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Volkswagen Gemilang Deals Offer Great Savings

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) introduces the Gemilang Deals, a special promotion in honour of Merdeka and Malaysia Day celebrations. This campaign presents customers with exceptional savings, offering discounts of up to RM23,000 on Volkswagen models equipped with IQ.DRIVE technology.

Valid until October 31st, the Gemilang Deals include the following enticing offers:

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has interesting plans from September 6th to 10th, 2023, with the Volkswagen Tour at 1 Utama Shopping Centre. This event, set up in the Oval area of the New Wing, is set to feature the public premiere of the upcoming Golf R, a highly anticipated addition to their lineup. Priced in the range of RM330,000 to RM350,000 and locally assembled, the Golf R comes with the “R Performance Package” as a standard offering. This package includes premium features like a titanium Akrapovič exhaust system, “Drift” and “Special” driving modes, a newly designed rear spoiler, and 19-inch Estoril alloy wheels.

The Volkswagen Tour promises more than just the Golf R debut; it will also showcase an extensive selection of Volkswagen models for visitors to explore and test drive. This event is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiasts and potential buyers to get a firsthand look at Volkswagen’s latest offerings.

Volkswagen Introduces The ID GTI Concept

The Volkswagen Golf GTI has a storied history that spans nearly half a century, and it holds a special place in the hearts of automotive enthusiasts. Now, after almost 48 years since the debut of the first Golf GTI model in Germany, Volkswagen is ushering in a new era with the introduction of the first all-electric performance hatchback from the brand.

Volkswagen has confirmed that the new ID GTI Concept is built upon the MEB platform, featuring front-wheel drive, and it is slated for eventual production. However, Volkswagen has not officially announced the exact timeline or the manufacturing location for the production version of the ID GTI Concept.

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Volkswagen Passat Ninth-Gen Debuts As A Wagon Only Variant

Starting in the first quarter of 2024, the ninth-generation Volkswagen Passat will be exclusively offered in a wagon body style, a body style referred to by VW as the Variant. This overhauled Passat is notable as the inaugural vehicle built on the MQB evo platform by the German automaker, incorporating a selection of advanced technology and powertrains.

The new model surpasses its predecessor in size and power, with dimensions approximately 193.6 inches in length, marking a 5.6-inch increase compared to the outgoing model. The wheelbase has been extended by around two inches, resulting in expanded passenger space. When the rear seats are folded, the storage capacity reaches nearly 1925.5 litres.

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2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380: Last Call For Manual Transmission

The iconic Volkswagen Golf with a manual transmission is bidding farewell in style. Volkswagen has introduced a special edition to commemorate the last year of the manual hot hatch, offered for both the Golf GTI and Golf R. After a remarkable run of over four decades, the manual-equipped Golf GTI is now heading into retirement.

The term ‘380’ pays homage to the Mk8’s internal designation and also honors the fourth-gen GTI 337 special edition, available in 2002. This lineage traces back to the Mk1 GTI from the 1970s, when the Golf was named Rabbit in the United States and Canada. This nostalgic connection might resurface in the upcoming months, possibly as a trim level or special edition.

It boasts an exclusive Graphite Gray Metallic hue, reserved solely for the 2024 Volkswagen Golf’s manual transmission variations: S, SE, and Autobahn trims. Additionally, buyers have the option to select from six other available paint options.

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Volkswagen Malaysia Unveils The 2023 Golf R – 320PS, 400Nm & Drift Mode!

The Volkswagen Golf R represents the most potent of the Golf range. Offering the brand’s sportiest and most emotionally stirring driving experience, and perhaps motivating generations of hatchback aficionados as well as other car makers to follow suite.

The R32, which was introduced more than 20 years ago and had a 3.2-litre naturally aspirated version of Volkswagen’s distinctive VR6 engine, is where the Golf R’s genealogy begins. Additionally, the R32 was also the first Volkswagen to come with a dual-clutch gearbox. The R torch was later carried on by the Mk 6 and the Mk 7.

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Volkswagen Replaces The “I” In GTI With A Lightning Bolt

Volkswagen values the GTI name highly, thus it looks like that the acronym’s meaning will need to change as a result of the new emblem seen above. As is already public knowledge, Volkswagen plans to convert its entire line-up to fully electric models soon. Currently, GTI refers to “Grand Touring Injection,” with the final component clearly referencing fuel injection. As such, that name may have to change, or does it?

However, Volkswagen will update the GTI emblem, adding a lightning bolt in place of the last letter. No, it does not mean “The Flash”, it simply means that the GTI moniker will live on in this new electric era. Does this mean that the GTX designation that high-performance VW EVs now carry may be dropped?

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2024 Volkswagen Passat; Wagon-Only Model, First Specs Released

Volkswagen has just released the first sneak peek of the brand-new Passat, which will make its global debut at the end of August this year. However, the all-new Passat variant will only officially be launched in the first quarter of 2024.

This new variant will be 144 mm longer than its predecessor, measuring 4917 mm in length. It will also have an extra 50 mm of legroom due to its larger size. Cargo space has increased by 40 litres to 690 litres with the rear seats in place. When the seats are folded, the volume increases by 140 litres over the original Passat waggon to 1,920 litres.

Front seats with ergoActive technology will be available as an option. These have electrical adjustability (up to 14-way, depending on model and equipment) as well as massage and air conditioning capabilities that can be programmed variably.

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Family Now Available With IQ.Drive

Updated IQ.Drive features for the Tiguan Allspace family, which comes in three different variants—the R-Line 4Motion, the Elegance, and the Life—have been announced by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM).

The rejuvenated Tiguan family now offers a number of new IQ.Drive functions such as Front Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, Side Assist, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Lane Assist. Additionally, wireless charging is now standard for all models.

A 9.2″ Discover Pro infotainment system with wireless App-Connect and a Digital Cockpit are among the connectivity technologies included in the interiors of the three models.

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Volkswagen Beetle: End Of An Era With No Future Model Planned

Growing up in the olden days was the best thing that happened to us car enthusiasts. Why? Because we actually got to enjoy the good old days when cars were made with engines and as little electronics as possible.

This writer remembers the days when he used to sit with his grandpa and watch him work on his 1960s Volkswagen Beetle. What a beauty it was. Then we got to witness the bug on-screen known as ‘Herbie’. So, it’s safe to say that the rear-engine bug had its golden days.

Later on, Volkswagen introduced the ‘New Beetle’ which was a more modernised model but still kept the original Beetle design language. Unlike the previous models, this one had its engine in the front. Overall, it felt like a failed attempt in recreating what was already perfect.

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No Maintenance Costs For An Extra 2 Years With Certain Volkswagen Models

When buying a new car, many people will try to get the lowest price possible and press for a good discount. This is only natural as they can then take a smaller loan and the instalments will be less each month.

But there are often other offers which carry a certain value or save money as well. For instance, free maintenance is a popular extra which is offered by most companies these days. This usually covers the labour and parts costs for scheduled maintenance over years. It is a cost which you will incur in coming years of ownership of the car, so if you do not have to pay it, then you will be saving money in the longer term.

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has been offering free scheduled maintenance for its models for the first 3 years and now, it is adding on 2 more years for selected models. Those who buy the Arteon R-Line, Tiguan Allspace R-Line or Elegance will now save on maintenance costs for up to 5 years (or maximum of 75,000 kms) after they buy their car.

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Volkswagen Gemilang Deals Offer Great Savings

Volkswagen Introduces The ID GTI Concept

Volkswagen Passat Ninth-Gen Debuts As A Wagon Only Variant

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380: Last Call For Manual Transmission

Volkswagen Malaysia Unveils The 2023 Golf R – 320PS, 400Nm & Drift Mode!

Volkswagen Replaces The “I” In GTI With A Lightning Bolt

2024 Volkswagen Passat; Wagon-Only Model, First Specs Released

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Family Now Available With IQ.Drive

Volkswagen Beetle: End Of An Era With No Future Model Planned

No Maintenance Costs For An Extra 2 Years With Certain Volkswagen Models

Volkswagen Gemilang Deals Offer Great Savings

Volkswagen Introduces The ID GTI Concept

Volkswagen Passat Ninth-Gen Debuts As A Wagon Only Variant

2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380: Last Call For Manual Transmission

Volkswagen Malaysia Unveils The 2023 Golf R – 320PS, 400Nm & Drift Mode!

Volkswagen Replaces The “I” In GTI With A Lightning Bolt

2024 Volkswagen Passat; Wagon-Only Model, First Specs Released

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Family Now Available With IQ.Drive

Volkswagen Beetle: End Of An Era With No Future Model Planned

No Maintenance Costs For An Extra 2 Years With Certain Volkswagen Models

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