Marking its 50th anniversary since first going on sale, the facelifted 2024 VW Golf (Mk 8.5) has made its debut with an array of styling updates, a new infotainment system, updated driving assistance features and a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. The brand defining 2024 VW Golf now crucially receives 10 powertrain variants – relevant to Malaysia is likely one of four turbocharged petrol (TSI) variants. VW has yet to reveal specifics on each powertrain as more derivatives will be introduce

Just a few days after the pair of 2021 Volkswagen Golf TSI R-Line and Golf GTI (Mk 8) were spotted in Kuala Lumpur, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has opened registration of interest (ROI) for both models. As explained in our earlier report, these eight-generation Golfs will be locally-assembled (CKD Pekan, Pahang), a return to Malaysian assembly since the Mk1 Golf of the 1970s. Also read: This is proof that CKD production of the Mk8 VW Golf GTI has started in Malaysia Prices for thes

If you somehow thought that Volkswagen's pivot into the electric vehicle (EV) era will result in less performance vehicles, well, maybe it's time to rethink that: this is the Volkswagen ID.X concept, and it's every bit today's Golf R, albeit an electrified one. Sitting on VW's new all-electric modular platform - dubbed MEB - the ID.X shares a few components with the rest of the electric-only ID lineup. Chief among them is the 82 kWh battery pack from the ID.4, and electric motors that make a pea

Think hot-hatch and the first car that comes to mind would be the Volkswagen Golf. Well, the Golf did literally invent the term back in its rallying heydays for its well-balanced set-up that makes its driving experience a hot-topic 50 years on. In Malaysia, a used VW Golf GTI can be purchased for as low as RM 65,000, should you get one? For this used car guide, we’re focussing on the VW Golf GTI Mk6 and Mk7. What are the issues that you should look out for when purchasing one of these used iconi

The year 2020 is about to reach its closure with a little more than a month to go. Though it is mostly a pathetic year and not one we envisioned when we were younger (90s kids will remember this), the cars that were launched were at least worth it (some weren't). Instead of gushing over what are our favourite cars of 2020, for now, we would like to focus on what cars to get excited for next year. Here’s a quick summary of what models would be launched in 2021. 2021 Car Launches Brand Model BMW 2

Not allowed to steal the spotlight from the ID 3 electric hatchback at the Frankfurt Auto Show, the 2020 Volkswagen Golf recently allowed to circulating about the road again before its official debut in October. (Picture Credit: @johannes.vag) So what can you expect from The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf? Sharper, Stronger and Faster, that's what that is. Sharper At first glance, you will recognize its one of the Glofs from the general side shape and classic C-pillar design. To the front end