Identification Requirement 3

The GTI had a major interior revision from August 1980, and this section has been split into pre and post-facelift. Only the most significant interior features / changes have been outlined in this section.

Pre-facelift series 1 features (1976 - July 1980):

• Trim pattern options were as per the table in section 2 of this guide (consisting of black-red or black-silver tartan).
• Glovebox lid added August 1977 (previously an open cavity).
• Speakers in rear parcel shelf added from August 1978.
• Engine temperature warning light standard from August 1978.
• Gear pattern was printed on gear knob from August 1979. 
• Aluminium three spoke wheel with leather wrapped rim and deep black rubber central boss with the "Wolfsburg" logo in the middle.
• Two lower dashboard instruments (temperature and clock).
• Two-point lap rear seatbelts.

Post-facelift series 2 features (August 1980 - 1983):

• Revised dashboard layout introduced.
• Trim pattern options were as per the table in section 2 of this guide (black-red stripe, black-silver stripe, green stripe, smoke grey stripe). Front seats had new square adjustable headrests, and a horizontal seam on the rear of the backrest. Rear seats had a revised (lower) squab design and thinner middle seat.
• Introduction of a new 4-spoke steering wheel.
• New plastic coating applied to door cards and rear side panels.
• The three lower dashboard console instruments (voltage, oil pressure, temperature).
• In September 1982, a MFA trip computer was added.  The lower dashboard console instruments mentioned above were replaced by a blanking plate (instruments were reinstalled by some owners).
• January 1981 saw the introduction of a fuel economy gauge, change-up light and A pillar trims.
• Three-point belts introduced to the rear seats (middle retained 2-point).
• Retention strap added to jack and spare tyre well.