Volkswagen Vento News in Malaysia

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced an official recall to replace Takata airbag modules. A total of 6,671 vehicles produced between 2010 and 2014 have been identified to undergo inspection under the recall. The affected models may require the replacement of a specific driver front airbag gas generator housing, these include: Golf GTI (Mk6) Eos Passat CC Polo Beetle Vento Also read: Review: 2023 VW Arteon IQ.Drive - Now on par with rivals, but at what cost? The concern with th

Arvind

Dec 27, 2023

Malaysians said goodbye to these 12 models in 2021 Some were discontinued due to poor sales, others due to age Which will you miss fondly? Once again, the big blue planet that we currently reside on has made its full orbit around the sun and the year 2020 v2.0 2021 ends. While some might remain optimistic that 2022 might be better with a huge array of upcoming models, we’d like to dedicate this article to the cars that won’t make it into the new year. Some of these models were revered by their o

CY Foong

Jan 1, 2022

If there's any word that can cause car buyers to think triple before signing the dotted line, it's depreciation. Sorry to say but this is just as certain as the sky is blue - the value of the car you drive drops over time. Stalwarts of the B-segment sedan scene - the Toyota Vios, Honda City, and Nissan Almera - are often said to be 'safe' choices when it comes to resale value. But how far is that true? Let's compare them, and we'll throw in the Volkswagen Vento into the mix as well. Data Collect

Sanjay

Mar 31, 2021

With news of the Volkswagen Vento finally discontinued in Malaysia out of the way, let’s move on to a scoop on its potential replacement. A Volkswagen Virtus in left-hand drive has been spotted by the Indian media very recently, so does this mean that the Virtus is a go for our market? Well, it’s not exactly a straightforward answer because this particular Virtus is most likely used as a test mule by Volkswagen India. There will be some differences between the Indian-spec Virtus from the rest of

CY Foong

Jan 5, 2021

Following Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) axing the Mk5 Polo from its local line-up, the title of oldest model goes to its sedan twin, the Volkswagen Vento. Now, it appears that the time for the Vento is also up in Malaysia. A quick check on the Volkswagen website shows that the Vento has been removed from the local line-up. The model was one of the most affordable Volkswagen cars in Malaysia with prices starting from RM 84,449 for the Comfortline variant. It first arrived here as the

CY Foong

Jan 5, 2021

The B-segment sedan market in Malaysia is perhaps one of the most competitive segments around, as various car manufacturers have their sights set on this segment. But not all sedans are created equally – some are more powerful, while others offer a more upmarket interior. Speaking of power, let’s take a closer look and see which B-segment sedan offers the best power-to-weight ratio. Honda City – The most popular, for a good reason Honda City gallery The Honda City is Malaysia’s most popular non-

Eric

May 14, 2020

Honda City is Honda’s volume leader in the non-national B-segment market, having sold a total of 31,357 units last year. The popularity is attributed to a well-rounded package and specification that people have come to expect from the H brand. (2017 Honda City Gallery | Specifications | Full Review) Honda City Trailing behind with 23,986 units is the original B-segment favorite, the Toyota Vios. Having launched early last year, it is the best Vios on sale yet as it is well-equipped now. (2019 To

Zamil Syaheer

Apr 7, 2020

(2020 VW Vento Price and Specs | Gallery) The Volkswagen Vento is a B-segment sedan that competes against the Toyota Vios and Honda City. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) updated the Vento a couple of times over the car's lifecycle, including fitting the model with LED headlights and a head unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. How much is the VW Vento? Prices start from RM 85,430 for the Comfortline, while the Highline costs RM 92,045. Opting for the Join edition bumps the

Eric

Mar 18, 2020

(2020 VW Vento Price and Specs | Gallery) The B-segment market is a tough one – established models like the Toyota Vios and Honda City have both conquered the segment since the early 2000s, leaving little room for other rivals to survive. Exterior – Volkwsagen can design a handsome-looking sedan Unlike other hatchback-derived sedan models with a tacked-on boot (looking at you Proton Persona), Volkswagen has done a swell job transforming the Polo into a sedan, as the rear end does not look like a

Eric

Feb 25, 2020

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is ushering in this Chinese New Year with special savings on selected models. Model Savings up to (RM) Monthly Repayment (RM) Polo 4,000 725 Vento Comfortline 8,000 783 Vento Highline 4,000 894 Golf R-Line 2,000 1,750 Tiguan Highline 2,000 1,675 Beetle Sport 5,000 1,505 Monthly calculation based on 9-year loan tenure with 10% down payment and based on 2.5% interest rate. Subject to terms & conditions while stocks last. For those considering the Tiguan (H

Eric

Jan 3, 2020