Audi TT RS 2012 Test Drive & Car Review - RoadflyTV with Charlie Romero

[TheUndisputed90]

Sounds like a 350z

[Purepromedia]

@TheUndisputed90 Not even close.

[summersenvy7]

I had no Idea... that car sounded like that.

[NattDogg01]

I could listen to that exhaust all day, everyday.

[kensai69]

Best sounding L5

[DriftSimas]

Amazing harmony from th exhaust pipe!

[12valvepower4]

i want a audi qattro sport coupe 20v turbo

[12valvepower4]

i love old audi

[JeepCherokeeful]

That little button controls the traction/stability control, not just traction. Sadly he is not the only one to make this mistake.

[mikeb1444]

I love the sound of that 5-Cylinder. mmmm

[airsoftrocky]

i thought the tt-rs had the fixed rear wing?

[moeundertaker]

@airsoftrocky It has the fixed rear wing as a standard feature, removing it is an option so you could get the normal spoiler like on other TTs. Although I love Audi but that's kinda of a stupid thing to do, putting the spoiler as an option for RS and standard on others.

[airsoftrocky]

@moeundertaker i agree I would much rather have the deployable wing, much cleaner looking, and you can't beat the spoiler deploying getting onto the freeway

[moeundertaker]

@airsoftrocky Exactly, i love it when it gets deployed at high speeds :D or passing by someone and deploying it

[morpheusmann]

I want an RS5 and RS7!!! Dreams I tell u lol!

[XxnegociatorxX]

Such a nice car.

[krirks]

so you are the legendary Charlie. Have seen only your name in the comments for a long time.

[ciclostaticful]

vaya juguetito

[zafir24]

those are saloons though. i mean a sports coupe like the db9 or vantage or xkr.

[zafir24]

beautiful car but could be better if they made like a hardcore version that competes with the ferrari california and aston martin. put a v8, make a longer nose and lower nose, wider body, etc. just a thought

[Jamzkangster]

@zafir24 uhhh thats what the r8 is for. TT-RS competes with the cayman, 370z nismo, m3 coupe, and c63 amg.....

[zafir24]

@Jamzkangster well the r8 competes with gtr porches 911 turbo, etc all are cars pf which are faster than the aston. Im talking about somewhere in the middle where speed is a priority as much as style, like an aston or jag xkrs

[Jamzkangster]

@zafir24 Look @ the s7, s8. Those are big saloons that compete with those cars you;ve mentioned. not the tt-rs.

[JULESRULES9969]

WUPS 2:50 he should have said 2012

[androidman0312]

@JULESRULES9969 no the video was only up in december 2011

[jdonegan92]

When I first started watching I really wanted to not like this guy...but he did a very good and thorough job with this car. I would agree with having more from him. Well done!

[bncarspotters]

2:18, he gets owned in his RS by a Volvo lol.

[d00mch1ld]

Price? Serious!? I can buy 2 of these in the US for what I would pay in Australia.

[RealNightcover]

@d00mch1ld Don't fell so bad. In Denmark that car cost 3.7 times more than in the USA. but yea, all cars in the US are dirt cheap compared to many other places.

[ethosflux]

17psi? I run 24psi on my daily driver.

[bramblecino]

This is the poor man's Porsche 911 Turbo. Just Awesome!!

[punking12341]

for this price I would go with the boxster anytime.

[cheaniggachea]

This guy really puts Ross in his place.

[00386lad]

one press on the stability control button turns off the traction control. Another press turns off the ESP .. Thre is no partial traction control system onboard.

[GoO0f]

A survey on Facebook is probably the most unreliable source I have ever heard of ;-) I am sure they conducted much more market research before they asked people online...

[nikoliciv]

He almost fell asleep during the review and so did I...like he is reviewing a bed not a sports car.

[MeganoOdles]

Excellent review! kept me very interested and I never said that about an American car guys!

[Acc0rd79]

Maybe audi sells more cause their cars just look sexy now vs years in the past. Kinda like Honda/Toyota going the other way and being dull and boring now a days. Their sales are slumping... Great job Audi love the car!

[1000gtxts]

Excellent review. two thumbs up

[thecubbies09]

What is the intro song called?

[jjrosaria2]

it sounds like a gallardo

[heemoii]

@jjrosaria2 is that a good thing? lol i cant tell from ur comment

[jjrosaria2]

@heemoii haha that's a good thing xD I love the sound

[TheOne42]

Great review! very comprehensibly done.

[VonMush]

This guy sounds like he did his homework. Good review!

[cardude1992]

you didnt tell how it handles under hard driving. is it responsive and well balanced like a 1m coupe or does it understeer like an rs6?

[GR8ISH8]

why in the hell doesn't Audi make a 5 cylinder TDI TTRS?!? or any kind of RS built on TDI technology?? BMW has the 335d and it's 265HP with 425ft./lbs of torque. Tweak the ECU on the 335d and you could get over 300HP with damn close to 500ft./lbs of torque. Are the execs a bunch of pussies and think TDIs are not sporty enough?? Imagine a 5 cylinder TDI that is fast as hell and gets great mileage..

[InitialDAmine]

@GR8ISH8 3 series does not equal TT, Audi has it 3.0 Tdi which is a 250hp engine! in that's unlike the BMW 35d which is a 3.0 engine aswell uses only one turbo (unlike the twin turbo for the BWM). tuned version of the 3.0 Tdi goes easly over 300hp and 500ft./lbs

[GR8ISH8]

@InitialDAmine the BMW 335d has 265HP and 425ft/lbs of torque. I test driven one and they are fast.. Too bad BMW doesn't do a 335d with AWD. I'm looking to buy either a 335d or TTRS.. Both configured the way I want them will be close to $60K..

[maddogD53]

I have TT 3.2 v6 Quattro DSG mk2,it's a superb car but thirsty! Think will save for the rs and see if I can get one second hand.Nice to see stick shift in the USA,a lot of gear changes needed though.Great review,fantastic car with Bose sound system,you can't knock the Germans in terms of their automotive engineering skill.

[Lucas200sx]

Nice review guys.

I was lucky enough to have a TTRS for the day last year and its a lovely car. The sound that engine makes is addictive. Heaps of grunt, powerful brakes and loads of grip from the quattro system. I found the Recaro seats both hard to get-in-and-out-of and uncomfortable though (thin padding) which was a shame.

[scopertino]

I was a loyal Audi customer for 10 years, owning an A6, S4 and A4. Then my 2006 S4 engine failed and Audi Corporate screwed me. Now it's war! @AudiReallySucks on twitter

[66827969]

fenomenal coche...

[SamJB1997]

casual overtake by an estate at 2:18.... LOL but who cares, epic car, epic manafacturer. Nuff said.

[turbo311]

Yeah.... MUST HAVE!!!

[ijason279]

I subbed !

[lKingCobra]

very nice ! sounds and looks really good !

[AngeliCGuarD]

An important question here, doesn't it come with a fixed spoiler?

[TTRoadzter]

of course we need a chip. APR's chip gets you 400+ hp and 462 lb of torque thats about 50 hp more and more than 100 lb of extra torque! the more the better

[jolichja]

Those strait 5's sound quite good

[alijalab]

i'm in love with this car. thanks.

[shawnspeed3]

My god, I thought my Speed3 was fast! 360 bhp is a beast! Who can handle that much power?

[nickfinans]

@shawnspeed3 360bhp on an AWD is not overpowered but even 250hp on a FWD is usually (though some exceptions exist) too much for the front axle to deal with.

[xtyson5]

Girly

[outsidesecurity]

How do you become an automotive journalist?

[MrStarman1978]

Roadfly should use this dude most of the time on their reviews.

[drew62]

@MrStarman1978 yeah along with emme hall she 's pretty informative and funny!

[Jenes007]

Ony 56000? In Switzerland it costs twice as much

[T67GS300]

It sucks that the TTRS only has the 6 speed and not the DCT

[MrAtrkcmo1977]

Porsche?



[SweetHubby82]

VW and Audi use that 3.6L engine everywhere now, from Passat to A6, that's more than half of their line up. that means this car has one of the most popular Engine

[calvinblinkee]

@SweetHubby82 Doesn't this have a 2.5

[lotsblocks]

Ive been waiting on a 2008-12 audi tt review online that was good. Finally!

[DroverChicago]

Are you sure about that 50/50 torque split? Every other Audi with a transverse engine, including otherTT models and even the previous TT RS, have a front-biased torque split.

[oklahomaisgreat]

Dude.. the speed limit is 35 mph.. looks like you are speeding :P

[maaaaccckkk11111]

Nice review .... Thanx

[ms3bani]

F the TT RS. bring the S4 avant.

audi usa doesn't listen.

[plazmixplazmix]

Running stop signs, crossing yellows, wtf.

[MrLeamsi73]

I never liked the TT model

[alexlugovoy]

they should bring rs6 to the states ) it's such an amazing car

[tommiedatrip]

great review! Exhaust note sounds like a v8

[uglypoe]

Very nice review. Makes me want to go out and get the tt.

[sakil21]

@ theyetunusedname

price varies because of exchange rate of dollar.

[theyetunusedname]

@sakil21 Right, they do. I used today's exchange rates to convert between the currencies. While fairly many people might have the USD/Euro rate at the top of their head, I expect most people would have had to look up what 1,176,700NOK are in USD (I certainly had to), so I figured I'd just convert them all to USD at current rates for convenience.

The biggest difference in prices of cars in those countries stems from different tax rates and import tariffs.

[sakil21]

@theyetunusedname yes brother I agree. tax is a great factor. in our country we need to pay 800% tax to buy a car. it is the highest tax rate in the world for car purchase.

[anurek123]

@sakil21 what country u live in, i am from india so we pay 100% taxes, double the orignal( only on directly imported cars). audi assembles all the sedans in india. no manufacturing though. they bring in completely knocked down kits. which attracts a lot less taxes. but models like TT or the R8 are directly imported.

[12valvepower4]

@sakil21 800 percent is steep. are you in iceland or somewhere

[Bosplya]

Charlie, what happened to the long hair and baggy shorts? I always wondered what a 2.5L Jetta with turbo would be like. This gives me an idea.

[theyetunusedname]

Base price of the TTRS in USA: $56,850

Base price of the TTRS in Germany: $75,954

Base price of the TTRS in Netherlands: $103,980

Base price of the TTRS in Norway: $204,359

I'd be fairly happy with the limited choice in exchange for the low car prices you guys in the US have.

[johnnyr25]

Great production value! Good job.

[golfbeast19]

The music sounds like its from N64 GoldenEye.

[Jmoneyy100]

@TheEryk03 Have you heard the RS5's exhaust note? It puts the Mercedes C 63 AMG to shame !

[lildude8210]

Too much face ...too little car...Camera guy seems to be obsessed in face close ups

[KarlowBOI]

fucking beastly car

[OneOfaKind949]

Now if Audis were just more reliable cars... then it be perfect.

[venom5809]

Great ad...I mean review. lol

VW/Audi should hire you as an exec, you do a better job selling their cars than they do.

I personally could never drive the TT, it is a chick car and at that price I would get a BMW 1M first, then either a Corvette or Porsche Cayman, Shelby Mustang GT500, used GT-R, lots of choices. But they are selling them, so good for them.

[batjorro]

This guy sold the car....

[onishchuk4]

Although its a great gesture from euro manufacturers to bring over their low volume cars here, its not enough. For example, models like the A4 and A6 have diesel variants not to mention several different choices of transmissions. That is something I would like to see because not everyone wants a performance version of a certain model line.

[Ramisoy13]

best reviewer at roadfly no offense but he should be the only one

[prodigy1210]

More of this guy reviewing please!

[jonsimcoe]

Great review Charlie. Looking slim, and trim. I guess all the Roadfly staffers are on the healthy bandwagon.

[ryoungii]

Nice. I thought Ross and Emme had perfected road tests and sharing information. It seems to be the standard at Roadfly, not an exception. Well done. Thank you.

[ColtonMetal]

Great production quality guys, also very informative!

[conlazymeo]

no rain today?

[patmaz1]

Amazing review Charlie,technical,understandab­le,serious without being boring,nice video shots of different angles,i liked the fact that we see you drive the car from the back seat,really,a review based on the type of car,not about grocerys and practical side of it,its not a minivan,its a sport car,and you my friend did the review the way its meant to be.Plus no words about cup holders!!!hahaha

Keep going with the fantastic work sir!

[TylerBrandonHardwick]

Emme is better

[ilovecats748]

Is it me or does it kinda sound like a Lambo V10?

[radar3699]

@ilovecats748 What are you smoking, it doesn't sound any at all whatsoever like a Lambo V10. lol

[ilovecats748]

@radar3699 Go listen to a video of one and then listen to this.

[radar3699]

@ilovecats748 Dude i have, I really think they sound nothing alike at all whatsoever.

[izaurralde]

Awesome vid - love Audi! thx for post

[urceyes]

I rather Audi brings in the A5 5 doors into the state. That one look awesome!

[khunopie]

Charlie, how many laundry baskets did you put in the trunk?

[atul0002]

Wait did they get rid of the Giant Lady and the Midget dude?

[MrBoyTuna]

sounds awfully similar to an R8 V10



[TechWithLukasz]

@MrBoyTuna Well its half that engine+a turbo :P Only kidding. Its actually shocking that they got it to sound that close.

[Prostreetcrazy]

I always prefer the a5 . The tt is too flashy

[dannykhoo]

I always sees the TT as a girly car, but this RS prove me wrong

[TheWingedScapula]

where are you guys in michigan?

[select20]

Wow, good sound from a 5cyl. Deeper than I would've thought.

[pmc524]

We want it in Canada, more specifically in my garage :)

[dracolnyte]

@pmc524 we have it

[WoZIMoo]

@pmc524 They're selling em now, starting at almost 68K, enjoy. 

[SirSaint337]

@WoZIMoo 68k well spent

[Stepside]

Great review.

[JustAnotherJake7]

When are you guys doing the 2012 Camry and Yaris? and do you have plans for the FRS yet? Great reviews! keep 'em coming

[GOINFINITI]

Hi Charlie

Comparing this car to 370Z; which one would you pick and why - pros and cons?

Best regards!

[TheParone]

Is it really 50/50 front/rear drive ratio? I think it would be better if they used the standard 60/40 biased to the rear to make it a bit more fun and minimize understeer. Shame

[AlternativeUses]

2 problems with this car: 1. its platform is based on a vw golf and 2. it has 4motion not quattro. that being said, im sure its a nice car to own and drive

[garytherival]

I love the informative review. Thanks for discussing topics other than what's on the spec sheet.

[TheEryk03]

V8+V10 sounds= TT RS sound ;)

[calvinblinkee]

@TheEryk03 No. Just the V10

[TheEryk03]

@calvinblinkee V10 sounds different

[calvinblinkee]

@TheEryk03 No it sounds quite similar...the 4.2 V8 sounds totally different. This is basically a Lamborghini V10 cut in half but is mostly different.

[spartandy]

sounds yust like an r8 V10!!!!!

[eecak1973]

Nice review. How does it do on track up against BMW M3 etc?

[JAYFROMHARLEM]

What a beautiful car and I would love to own one.

WRX Owner

[NadrianATRS]

Boring host

[carsallday12]

I live in N VA

[alphaswimmer55]

4.1 sec really, with a manuel? Thats super impressive. The r8 really is in need of an update then, cause thats faster.

[swinglow33]

Many thanks RoadFly, great review. I've always loved the TT, and this little rocket has a pound of sugar with a cherry on top. Love that sound this puts out. Considering the success Audi has been having, 120,000 cars seems conservative.

[ExiledExia]

I love this review! keep it uo Charlie!! you're doing great :D

[GMCvancouver]

little R8 :)

[smp336]

Omg finally No Rain lol

[asaadbokhari]

i love it , so beautiful car

[roadflytv]

Thanks everyone for your nice comments. I appreciate it. 2012 is going to be a great year! We've got lots of great things planned so stay tuned! :-)

-Charlie@RoadflyTV

[hawkermustang]

Nice car and review.

[nls8520]

Charlie fantastic review.

[phantomloita]

If you can live without the noise and the looks this is as fast or faster then the Audi R8 4.2

[TheHarlemtwin]

Audi! it was about time!!! i love this car! And this was a great review Charlie! very informative, yet not boring. i like your style.

[crimsoninred]

for me cars like these should not be limited to summer driving, because if summer driving is a blast, i think winter driving and slip and sliding will be awesome too. so id use this car all season, thats just me.

[slantyboy]

Charlie, your style of info delivery is great! doesn't sound like you are reading. You sound effortless and really knows the content of the words. doesn't need the scripted wisecracks to be entertaining. hope it is infectious to other reviewers

[Snowhite808]

The stock internals of that enginge will hold up to about 550 HP without any particular wear or tear. so think what one can do whith that car.

Now on the other hand - the tt- is a lot more "easy to live with" in the S version and after a little tune - not a slow car at all. But will save You probably somewhat close to 25 thousand bucks....

[matt4270]

Nice! Sounds similar to the S6 V10.

[2003SCT]

Hey Charlie...it wasn't even raining!

[h4u123]

GOOD REVIEW...keep it up guys cant wait to see whats next

[andrefrbk]

Really sick review!

[meesterhoward]

charlie, im trying to like ur vids but that one u did with just a presentation made me lose hope, this one was much better

[ABO0DE2]

looks like mazda 

[rforracing]

Good review.

[EVILGOKU1986]

charlie!charlie!charlie!charli­e!charlie!charlie!charlie!!cha­rlie!!!!! have to admit you are more informative and clear.

[33point3]

GREAT REPORT - you covered all the bases - keep 'em coming : )

[countach27]

The new TT looks ugly and no amount of extra power is gonna make up for it, I'd rather choose a proper coupe - the A5.

[mokos23]

I love Audi's, but has reliability improved? 

[5Qu1Z33r]

I'm sorry, but you drive waaaay to slow for this kind of car.

[PwnageMewsic]

Audis look so angry lol

[jonwilliams16]

I don't know which one i'd pick! the 1M or this!

[frequency0007]

Nice looks, nice sound, nice specs..

[tres311]

Just sold my vw for my toyota worst car I ever owned! Will never give vw/audi a shot neither bmw. My toyota feels like a rolls royce compared to the fuckin vw.

[rockingdrifter17]

I really like your reviews charlie, very informative yet still entertaining.

keep it up dude