F-Type. That car feels and drives and sounds so much better.

[@Dolby109]

I think there are quite a lot of cars better and most often faster as well than this at it's price point. Cayman, F-type, 2 Chevy's, Mustang, Evora, etc.

[@Captainrave]

@@Dolby109 few will outperform this on day to day road use, especially anywhere with changeable weather. On the track, sure.

[@seofonrice]

Very slick presenter and a balanced review. Thumbs up from the UK 👍🏾

[@ak2112]

Carlos in a rad car. This is good content.

[@itaybutavia1204]

Thanks for your review. Do you know if you will be TTRS in 2023 as well ?

[@Dialysisforever]

FYI - $65,000 on the US website. Thanks for the video.

[@chrism65]

FYI that's the starting price. Option it up and see how easy you can get to that $80k mark.

[@floridamaddogg]

I never ever go by "starting price" or "starts at price" 😂😂😂...most cars and especially the German cars, all come with options to varying degrees. Usually add about $10k to any german car and even other cars in similar class, and that will be the average MSRP on the cars. Some a touch less, and the ones fully decked out, a little more. Look at the BMW M3. It starts at like $64k. If you find one at $64-65k (brand new), I will buy you a house 😂.....they usually sell at mid to high 70s, but those aren't the competition pack cars and no carbon ceramic brakes. The one I priced out was $88k. Most M3 go for $80-88k. Difference is if you get the carbon ceramic brakes which are a $8000 option. Never go by starting price. Just doesn't exist. My Hellcat "starts at" $63k. Mine was $71k as that is about what they all go for.

[@BigHeadClan]

The Audi TTRS Carlos reviewed all those years ago at Motor Trend is what helped me get into cars, happy to see him revisit the car again after all these years. Would love to see how something like a Q60 Red Sport AWD would compare against something like this, very similar horse power numbers weight and price tag not withstanding.

[@edmundscars]

THAT would be an interesting head-to-head!

[@BigHeadClan]

Agreed... Now if only we knew an automotive website/KZbin channel that could possibly get both cars in for a comparison. :)

[@ALMX5DP]

BigHeadClan isn’t the Q60 a midsize sedan? It may have similar power, but I think that is about the end of the similarities. I think the TTRS weighs more than 600lbs less...

[@BigHeadClan]

Alan Bowers Well a coupe but yes she's a heavy girl. However the Q60 makes Same power has awd and starts at 52K msrp, so if your looking at high hp luxury coupes it's a worthy comparison.

[@ALMX5DP]

BigHeadClan ah yeah I keep getting the Q50 and 60 confused. You make a good point that though they are quite different, people may indeed cross shop them.

[@brightbluesmurf]

I like the performance comparison between launch control and no launch control first review I've seen that

[@sonhuynh8222]

I have an S3 now but this is my future dream car !

[@beetleything1864]

i had a 2004 Porsche 911 and a garage told me drop the tire pressures from the recommended and it drove waaay better on slightly lower pressures. The manufacturers go for economy not grip and real world situations. Front wheel drive cars brake late and hard on the corner to load the front tires and get on the gas early to pull you out of the corner.

[@Captainrave]

An excellent review. Just about to trade in my AMG for one of these.

[@nefkntym]

The 42/35 tire pressure in the door jam is the Maximum load tire pressure. The normal load tire pressure is 35/29. Can't really say why the Maximum Load tire pressure is in the door jam without stating as such. The full list of tire pressures are in the owner's manual.

[@carl9184]

Nice in-depth review..I have always noticed that the Audi handling to be it's a biggest issue.

[@stinger15au]

Carl Price still faster than a m2/m3/m4 so it cant be too bad....

[@carl9184]

stinger15au I will take your word for it . ..but not for me

[@gerardov.9716]

What would you get around this price range? 80k is not the starting price 65kUSD is the entry price. That being said, what you get?

[@uncbradicus]

Keep making videos Carlos!

[@gsxellence]

Please Keep These Test Coming :)

[@IIIxwaveIII]

can this be a daily driver? can you control the firmness through presets?

[@S96Blue]

I would love to see Carlos Lago with his own KZbin Cars channel. Awesome automotive journalist.

[@Laststepp]

If you want to go unnecessarily fast all year round. TTRS or RS3 are your best bets A second faster 0-60 than a Cayman S/GTS I've heard nonsense of getting a used GTR? the best you can find is 4 (usually 5 years old) for the price Most AMG's are going to hit this price range really quickly. Interior/design is better than anything domestic.

[@胡霜-v4i]

Hit the like button before the video stars because of Carlos : )

[@Braindance98]

You can get a 10 grand tune that will make it it 2.8 0-60. May do it.

[@sasothestrategizer]

I think that the Audi TTS is a somewhat alternative to the Cayman for individuals that live in the cold. Dynamics wise I understand the Audi will lose to the Cayman. But, it gives confidence with multi-weather situations That’s why it was made. Carlos once again gives incite that nobody else really does.

[@DanZL1]

Great review Carlos as always. How about a comparison with ZL1?

[@paulsparrow6981]

Nice job Carlos. I love the TT. I had a tuned TTS which I regret selling so have been keeping an eye on the TT RS. But for $80k...dunno about that. That's Z06 territory. 60/40 weight bias is a bit surprising as well. It's seems like Audi really isn't aiming at the Cayman or 'Vette as a purpose- built sports car. Seems a bit more civilized than those...to its' detriment. Still...0-60 in 3.6, the style and all-wheel drive make a decent case. You didn't seem as taken with it as you did with the Stingray or Z06. Maybe that's the Edmunds talking.

[@mikewellington2738]

Not super keen on the looks, but wow, that's fast

[@willvaughn6.395]

mike wellington in real life it looks f* amazing

[@poweredupcalifornia1208]

That's stopping me to get the car.

[@swanblake]

I wonder why Audi doesn't follow MB and BMW with the ability to have AWD and RWD only. Also a manual option would be great in the RS trim like the the 718 does

[@KINGJADEX]

Ryan Reynolds?

[@MICHGO1]

PRETTIER.

[@eustache_dauger]

It's Shia LaBeouf

[@guillermomeza8373]

yes, green lantern! whit car, ....

[@ubberJakerz]

Looks like Ben Affleck from the side

[@noecker97]

Hey It's Carlos Lago From Motor Trend Fame!!!

[@Vazin]

Audi 5 cylinder > anything else

[@jeffk464]

yeah, the engine is pretty awesome.

[@Alby911]

Even a V8? No chance

[@sinoperture]

Ever heard a Porsche Flat 6 at 9,000 RPM? Or 6,000 for that fact.

[@victhebric66]

Porsche flat 6 is better

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

you mean Audi 5 cylinder > Audi 6 cylinder

[@sullyFL]

Which suspension does this test car have?

[@FortuneSeek3rz]

Is the clutch slip he referred to an engineered mechanism to keep the transmission from exploding or does the transmission need to be serviced?

[@dano4572]

very good review. nice car!

[@steve_the_designer]

Carlos, your review of the 40 fewer horsepower 2012 TTRS was far more enthusiastic. Are we becoming accustomed to these crazy supercar numbers?

[@firetigerrapala1592]

The vehicle seems to not have changed since its debut. Front-biased AWD = safer, and that was the intention from the start with this vehicle. But for $80k. There's a lot of other choices out there for a lot less that will put a bigger smile on your face when you mash the gas pedal down. Carlos, I love you, buddy. But your reviews seem to have lost the luster that they had when you did them for Motor Trend. May I suggest that you adopt a protege? Someone to bounce ideas off of. Someone to give a different take. And it's always more fun when there's more than one. Well, not always, but you get my point. Come up with a catch-phrase. When you get that protege, make up a secret handshake and finish it off with a double victory pose at the end of your reviews. Take TFL for example, those guys are near the top of my favs! Just some thoughts for ya, my man. Keep those videos coming!!!

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

it's 65k not 80k. This reviewer is off on a few things in this video.

[@gabrielroom]

Same to me, I also prefer an infotainment screen in front of the console.

[@fogtown3027]

Gabriel Ho It’s to keep unwanted passengers touching the radio 😂

[@DANNY40379]

Felt the negative bias the minute this video started, oh well on to the next review

[@ALMX5DP]

Great review, but Audi's typical GT-style DNA still shines through. I dont think I counted one moment in this piece where you were gleeful or excited while pushing around the track (as opposed to the Mustang/Camaro review). I think it would be a damn fine sporty commuter though, however it sounds like it could use some more range in its dampening settings.

[@gigi9467]

Alan Bowers mustang and camaro are.plain funner.. not to many nannies and better sounding.

[@rickfrank7934]

Jesus H Medrano www.english-grammar-revolution.com/learning-grammar.html

[@gigi9467]

Rick Frank lol, dint really give a damn as far as my grammer on you tube dumbass

[@AlienNinjaPuppy]

Cuz rwd cars are always funner. Doesn't make them the better car tho

[@skywalk3x]

He sounds like a lot of guys who reviews cars. When a car maker does new things in the car they get criticized about the change. Whats the difference about turning on the air where it comes from than on the dash? After you turn on thr air or heat you usually turn the dials anyway lol.

[@ChicagolandCarsEnthusiasts]

this car is pretty cooll!!!

[@stevehinkley1530]

Porsche Experience LA - great place.

[@peterburian8374]

Carlos has been my favorite reviewer for a long time, but I miss the interaction between him and a second reviewer. And some of the silliness/fun that they provided in MT reviews, as well as their debates. Here, he does fine but sometimes I feel that he is just going through the motions to collect a pay check. I never felt that in his MT reviews. Also, why not tell the viewer what other competing sports cars are available in this price range and their pros/cons by comparison. Perhaps Edmunds does not do that in their reviews. (I have not viewed many but will do so, if Carlos is doing it.)

[@HellaMeiste]

I got 3 cars the 2 are audi but i want this TTRS so bad for the rest of my life ! No need super car I need this 5 cylinder 400Hp enough forever daily driven cuz I’m not fat!

[@yoyo50658]

Mount the 5 cylinder engine to a Cayman S and you could have a perfect car

[@gabrielflores1149]

Except the Cayman S has an ugly-ish rear. A 911 though...

[@fogtown3027]

Arturo Daniel Pacheco Ruales Wtf... stupidest comment I read all day 😂

[@dougmckenzie8839]

like all the brit reviews, this one fails to realize this awd is meant for germans, scandinavians and north americans who experience all four seasons, not just summer roads or track days. no rwd car is in the same galaxy as the ttrs in snow or even rain. "it understeers a bit on the track." f duh

[@signoresantinoburnett1169]

Your wrong both on price (it's actually 65k) and the awd ratio.

[@jocelynchouinard]

I do not understand why there is a $10,000 difference between this and the RS3 despite the same engine/transmission

[@Dolby109]

Seems like a big improvement for the TT...but an automatic understeer-bias sports car is still not my cup of tea...especially at that enormous $80k price tag. Can get much more car for that kind of money.

[@swanblake]

Adam S agree strongly!

[@garrettlosabia3818]

Adam S what would you go with instead? I'm just curious because 80k is a weird price for these cars lol.

[@swanblake]

Garrett Losabia Cayman, Shelby 350GT R, Z06, ect. True sports cars. You could go F Type for a more GT car too

[@Dolby109]

Exactly. The Corvette is both faster and a better drivers car. It doesn't even need the Grand Sport or Z06 packages (which can still be had under $80k). The GT350 is without a doubt the best sounding car available right now, and does very well on track as well, even without the R option which tends to add a lot of dealer markup. For much less money there is also the upcoming Mustang GT PP2 that is meant to compete with the very competent Camaro SS 1LE. The Camaro has a few fallbacks but is truly an excellent drivers car from bottom to top, and in top trim the ZL1 1LE beats cars that are 2-4x it's $72k price. Even the much more comfortable regular ZL1 matched the McLaren 650S on Willow Springs. If your from Europe and can't easily get these cars there is still the Cayman, Lotus Evora, and M2 which is are good drivers car as well.

[@garrettlosabia3818]

Adam S thanks for your input, my friend! I am just looking for a car I would like to get in the future. What do you think about the Lexus RC F? It is around the same price as this TT RS.

[@tims9294]

Can anyone tell me why the tires in the front are at 45psi and the rear 35psi

[@godfatherNYC]

Could you seem less excited about hitting 60 mph in well under 4 seconds? Maybe you're used to it, but most people will be really excited driving this.

[@xXBurntBaconXx]

I really WANT to like this car, but 80k is a lot. You could get a a ZL1 Camaro with 650 hp, or a GT350. If your not into Muscle cars You should be able to get an M3/M4, or hell a C63 AMG for that kind of money. Looking at the used Market maybe even a 2 year old GT-R, Z06 Vette, M5s and E63/CLS63 AMGs. TTRS looks like a mini Supercar, but there are a lot of cars better in a straight line and around a track for that money.

[@denzelfenty123]

looks mustangish ?

[@Toyota4Life]

I'm surprised they still make this car.

[@fjfgkgkfk1861]

Amazing car audi ttrs

[@tonysoprano4624]

only watched because carlos

[@maxdondada]

I've always liked teh TTRS and the 370Z Nismo there similar but for the price the 370Z ay be the better buy and offer better performance

[@XtianJade]

my l❤️ve. 😍

[@goprorider4409]

try the new rs5 on the track

[@Dalamain]

Who the hell hates the sound of a 5-cylinder???

[@hamadko6761]

Good test drive . You missed alot of details . I think you just focused on the driving more than anything .

[@Tothefloor]

Carlos for the win! He doesn't look like a Carlos though. Name doesn't fit him.

[@isaiahmartinez5620]

He looks like a Brian

[@TAEbot]

Nice car but @80k there's plenty of other options... Just too much for it!

[@nateisright]

But the 718S drives so much better!

[@AlexanderHuzar]

Apples and Oranges. AWD vs RWD.

[@sinoperture]

FWD v RWD. The TT uses a Haldex system. Not a torsion one. No centre diff or rear diff with actual locking and gears. It is a FWD car in how it drives and pulls in and out of corners. I drove one for many years.

[@AlexanderHuzar]

You mean "torsen" (autocorrect?)? But yes, agree 100%. I have an S3 and I absolutely love it, but it's no drift car unless it's icy/snowing in which case the ass end is all loosy goosy...usually the car tries to rotate counter-clockwise for some reason.

[@Dolby109]

Because roads are angled so that water runs off to both sides, so when spinning the tires it will tend to move towards the edge of the road.

[@hughes40]

#ineedthisinmylife

[@KM-px8cs]

He looked like he was trying to push the pedals through the floor

[@ubberJakerz]

Probably rather the RS3 tbh

[@KM-px8cs]

Will Audi ever learn from putting so much weight in the front end of their vehicles?

[@khunopie9159]

Man this car will get me to the Hairdresser so fast! And with such style!

[@tyusrobinson9869]

check engine light 👀👀👀

[@rocketmanpj]

it drives me nuts when they can get the facts straight. The TTRS is a rear biased AWD system. The TT and TTS are front biased....Also learn how to drive...the hand shuffle is what I would expect from an old lady.

[@AJTalks]

Haldex is never rear biased... you are mistaken

[@Alby911]

Wheel arches look like a tacky body kit. All else seem quite good.

[@leelee287]

Carlos ?? What the hell

[@justynkevlar3031]

Launch control it's a street car.

[@ryadhasanahmed5443]

an Audi TT for men

[@robertesteban3616]

We all know Carlos hates this car. Lol. Watch his last review, on car and driver, of the prior TTRs. For some reason he hates that one too.

[@gabrielflores1149]

Check Engine Light...lol.

[@g30ogl]

You repeat your self.

[@goons123flofy]

Where did you find this sexy presenter? And he is a great driver to boot!

[@MICHGO1]

HE IS PRETTY ISN'T HE.

[@britishagent]

A 10 min video on the pros and cons of an $80k sports car and all you've got to say is that, like its important. Go to a Kardashian site and save us from your shite.

[@devinhurley5263]

8:58 Check engine light on a brand new 2018? The press must've beat the shit out of this

[@celebritywatch386]

…..

[@diabolusfornacis8234]

wow, that was painful to watch him struggle to say something nice about this car.

[@venom5809]

$80,000 will get me a Corvette Z06 or a Camaro ZL1 1LE or Mustang GT350R so yeah, this is a big hell no for me.

[@swanblake]

venom5809 I'd get a 718 with a stick shift over this Golf as well

[@Vazin]

Technically it all started with the Audi 50 that later shared its platform for the VW Polo and VW Golf 1... so saying it's based on a Golf is wrong. Many of VWs platforms derive from Audi.

[@gigi9467]

Blake Swan those hipsters still.mae a stick on their cars??

[@swanblake]

Jesus H Medrano they do

[@gigi9467]

Blake Swan am impressed.

[@Gtrjerry73]

nice way of saying its garbage at the limit :P