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20 April 2012The RS is easily the most expensive Audi TT yet. Priced at more than £10,000 over the next most expensive model, it presents the greatest threat of residual value decline as a result. Moreover, the Plus is another £3,085 on top of the regular TT RS, making a convertible more than £50,000. However, it's forecast to do marginally better than its competitors.
The probability is strengthened by the fact that few will be heading this way, Audi planning to sell just 400 RS coupés and roadsters a year.
That rarity will heighten the pleasure of owning it, as will its slightly better-than-average economy and the reduced tyre wear that all-wheel drive brings. But with real-world fuel consumption in the low 20s, this will not be a cheap car to run.
Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloys, front and side airbags, automatic climate control and heated leather sports seats.
Despite the hefty price tag, there are plenty of features available only from the options list that ought really to be fitted as standard, such as USB connection, Bluetooth phone preparation, Isofix preparation and cruise control.
