Audi TT Roadster 2015-2019 review - Carbuyer

"The Audi TT Roadster is stylish, great to drive, cheap to run and has one of the best interiors on the market."
The Audi TT Roadster takes on long-time rivals the BMW Z4 and Mercedes SLK in the premium roadster class. It manages to beat both of them when it comes to fuel economy, overall performance and price - and we think it's the best looking of the three, too.
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[@LeeBennett007]

That dash board and the ability open and close the roof are almost worth the asking price on their own. Stunning simplistic design at its best.

[@bmarkyt132]

Putting the roof up with the wind deflector button is a neat trick 😂

[@ambitionsskyyyy]

Haha well spotted

[@Livi70590]

'At that price, you could get a Porsche Boxster' - Yes, but then you'd have to go through the optional extras on that as well.

[@duncanidaho7494]

Yep. I remember that there can be about 20k euros of options for a Porsche...

[@jenniferdunn935]

Just drove my new roadster home from the dealership! Fun drive!

[@KonaKoo]

It needs a mini display for the radio. Couples buy this car to have as a weekend car and it is frustrating to have to look all the way at the driver's cockpit. The driver will most likely be focused on driving and the passenger will control the radio. That makes no sense.

[@muhammadrifkyalfandi6628]

In Indonesia, the only one car manufacture that doesn't come with parking sensor even the top spec model is Honda....

[@AR-1806]

I love this car😍 It‘s my dream car❤️

[@flows30]

that GoPro POV really makes my heart race as i'm expecting a crash to happen since that road is so narrow and you see around the car >.

[@buijs1967]

I just wonder if these digital displays will still function properly after 10 or more years. With the smartphone live expectancy these days, you just have to hope for the best. For any sports car and future classic i would prefer analog. Electronic displays in cars are always the first thing to look outdated in a relative short time.

[@keiththomas3354]

I so love its Audi tt and tts convertible the best ever really good 😊👍

[@allanpaterson9705]

I love my Audi TT roaster, albeit I have alot of extra on the car, such an amazing car!

[@jlue1993]

Never liked Audis, probably never will. But the new virtual dials and the temperature settings in the dials are nice touches. Small touches like that would make a car feel special.

[@donpedro2594]

Hey Carbuyer love your reviews! But they're only aimed at people who buy brand new cars. Don't you think it would be great to post some second-hand car reviews? How some models stand the test of time and conserve their value, some comparisons between 5-10 year old models etc? You know, for people who actually can't afford a 50.000 pounds car? Best

[@davidstuart4915]

quite

[@ekay2705]

drove one today....v.nice!!

[@Marv1385]

3 questions: 1. Did the testcar have S line suspension or adaptive dampers? 2. Would you go for the manual or s-tronic? 3. FWD 2.0 TFSI or quattro?

[@TechGamesAU]

Weird those seats are completely different to the ones in mine. Mine have a brushed metal housing that you can see each side of the seat.

[@calvinchann1996]

... then you face the Porsche option list.

[@julle5417]

.... then you pay 2x more $$$

[@TheDutchMitchell]

Wind deflector not standard? For that price? Damn..

[@carbuyer]

+mitchell van eldik I know right?

[@vichailao8209]

+Carbuyer nono

[@neogenzim1995]

Porsches have always been that way.

[@0tispunkm3y3r]

nothing is standard on Audi...if they could charge you for seats, wheels and cabin air. they would.

[@davidpowell7494]

I know they don’t like to give much away but parking sensors really should be standard. Doesn’t cost much to put in by manufacturers and it’s a safety feature.

[@coaldust01]

to similar shape to the mk1, i think the tt has run its course now, this will be the last one imho, the new shape boxter wipes the floor with this.

[@realAlexChoi]

Can someone tell me what the music in this video is?

[@joypadee4289]

I love my audi tts :)

[@osamaFXX]

If the Mx-5 is not quite good enough for you. you can spend 10k more and have it! personally I'll go with the little awesome Mazda.

[@theokan89]

WE AS THE INTERNATIONAL HAIRDRESSERS ASSOCIATION ADVISE THE PURCHASE OF THIS CAR BY OUR MEMBERS

[@brandonm.4187]

Does the International Hairdressers Association approve of the 124 Spider? I don't want to look any less gay while driving.

[@prateek523]

I don't think you'd want the diesel version now :P

[@marki6198]

Diesel versión 250cv 0-100 4,9 seconds more faster than renault rs,GTI golf 300cv gasolina more consumer!more faster than 370z nissan,308 GTI,i30n!gasoline versión rs 400cv the best mini r8 faster than cayman,m2,0-100 in 3,7 more faster than bmw m4 4,1!

[@DaniiCEO]

Pepsi max cherry ! My favourite haha.

[@ernie11293]

Every time I watch car buyer vids i think Aaron Ramsey is Matt's brother

[@HareBrahs]

VW Golf without a roof, nah!

[@lewisharley4752]

But it's not

[@M135iboost]

+Lewis Harley but it is. they all share the exact same platform.

[@M135iboost]

MRsjovealek his picture is a audi tt he clearly has abousltey no Penis.

[@lewisharley4752]

+MRsjovealek better engines and interior, who cares about the shell, different suspension est, still a classy car

[@M135iboost]

Lewis Harley same chassis, same engines. Just looks fucking ugly and only women or gays can drive them

[@ClaudeSpeede]

I'd rather get a mx-5.

[@carbuyer]

+Vit Lee We gave them both 4.5 stars out of 5... They're both good in their own ways, but not as similar as they look at first glance!

[@elyad67]

shrekmar Yup alot cheaper

[@AR-1806]

No

[@nasirshal7633]

Love at first sight

[@irGuilty]

Hello mate, do you want to buy any windows or doors?

[@rebirthofthecool5619]

Nice chucks my nigha

[@smoursy]

Are you going to review the Mercedes GLC SUV?

[@ambitionsskyyyy]

No

[@inchskater]

I don't know if I would choose this or a mx-5. It seems hugely more practical but the mx-5 just more fun and a lot more compact.

[@danmccarthy4700]

+inchskater Probably more reliable, too.

[@Digi20]

+inchskater hm it has a bigger boot, but you can´t fit your ikea shopping either...so whats the point of being more practical in a two seat roadster? :)

[@inchskater]

personally I wouldn't mind a glovebox for phone chargers etc. But you are right and that's why, given I had the money, I would probably still want the mx-5 more!

[@Digi20]

i guess i am the only one who hates having things in my car, they just rattle anf fly around :D oh and i bet you can charge the phone direcly from the USB ports so you only need a cable, no charger.

[@inchskater]

true, these people from mazda think of everything :D

[@randommovies5710]

man this car suits you the best i swear.....

[@unknowntraveller8633]

Ha typical Poverty prestige you think you can afford one and them by the time you add a few extras which would be standard elsewhere the price goes skywards

[@danesebruno]

Interior is all cool, but it doesn't have a separate screen for the radio. For me, that's a big "no no". How is the passenger supposed to change radio stations or cds? But the biggest issue is - who buys a fwd roadster? Fucks sake. And a diesel option? Lol Mazda is quickly catching up. And for nearly half the price, the MX5 offers more style, similar practicality, RWD, and Mazda's reliability. I had a look at TTs and although they look nice, you can't help but feel it's just a Golf with no roof and a poshie interior

[@Digi20]

+Bruno Danese its not double the price of the mx5...well..okay...if you spec it up then you are right, but the TT definitely has some advantages, mainly the engines and refinement at higher speeds is way better. quite different cars for different people. but i would go for the mx5, too, captures the essence of what a roadster is (for me) much better.

[@keithwatson1384]

Audi TT vs jaguar f type, should do comparison

[@ambitionsskyyyy]

There is no comparison.

[@Posidaon]

Are there any plans for 1.8 engine?

[@MrFunky195]

They get released from 1st October 2015 apparently

[@Digi20]

+Posidaon at least here in germany you can order it with the 1.8 tfsi 180 hp. should be avaliable in the UK pretty soon too.

[@arunapurohit5730]

Matt watson I thought you work for Carwow ?

[@bartlemy]

the brummie accent is still there XD

[@lovethieves1383]

"Get caught up in a rain shower"....Ah, England, right.

[@TiTiTuTu]

TT in tagalog mean?

[@TheTonicro]

i like it a lot but it just costs too much

[@Narrowcros]

I usually like Audi;s but in this case I would rather have the Z4 or SLK

[@rscosworthfan]

i totally agree

[@GarySKLee]

come on Audi this is the third generation TT and it still uses soft top convertible?? how are you gonna top Z4 and SLK nowadays?? you may say boxster still uses soft top but that's a "Porsche" end of story...i don't care if you put new gadgets in there.

[@aurevoxful]

+Gary Lee Soft tops are lighter, take less place, are quicker to operate and from my point of view more stylish !

[@GarySKLee]

+Aurélien Delaruelle i know exactly what u mean but the trend right now it's hard top u gotta admit. Look at the new 488 spider 650s spider they r all hard top convertibles now. It's like having the best of both worlds a coupe and a roadster.

[@aurevoxful]

+Gary Lee I guess it depends on the car, true that on the new ferrari hard top looks good and feel more luxurious !! For the TT like the boxter or even the 911 I think the soft top looks so much better ;)

[@think7732]

Links Not working ;(

[@carbuyer]

+Heigrujam Roger They all seem to be working our end... Which ones are you having problems with? Let me know and I'll double-check everything in the morning!

[@linkin543210]

Hey I know this guy..

[@DaftKeoz]

Why this is not public ? :D

[@jamesfilosa6277]

+Kęstutis - they wait a week or so before making it public, so that you get the content first if you're active on their site.

[@2012thedeejay]

Am i having a dayshavoo or is this a re upload.

[@nicologarcia]

Dayshavoo?

[@2012thedeejay]

"DEJA VU" we seem to a grammar nazi here people be aware.

[@nicologarcia]

2012thedeejay *to have. If you'll call me a grammar nazi, I might as well just live up to it. LOL

[@magkriatkow7734]

Ik

[@thomasjackwigglesworth]

hi

[@Kiret123]

mx5

[@billymcauliffe7855]

Driven one and it was shit every bump in the road and after driving it I feel as if I'd gone one round with a werewolf

[@Ben_Mayall]

It sounds no where near as good as the old 3.2 V6 TT and I don't think it looks as nice either.

[@leeeeeeeeeee012]

In my country it cost more than Porsche Boxster!

[@DarkstarDarth]

Engine runs hot and electronics are sketchy.

[@theos3104]

Its not funny to pay extra, things that all the other manufacturers give them as standards. Germans relax ...

[@themunk85]

his accent matches the car. nice but boring

[@derbigpr500]

It's funny to see comments from clueless people who know nothing about cars or engineering in general, not to mention 99% of people here can't afford a set of tires for a car like this, let alone the car itself.

[@davidstuart4915]

we are humbled in your presence........Not

[@easezgin]

An audi to buy with my heart my *ss.

[@baker2niner]

The door line is as high the driver's chin.

[@derlaurenz]

Uhm, I dont know about the UK. But which average paid hairdresser can afford a new Audi TT roadster?

[@Shawshank00]

Not that expensive to lease.

[@phantomwhite7972]

Nah the average paid hairdressers drive a Mini roadster or a Mazda Mx-5, it's the salon owners who drive the TT!

[@sophiescyclingandwalkingch4294]

derlaurenz more affordable for me than a boxster, I’m not a hairdresser !

[@edisianarki1939]

nah you start this review with the easy get in the luggage inside the boot! you really make a fuss about the luggage & the boot with Merc SLC and BMW Z4. i really not understand why you really care about that? personally its really rare to see some one travelling with huge luggage with this kind of sport car. sport car normally driving for a leisure or daily car so why you make a big issue with the boot & luggage? not really understand lol...

[@INUMIMI28]

Audi TT Roadster is a car you buy with your heart?? Sure tampons are on aisle 5

[@kreo2541]

de javu

[@pvultureb8341]

0:00 "Style, Fu**..."???

[@ConstantineJoseph]

same old design

[@AR-1806]

It looks good

[@kraenk12]

I wonder how much hairdressers earn in the UK

[@davidstuart4915]

not enough!

[@kaylinclaudepillay268]

i think the Porsche is more of a hairdressers car

[@PipoLipo9000]

It's a bit ugly isn't it?

[@markmolenaar4479]

Style, Fuck ... ?

[@k.musitano4754]

Too small :) great car for girls

[@FPietros]

fuck VW

[@Frocobo]

Badge snobs car.

[@derbigpr500]

+MRsjovealek You're one of the dumbest people I've seen on youtube lately, which is a hard thing to achieve, competition of idiots is very strong nowadays. People who know nothing talking about things as if they know everything. It's ironic, the less a person knows about a certain topic (like you and cars for example), the more confidence they have in arguing. It's the "too stupid to realize how stupid you are" syndrome as I like to call it.

[@8nm79llvv]

mx5 better than audi TT

[@C0DFR3AK11]

mx5

[@kaylinclaudepillay268]

i think the Porsche is more of a hairdressers car