2022 Audi TT RS Coupe

2022 Audi TT RS Review

　　Kristin Shaw has worked in the automotive industry as a freelance writer since 2012. Her first review was about a Ferrari F430, which is a great place to start for a lifelong enthusiast. She has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the past decade, and some of her favorites include the C2 and C8 Corvette, Lamborghini Aventador S, BMW X5 and Toyota GR86. Her dream car is a restomod 1957 Chevy Bel Air in turquoise. She's competing in her first Rebelle Rally, an all-female off-roading competition, in the fall of 2022 in a lifted Hyundai Santa Cruz. Her work has also been seen in The Drive, AutoWise, GearJunkie, U.S. News & World Report, Forbes Wheels, Today, The Washington Post and more.

　　While the Audi TT coupe has been on the market for more than two decades, the powerful RS version has been around for only half that. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, the 2022 Audi TT RS is taking a farewell lap, bowing out of the U.S. market after a triumphant era. That's the impetus for the limited-run TT RS Heritage Edition with a $12,000-plus premium, brimming with faux suede and unique trim accents and decorative etchings in the rear window.

　　Even if you can't get your hands on one of the 50 Heritage Editions, the standard TT RS won't disappoint as it has the same turbocharged inline-five engine with thrilling acceleration and resonant engine sounds. As the 2022 TT RS rides out to the sunset it faces off against the likes of BMW M240i, Jaguar F-Type and Porsche 718 Cayman. Read our Expert Rating below for the full picture of this Audi's highs and lows.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

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　　Average

　　7.5

　　out of 10

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Performance

　　How does the TT RS drive? The TT RS has thrilling performance, but best of all it's very predictable at speed. Acceleration is quick with strong and linear power delivery. Gear changes are fast and smooth. It handles sharp turns with precision and is easy to control. For a car that hits 60 mph in only 3.6 seconds, the TT RS inspires a lot of confidence in the driver.

　　The car is also very composed under braking. Our as-tested 60-0 mph stop of 105 feet is perhaps a little longer than the results from some similar sports cars, but it's respectable. Around town, the TT RS is maneuverable and easy to drive.

Comfort

　　How comfortable is the TT RS? The TT RS has impressive seats that provide a good balance of support and long-distance comfort. They offer extendable thigh supports for the comfort of taller passengers.

　　Otherwise, though, comfort is not a strong suit. The TT RS has a stiff ride. The car jostles quite a bit over cracks and bumps in the road. We tested the Dynamic Plus version that does not have an adaptive suspension, and the adaptive suspension could improve the car's ride quality. Worst of all, the TT RS is loud inside the cabin — even more than we expect from a sport coupe.

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