[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-end-of-the-audi-tt\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-end-of-the-audi-tt\/","headline":"The End Of The Audi TT","name":"The End Of The Audi TT","description":"Audi plan to kill off the beloved TT in the next few years After a very long legacy spanning over 20 years, the instantly recognisable Audi TT is finally coming to an end and we\u2019re here to look back on the good times and the history of the coupe conversation piece that is the beloved TT. Since 1998, the TT has been the little sports coupe that could and served Audi well, but all good things must come to an […]","datePublished":"2019-06-18","dateModified":"2019-06-18","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Audi-TT-RS-Coupe-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Audi-TT-RS-Coupe-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/the-end-of-the-audi-tt\/","about":["Audi","BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":776,"keywords":["Audi","Audi TT","Audi TT end"],"articleBody":"Audi plan to kill off the beloved TT in the next few yearsAfter a very long legacy spanning over 20 years, the instantly recognisable Audi TT is finally coming to an end and we\u2019re here to look back on the good times and the history of the coupe conversation piece that is the beloved TT. Since 1998, the TT has been the little sports coupe that could and served Audi well, but all good things must come to an end and Bram Schot, Audi\u2019s chairman of the board of management, has confirmed this. During Audi\u2019s annual general meeting, Schotannounced that the Audi TT\u2019s production run will end “in a few years\u201d.Although nothing is confirmed, rumours and speculation suggest that the TT willstop production in 2022. It\u2019s confirmed that the TT\u2019s place will be filled withan electric car that will be similar in price to the TT as Schot said “Wewant to have the strongest range of electric models amongst the premiumcompetitors,\u201d. Their electric-focussed attitude is also evident in their goal, which is to be selling 1 million electric (including hybrids) cars each year by 2025. The question is, will this new electric car be able to fill the shoes of the almighty, widely-adored Audi TT?It\u2019s hard to believe that the TT was born in the 90s, which is probably a testament to its modern design. The car has been built upon the VW Golf\u2019s platform since its release in \u201898. The Mark I used the Golf Mk 4 platform which was also found in the A3, Seat Leon and the Skoda Octavia.The basic-model Mark I was available with a fantastic 1.8-Litre I4 turbocharged engine which may not pack a big punch by today\u2019s standards, but this hasn\u2019t stopped people from falling in love with the first gen TT. The bold design, decent build quality and the fun it provides are still praised today, with many enthusiasts believing that these cars are bound to become classics. With such bold looks, inside and out, it\u2019s not really all that surprising! When you consider how much love and respect cars such as the Honda S2000 and Mazda MX-5 get, it\u2019s hard to imagine a world where the Mk I Audi TT isn\u2019t praised just as much, which is why it\u2019s very possible that this old German sports car will soon be shooting up in value. The first-gen TTs mark the beginning of an era and now that the era is coming to an end, we could see these first examples exploding in value soon. The Mk II, A.K.A 8J, Audi TT did well to build upon the strengths of the previous model and maintain the strong brand of the TT name. At this point, the TT was already known for style and fun and the Mk II added another accolade to the legacy – reliability. This model of TT was praised particularly for how well it adapted to all-purpose, everyday usage and how you could rely on it to have a very low amount of problems for a car of its class. You\u2019ll still see many 8J TTs on the road today because they make for such great used buys, they\u2019re reliable and they look incredibly good for a car design that\u2019s now 13 years old. The Mk II also saw the addition of aluminium, which made the car lighter and therefore perform better. Cleverly, steel was used at the rear of the car to achieve greater balance which was pretty close to 50:50 distribution. The third, and possibly the last, generation of the Audi TT came in 2014 and did all the same things right as it had done previously. The interior is of the standard you\u2019d expect from a luxury German automaker, the exterior is incredibly current and the car feels great to drive, as always. Audi has clearly mastered the formula for their TT. They know what the car should be, they know what their customers want from it, and they know how to make this car as best as possible.\u00a0 Improvements to the diesel TT were also notedin the Mk III, with the car winning the \u2018Best Sportscar\u2019 accolade in the 2015DieselCar Magazine Awards. With a combined fuel efficiency of  62.8mpg and a starting price of \u00a329,810, the2.0-Litre diesel TT successfully delivered engaging performance todiesel-lovers. Here\u2019s to hoping that the mysterious electriccar set to replace the TT does just as good of a job at creating such an iconicand world-renowned silhouette that any kid could recognise. Will you be buyingone? 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