Audi will present the interior of the all new TT, at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The compact coupe is expected to reach markets around the world in the course of the year. Armed with the Audi virtual cockpit, the fully digital instrument cluster displays all the information directly in front of the driver - eliminating the need of a secondary central monitor.
With its clear lines and innovative operation, the interior of the next TT has been redesigned from the ground up. According to Audi - from above - the instrument panel resembles an airplane wingset.
And the round air nozzles, with a turbine look about them, are reminiscent of jet engines. The adjustment functions for seat heating, and for the temperature, direction and strength of the flow of air are located in their axes, with small displays indicating the chosen setting.
With its brilliant 3D graphics and highly detailed effects, the Audi virtual cockpit - highlighted by a 12.3-inch TFT monitor - allows drivers to switch between two display modes. In classic view, the speedometer and rev counter are in the foreground, while 'infotainment' mode reduces the size of the virtual instrument and pulls up other functions such as the navigation map (banner).
The MMI terminal on the center tunnel console, has also been exhaustively redeveloped. The menu is structured to reflect that of a smartphone and includes a full text search function (MMI search). Thanks to the MMI touch, the driver can scroll and zoom in lists and on maps.
The innovations in the Audi TT interior include the S sport seats with their significantly curved side bolsters, the integrated headrests and the low seating position typical of a sports car. With its clear, sharp lines, Audi believes the interior perfectly expresses the new sporty nature of the forthcoming TT. In typical Audi fashion, all the details highlight the marque's attention to quality - from the design of the gear knob and the precise functioning of the rotary pushbutton to the Audi virtual cockpit.
