Updated: 11-Jul-2023
Model years: 1991-1993
Locales:
Model Information
The Rivage is essentially the equivalent of mainland Europe's Classicline.
All Rivages are GTIs. There are two trim levels: Rivage, Rivage Leather.
A total of 470 Rivage models were sold in the UK: 218 cloth, 252 leather (source: Heinz Bondzio, Mk1 Golf Owners Club).
Classic Green models are the most rare.
Model Rarity:
Equipment
Standard
Mechanical
- Engine:
- DX with K-Jetronic fuel injection (1991-1993)
- 2H with Digifant fuel injection (1993)
Exterior
- Canvas convertible top, electric
- Convertible top boot
- Vinyl with leather interior
- Cloth with cloth interior
- Color-matched mirror housings
- Insulated glass
- Rivage decal on rear quarter panels
- 15" Le Castellet forged, polished alloy wheels
Interior & Electrical
- Interior Code: 14
- Interior Code: 03
- Interior Code: 80
- Front, heated sports seats with height adjust
- Power front windows
- MFA instrument cluster
- Heated windshield washer
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel, gearshift knob, and gearshift boot
- Gamma stereo-cassette radio with cassette holder
Optional
Mechanical
- TNA 3-speed automatic transmission (Rivage Leather)
Color Combinations
Classic Blue Metallic, LC5N
Top color: Dark blue
Top boot color: Dark blue
Interior code: 14
Classic Blue Metallic, LC5N (1993)
Top color: Dark blue
Top boot color: Dark blue
Interior code: 03
Classic Blue Metallic, LC5N
Top color: Dark blue
Top boot color: Beige
Interior code: 80
Classic Green Pearl, LC6U
Top color: Black
Top boot color: Beige
Interior code: 80
Design Details
Decal