The wait for the locally-assembled (CKD) 2024 VW Golf R may not be for too long more as the company resolves technical issues with the government during the homologation process, says Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia Managing Director, Denyu Bostandzhiev. "We had certain issues with the government during homologation, technical stuff. Something to do with the axles' certifications, as the Golf R is 4x4 [all-wheel drive]. It'll be the first 4x4 Golf that is produced here," clarified Bostandzhie
Sanjay
13.03.2024
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
Sanjay
12.03.2024
This here is the world's first glimpse of the 2024 Volkswagen Golf R facelift (Mk 8.5) attacking the Austrian Ice Race in Zell Am See, to serve as an appetiser before its global debut in the middle of this year. "Unmistakeably R", as Volkswagen says, hence the updated Golf R was brought to show its all-wheel drive prowess by racing legends Hans-Joachim Stuck (3 times 24 Hours of Le Mans winner) and Johan Kristoffersson (6 times World Rallycross Champion) in the wintry town's fourth edition of it
Sanjay
29.01.2024
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
Arvind
24.01.2024
The current generation VW Golf GTI Mk8 is due for a mid-model lifecycle update. The Mk8 Golf GTI made its global debut in February 2020. Nearly four years later, a nip-and-tuck is necessary to keep the German hot hatch fresh. Ahead of today's opening of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, USA, VW hosted a preview of the new 2024 Golf GTI, colloquially referred to as the Mk 8.5 generation model. Wrapped in camouflage material, the new Mk 8.5 Golf GTI features a new front bumper whil
Hans
09.01.2024
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
Hans
02.01.2024