Audi TT Offroad Concept Car is as Strange as It Sounds
Take a look at the future of the Audi TT lineup, do you like what you see?
Debuting at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show is the Audi TT offroad concept show car, a study that combines the sportiness of a coupe with the utility of a compact SUV. Ever since the all-new TT debuted earlier this year, Audi has hinted that it plans on expanding the sports car’s lineup, potentially adding a sedan and crossover variant. That crossover variant will likely be based on this TT offroad concept car, which features a plug-in hybrid powertrain with 408 hp and has the potential of hitting 123.8 mpg. On solely electric power alone, the TT offroad concept car is capable of traveling 31.1 miles and has a total range of 546.8 miles.
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As for measurements, the crossover comes in at 16.2-feet long, 6.1-feet wide and has a wheelbase of 8.6 feet, resembling the current Audi Q3. It is however, 3.2 inches shorter, giving it a sportier appearance.
“The Audi TT offroad concept provides a glimpse of how we might imagine a new model in the future TT family,” says Prof. Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management for Technical Development. “It combines the sporty genes of the TT with the strengths of a compact Audi SUV. Its plug‑in hybrid drive with the option of inductive charging is a major step toward the mobility of the future. We chose to present the Audi TT offroad concept in China, our second domestic market, because it represents the urban mobility of tomorrow: It is sustainable, dynamic, intelligent and connected.”
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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