Volkswagen Malaysia Launches the New Golf R-Line and New Golf GTI Mk8.5

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia has launched the Newest, most current range of cars from the Golf model here. These models, from what most enthusiasts know as the refreshed Mk8.5 Golfs, are the New Golf R-Line, introduced witha new 1.5 eTSI MHEV engine replacing the previous 1.4 TSI variant, and a new Golf GTI offers more power with additional 20PS. 

National Cyclist Dato' Azizulhasni Awang is the First Ever Brand Ambassador for Volkswagen Malaysia

Today, we got to sit in the same room with national cycling icon, Dato Azizulhasni Awang. A real down to earth champion from the looks of it. The reason is that Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) held a small media event to announce a partnership with Dato’Azizulhasni who is now the first-ever brand ambassador for the Volkswagen marque in Malaysia. This is a partnership of shared values like bold performance, relentless determination, and timeless design.  Known as The Pocket Rocketman, Azizulhasni is not only Malaysia’s first Olympic cycling medallist but also a symbol of what Malaysians can achieve with heart, grit and precision, and something that Volkswagen also say they hold dear to.

The story of Dato' Azizul is colourful. From humble beginnings in Terengganu to the podiums of Tokyo, Melbourne and hopefully the next Olympics, the journey of how he has arrived to this point reflects the Volkswagen ethos: to engineer dreams into reality through innovation, resilience and human excellence. 

Upcoming Volkswagen Arteon Now Available for Booking - Prices Estimated to be Between RM290K to RM310K When Launched

The next new Volkswagen to be launched here in Malaysia is the Volkswagen Arteon. This is what was once the Passat CC, then the CC and now, the Arteon 5 door fastback coupe by Volkswagen (it used to be a 4 door sedan/coupe). Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM), the folks who are the official Volkswagen distributor here is now accepting pre-bookings for the all-new Volkswagen Arteon. The fully imported Arteon R-Line is expected to be priced between RM290,000 and RM310,000 when it launches in a few months time.

Highlights of the Volkswagen Fest 2018 - It's Still Ongoing Till Tomorrow, 14th October 2018 - Offers, Promos, Test Drive, Food, Entertainment, Etc.

The Volkswagen Fest 2018 is on till tomorrow, the 14th of October 2018. This is the second year running that Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia have held the event that celebrates Volskwagen, old and new and in every shape and size. Here are some of the highlights of the festival as photographed by Yours Truly on Friday, the day it opened its doors to the public. 

Upcoming Events: The Volkswagen Fest 2018 is Happening This 12th - 14th October 2018 at Setia City Convention Centre

The Volkswagen Fest is back for a second year running! Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) will be hosting its second Volkswagen Fest 2018 which will be happening from 12th till 14th October 2018 at Setia City Convention Centre in Setia Alam. 

Volkswagen Track Day 2018 - Sepang Circuit 21st September 2018 - It was damp after the rain...So it was fun in the Golf TSI R-Line & the Golf GTI

Last weekend was Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia's (VPCM) Volkswagen Track Day 2018 at the Sepang International Circuit. Friday, the 21st of September was a session for the media fellas and VPCM's fleet customers. These are basically people who report for motoring media - print, online & broadcast as well as lifestyle media if I am not mistaken (I didn't pay attention...I was just there to have some fun with the cars provided). Saturday night, the 22nd was for Volkswagen car clubs and customers invited by VPCM to have a go around the track.

Road Test: The Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 Experience - Trying Out the Facelifted and Upgraded Golf 1.4 TSI R-Line, Golf GTI & Golf R

The Volkswagen Golf is the only type of golf that I like at this moment in time. I actually did not really like both prior to the introduction of the seventh generation Golf. I did not like the game because it actually took too much of my time trying to play it. In fact, if you played it the slightest bit properly it would still require about half a day to complete an 9-hole game with a group of friends. Or strangers if you are so hard up and are willing to play regardless whoever comes along. When it came to the more recent Mk5 and Mk6 Golf, they just looked too much like a delivery van to actually make me want one.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia Opens The Volkswagen Marketplace - An e-Platform to Reserve a Car & Enjoy Exclusive Offers

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has launched the “Volkswagen Marketplace”. This is an e-platform where customers can reserve a Volkswagen car and enjoy exclusive online offers. The Volkswagen Marketplace is the first-of-its-kind platform unveiled by an automobile distributor here in Malaysia. It also starts off with an exclusive online-only deal on only 20 units of the Passat 1.8TSI Trendline Cyber. 

Test Drive - The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle 1.2 TSI - Does It Still Hack It After All These Years?

The current Volkswagen Beetle has been around for quite awhile. It was first launched as the replacement for the Volkswagen New Beetle in 2011 and it has been the new, New Beetle to buy ever since. Launched as a 2012 model, it has been in production for about seven years and in car years, it could be almost time for production to end if it was any other car.

The Volkswagen Golf R-Line 1.4TSI Now Comes With Leather Seats

Only launched a couple of months ago, the new, fully imported Volkswagen Golf R-Line 1.4TSI now comes with 'R-Line' Vienna leather seats. Prior to this announcement, the Golf R-Line was specced with something Volkswagen called the 'Zoom' fabric. Now you can zoom around sitting on leather seats instead.

Volkswagen Will Sell The 3 Door Golf R Here - Limited To 10 Units and Priced From RM268,888

If you're the type of person who thinks that any 5 door hot hatch is still looks like a shopping trolley then I've got news for you. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) are bringing in very limited units (10 ONLY) of the 3 door Volkswagen Golf R. Now open for booking, the 3-door Golf R priced at RM 268,888 (before registration).

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia Revises Its Service Pricing Guide In Line With Zero GST

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) have announced the updated Service Pricing Guide of Volkswagen cars reflecting the zero GST rating which begins today, 1st June 2018. This is in-line with the implementation of zero percent GST by the Malaysian government which has taken into effect. 

Zero GST - Revised Prices of New Volkswagen Cars in Malaysia After 1st June 2018

Official distributors of Volkswagen cars here, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM), today announced the updated prices of its model range, effective 1st of June 2018 in lieu of the Zero percentage rated GST which would take effect 1st of June 2018. The new prices will remain in effect until the reintroduction of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) as it was announced by the Government.

The Volkswagen ‘Fuel Up Your Gaya’ Sales Campaign In Conjunction With The Upcoming Hari Raya Festivities In Now Ongoing

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) have started their Hari Raya sales promo and offers today. The German marque has a whole lot of promos and special deals to help assist you in your decision to drive home in a new Volkswagen for the upcoming Hari Raya. This time around, they are calling it the Volkswagen ‘Fuel Up Your Gaya’ or in Malay, 'Serlahkan Gaya Anda' campaign and it will go on till 30th June 2018.

SOCAR, The Car-Sharing Service Adds 50 Volkswagen Polo 1.6 To Service The Klang Valley

A fleet of 50 Volkswagen Polo 1.6 will be made available to the general public under SOCAR, the car-sharing service where people can use several types of cars via a smartphone application. These will be in use in and around the Klang Valley at the moment and is another form of ride-sharing. This time, you actually rent the whole car and drive it yourselves rather than the Grab, or Uber (now defunct in Malaysia) where you get someone and his car to drive you anywhere you want to go. 

New Volkswagen Golf R-Line Unveiled at the Malaysia Autoshow 2018 - A Sportier Entry Level Golf, Priced at RM166,990++

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has unveiled the new 2018 Volkswagen Golf R-Line on the first day of the Malaysia Autoshow 2018 which will run through this weekend (26-29th April 2018). This rounds off the newly facelifted Golf family line-up for Malaysia. Showing its face for the first time in Malaysia, the Golf R-Line is the sportier of the two 1.4liter Golf variants sold here.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia Reveals The 'WILD' Package for the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4TSI Comfortline

We've just published our Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4TSI Highline with optional accessories review both in written and video format and lo and behold, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) comes out with a new, optional accessory package for the Tiguan 1.4TSI Comfortline variant. It must be some kind of coincidence. Anyway, the new package for the Tiguan Comfortline is called the 'WILD' Package.

Lucky Volkswagen Malaysia Winner Mohamad Syazwan Will Head For The Wörthersee GTI Festival 2018

Mohamad Syazwan bin Mohamad Naim is one lucky fella! Last saturday, he beat two other finalists and won the grand prize of an all-expense trip to the Wörthersee GTI Festival in Austria, courtesy of the Wörthersee GTI contest organised by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) in conjunction with the Malaysian launch of the new, facelifted Volkswagen Golf which many enthusiasts call the Golf Mk7.5.

Test Drive (with Video) : 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI Highline With Optional Accessories - Revisiting the Tiguan

I was offered another go at the Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI recently. Those that follow this blog would remember that I actually wrote about this in April last year (2017). I initially road tested the Tiguan then during the media drive in conjunction with its Malaysian launch. I came away satisfied with its overall feel and performance to say the least. Somehow, I now found myself in another one courtesy of the friendly people at Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia. This time its a 2017-2018 Malaysian specced Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI Highline edition. 

Volkswagen Malaysia Has Announced A Service Maintenance Schedule Revision For Volkswagen Cars - More Ownership Cost Savings In The Long Run

Good news for all Volkswagen owners out there! Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has announced a revision on the Service Maintenance Schedule for Volkswagen cars. The new Service Maintenance Schedule will be effective beginning the 1st of April 2018 and according to VPCM, it can offer up to 26% savings for Volkswagen owners (if calculated based on a 5 year or 75,000km duration. This revision will be implemented mainly due to extended replacement intervals of certain components.