Re: No auto/Tip on TT -- why?

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Arun Rao writes:
> I heard only yesterday (never having been really interested in the TT)
> that the car was only available with a 5-speed. While that's fine for
> most on this list, I'm somewhat surprised that Audi chose not to offer
> at least the Tiptronic on a car that could well be quite a winner. Is
> there a technical constraint that precludes anything other than a
> manual?

I hear that an auto version is coming, just not yet.  It's probably
just a case of priorities and resource... most Euro TT buyers probably
want manual so that comes first.

-Ti
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