October 1974
The Golf Hatchback and Scirocco TS Coupe are launched. The Golf is available with a 1.1 L (1093 cc) or 1.5 L (1471 cc) engine. The Scirocco is only available with a 1.5 L engine.
October 1975
The Golf LS has a 1.5L engine replaced by a 1.6L (1588 cc). A limited edition Golf S Saloon was released.
May 1976
The Golf GL model with a 1.6 l (1588 cm³) engine was released
October 1976
The Golf GLS with a 1.6-litre (1,588 cm³) engine is launched. The Scirocco GLS replaces the previously produced TS model. The new Scirocco GTi model range is launched.
August 1977
The Golf L 1.1 is discontinued. The 1.6 l GTi is introduced. The Golf LS (3-door) and GLS (5-door) are equipped with a 1.5 l (1457 cm³) engine. The Scirocco has improved bumpers and lighting.
September 1978
The production of the Golf N 1.1 (1093 cm³) model continues and the production of the Golf GL 1.1 begins. The Golf LS 1.5 (3-door) model is no longer produced.
October 1978
The Golf N and L 1.1 models come with enhanced trim, including soft-touch bumpers and a remote-controlled driver's mirror.
January 1979
The Golf GL 1.1 (3-door) model has been discontinued. The Golf 1.1 N (3-door) and L (5-door) models continue to be produced.
May 1979
Production of the Golf LS 1.5 (3-door) model has been resumed.
July 1979
The Golf GTi 1.6 (1588 cm³) model is released with an improved suspension, ventilated brake discs, anatomical front seats, improved upholstery and interior trim. The Scirocco GLi model is released. A version of the GLc model with an injection engine is released (Scirocco Storm)
September 1979
The 1.5 L (1457 cc) ONS engine has been discontinued and replaced by the 1.3 L (1272 cc) ONS engine in the Golf LS and GLS. The Golf GTi, Scirocco GLi and Storm come standard with a 5-speed gearbox and alloy wheels. The Scirocco models are equipped with an electronic ignition system.
March 1980
The Jetta Saloon (4-door) model was released with 1.3L (1272 cm³), 1.5L (1457 cm³) and 1.6L (1588 cm³) engines. The Jetta family models are similar to the Golf models. The Jetta GLi model has a 5-speed gearbox.
April 1980
A transitional Golf GLi model was released, with the 1.5-litre engine from the GTi and GL trim.
July 1980
A limited edition Golf Driver model with a 1.3 litre (1272 cc) engine is available. Standard equipment includes sports trim, steering wheel and instruments, and wide alloy wheels.
September 1980
The Golf GLS with a 1.5 OHC engine has been relaunched. The dashboard and rear lights have been redesigned, and the luggage compartment has been enlarged. The Jetta models have a redesigned dashboard and instrument cluster, and the Jetta GLi and Scirocco GLi Sports Coupe have been discontinued. The Scirocco GTi is available with improved trim, rear seat belts, and tinted glass. The Scirocco Storm comes standard with a radio.
July 1981
The Golf 1.1 N (3-door) and L (5-door) models are now designated C. The equipment has been improved, including halogen headlights and swiveling sun visors. The Golf Formel E model has been released, which is an economical version of the C model, equipped with a 3 + E gearbox with a gearshift/fuel consumption indicator. The "economical" gearbox has an increased gear ratio in fourth gear, which reduces engine speed and saves fuel. The car develops maximum speed in third gear.
October 1981
The Golf family models are now designated as C, CL, GL, GLi, GTi and the economical Formel E model. The Jetta models have the same designations as the Golf. The cars are equipped with 1.1 l (1093 cm³), 1.3 l (1272 cm³), 1.5 l (1457 cm³) and 1.6 l (1588 cm³) engines. An economical version of the 1.1 l engine is produced for the Jetta Formel E model.
February 1982
The Scirocco I was discontinued and a new Scirocco model was introduced, not described in this publication.
September 1982
The Golf GTi and GLi models are equipped with a 1.8 l (1780 cm³) OHC engine with 112 hp and an on-board computer (seven functions).
April 1983
The limited edition Golf Driver model with a 1.3 l (1272 cm³) engine has been relaunched. The model is equipped with a new radiator grille with additional headlights, wide wheels, a tachometer and a digital clock.
The Golf GX model with a 1.5 l (1457 cm³) engine and an economical 4+E gearbox was released in limited quantities. The model is equipped with special fog/additional lights, so the radiator grille and spoiler have been modified.
October 1983
The Golf I is discontinued and the Golf II, not covered in this publication, is introduced. The Jetta LX is introduced, featuring a sunroof, wider wheels, flared wheel arches and special trim.
June 1984
The Jetta I model was discontinued and the Jetta II model, not described in this publication, was introduced.
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