News Audi TT available in new matte colors...European specs

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Audi announced on January 18 that it will set a new matte color as an option for the "TT" (Audi TT) series for Europe. Photo: Audi TT RS (European specification) ◆ Python yellow is available for the high-performance "TT RS" The new matte finish color option prepared for the TT for Europe includes, for example, the high-performance model "TT RS". Daytona Gray, Florette Silver, and Python Yellow are available. The base grade of the TT will also be expanded with new matte color options. Audi offers up to 12 different body color options for a given model. For the "RS" model, you can also choose a special color. A matte finish is now available for all TT series from the Hungarian Gyor plant. At home in Germany, the demand for matte finishes is skyrocketing. The matte finish is a particularly popular paint finish for sporty models. For example, the RS model is often ordered with an eye-catching body color. ◆ The TT RSTT RS grade powertrain equipped with a 400ps 5-cylinder turbo is equipped with a direct-injection 2.5-liter in-line 5-cylinder gasoline turbo "TFSI" engine. Maximum output is 400ps and maximum torque is 48.9kgm. Maximum torque is drawn out in a wide range of 1950-5850rpm. The drive system is a full-time 4WD quattro, and the transmission is a 7-speed "S tronic". The power performance is 3.7 seconds from 0 to 100km/h acceleration. The limiter can be removed as an option, and the maximum speed reaches 280km/h. It is equipped with the latest Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS). "Lane Change Assist", "Audi Side Assist", "Lane Departure Warning", "Audi Active Lane Assist", "Traffic Sign Recognition", "Park Assist", and "Matrix LED Headlights" are available. Of these, Audi Side Assist lights up LED lights built into the door mirrors when a vehicle is rapidly approaching from behind or is driving in a blind spot. If the driver activates the blinker, the warning flashes to assist in confirming safety when changing lanes. Audi Active Lane Assist uses an on-board camera to detect white lines on the road. If the driver is about to stray from the lane without activating the turn signal, the system issues a warning and corrects the steering to bring the vehicle back into the lane. In addition, the matrix LED headlights detect up to eight vehicles in front and oncoming vehicles with cameras. The system automatically controls not to irradiate direct light on oncoming vehicles or vehicles in front, while brightly illuminating the area between and around other vehicles. It eliminates the need to switch between low beam and high beam, supporting comfortable and safe driving at night. ◆ 12.3-inch "Audi Virtual Cockpit" The latest version of the digital cockpit "Audi Virtual Cockpit" digitally displays various information on a large 12.3-inch display in front of the driver. Two modes can be selected, and the classic display focuses on the speedometer and tachometer. Infotainment mode displays content such as navigation maps. The optional sports display displays information such as engine output, torque and G. The "MMI" (multi-media interface) on the center console has been simplified to six operation keys. "MMI navigation" and "MMI touch" incorporate a touch pad that supports handwriting input. A voice recognition control system is also adopted. Audi Connect provides various online services using high-speed LTE communication. A smartphone interface allows you to connect your smartphone and seamlessly stream content to the Audi virtual cockpit via USB. Audi drive select is standard equipment. Drivers can operate all infotainment and voice control functions using the multifunction steering wheel. Mobile devices such as smartphones can also be connected to the vehicle via illuminated USB ports or Bluetooth.

Response Minoru Moriwaki