About the Audi TTS

The TTS is the mid-range version of the recently-discontinued Audi TT sports car. Available in coupe or convertible body styles, the TTS sat between the base TT and the sportier TT RS in the lineup. The 2023 model year was the last for the TT, but prior to that it competed against other small sports cars like the Porsche Cayman/Boxster and Nissan Z.

What are the advantages of the Audi TTS?

• Stylish design
• Multiple body styles
• Fun to drive

What is the best Audi TTS model year?

The TTS arrived in the U.S. for the 2009 model year as part of the second-generation TT lineup. The entire TT lineup—including the TTS—was redesigned for the 2016 model year with more sophisticated tech, among other things. This version remained in production until the end.

What are the disadvantages of the Audi TTS?

• Advanced safety features are not standard
• Not very practical, even for a sports car

Comparison: Is the Audi TTS better than the Porsche Cayman?

With its mid-engine layout and bespoke sports-car platform, the Cayman is a more serious performance car than the TTS. The Porsche also boasts a frunk, making it a bit more practical than the Audi. The TTS was cheaper than a Cayman as a new car, although it’s unclear how that will translate to prices for used examples.

Is the Audi TTS a reliable car?

For the 2016 model year—the first for the TT’s final generation—Audi’s small sports car received a decent score of 87 points (out of a possible 100) in J.D. Power’s customer satisfaction survey. That applies to the TT generally, as J.D. Power didn’t break out scores for the TTS.

Is the Audi TTS worth the cost?

While base Audi TT models have been accused of being more show than go, the TTS adds the right amount of sporty character to go with the standard TT’s distinctive style. Its interior is also a step above cheaper sports cars, while still keeping the price reasonable.