Audi TT gains two more doors in Paris

Audi has drawn inspiration from its five-door A5 and A7 Sportback models to create the TT Sportback concept, which made its world debut at the Paris Motor Show. The five-door Audi TT Sportback concept measures 4,470mm in length, sits 1,890mm wide and stands 1,380 mm high - with a wheelbase of 2,630mm. Compared with the new TT coupe, the concept is 290mm longer, 60mm wider and 30mm lower - with a 120mm longer wheelbase.

The distinctive horizontal lines at the front end of the new Audi TT Sportback concept reinforce the broad and purposeful stance. Bearing the quattro badge on its lower edge, the Singleframe grille is flatter and wider than the coupe and features a honeycomb grille insert with a dark aluminium look.

The front of the Audi TT Sportback concept has another characteristic feature in the form of the large, striking air inlets. Framed by pronounced edges, the air inlets have the look of individual structures and feature honeycomb inserts that fill their interior. A third, flat inlet underneath the Singleframe grille connects them to each other.

The rear of the TT Sportback concept is also focused and sculptural, with the one-piece rear lights - which include vertical separators inspired by the R18 - forming independent structures.

The full four-seat show car takes the famous Audi TT silhouette in another new conceptual direction, while its 2.0-litre TFSI engine expands power output to 394bhp and 450Nm of torque while returning up to 17.1km/L. This equates to CO₂ emissions of 162g/km.

The power from the power unit flows through a seven-speed S-tronic twin-clutch transmission to the quattro permanent all‑wheel drive system, aiding to complete the benchmark century sprint in just 3.9 seconds.

A laser spot, in each of the headlights, complements the LED high beam, significantly boosting safety when driving in the dark. The lighting concept is rounded out by the indicator with a dynamic sweeping function that is also used in the LED rear lights - comprising a series of individual diodes that light up one after the other from the inside to the outside.

The Audi virtual cockpit dominates the elegantly designed interior of the show car, with the 12.3‑inch screen replacing the conventional instruments and the MMI monitor. The sporting overtones of the cabin meet the functionality of a four‑door saloon - including a long centre console which continues through the entire interior.

The super sport seats with the integrated head restraints are sharply contoured and highly adjustable. The instrument panel and the upper area of the door trims are dark granite grey in colour. The door armrests, the centre console and the seats see the use of a new soft leather in parchment beige. The door top shoulder is upholstered in parchment beige Alcantara.