The 1980 Alfasud TI was the final upgrade for the front-wheel-drive sporty Alfa Romeo. It was the only hatchback that could handle better than the already famed VW Golf GTI.

The Alfa Romeo AlfaSud TI was one of the most successful stories for the Italian carmakers. It was introduced in 1972 and heavily improved in 1978.

Alfa Romeo introduced a sporty, two-door version for the Alfasud in 1973 and received the TI letters behind the name from Turismo Internationale.