THE Audi TT is one of the motoring success stories of the last decade - but are we starting to get bored with it?
Judging by the number of TTs I see on the roads it would appear not. And now the German car-builder has refreshed the TT range in a bid to keep alive a motoring marvel many of us have taken to our hearts.
Audi introduced the TT concept car in 1995 and we instantly fell in love with its groundbreaking rounded silhouette.
Then, in the late 1990s, TT coupé and roadster production models were launched - and, unusually for the car world, they looked just like the show-grabbing concept.
It is now nine years since the German beauty first caught our eyes and it has racked up award after award.
But you can't rest on your laurels in this game, so Audi had added a further two models to the TT stable this year to fight off envious competitors.
A new entry-level 150bhp roadster version has been launched to make the TT even more accessible and at the other end of the scale it has produced a barnstorming 250bhp 3.2 V6 version. I've just tested this flagship version and - surprise, surprise - it's fantastic.
Why? Well, it still looks drop-dead gorgeous both outside and in; it's even more fun to drive and it's very, very quick.
The 3.2-litre engine sees the TT complete the start to 62mph dash in 6.6 seconds - more than two seconds quicker than the new entry-level roadster.
This model features a Direct Shift Gearbox - DSG - which means you can either rely on the slick-shifting automatic or use the gear lever/steering wheel paddles to change manually.
Whichever system you use, I guarantee you'll have plenty of fun.
Both self-shifting and manual driving styles result in lots of power at your disposal. With its all wheel drive quattro system, the TT is one of the most responsive cars I've driven and is brilliant to drive hard into corners.
Its driving position is one of the most comfortable out there, the view of the road is top-notch and the luxurious leather seat oozes comfort.
Driving will hit you hard in the pocket, however. Economy is less than 30mpg combined. Don't expect any change from £40 when you fill up the tank.
But you'll have to go a long way to get a better pound for pound all-round driving experience than the TT.
This is even more so the case in fine weather when, at the pull of a handle and flick of a switch, you can enjoy the attention-grabbing delights of roofless motoring, TT-style.
I've driven numerous versions of the TT over the years and I enjoyed my latest experience just as much as the first. I'm pleased to report there's plenty of life in the old roadster yet.
FAST FACTS
Audi TT 3.2V6 quattro Roadster
Price: £31,475
Mechanical: 250bhp, 3,189cc, 6cyl petrol engine driving four wheels via 6-spd automatic gearbox
Max Speed: 155mph
0-62mph: 6.6secs
Combined mpg: 28.2
Insurance Group: 19
CO2 emissions: 240g/km
BiK rating: 34%
Warranty: 3yrs/ 60,000 miles; 3yrs paint; 12yrs anti-rust