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05 Changes were :-
• Lockable glove boxes, chrome handbrake button and chrome gear lever collar.
• An external temperature display displayed in the entry level MFA (S & SE) only
• Seat belt audible warning on front seats.
• VW headlight bulb cover and silver rather than dark grey headlight interiors.
• 1.9 TDI 105 is now simply badged as TDI rather than 1.9 TDI on the rear
06 Changes were :-
• Radio / Navigation knobs now with chrome plated finish
• Gear Shift Cover with a Chrome plates surround
• Change to door side trim
• Open ended spanner in toolkit discontinued
• "Assistance in Europe" manulas discontinued in Handbooks
• Roof Aerial in conjunction with RCD300/500/Plus replaces aerial in rear windscreen
• Mid range speaker discontinued in RCD300 and RCD300 Plus
• New operating controls on multi-function steering wheel, all cars got a 3-spoke wheel, 4-spoke wheel on entry-level models discontinued.
GTi specific:
• New Leather steering wheel with tiptronic paddles for DSG models
• Front foglights changed from projection to reflector technology
07 Changes were :-
• Automatic employment of warning lights under emergency braking
• Rear headrests reduced in size see
http://www.autobild.de/ir_img/57938619_68769fd3ff.jpg• Whiplash optimised front headrests (replaced active headrests) see
http://www.autobild.de/ir_img/57938618_c58b92b9f1.jpg• Change to front courtesy light – discontinuation of the middle lamp and housing is no longer lacquered
• Silver Buttons on the RCD 300, RCD 500 and MFD2 Radio and navigation systems
• Change of icon on the lock/unlock button
• Location of the airbag warning label will be on the B pillar rather than next to the windscreen
• Centre console foot space covering for front passengers in black only (beige and grey discontinued)
• Soft Touch Plastics in doors removed
• Leather armrest replaced with leatherette
08 Changes were :-
• Rod aerial replaces ‘shark fin’ aerial when the optional satellite navigation system is ordered.
• Introduction of new generation immobiliser. Generation IV.
• AC button instead of ECON button for climatronic air conditioning (some 2007s have this too)
• New feature on climatronic air conditioning unit. Air quality sensor with automatic changeover switch.
• Change to the symbols on the indicator/wiper lever.
• The black centre armrest with fabric covering will be changed from a ’fell’ seam to a 'join’ seam.
• Removal of optional factory fit telephone preparation. Available as aftersales fit only. • Rod aerial replaces ‘shark fin’ aerial when the optional satellite navigation system is ordered.
• MP3 compatible RCD 300/ 500 (look for icon above CD slot)
09 Changes were :-
• Symbol change on interior monitoring button for anti-theft alarm
• Glove compartment handle changes from chrome to trim colour
• Electric sunroof button changed
• Mirror heater dial position changed from 12 o’clock to two o’clock
• RCD 210 with 4 speakers replaced RCD 300 with 4 speakers
• Hill-hold function standard on 6 speed and 7 speed DSG
• Symbol change on headlight switch
• Change to ESP system, can no longer be fully de-activated