An icon returns: This is what the Audi TT successor could look like – exclusive pictures!
Roadster fans miss the Audi TT – but how about getting an electric successor that combines tradition and modernity? We thought about what a successor to the TT could look like!
The Audi TT is history – at least officially. But Audi has apparently not completely abandoned the idea of a compact, sporty design statement. Although there is no series successor so far, there is an electric concept that gives a pretty clear outlook on where the journey could go.
Based on this concept, we have created our own renderings that show how we would imagine an Audi TT successor – close to the study, but with a clear view towards series production.
Design: Reduced, sporty, distinctly Audi
Our renderings show a flat, very wide two-seater with clean lines – exactly what the TT has always stood for. The proportions are deliberately reminiscent of the original: short overhangs, strongly inclined windscreen and a compact greenhouse area. At the same time, the look looks much more modern and electric.
At the front, the narrow LED light signatures are striking, almost like a continuous band. The classic single-frame grille is still hinted at, but largely closed – logical for an electric car.
At the rear, a continuous light strip stretches across the entire width, including a strongly modelled diffuser. Our interpretation is closely based on the well-known Audi concept, but deliberately refrains from excessively extreme show car details.
That's exactly why these renders could come quite close to reality: Audi has often proven in recent years that production models remain visually very close to the studies.
Engines: Electric, powerful, rear-biased
When the TT returns, it will be purely electric – the concept leaves little doubt about that. A performance focus that sits below RS models, but is clearly sportier than a classic compact electric car, seems realistic. Variants with rear-wheel drive as a basis and more powerful all-wheel-drive versions with two electric motors would be conceivable.
Performance values beyond 300 hp do not seem unrealistic at all, especially since Audi has traditionally positioned the TT as a sporty image icon. Pure performance is probably less important than agile handling, low weight (for an electric car) and direct tuning.
Range: Sporty, but suitable for everyday use
An electric TT successor will most likely not be a range miracle – but it doesn't have to be. In our eyes, a WLTP range of around 450 to 500 kilometres would be a realistic and sensible target value. This is enough for everyday use and longer journeys without diluting the focus on sportiness.
Thanks to its flat design and good aerodynamics, Audi could be more efficient here than many other sporty electric cars. The low roof and the coupé-like silhouette in particular play into the hands of consumption.
Battery & charging: Fast instead of huge
Instead of an oversized battery, Audi is likely to rely on a medium-sized battery – probably in the range of 70 to 80 kWh. The decisive factor would be less the capacity than the charging power. 800-volt technology, as it is already used in the group, would also be plausible for a TT successor.
This made it possible to achieve short charging times, which fits well with the sporty claim. A car that charges for a short time more often than once for an extremely long time – that would also fit the TT philosophy.
Sales launch: Still open, but not unrealistic
There is no official sales launch yet. Since there is only one concept so far, it is clear: a production model is still a few years in the future. However, if Audi gives the green light, a market launch towards the end of the 2020s would be realistic.
The fact that Audi is fundamentally interested in emotional electric models is shown by current design studies and concept vehicles. A TT successor could take on exactly the role that the original once had: technology showcase, design statement and image carrier all in one.
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