Volkswagen Arteon News in Malaysia

VW Arteon is now RM 9,000 pricier No change in power or equipment Still no ADASRoughly 7 months after it was launched in Malaysia, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has quietly increased the price of the 2022 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line facelift.The swanky fastback is now RM 9,000 dearer, which pushes the Arteon’s price to RM 258,019. The price is on-the-road, and includes the sale and service tax (SST) exemption, valid till 30-June 2022.Also Read: New 2021 VW Arteon R-Line facelift l

Eric

Feb 22, 2022

Fresh off the lot, our WapCar Ratings sees the facelifted 2021 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line go through our instrumented tests. Locally-assembled (CKD) in Pekan, Pahang, the swoopy sedan is a rival to the BMW 3 Series (G20) and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.Please keep in mind that scores of the VW Arteon is only relative to its segment and not the entirety of the new-car market.VW Arteon R-Line: Driving Performance - 42/50, Good power and control VW Arteon R-Line - Facts and Figures Engine 2.0-

Sanjay

Aug 21, 2021

In a hypothetical situation, you currently have a Toyota Camry or Honda Accord as a result of the progress you’ve made in the corporate ladder. Since the current generations of the Accord and Camry are pretty much RM 200k cars, the next step might as well be a compact executive sedan.The most obvious choices in Malaysia are the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. There’s also the Audi A4 but due to its price and limited distributor network, it hasn’t been competitive locall

Shaun

Aug 19, 2021

“Badge is important.” If this phrase resonates with you, then no matter the outcome of this review, the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line facelift will not win you over its rivals like the BMW 3 Series or the Mercedes-Benz C-Class.So I’ll just start with the verdict – if you have RM 250k to spare for a “premium” sedan, look no further than the Volkswagen Arteon. Bold statement? Well, having had the privilege of experiencing most of its class rivals, I can say that

Shaun

Aug 15, 2021

Volkswagen Passengers Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has today introduced a new Volkswagen Cares app to elevate ownership experience for customers. Launched as part of Volkswagen Cares initiative, the new app will replace the older version with immediate effect.Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace R-LineVPCM developed the new app with customers in mind, taking into account feedbacks before introducing new functions and enhanced features to further improve user journey. The new Volkswagen Cares app is now a one-stop

Sanjay

Aug 2, 2021

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has just launched the new 2021 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line facelift in Malaysia. The new flagship model from VPCM is priced at RM 247,671.Under the sleek clamshell bonnet lies a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine that pumps out 280 PS and 350 Nm, hooked up to Volkswagen’s seven-speed dual-clutch automatic (DSG). The pre-facelift 190 PS model is no more.Power is deployed to all four wheels via the 4Motion all-wheel drive system.This allows the Arteon

Eric

Jul 16, 2021

"That is how we are challenging premium car makers without becoming one ourselves," is how Volkswagens product planning boss Dr. Elmar-Marius Licharz describes the VW Arteon.Whats the idea behind having a VW taking attention away from Audi is something we wont really know.Japanese market model shown, note the Japanese format number plate holderWhats certain is that its a deliberate, calculated move. A car doesn’t just exist the way it does because some designer or some engineer w

Hans

Jul 14, 2021

Volkswagen Group Japan (VGJ) has launched the facelifted 2021 Volkswagen Arteon in the country, bringing with it the swoopy Arteon Shooting Brake as well. Arteon Shooting Brake is the red oneAcross the two body styles, three variants are offered: the TSI 4Motion R-Line, TSI 4Motion R-Line Advance, and TSI 4Motion Elegance.Top to bottom: Arteon, and Arteon Shooting BrakeJapanese prices of the facelifted VW Arteon range are as below: VW Arteon price in Japan VW Arteon (fastback sedan)

Sanjay

Jul 13, 2021

This is it – after much teasing, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) will be launching the new Volkswagen Arteon R-Line 4Motion facelift this Friday, 16-July.The company will livestream the launch on their Facebook page and YouTube channel from 12:30 pm onwards.Despite the ongoing EMCO situation in Malaysia, the new 2021 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line is off to a strong start. Order books were opened in June and in less than a month’s time, bookings collected have exceeded VPCM&rsquo

Eric

Jul 12, 2021

The new 2021 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line 4Motion is off to a strong start in Malaysia, despite the ongoing EMCO / NRP situation and car showrooms still shuttered.Bookings for the new Arteon R-Line 4Motion were opened in June and in less than one month, the bookings collected has exceeded Volkswagen Passenger Car Malaysia’s (VPCM) targets.Also read: 2021 VW Arteon R-Line facelift: Bookings open, CKD, est. RM 255k, 280 PS, 4MotionThe company however, has elected to not reveal any figures yet, w

Hans

Jul 7, 2021