Is the Audi TT RS Roadster Worth the Money?

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The new and updated 2019 Audi TT RS Roadster comes in with a big price tag, but offers an incredible amount of performance - so, is it worth the money? In my latest road test with Pendle Lease, let's take it out for a drive, go through all of the details, and find out what it's about!
Audi revamped the TT RS both in Coupe and Roadster form with a new look to the front end, a bump to 400hp from the 2.5l turbo 5-cyl engine, and some updated options to enhance the appearance. With a base price of £56,650 in the UK and easily over £60,000 when you fill it with options, it's certainly quite a hefty punch but brings with it some incredible performance, completing the 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint in just 3.9 seconds, and it's only 3.7s for the Coupe.
Following previous videos with Pendle Lease where I have driven the Mini Cooper S JCW, VW Golf R and GTI, Maserati Levante Diesel and VW Touareg; the latest is the Nardo Grey sports car to be put through its paces on a lovely British day. There's a fascination in the UK with cars like this, for good reason when you consider their small size and the narrow roads in the countryside - making that the perfect destination to experience it.
After showing around the exterior and engine bay, it's time to drive the TT RS convertible with both the roof up and down, before wrapping up with a good look through the interior, technology and displays present.
You can find out all of the offers from Pendle Lease for Audi TT models including the TT RS Roadster here:
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@Shmee150 4 жыл бұрын

The new 2019 Audi TT RS Roadster is updated for 2019 and offers an incredible amount of performance, but a price tag to match - so, is it worth the money? My latest video with Pendle Lease will take you through all the details and experience a drive to find out what it's all about! You can find more information about the deals available here: www.pendlelease.co.uk/car-leasing/audi/tt

@targetsquad3827 4 жыл бұрын

You chose the perfect location!!!!!!!! Amazing driving! Awesome sunny weather....wind in your hair!! Really strong performance but there should be more noise insulation n is the interior spacious enough??

@Harry._.Thompson 4 жыл бұрын

Mx5 way better

@Squeezemycrackers 4 жыл бұрын

my 2018 RS3 (RS3_Panther) Way better then the 2019's mines actually loud and 3.7 sec stock beast. With some fat Ceramic brakes.

@hdsg8361 4 жыл бұрын

rather have an older r8 for the price

@hdsg8361 4 жыл бұрын

Julian Poole completely agree and it’s got the badge of being a “ hair dresser “ car for that money u could buy an older R8 way more fun and looks

@avafootball6348 4 жыл бұрын

A really good car to have. Just a shame that sales figures determine continuity. An Audi RS3 is way more desirable than this, for more practicality, a bit cheaper and similar performance and that great 5 cylinder sound

@Shmee150 4 жыл бұрын

The sound from both should be pretty equivalent, especially now with the OPFs fitted. Practicality wise though as you say, most people will choose an RS3 despite the incredible performance of the TT RS

@stephenpeacock2627 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agreed. I wouldn’t consider the ttrs over my rs3 saloon. The stupid thing is the ttrs is a lot more expensive so most people who would buy it wouldn’t bother and get wither an rs3 or Porsche. Silly pricing.

@iMidnightMonster 4 жыл бұрын

Ava Football i agree, id definitely take an RS3 over this

@artureff3046 4 жыл бұрын

a Golf R is better….

@stephenpeacock2627 4 жыл бұрын

Artur Eff hahahahaha, no it’s not. Golf r is not in the same league.

@TwinTurboTwinz 4 жыл бұрын

always love the sound of that 5 cylinder engine

@embakubmotoring 4 жыл бұрын

The blue contrasts on the interior is gorgeous. What a cool car overall.

@januarymorris9087 4 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your willingness to point out the imperfections on the car and the things you didn't like. It's nice to see that you can think practical in addition to drive some fancy cars

@joeblake7398 4 жыл бұрын

I love the sound of the tt rs! Love your channel and videos Tim

@joeblake7398 4 жыл бұрын

@Kaif Din yep

@chrisp4899 4 жыл бұрын

There is always the aftermarket cat back performance exhaust option to increse sound

@evan8tor21 4 жыл бұрын

Kaif Din what exactly does this European regulation state? What about super cars with loud crackling exhausts?

@jakewoolley9533 4 жыл бұрын

Evan Nadeau it’s the wltp regulations which is an increased filter for emissions. The filter muffles the exhaust sound so all cars have become quieter. Will be the same for supercars, they will have to have the filter which will reduce the sound and the crackles. Good comparison is 2016 c63 amg and the 2019 c63 amg, same engine (4.0 biturbo v8) old without filter and new with the filter

@evan8tor21 4 жыл бұрын

Jake Woolley I’m sure supercar manufactures will find a way around it, but interesting rule. Does the filter in the car need to be changed like an air filter?

@SupercarsinGreece 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best daily sportscar on the market right now!

@Shmee150 4 жыл бұрын

For sure, but comes at a price

@SupercarsinGreece 4 жыл бұрын

@@Shmee150 Of course! Here in Greece the base price of the coupe starts at 107.000 euros.

@RichardEnglander 4 жыл бұрын

A little more cash and you get a 718 Spyder.

@ChanahsCreativeEdits 4 жыл бұрын

Δέν είναι καλο. Ελα τώρα βλακία τόσα λεφτα για ενα "volkswagen"

@SupercarsinGreece 4 жыл бұрын

@@ChanahsCreativeEdits Κοιτα φίλε μου, προσωπικά μόνο Mercedes επιλέγω, οπότε αδιάφορο είναι εν τέλη. Δέχομαι όμως ότι έχει ενα ομορφο design και είναι δυνατό ;)

@fortnitedefaultskin4167 4 жыл бұрын

Tim, u are awesome. Not kidding, u really are my favorite KZfaqr.

@Shmee150 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support!

@esmerildelewis6496 4 жыл бұрын

I think the same

@warfam_clan6933 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review Tim, also very nice little roadster. I love the blue colored metal trim on the sides of the seats and the fact that there is no dual-screen infotainment. Having everything on one screen is just very cool indeed. I think most people will lease a car like this anyway so the price of 70 grand isn't as hard to swallow if you really want the car. I think it has a lot to offer in a small rocket-like package with Audi reliability.

@colinhague1436 4 жыл бұрын

Nice motor, but a 70k price tag is very excessive. I dont like the simplistic interior, if the car was specced with a full secondary console, and all mod cons then I understand. Not worth the cash for me.

@curleypubes3672 4 жыл бұрын

I love the interiors. Such high quality and plush

@glider1232 4 жыл бұрын

Not many other all wheel drive roadsters with 400 bhp, with dual clutch transmission and very high quality interiors available under $150,000. Seems like a good value to me. (and honestly, how many times do you have a passenger who actually interacts with a center screen anyway?)

@SmashGhost 4 жыл бұрын

"How do we have Shmee say nice things about the car?" "Give him the one with the blue details."

@soubido 4 жыл бұрын

and carbon fibre lol

@its_mewan 4 жыл бұрын

Its an advertisement

@AZRAEL4563 4 жыл бұрын

Next video from shmee I just bought a tt rs lol 😂 I love your videos bro keep up the good work mate

@Squeezemycrackers 4 жыл бұрын

2018 RS3 and TTRS are worth the Money I personally have a Spec'd out 2018 RS3 and it never disappoints and is a 0-60 3.7 seconds unlike the 2019's with their disappointing slower time and worse sound. I have driven the 2019's and they have packages not available anymore that were available for 2018's. So, if you are interested in a RS3 or TTRS make sure its a 2018 with the RS sports exhaust.

@dazzfreezee3976 4 жыл бұрын

If i may ask. What do you do for a living considering your age? Is it just a CT thing?

@Squeezemycrackers 4 жыл бұрын

@@dazzfreezee3976 Real Estate and Investing my friend.

@youpro2 4 жыл бұрын

If you want sound you have to take a model of 2016

@Squeezemycrackers 4 жыл бұрын

@@youpro2 my 2018 is loud.

@chriscringle9263 4 жыл бұрын

@@dazzfreezee3976 he is a professional cut and paste merchant

@AP-cp1zt 3 жыл бұрын

Some great lanes to drive through. Used to go to Luton Airport via these roads. Can’t wait to take my supra there. Good review Shmee!

@craigbowden4674 4 жыл бұрын

Tim I own an ‘18 TTRS coupe in Nardo and love it! I’ve owned several Porsche Caymans (which I love) but the TTRS offers similar performance with more boot space and daily usability. Love the videos keep them coming.

@synseer8484 4 жыл бұрын

Love the styling simple, elegant! New addition to the Shmee lineup?

@barsaf9989 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do an r8 please? I would love to see what it is like compared to a 570s or 570gt.

@snowboardinpassout 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review as usual.

@quattrorsq8558 4 жыл бұрын

Love TT'S nice work Tim!! Next car review Audi R8 Decennium 😁👌

@spcrob22 4 жыл бұрын

I have always wanted a TTRS. Thank you for making this.

@AntoineDuplaix 4 жыл бұрын

I love the tt, i'm even considering a pre facelift as a daily. But that blue looks like the protective film has not been removed during pdi 😂

@mylestaylor6389 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos Tim, such a good role model! Keep up the awesomeness!!!

@vegashift 4 жыл бұрын

14:30 lots of wind because the lid between the two seat headrests wasn’t lifted as it was the first time

@carguy9276 4 жыл бұрын

shmee150 you smash the content mate 🙌

@therealzlamz9764 4 жыл бұрын

Very good video, Tim. I love your content. However, i have a question. Why don't they widen the roads in the U.K. so that bigger cars that brands make will be able to have plenty of space while driving?

@discodirk420 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, I'm thinking of this being my first real car.

@dxutube 4 жыл бұрын

I'll look forward to it defleeting as it might go through my hands!

@scotlandtrainspotter4223 4 жыл бұрын

Cool video tim

@AD-yo7jw 4 жыл бұрын

Yes that is my favorite car ever since I was 4 I loved the audi tt coupes and roadsters

@radanju3 3 жыл бұрын

i hope you get one _(if you haven't already)_

@PaulOatcake 4 жыл бұрын

Always a great video by Shmee150... keep up the good work. Tim’s next holiday will be in 2029..😂😂 . Going for 25 videos a week..!!! 😂😂.

@Adlerwacht 4 жыл бұрын

I love how he can never hide if he hates something.

@Defy_Convention 4 жыл бұрын

That's the most badass cute little convertible I've seen.

@erickujawski9702 4 жыл бұрын

Man! This car sounds really good. It's rare that you see a 5 cylinder engine and it almost sounds like a V10 in the Audi R8 and it is very unique because it stands out in it's own way. I also love the color of this car. The color really fits this car perfectly and I love it.

@chriscross9505 4 жыл бұрын

It looks like your rear wind deflector is down at about 13:17 which would bot help with the "buffeting."

@sesto194 4 жыл бұрын

Tim is a better presenter than the current top gear line up by far. This authenticity is amazing and he is the king of the one take as we see in lots of videos

@tank_buster_nl6365 4 жыл бұрын

How did you achieve what you have right now? I really want to own an aventador (svj/sv) when i am older but i have no idea which job i should get to even come near the price of those cars.

@targetsquad3827 4 жыл бұрын

Cool I love the design!!

@keyser_sozeevil_genius1152 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shmee! I'll be leasing one very soon!

@DaveSHarris 4 жыл бұрын

We have a 2015 mk3 roadster with pretty much all the options ticked as it was a demo car and one owner before us. It's a great fun car. We have the standard tt quattro and you can go fast enough, quickly and the roof down makes it great.

@pasquale78 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the TT roadster, but a wing on a convertible is a bit ridiculous in my opinion. But hey, whatever suits you!

@curleypubes3672 4 жыл бұрын

It truly is a fantastic machine!

@jeduardoslb1 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know about you, but I got an ad from Audi in this video! KZfaq's algorithm at work, I guess...

@vincentpwnz3555 4 жыл бұрын

I like this incarnation of the TT quite a bit.

@warrenberes4117 3 жыл бұрын

Check out the all black abt TTRS-R version of the roadster it looks awesome

@riandhikaargatyapratama7955 4 жыл бұрын

Hi tim.. Is the sport performance parts available in uk market?

@lovemygp 4 жыл бұрын

@schmee150 I personally own a focus rs, would love more videos on things I can do to it on a normal salary, would like more details on trims, carbon bonnet details etc that general working class can afford!! Thanks alot

@lilformula8417 4 жыл бұрын

is the tt roadster a car you wuld ad to your garage???

@klyps8303 4 жыл бұрын

I love your senna, wish you'd show it more often! 😁

@skullettrump3424 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome car shmee great review. Would you own one?

@bling1634 4 жыл бұрын

Bro that TT RS is awesome

@codeblue9004 2 ай бұрын

I bought a 2013 Audi TT Roadster, best car i’ve ever had, sounds great, drives well, so much fun in the summer, in the 12 yezrs i’ve had it, only had to change the battery once, and had to repair something in the cooling system but otherwise it’s been super mechanically, a good solid car.

@iainf6 4 жыл бұрын

#Shquad........ Hi Tim great little car with options to tune... 👌

@MaazKhan-pr2ve 3 жыл бұрын

Should I get Audi sport trim or upgrade to or sprung if I have the money

@felipe-nt-d 4 жыл бұрын

I saw a 2019 Z4 this past Sunday, I really like those small sport convertibles. Nice Audi, but I've only seen the coupé version of the TT RS so far.

@iw6545 4 жыл бұрын

What height are you shmee? im interested to have a judgement on how you fit into these cars.

@Morej700 4 жыл бұрын

Godamn i love your videos

@tree9380 4 жыл бұрын

You definetly hear a way more muted sound due to the opf and it saddens me. The 5cyl is one of my fav engines around

@Squeezemycrackers 4 жыл бұрын

thats why 2018's are the best.

@salmanfariz1545 4 жыл бұрын

My inspiration tim.

@diogosousacarvalho 4 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous!!!

@bmx687 4 жыл бұрын

I think this car is extremely underrated. May take this over a boxster gts

@Fvandenberg 4 жыл бұрын

Will car brands be able to figure out how to get sound through the new emission filters? I get it needs to be there for CO2 regulations and such, but it must be possible to get louder exhausts and more crackles though, right? Or will we from now on have to give every new sports car a custom exhaust?

@stephenmorgan5100 4 жыл бұрын

The filter is also meant to lessen the sound of the car and new laws are on the way which will make after market exhausts have to meet same noise restrictions as OME :-(

@Co-km6cl 4 жыл бұрын

The filters and catalysts have nothing to do with co2 actually.

@stephenpeacock2627 4 жыл бұрын

Wow they have muted the 5 cylinder sound with the opf filter

@davidbouz5144 4 жыл бұрын

8:23 Stradman: i have to accelerate everytime there is an underpass Shmee: Im about to end this man's whole career

@AhuCJ 4 жыл бұрын

Doesn't make sense

@SuperSonicEmerald 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Shmee150, have you been driven the Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo Race Car? It's actually a street legal.

@joninch8286 4 жыл бұрын

suggestion can you do a tour of the audi tradition facility at Ingolstadt

@will-rb9pj 4 жыл бұрын

2:10 aftermarket exhaust companies are about to boom

@nuno6899 4 жыл бұрын

Five cylinders are so great

@Jonesie1799 4 жыл бұрын

Nice car, but does it look like a new bettle at 4.04??

@totallyunrelated1292 4 жыл бұрын

My mum: 60 grand for a car, that’s to expensive Shmee: here is one of the attainable cars that I am reviewing in this pendall lease budget series. My mum: 🤬

@HoTrOds0are0ForEver 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see you review the new Ferrari 812 GTS when it comes out.

@allensaunders449 4 жыл бұрын

It's the same as the coupe. The sf90 thats the one to wait for

@senshibat8920 4 жыл бұрын

needs more drone fly-overs TT is a sneaky one almost perfered the old style but its sharp miss my deutsches Auto standard shifty

@richardallsop7282 4 жыл бұрын

Tim, you forgot to raise the 'wind deflector' when talking about the 'wind noise', school boy error !

@drphilswift7023 4 жыл бұрын

My parents went to Italy and rented one of those. they're beautiful cars.

@Shmee150 4 жыл бұрын

A great car for driving around in Italy!

@drphilswift7023 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, in one of the most beautiful parts too!

@andreasnordenhof7250 4 жыл бұрын

doug the type of guy who... oh wait wrong channel :D

@PlainlessTV 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Tim, if you have a TT RS at Germany i would be so happy if u would come over :b

@pomps9056 4 жыл бұрын

I really like the color

@adnan1671 4 жыл бұрын

I’m waiting for the day shmee says “ hi guys it’s shmee”

@pantherthing1193 4 жыл бұрын

When is this car coming to fh4?

@mcmork 4 жыл бұрын

shmee if you heart this ill buy the GTR I was looking at the dealership yesterday. I'll send you photo!

@noonenooo2843 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Smith nice what color?

@fortnitedefaultskin4167 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome

@mcmork 4 жыл бұрын

@@noonenooo2843 Pearl White, they only had Gun Metallic at the dealer, so I'll have to go somewhere else.

@noonenooo2843 4 жыл бұрын

Mark Smith it’s alright just see which car is in best condition.

@yeety1208 4 жыл бұрын

Yyyy

@heizenltf1140 4 жыл бұрын

Hyundai i 30n. Would like to hear your opinion...

@waltvancourt5052 4 жыл бұрын

I was gonna get that exact one. But Audi decided not to send the convertible to USA. So, traded in my base TT convertable which I really liked for a cpo, preowned 911 991.2 C2S convertable. Thank you Audi :)

@MegaHarryballzonya 3 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to figure out how to get one here in the US. Did you ever look into trying to order it direct from Audi in LHD? I’m having trouble finding any info on this.

@waltvancourt5052 3 жыл бұрын

@@MegaHarryballzonya that was a few years ago, I think I heard that audi may or has even stop making the TT. I would talk to a dealer or call Audi USA, or try to purchase one from Europe and have it shipped to usa. Probably possible but would be a big hassel. All TT's very rare. I've only seen like 3 since I sold mine. It was redesign in 2016. Look at the porsche boxsters , better car. Us military bases in Europe have car sales on base and lots of guys buy cars from them in Europe and then get them shipped to usa when the return to the states, if you can call one of those military base sales offices in Europe they might know how to get you one and get it shipped back. That's worth a try and might work, good luck ! Let me know of you go that route and pull it off. ... .

@tonywalters5396 4 жыл бұрын

The face lifted is actually slower than previous model as well. If you put them side by side on a track, you won’t see much difference until you hit 60 then the pre face lift has legs to start pulling away. Very sad.

@sxuled-30fps79 4 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful car

@alexwolfzabalaga1472 4 жыл бұрын

It is amazing how this little l-5 sound like a baby R8 V10

@bnastali 4 жыл бұрын

Hoped to see the trunk...

@lapchoine6600 4 жыл бұрын

$70k car I rather get something else like the Supra plus the money saved can use for after market parts. Or get the new Corvette that looks like a super car.

@Why2k 4 жыл бұрын

Not a fan of the looks on this car or the natural tendency for understeer. However, the 5 cylinder sounds great! I do like the first Gen TT though and think one day they might be collectible in quattro form with a manual transmission!

@ChiliBuRevolution 4 жыл бұрын

cool toy eh #Shquad bless up from the Chilcotin brothers and sisters, always enjoy the reviews and a good ol ride along with you Tim, would I purchase one if I could, not really as there are many other options that will tick all the boxes and are more suited for my environment out here in BC's interior, (think logging roads and fire safety roads) and 6+ months of winter weather ;^) til next time! 8^)

@Shmee150 4 жыл бұрын

For sure, I don't think a TT RS Roadster is the most appropriate where you are!

@ChiliBuRevolution 4 жыл бұрын

@@Shmee150 but your G wagon would be more then at home out here, X^D AND if your ever in the neighbourhood eh we'll leave a light on for you, 8^)

@goofy4549 4 жыл бұрын

Keep it up

@ndivhorambau1149 4 жыл бұрын

Love from South Africa...❤️❤️ You the reason why i want to start a motoring youtube channel

@Shmee150 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching in South Africa and the best of luck to your channel!

@Oarabile 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah Goodluck x All The Best Also From South Africa👍

@IanScottJohnston 4 жыл бұрын

I see by the vid it's available in 'undercoat'......

@peterbennpan7288 4 жыл бұрын

Wheres the bonnet cover!

@JoshuaFranze 4 жыл бұрын

Wow the rims are the same at both sides that looks weird

@willvaughn6.395 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2018 TTRS stage 3 with a full carbon body kit new suspension and transmission, wing, new facelift bumper, rolling cage. It has 660 HP, 2 sets of wheels. I have a hurucan performante and this car is faster in a straight line. It’s the best tuning car

@jerrybillings3039 4 жыл бұрын

*Might be a stretch, but you can hear a bit of R8/Huracan in that exhaust note..*

@Squeezemycrackers 4 жыл бұрын

no thats not a stretch at all in the higher RPMS it sounds like a R8 and Huracan. Lower RPMS it has its own 5cyl character.

@dassauto4968 4 жыл бұрын

Tim how are u ?

@muhammaddais3401 4 жыл бұрын

Tim what’s ur shoe size?

@manfreakcaharambe942 4 жыл бұрын

@johndyble3604 3 жыл бұрын

The base RS roadster is over 11k cheaper than the model you tested which looks like the Sports Edition and the base version has all the equipment anybody needs and rides well on the standard 19 inch wheels. Pointless comparisons with the Golf R and RS3. Its a convertible not a hot hatch or a saloon! I picked up my 20 plate RS for 45k with only 300 on the clock. So practically a new car. Well chuffed.Best looking Roadster you can buy - in my opinion.

@babarrashid2725 4 жыл бұрын

You can buy sport edition coupe for 50500 brand new in many UK Audi dealers. Not many about - but not as expensive as list. Audi need to sell pre Reg cars ASAP.