At the sidelines of the launch of the 2024 VW Touareg here in Malaysia today, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) confirms that a special edition Golf GTI to celebrate the model's 50th anniversary will be introduced here later this year. Take note however that GTI was specifically mentioned. Looking at VW's overseas line-up, there is a Golf Edition 50 – but this is however a non-GTI model, which are not available in Malaysia anymore. Presumably then, this means it'll be a local special edi

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced a revised price for its locally assembled (CKD) 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI, along with a longer list of features. New for the 2024 model year is a 10-speaker 480W Harman Kardon audio system, replacing the previous model year’s 8-speaker setup. Also new for this year is a colour Head-up Display that projects speed, navigation, and system warnings onto the front windscreen. These updates have also bumped up the Golf GTI’s price to RM 254,012 (P

On the back of the hype surrounding the all-new Volkswagen Golf Mk8, most of you might have forgotten that the locally-assembled Volkswagen Golf R-Line doesn’t have a price yet. That’s now been addressed by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) as they’ve announced pricing start from RM 169,990. The all-new model retains the timeless Golf design but is sportier and more expressive thanks to the R-Line styling. Designed with aerodynamic efficiency in mind, the C-signature front bumper sits lo

Alongside its regular TSI variant, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has also launched the new 2022 Volkswagen GTI Mk8 in Malaysia. The new hot hatch is priced from RM 211,698. The reduction in price was possible as the Mk8 Golf GTI is now locally-assembled (CKD) at DRB-Hicom's facility in Pekan, Pahang. Malaysia is the first country outside of Germany and China to produce the Golf GTI. Previous generations of the iconic GTI were imported (CBU) from Germany. Also Read: This is proof that

As we venture further into Q2 of 2021 with several launches already taken place earlier this year, let’s continue looking forwards to upcoming cars that are slated to be launched in Malaysia sometime in 2021. Do note that some of the cars mentioned are based on prediction, with varying levels of possibility. With that out of the way, let us crack on. Upcoming cars in 2021 - Toyota Camry facelift / GR 86 UMW Holdings Berhad outlined the models that are set to be introduced here in the fourth quar

The Volkswagen Golf, in its current 7th generation form, may be a couple of years old, but it is still quite a capable alternative. With options such as the Ford Focus and Volvo V40 bowing out of our market, leaving the Volkswagen Golf as the only European C-segment hatchback available on sale. For the 2019 model year, Volkswagen introduced a new Sound & Style variant to the Golf line-up, which adds a Helix 300W soundbar, Volkswagen Tint, and Sound & Style emblems to the Golf TSI. The soundbar d