Overview The Audi TT was discontinued in 2023 after a 25-year run, leaving a two-seat sports car-shaped hole in the brand’s lineup. That spot could soon be filled with a new iteration of the TT, which Audi teased with a concept car dubbed the Audi Concept C. The TT has always been a style icon, and the Concept C’s minimalistic yet muscular bodywork seems to confirm that the new generation will remain on the bleeding edge of design. Performance and technical details are still unknown, but Audi has confirmed that the new pint-sized sports car will feature an electric powertrain and a retractable hardtop for some silent top-down canyon carving. What’s New for 2028?The Concept C is the first glimpse of Audi’s new minimalist design philosophy, which will continue to inform future models. The brand states that radical simplicity is the core tenet of the new approach, which is evident from the concept’s nearly featureless side profile. The frontal design is inspired by the historic Auto Union Type C race car, and its proportions are dictated by the central mounting location of its battery pack. But in side view, it evokes the late-lamented Audi R8 supercar, which made its final pit stop at the end of the 2023 model year. The concept also features a new light signature, with four horizontal elements in both the headlights and taillights, which will likely be seen on other future Audi models. Pricing and Which One to BuyPricing for the next iteration Audi TT is still a question mark. Considering that it will use an electric powertrain, it will probably cost significantly more than the last-generation TT. We think that it will likely wear a price of close to $100,000. Interior, Comfort, and CargoAudi’s simplistic design philosophy continues to the Concept C’s interior, which features smooth shapes and premium materials. Its physical controls are milled from anodized aluminum, and the Eames-like seats are covered in two-tone wool upholstery. Unlike some screen-heavy concepts, Audi says that the Concept C’s tech suite is designed to be easy to operate but minimally invasive. It features haptic controls on the steering wheel and a single 10.4-inch central screen that folds away into the dashboard when not in use. We aren’t sure how much of the Concept C’s interior will carry over to the production version of the Audi TT, but the overall design will likely be similar. Additional ResearchAs more information becomes available, we’ll update this story with more details about:
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Source: caranddriver.com
