New prices for Volkswagens, sans GST

IN line with the newly-revised GST rate of zero percent by the Malaysian government, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today announced the updated prices of its model range, effective June 1.
The new prices will remain in effect, pending the reimplementation of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) by the government. The table below lists the new recommended retail price (RRP) with 0% GST valid from June 1, while the current RRPs with 6% GST are in brackets:
- Polo: RM 72,488 (RM76,888).
- Vento Comfortline: RM81,888 (RM86,888).
- Vento Highline: RM88,488 (RM93,888).
- Jetta Highline: RM121,488 (RM128,990).
- Passat Comfortine: RM169,488 (RM179,990).
- Passat Comfortline Plus: RM174,478 (RM184,980).
- Passat Highline: RM187,488 (RM198,990).
- Tiguan Comfortline: RM139,888 (RM148,990).
- Tiguan Highline: RM158,888 (RM168,990).
- Beetle Sport: RM139,488 (RM147,888).
- Golf Sportline: RM146,888 (RM155,990).
- Golf R-Line: RM157,488 (RM166,990).
- Golf GTI: RM225,888 (RM239,990).
- Golf R: RM278,888 (RM295,990).
* These are retail prices and do not include insurance and registration.
VPCM says that with limited stocks available, customers should take this opportunity to place their bookings now as come June 1, they will enjoy prices without GST as well as the current ongoing Raya promotions.
Its managing director, Erik Winter, said that the Malaysian public is in a position to benefit from the current situation. “This period in time is a windfall for Malaysians, and so I would like to urge those considering our products to grab this opportunity as there is no better time to own a Volkswagen.”
“Customer peace of mind is always a priority for us, and we want to be able to provide this during the transition period until the implementation of the SST. We want our customers to benefit from the revised prices, and enjoy our ongoing promotions,” he added.
VPCM is currently running its “Fuel Up Your Gaya” promotion, where customers can enjoy low interest rates of 0.88% per annum and cash rebates of up to RM15,000 on selected Volkswagen models.
Additionally, those who purchase a Volkswagen (till June 30) will also receive a petrol card worth RM1,188. On top of that, every new Volkswagen comes with a five-year manufacturer’s warranty, five-year roadside assistance and three years of free service.