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Thought I'd do a mini interior review of the Audi TT. Specifically looking at the virtual cockpit and what it offers, as I notice a few people on here deciding whether to get it or not on a new Audi. IMO it is a must have...but I might be a little less bothered about it if the car has a large centre screen. I'm sure VC will become the norm within a few years. 
Review + many photos within the spoiler tags below:
Review + many photos within the spoiler tags below:
Full screen nav view:
You can draw letters in with your finger using the MMI dial.
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Nav settings:
Night time nav view (switchable using a button on the steering wheel.
My day to day normal view of the virtual cockpit, I personally rarely use the full screen but always like having the nav screen displayed as it shows the speed limit of the road.
Directions show up within the inner part of the right hand side dial, including lane guidance, estimated time of arrival, distance etc.
Everything you can do using the MMI controls, you can do via the steering wheel, in reality I rarely go near the MMI dial.
Car view/settings (just a few out of many available)
Main menu:
My average mpg, in day to day use I vary between 30-40mpg...if I am out on a quick blast then expect about 25mpg:
DAB Radio is standard but you also get FM/AM.
Recently I have been trying out DVDs. Pretty good quality but its unfortunate that it does not take advantage of the full virtual cockpit screen.
Media: plenty of different options here, SD card, USB, AUX, CD/DVD and so on. Plugging a iPhone in the USB gives you full iPod style control. Access to all your folders/playlists and you get album art when in full screen mode and able to scroll through songs.
My personal choice is to use bluetooth audio, I am unable to notice a difference in quality compared to usb/aux and its handy that I can keep my phone pocket. You can even see album art and go through music folders etc over bluetooth which isn't the case on a lot of cars.
It appears you can perform system updates yourself using various kinds of media (USB, CD/DVD etc).
The car also has Audi Connect (including wifi) and the ability to show google earth style maps. You can do this by popping in a data sim in a slot within the glovebox. I've never tried this and don't think I'd use it - apparently you can view Facebook updates etc on it but I barely get GPRS phone signal in my area let alone 3G/4G so I don't bother.
More storage space large/deep enough to fit a iPhone 6 laid flat. Also features a USB sockets.
The central MMI controls. Very easy to use and the surface on top of the dial acts as a touchscreen which you can draw/write letters + commands on.
The adjustable armrest is an amazing option on the mk3 TT considering the virtually non existent armrest in the mk2 TT. It can be raised/lowered, moved back/forth and lifting up reveals even more storage space with the added convenience of a larger cup holder + 12v socket. Also a handy place to put your car key in the main cup holder.
These are the stock S-line seats, which are a good improvement over the old model. As standard these are half leather/alcantara which I personally prefer. However the optional diamond stitch nappa leather is also lovely. Another seat option is the super sport seats, more commonly found on the TTS models.
In total there are 5 air vents which are adjustable by rotating the vent surround and turn on/off via the switch below each vent. The notch at the top indicates the direction of air flow, as the actual vents which you can see don't move. Excellent for people with OCD.
Bang & Olufsen sound system is superb...well worth getting the comfort + sound pack on this car as it also gives you digital climate control. Unbelivelably, manual AC is the stock option with flat/matt style controls which look awful so definitely pay the extra of proper climate control.
Side of door, with alcantara. Only complaint is the door pockets aren't very deep, though you can just about get a small bottle of water in there:
Headlight switch is a bit odd looking as it is so small but in reality I never touch it as I primarily leave it in the Auto setting.
All interior lights are LED as standard:
Boot space is excellent considering the size/shape of the car. Probably the best in its class and I can easily fit in two golf bags with both the rear seats down without having to adjust the front seats at all.
You can draw letters in with your finger using the MMI dial.
[URL=http://s285.photobucket.com/user/GlennDanyluk/media/IMG_1017.jpg.html]
Nav settings:
Night time nav view (switchable using a button on the steering wheel.
My day to day normal view of the virtual cockpit, I personally rarely use the full screen but always like having the nav screen displayed as it shows the speed limit of the road.
Directions show up within the inner part of the right hand side dial, including lane guidance, estimated time of arrival, distance etc.
Everything you can do using the MMI controls, you can do via the steering wheel, in reality I rarely go near the MMI dial.
Car view/settings (just a few out of many available)
Main menu:
My average mpg, in day to day use I vary between 30-40mpg...if I am out on a quick blast then expect about 25mpg:
DAB Radio is standard but you also get FM/AM.
Recently I have been trying out DVDs. Pretty good quality but its unfortunate that it does not take advantage of the full virtual cockpit screen.
Media: plenty of different options here, SD card, USB, AUX, CD/DVD and so on. Plugging a iPhone in the USB gives you full iPod style control. Access to all your folders/playlists and you get album art when in full screen mode and able to scroll through songs.
My personal choice is to use bluetooth audio, I am unable to notice a difference in quality compared to usb/aux and its handy that I can keep my phone pocket. You can even see album art and go through music folders etc over bluetooth which isn't the case on a lot of cars.
It appears you can perform system updates yourself using various kinds of media (USB, CD/DVD etc).
The car also has Audi Connect (including wifi) and the ability to show google earth style maps. You can do this by popping in a data sim in a slot within the glovebox. I've never tried this and don't think I'd use it - apparently you can view Facebook updates etc on it but I barely get GPRS phone signal in my area let alone 3G/4G so I don't bother.
More storage space large/deep enough to fit a iPhone 6 laid flat. Also features a USB sockets.
The central MMI controls. Very easy to use and the surface on top of the dial acts as a touchscreen which you can draw/write letters + commands on.
The adjustable armrest is an amazing option on the mk3 TT considering the virtually non existent armrest in the mk2 TT. It can be raised/lowered, moved back/forth and lifting up reveals even more storage space with the added convenience of a larger cup holder + 12v socket. Also a handy place to put your car key in the main cup holder.
These are the stock S-line seats, which are a good improvement over the old model. As standard these are half leather/alcantara which I personally prefer. However the optional diamond stitch nappa leather is also lovely. Another seat option is the super sport seats, more commonly found on the TTS models.
In total there are 5 air vents which are adjustable by rotating the vent surround and turn on/off via the switch below each vent. The notch at the top indicates the direction of air flow, as the actual vents which you can see don't move. Excellent for people with OCD.
Bang & Olufsen sound system is superb...well worth getting the comfort + sound pack on this car as it also gives you digital climate control. Unbelivelably, manual AC is the stock option with flat/matt style controls which look awful so definitely pay the extra of proper climate control.
Side of door, with alcantara. Only complaint is the door pockets aren't very deep, though you can just about get a small bottle of water in there:
Headlight switch is a bit odd looking as it is so small but in reality I never touch it as I primarily leave it in the Auto setting.
All interior lights are LED as standard:
Boot space is excellent considering the size/shape of the car. Probably the best in its class and I can easily fit in two golf bags with both the rear seats down without having to adjust the front seats at all.
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