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New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before

Eric · Feb 16, 2022 08:35 PM

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 01

Completing the holy trinity of the Volkswagen Golf line-up in Malaysia is the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has just previewed the hyper hatch for Malaysia, with prices starting from RM 356,412.

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 02

That marks a massive RM 77k increase in price compared to the Mk7.5 Golf R, which retailed for RM 278,888 (without GST).

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New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 01

Unlike the TSI and GTI siblings that are locally-assembled (CKD) in Pahang, the Mk8 Golf R is imported (CBU) from Germany.

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 02

Powering the Mk8 Golf R is Volkswagen’s long-standing EA888 turbocharged 2.0-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine, fettled to produce 320 PS and 420 Nm. That’s 30 PS and 40 Nm more than the Mk7.5 Golf R that it replaces.

Also Read: All-new 2021 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 debuts – 320 PS, 420 Nm

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 03

For the Malaysian market, the sole transmission option is a 7-speed wet-type dual-clutch (DSG) automatic transmission, hooked up to Volkswagen’s 4Motion all-wheel drive system.

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 04

This powertrain combination allows the Mk8 Golf R to dispatch the century sprint in just 4.8 seconds, shaving 0.4 seconds off the model it replaces. Top speed is an electronically-limited 250 km/h.

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 05

That said, in the Mk8 Golf R, the 4Motion AWD system now features the R-Performance Torque Vectoring system that is capable of delivering 100 percent torque to the outside wheel for increased traction.

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 06

Because our Malaysian-spec car isn't fitted with the Performance Package, it lacks the fancy Drift mode. 

Also Read: Volkswagen Golf R Mk8 gets Drift Mode like an AMG A45S

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 07

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 08

Seeing that it is the flagship model in the Golf line-up, it gets all the bells and whistles, including 19-inch Adelaide dual-tone alloy wheels and a quad exhaust muffler configuration as well as silver-finished side mirror caps.

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 09

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 10

Inside, the Mk8 Golf R offers the 480-watt, 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. Infotainment duties is taken care of by a 10-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 11

New Mk8 2022 VW Golf R previewed for Malaysia, priced from RM 356k, RM 77k more than before 12

Three colours are available for the Mk8 Golf R, namely Pure White, Lapiz Blue, and Deep Black.

Eric

Editor

Started from the IT industry but somehow managed to find his way into the automotive industry. If he’s not gaming, he’s constantly tinkering with his daily/weekend car.

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