Updated VW Golf open for booking

VOLKSWAGEN Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is now accepting bookings for the new Volkswagen Golf variants at all Volkswagen dealerships nationwide. The refreshed Golf family, presented to the media today, consists of the Golf TSI in Sportline and R-Line variants, the iconic Golf GTI and performance-driven Golf R.
“The new Golf family retains the charisma of past models with the unmistakeable design, and has been updated with details such as redesigned bumpers, new conceptualised headlights and LED tail lights,” says VPCM.
Launched in 1974, the Golf is the Volkswagen brand's most successful model, and has played a major role in the automotive industry by setting standards in the compact class and pioneering the advancement of leading vehicle technologies, which got it so many motoring awards worldwide.
Recognised the world over, the first Golf GTI invented the hot hatch category when it was launched. No surprise then that it was awarded as the “Most Influential Car of All Time” by UK motoring magazine Autocar UK.
The ultimate performance hatch, the Golf R has set and broken numerous track records around the world. On the road and track, its appeal lies in the fact that it is one of the most well-rounded cars available in the market.
To date, more than 34 million units of the Golf in its different body variants have been produced and sold around the world. A new Golf was built, purchased and delivered every 40 seconds, on average, over the past four decades.
VPCM managing director and CEO, Erik Winter, is confident that the new Golf family will be well-received in Malaysia as it already has a strong local following. “With the introduction of four variants, there is a Golf for everyone. We are certain that the range will fulfil the expectations and desires of Golf fans here in Malaysia,” he added.
VPCM is also offering Malaysians the chance to win an all-expense paid trip to the Wörthersee GTI Festival in Austria. The contest is currently ongoing and will end on March 27. Details can be found at the Volkswagen Malaysia website.
Members of the public will have the opportunity to view the new Golf GTI and Golf R at the upcoming Volkswagen Tours. The GTI will be on display at AEON Bandar Dato Onn in Johor Baru from march 27 till April 1, while the Golf R will make its local debut at 1 Utama Shopping Centre in Petaling Jaya on March 28 and will be displayed there till April 1.
Bookings and test drive arrangements can be made at all authorised Volkswagen dealerships nationwide. For more information, visit www.volkswagen.com.my .
Golf

Price: RM155,990 (Sportline), RM169,990 (R-Line).
The Golf 1.4 TSI is available in both Sportline and R-Line. Under the bonnet of both variants is a 1.4TSI turbocharged engine paired with a seven-speed dry clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG), giving an impressive output of 148hp and 250Nm of torque between 1,500 and 3,500rpm. The Golf R-Line comes with “Vienna” leather seats, 17-inch Singapore alloy wheels, 12.3-inch Active Info Display, 8-inch 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 paired with a six-speed wet clutch direct shift gearbox (DSG). Output is an impressive 227hp with 350Nm between 1,500 and 4,600rpm. The Golf GTI comes with GTI “Vienna” perforated leather seats, 18-inch Milton Keynes alloy wheels, 12.3-inch Active Info Display, 8-inch 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), giving an impressive output of 286hp and 380Nm of torque between 2,000 and 5,400rpm transferred via its “4Motion” all-wheel drive system. The Golf R comes with the R “Vienna” perforated leather seats, 19-inch Pretoria alloy wheels, 12.3-inch Active Info Display, 9.2-inch Discover Pro with App-Connect with Gesture Control, LED headlights with Dynamic Cornering Lights, LED taillights with Dynamic Indicators and progressive steering.