Volkswagen Arteon News in Malaysia

In conjunction with the Merdeka and Malaysia Day festivities, Volkswagen is offering exclusive deals and aftersales packages as part of its Gemilang Deals promotion. From now until 31-October 2023, get unbeatable savings of up to RM23,000 on Volkswagen models fitted with the IQ.DRIVE ADAS safety suite. Also read: Review: CKD 2022 Volkswagen Golf GTI – Is she still the girl that can do both? The Volkswagen IQ.Drive ADAS suite comprises: Front Assist – Front collision warning and autonomous emerge

Arvind

Sep 17, 2023

In fashion, there is a commonly used quote that reads “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” meaning something that stands the test of time, is usually simple, purposeful and without unnecessary frippery. The Volkswagen Arteon befits the expression. Underneath its beautiful skin - arguably the most beautiful sedan ever made by Volkswagen - it is an uncomplicated, powerful and focused product; a car that objectively outperforms all its competitors, for less. However, a lack of ADAS features

Arvind

Sep 10, 2023

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today introduced the Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP) that aims to provide owners with the flexibility and protection they need for their IQ.DRIVE-equipped models. VAP is applicable solely for Volkswagen models equipped with IQ.DRIVE, which currently comprises the new Golf GTI and the updated Arteon R-Line 4MOTION. Also Read: Up RM 19k, the 2023 VW Golf GTI is first VPCM car in Malaysia with ADAS, now priced from RM 245k The package provides the follow

Dinesh

Jul 3, 2023

In 2020, it was reported that VW will drop the VW Passat sedan and the coupe-like VW Arteon from its line-up. The news about the Passat has come to pass and VW brand CEO Thomas Schäfer confirmed yesterday that the Arteon will not be replaced. Speaking at the company’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany yesterday to announce the global “ACCELERATE FORWARD | Road to 6.5” program to achieve greater efficiency and higher profits at lower cost, Schäfer said: “The program is the number one priority fo

Hans

Jun 15, 2023

As the flagship sedan in Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) range, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line 4Motion deserves the best and that’s now the case as it’s been updated with IQ.Drive technology. The bump in equipment also sees the pricing bumped up to RM 301,012. This sees the sole Arteon variant here now packing Front Assist and adaptive cruise control together with a wireless charging port for added convenience. Under the hood and shell, performance figures remain unchanged. That see

Dinesh

May 2, 2023

If you were tired of the traditionally Japanese-dominated D-segment here, the Volkswagen Passat was the last continental large sedan you could get here until it was discontinued recently. While it wasn’t perfect, it did offer that continental sophistication with an impressive ride and the current B8 Passat was even crowned the 2015 European Car of the Year. Unfortunately though, the new Passat that’s due for a September 2023 debut will likely not make its way here. The reason comes down to the f

Dinesh

Apr 27, 2023

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced a new promotion offering an additional 2 years of free maintenance on its popular models, the Arteon R-Line, Tiguan Allspace R-Line, and Elegance. This promotion provides customers with up to RM 9,600 worth of savings and a total of 5 years free maintenance (or 75,000 km, whichever comes first) on top of the current 5 years manufacturer warranty and roadside assistance. The Arteon R-Line boasts a powerful 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that

Eric

Apr 10, 2023

VW Arteon is now RM 9,000 pricier No change in power or equipment Still no ADAS Roughly 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 laun

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-litre, turb

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 locally. Now though, th

Shaun

Aug 19, 2021