Ahead of the launch of the new Volkswagen Golf later this year, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is now accepting bookings for all three variants: the Golf TSI in Sportline and R-Line trim, the Golf GTI and performance-driven Golf R.
The new Golf family has been updated with redesigned bumpers, new headlights and LED tail lights.
Golf 1.4 TSI
Price: RM155,990 (Sportline)
Price: RM169,990 (R-Line)
The Golf 1.4 TSI is available in two trim levels: Sportline and R-Line, both with a 1.4TSI turbocharged engine, paired with a seven-speed dry clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG), producing 148bhp and 250Nm of between 1,500 to 3,500rpm. The Golf R-Line comes with ‘Vienna’ leather seats, 17” Singapore alloy wheels, 12.3” Active Info Display, 8” composition media with App-Connect as well as LED headlights with Static and Dynamic Cornering Lights.
Golf GTI
Price: RM239,990
The ultimate hot hatch, the Golf GTI features a new 2.0TSI turbocharged engine that is paired with a six-speed wet clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG). Output is 227bhp and 350Nm of torque between 1,500 to 4,600rpm. The Golf GTI comes with GTI ‘Vienna’ perforated leather seats, 18” Milton Keynes alloy wheels, 12.3” Active Info Display, 8” Discover Media with App-Connect, LED headlights with Dynamic Cornering Lights, LED taillights with Dynamic Indicators and Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC) with driving mode selection.
Golf R
Price: RM295,990
A true performance powerhouse, the Golf R comes with a new 2.0TSI turbocharged engine and a seven-speed wet clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG), producing 286bhp and 380Nm of torque between 2,000 to 5,400rpm transferred via 4MOTION all-wheel drive system. The Golf R comes with the R ‘Vienna’ perforated leather seats, 19” Pretoria alloy wheels, 12.3” Active Info Display, 9.2” Discover Pro with App-Connect with Gesture Control, LED headlights with Dynamic Cornering Lights, LED taillights with Dynamic Indicators and progressive steering.
Bookings can be made at Volkswagen dealers nationwide. The new Golf GTI and Golf R will be available for viewing at the upcoming Volkswagen Tours. The GTI will be on display at AEON Bandar Dato Onn in Johor Bahru, from the 27 March till 1 April, while the Golf R will make its local debut at 1 Utama Shopping Centre from 28 March till 1 April 2018.
