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VW Golf R-Line previewed in Malaysia – now with 1.5L MHEV engine, 150 PS, 250 Nm

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced the return of the VW Golf R-Line hatchback variant for the local market.

This unit, assembled locally at the Pekan plant in Pahang, is equipped with a 1.5-liter eTSI mild hybrid (MHEV) engine that delivers 150 PS and 250 Nm of torque.

The engine is paired with a seven-speed DSG transmission featuring shift-by-wire technology.

Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h is achieved in just 8.6 seconds, with fuel consumption rated at approximately 5.2 liters per 100 km.

In terms of exterior features, the Golf R-Line sports a design that enhances its sporty image, including:

  • 17-inch Coventry alloy wheels
  • R-Line front bumper and grille
  • R-Line rear bumper
  • R-Line side skirts

 

Inside the cabin, highlights include:

  • R-Line black headliner
  • Stainless steel pedals
  • R-Line sporty steering wheel with physical function buttons
  • Carbon Grey R-Line trim on the dashboard and door panels
  • R-Line fabric upholstery for the front seats
  • Artvelours trim on the rear seats

Additionally, the Golf R-Line comes with a 12.9-inch infotainment screen supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a seven-speaker audio system, IDA voice assistance, paddle shifters, a three-zone automatic climate control system, and Type-C USB charging ports.

The IQ.Drive safety features include:

  • Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection
  • Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Travel Assist
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
  • Vehicle Exit Warning
  • Driver Attention Monitoring System
  • Park Distance Control, Emergency Assist, Side Assist, and Lane Assist

Currently, VPCM has not announced the official retail price for the Golf R-Line.

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VW Golf GTI Sepang Edition launched in Malaysia – priced at RM262,990

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has announced the arrival of the special edition model, the Golf GTI Sepang Edition, which is also the first car in Malaysia to sport the official logo of the Sepang International Circuit (SIC).

The introduction of this model honors the legacy of motorsports in Malaysia and the circuit that has served as a stage for prestigious world-class races, including Formula One and MotoGP.

Among the exclusive features on the exterior are:

  • Sepang Edition emblem at the rear
  • Sepang Edition logo with a UV gloss finish on the B-pillar
  • Sepang Edition plate
  • Richmond 19-inch alloy wheels with dynamic GTI wheel hub caps
  • Sporty side trim
  • Black-painted mirror housings, roof, front spoiler, and rear diffuser
  • GTI valve cover
  • Color options of Atlantic Blue and King’s Red

 

Inside the cabin, the Golf GTI Sepang Edition is enhanced with the following features:

  • GTI floor mats
  • Front and rear dash camera with Sony Starvis night sensor
  • Original VW Tint window film
  • Key holder with a certificate of authenticity

The Golf GTI is powered by a 2.0-liter turbo engine producing 245 PS and 370 Nm of torque, driving the front wheels through a seven-speed DSG transmission.

The retail price starts at RM262,990, inclusive of the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP), which comprises a seven-year free maintenance package, unlimited mileage warranty, and five years of free roadside assistance.

In conjunction with the launch of the Golf GTI Sepang Edition, VPCM also announced a 10.10 sales promotion where the first 10 units registered will receive a 0% interest rate for 10 months.

Renate Noessler, Managing Director of VPCM, stated, “This is not just a car; it embodies the spirit of Sepang engineered into an icon.”

“As the first automotive brand to collaborate with SIC in introducing a vehicle, it is a testament to our respect for the racing legacy in Malaysia and our commitment to producing cars full of character. This collaboration allows us to create history together, and we are very proud of this achievement.”

Azhan Shafriman Hanif, Chief Executive Officer of SIC, remarked, “The collaboration between the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Volkswagen marks an exciting new chapter in the culture of motorsports in Malaysia.

“For over two decades, SIC has been the heartbeat of the nation’s motorsports, an arena that unites spirit and community. We are very grateful to Volkswagen for bringing the legacy of SIC beyond this circuit. The Golf GTI Sepang Edition is a symbol of national pride in motorsports that is close to the hearts of the Malaysian people.”

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Rainer Zietlow’s ID. Buzz world record journey makes a pit stop in Malaysia

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) and Giti Tire Malaysia recently welcomed the famous world record holder Rainer Zietlow to Malaysia at the Volkswagen Glenmarie showroom (F.A. Wagen).

Driving a Volkswagen ID.Buzz, he is on a quest to set a world record for the “most countries visited with an electric vehicle.”

Since starting his journey, Zietlow has traversed 46 countries in 84 days, covering over 46,400 kilometers.

This is Zietlow’s second visit to Malaysia. Previously, he set a record by driving a Volkswagen Touareg in 2012.

For this journey, Zietlow is using an electric ID.Buzz van equipped with GitiSynergy H2 tires.

With advanced tire tread compounds and low rolling resistance, the GitiSynergy H2 tires are designed to support the heavy battery load, control torque instantly, and maximize travel distance.

They also perform excellently on wet surfaces to ensure stability and safety, especially when navigating through regions frequently affected by rain and slippery roads.

According to Renate Noessler, Managing Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia, Volkswagen embodies both innovation and exploration: “The Volkswagen brand is built on engineering excellence and emotional connection — vehicles that are made to move people, both physically and emotionally.

“The ID. Buzz is a modern revival of that legend, the VW Bus, the minibus a beloved icon. The ID. Buzz is carrying the same spirit, but reimagined for a new generation. Rainer’s mission really highlights its performance, reliability, and spirit of exploration that people all around the globe know and love.”

Shiroo Chia, Deputy GM, International Marketing, Giti Tire Group, emphasized how this journey showcases Giti’s technological strength: “Rainer’s ultra-long-distance journey is powerful real-world proof of GitiSynergy H2’s advanced technology and trusted performance. We’re proud that both the automaker and driver rely on Giti to conquer this 80,000-km, 70-country world tour.”

For Zietlow, the partnership between Volkswagen and Giti Tire has been central to his progress so far. “I am very happy to have Volkswagen and Giti Tire alongside me for this journey – the performance of the ID. Buzz and Giti tyres has met my expectations,” he said.

“The driving experience and overall capabilities are very good, and I am confident that I will be able to complete this zero-emissions world record attempt. I am thoroughly enjoying my second visit to Malaysia, and this will definitely not be my last.”

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370 VW Golf models mark Malaysia Book of Records at 2024 Golf Fan Fest

Held at the Sepang International Circuit, a total of 370 units of Volkswagen Golf models were successfully gathered at the Golf Fan Fest 2024 event which took place on August 24th.

This achievement simultaneously places Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) in the Malaysia Book of Records.

The Golf Fan Fest 2024 was organized in conjunction with the 50th anniversary celebration of the Golf, which successfully gathered Volkswagen owners and enthusiasts from across the country.

The VW Golf is one of the most successful production cars ever produced, with more than 37 million units distributed in over 70 countries.

As part of the celebration, VPCM also showcased the exclusive Golf GT Edition 50 model, with production limited to only 50 units.

The VW Golf GTI Edition 50 is fully assembled at the Pekan factory, featuring unique features such as the Oettinger body kit, new 18-inch rims with dynamic center caps, side body graphics, exterior and interior 50 emblems, and a choice of Oryx White or Moonstone Grey colors.

In addition, Golf Fan Fest 2024 also offered various exciting activities including gymkhana driving challenges, ‘drift taxi rides’ in the Golf R, open track sessions, an exhibition of eight generations of Golf, test driving sessions, and workshops covering various aspects of owning a Golf model.

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 50 launched in Malaysia, from RM268k

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched the exclusive Golf GTI Edition 50 as part of the Golf’s 50 years anniversary celebrations.

The hatchback is priced at the recommended retail price (RRP) of RM267,990, inclusive of Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP), which supports owners with five years maintenance, five years unlimited mileage warranty, and five years roadside assistance.

The GTI Edition 50 is decked with an Oettinger body kit, new 18-inch Pretoria light alloy wheels in high-gloss black, black side mirror caps, exclusive Edition 50 emblems, and sporty side decorative films inspired by the signature GTI honeycomb.

Finishing touches to the are “Edition 50” tint, and “50” emblems on both B-pillars. The are two exterior colours to choose from, namely Oryx White and Moonstone Grey.

Inside, embellishments include a “50” emblem at the centre spoke of the GTI’s multi-function sport steering wheel, and “Edition 50” aluminium side scuff and front carpet mats.

No changes to the powertrain. The 2.0-litre TSI mill, which is coupled with a seven-speed wet clutch DSG, still generates a healthy 245 PS and 370 Nm.

Other niceties include a 10-speaker, 480-watt Harman Kardon premium sound system, a 10-inch Discover Media infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, as well as a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.

Safety is supported with Volkswagen’s IQ.DRIVE technology and advanced driver assistance systems such as Travel Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Side Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist and Head-up Display.

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CKD Volkswagen Golf R officially on sale at RM334k

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VOLKSWAGEN Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced the official sale of the locally assembled Golf R, at the recommended retail price of RM334,012 on-the-road without insurance.

The price is inclusive of Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP), which supports owners with a five-year maintenance, five-year unlimited mileage warranty, and five-year roadside assistance.

The Golf R comes standard with the R Performance Package, which includes a titanium Akrapovič exhaust, 19-inch Estoril alloy wheels, a new rear spoiler, as well as Drift and Special modes.

The Drift and Special modes – accessible through the R button on the steering wheel, extend the range of customisation modes for the drivetrain and chassis to inject even more excitement to the driving experience.

In Drift mode, torque is prioritised to the rear wheels for fluid and controlled slides. The Special mode, which is specifically designed for the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, adjusts suspension settings for optimum contact.

Powering the Golf R is a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged TSI engine pushing out 320 PS and 400 Nm of torque. With a seven-speed wet-type, dual-clutch DSG transmission, the Golf R rockets from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds to reach a maximum speed of 250 km/h.

Stability and traction is maintained via its 4Motion all-wheel drive system with performance torque vectoring.

Visually, the flagship model of the Golf range is identified by its motorsport-inspired R front bumper and R radiator grille. Three colour choices are available – the signature Lapiz Blue, Deep Black and Pure White.

Inside, there’s R decorative trim in Carbon Grey, premium Nappa sport leather seats, as well as the R performance steering wheel with blue backlit R button and shift paddles.

Other new features include a head-up display, 10-inch Discover Pro infotainment system, a 10-speaker, 480-watt Harman Kardon sound system, wireless smartphone charging and automatic high beam assist.

The Golf R is supported with IQ.Drive, which comprises Travel Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Side Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist and Emergency Assist.

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Volkswagen Touareg returns to Malaysia – CKD, RM470k

VOLKSWAGEN Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has officially launched the Volkswagen Touareg R-Line, marking the re-entry of the flagship SUV into the local market after more than a decade.

We’re getting the facelifted third-generation model introduced globally in May of last year, in a sole R-Line variant.

The Touareg R-Line is locally assembled in Pekan, Pahang, and comes with a rather hefty price tag of RM469,990, including the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP).

The Touareg has a more aggressive look thanks to the R-Line package, redesigned front section, ‘R’ insignias on the doors and grille, and 20-inch Braga alloy wheels.

The design of the rear end is also sharper with its continuous horizontal LED strip for the taillight clusters. The rear VW logo is now illuminated in red, a first as this was previously only available in markets such as China and the US.

There are also new IQ.Light HD Matrix headlights, which have more than 38,000 interactive micro-LEDs to illuminate the road more precisely than ever before. In addition, entry and exit puddle lighting illuminates the ground by the doors with the Volkswagen logo.

Taking centrestage inside is the Innovision Cockpit, which consists of a 12.3-inch Digital Cockpit instrument display in front of the driver and a 15-inch touchscreen featuring the Discover Pro Max infotainment system and Wireless App-Connect.

Other creature comforts include wireless charging, five USB-C Type C ports with 45W capacity, four-zone air conditioning, Active Climate seats for the driver and front passenger, and the 730W Dynaudio Consequence audio system with an 80W amplifier and 13 speakers including a subwoofer.

The Touareg R-Line is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 TSI engine producing a respectable 340 PS and 450 Nm, delivered to the wheels via an 8-speed automatic transmission and the 4Motion all-wheel-drive system.

Air suspension with Automatic Self-Levelling is standard. Aside from providing comfort, it automatically adapts the vehicle height to match terrain conditions and can lower the ride height by 40 mm for easier loading or unloading of cargo. Wading level is an impressive 550 mm.

Safety-wise, the Touareg comes equipped with the IQ.Drive system offering features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking Front Assist, Automatic Post-Collision Braking, Lane Assist, Lane Keeping, Park Assist, Front Cross Traffic Assist, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

Also included is Night Vision, which provides uses an infrared sensor in the camera to detect thermal signatures from humans or animals up to 130 metres ahead to keep the driver aware of potential collision.

The Touareg is available in five exterior colours, namely Lapiz Blue, Silicon Gray, Grenadilla Black, Oryx White and Dolomite Silver.

The aforementioned Volkswagen Assurance Package includes five years free maintenance, five years unlimited mileage warranty, and five years complimentary roadside assistance.

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Volkswagen Malaysia’s CNY promo offers up to RM18,888 in savings

VOLKSWAGEN Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) recently announced the launch of its Chinese New Year campaign, with a suite of deals across its entire line-up of models.

Running till February 29, the campaign offers savings of up to RM18,888 on Volkswagen models, which includes the Golf GTI, Tiguan Allspace range and the Arteon R-Line. Full details of the savings are as listed below:

Model Savings RRP with savings
Tiguan Allspace Life (IQ.Drive) RM 2,888 RM 174,102
Tiguan Allspace Elegance (IQ.Drive) RM 8,888 RM 197,102
Tiguan Allspace R-Line (IQ.Drive) RM 8,888 RM 250,102
Arteon R-Line (IQ.Drive) RM 18,888 RM 281,102
Golf GTI (IQ.Drive) RM 3,888 RM 249,102

In addition, all Volkswagen models now come with five years free maintenance, five years unlimited mileage warranty and five years roadside assistance.

Bookings and test drive arrangements can be made at all authorised Volkswagen dealerships nationwide. For more information, visit volkswagen.com.my.

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Volkswagen recalls 6,671 cars in Malaysia over Takata airbag issue

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VOLKSWAGEN Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has issued a recall involving 6,671 vehicles manufactured between 2010 and 2014 following a Takata airbag safety issue.

This recall campaign involves six Volkswagen models, namely the sixth-generation Golf GTI, Eos, Passat CC, Polo, Beetle, and Vento, which are equipped with a specific driver front airbag gas generator housing.

According to VPCM, the concern with the front driver airbag housing generator is caused by deterioration of the generator’s propellant due to high air humidity and temperature fluctuations over a long period of time. This could lead to potential injury on the driver and passenger.

In an official statement, the company said that they have taken the necessary steps with its dealer partners to ensure parts availability and that the recall is conducted smoothly and efficiently. The nationwide recall will be carried out in phases to manage the number of cases.

“All notifications to identified owners, based on the Volkswagen database will be conducted by email and WhatsApp, and customers who purchased the vehicle from a previous owner or a used car dealership are advised to urgently contact the nearest Volkswagen authorised dealer for verification,” it said.

Should parts replacement be required in the event of parts replacement, all labour and replacement parts for this service will be at no cost to owners, the company added.

Owners may visit https://www.volkswagen.com.my/volkswagen-service/repair-and-service/service-action and key in their 17-digit VIN number which can be found at the bottom left of their vehicle’s windscreen.