Equipped with Audi's Quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system, the 2008 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro delivers improved traction and stability over all types of road surfaces. In addition, the Cabriolet Quattro comes equipped with a fully automatic convertible top, which retracts at the press of a button at speeds up to 18 miles per hour. For a quieter cabin, drivers can opt for the available acoustic convertible top.

Heated front seats, which have three heat settings, have been added as standard equipment for 2008. Other standard features include dual-zone climate control, power-adjustable front seats, leather seating throughout, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, powered and heated exterior mirrors, and a remote locking system.

A turbocharged, sport-tuned 200-horsepower inline four-cylinder engine, designed for fuel efficiency as well as performance, powers the 2.0T Convertible. The engine links to a six-speed Tiptronic transmission. Shift paddles located on the steering wheel enable the driver to manually shift gears for a sportier driving experience.

Drivers and reviewers give the Audi 2.0T Cabriolet Quattro good marks for its performance and handling, thanks to its Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering, four-link front suspension, and 16-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires. Some note, however, that the Cabriolet's electronics systems could use an upgrade. The current configuration consists of an Audi Symphony AM/FM audio system with MP3 capability and a six-disc CD changer.