As this blue and green third rock from the sun completes its orbit around the pulsating red giant heat sphere, another year passes. 2023 could also see another record-breaking year of automotive sales in Malaysia. Still, as we get accustomed to writing 2024 (or 2023A for the superstitious) on our calendar dates, we also would like to remember the key models that did not make it. Bar certain variants that have been discontinued like the Mazda 3 1.5-litre variants and the Volkswagen Golf R-Line, w
CY Foong
03.01.2024
Looking to buy a Volkswagen? EON is offering interest rates from 2.08 percent or savings of up to RM 9,000 for selected models at Setia Alam this weekend. In our spotlight here is the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace with three variants on offer - Life, Elegance, and R-Line, priced at RM 174,590, RM 203,590, and RM 257,073 respectively. Prices quoted are on-the-road without insurance, inclusive of the optional VAP extended warranty and free service package. Among the 7-seater SUVs available in Malaysi
Shaun
30.08.2023
The stream of bad news just keeps coming. After Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, and Kia, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has also announced price hikes for the most important model in its line-up, the 7-seater Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. The locally assembled (CKD) Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace is now more expensive by between RM 14k to RM 31k, depending on variant. If there’s any consolation, the impact of the increase in prices is soothed by an upgrade in active safety features, now including IQ.DR
Hans
05.07.2023
The second-generation Volkswagen Tiguan has been on sale since 2016 and after 7 years, an all-new third generation of Volkswagen’s popular SUV model has just been officially previewed. Built on an enhanced MQB evo platform, the all-new Tiguan will be offered with 4 powerplants, namely turbodiesel (TDI), turbocharged petrol (TSI), mild-hybrid turbo petrol (eTSI), and for the first time ever, a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) system called eHybrid. No technical details on these powertrains have been announc
CY Foong
16.06.2023
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
27.04.2023
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
10.04.2023