The third of the four Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 models introduced by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is the facelifted Volkswagen Golf GTI. The car was introduced today along with the refreshed Golf R and Golf 1.4 TSI Sportline and R-Line models. The variant’s EA 288 2.0 litre TSI unit puts out 230 PS at 4,700 rpm to 6,200 rpm and 350 Nm from 1,500 to 4,600 rpm, a 10 PS increase from the Mk7 and identical to the pre-facelift with a Performance Pack added on. The mill continues to be mated to a six-speed, wet dual-clutch DSG transmission. Performance figures for the Golf GTI include a 0-100 km/h time of 6.4 seconds and a 248 km/h top speed. Exterior changes include a new front bumper and the inclusion of Advanced Adaptive LED headlamps – which replace the bi-xenons seen previously – with dynamic light assist and dynamic cornering lights, while the rear features full LED tail lights. The latter, being standard fit on all refreshed Golf models, also comes with a … [Read more...] about 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI facelift launched
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Volkswagen Golf 2018 kini tiba di pasaran Malaysia
Setelah hampir setahun membuat kemunculan di peringkat global, Volkswagen facelift 2018 kini tiba di Malaysia. Bagi pasaran tempatan, Volkswagen Passengger Car Malaysia (VPCM) hadir dengan empat varian Golf, termasuk varian asas 1.4 TSI Sportsline dan R-Line. Untuk model asas ini, pasaran Malaysia masih lagi dijana enjin 1.4 TSI berkuasa (150 PS/250 Nm) tanpa kehadiran enjin 1.5 TSI Evo baharu. Enjin berkenaan masih lagi dipadankan dengan kotak gear tujuh-kelajuan automatik klac berkembar DSG, memacu roda hadapan. Untuk model kemaskini ini, ia turut diberikan electronic differential lock Volkswagen XDS. Model ini mampu memecut dari 0-100 km/j dalam masa 8.2 saat sebelum mencapai kelajuan maksima 216 km/j. Varian Sportline tidak hadir dengan lampu hadapan LED adaptif (ciri ini diberikan pada model R-Line), tetapi digantikan dengan unit halogen. Walau bagaimanapun, lampu nyalaan siang LED dan lampu belakang LED masih dibekalkan secara standard. Kelengkapan standard lain yang turut … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Golf 2018 kini tiba di pasaran Malaysia
Volkswagen Golf R 2018 mendarat di pasaran Malaysia
Selain dari model asas 1.4 Sportline dan GTI, model paling berkuasa Volkswagen Golf-R 2018 turut membuat penampilannya di Malaysia. Untuk model ini, ia hadir dengan rupa luaran baharu termasuk bampar, gril bahagian bawah dengan sentuhan semula, serta diberikan lampu hadapan LED Advanced Adaptive bersama dynamic light assist. Juga baharu pada penampilan model berprestasi tinggi ini termasuk lampu belakang LED, diffuser belakang kini dengan empat-bahagian serta pilihan rim aloi 19-inci Spielberg/Pretoria. Enjin 2.0 liter TSI pada Golf R ini membekalkan kuasa 290 PS/380 Nm (berbanding 310 PS pada pasaran lain), sama seperti model pre-facelift sebelum ini. Kuasa tersebut dipindahkan kepada kotak gear klac-berkembar tujuh-kelajuan automatik DSG, sebelum dialirkan ke kesemua roda menerusi sistem AWD 4Motion VW. Masuk ke kabin, Golf R menampilkan upholsteri balutan kulot Vienna R, stereng sport R bersama pedal penukar gear, scuff plate bernyala serta pedal-pedal aloi brushed stainless … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Golf R 2018 mendarat di pasaran Malaysia
Volkswagen Golf GTI facelift 2018 dilancarkan di Malaysia
Serentak dengan pelancaran model asas Volkswagen Golf 1.4 Sportsline, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) turut melancarkan hot-hatch berprestasi tinggi Volkswagen Golf GTI facelift 2018. Model dengan rupa lebih segar ini masih dijana enjin EA 288 2.0 liter TSI berkuasa 230 PS/350 Nm, atau 10 PS lebih berkuasa dari model asal dan sama dengan versi yang hadir dengan Performance Pack pada model pre-facelift. Enjin tersebut juga masih digandingkan dengan kotak gear klac berkembar jenis basah DSG enam-kelajuan. Antara perbezaan model 2018 ini dengan versi sebelumnya, ia kini dilengkapi dengan lampu LED Advance Adaptive (menggantikan lampu b-xenon) yang turut datang dengan fungsi bantuan lampu dinamik. Ia juga diberikan lampu belakang LED-penuh (kini standard untuk semua varian Golf) dan juga fungsi lampu isyarat membelok dinamik. Selain itu, Golf GTI 2018 pasaran Malaysia diberikan upholsteri kulit Vienna, rim aloi 18-inci Milton Keynes, Adaptive Chassis Control (ACC), sistem … [Read more...] about Volkswagen Golf GTI facelift 2018 dilancarkan di Malaysia
2019 Volkswagen Touareg unveiled in Beijing
As we reported earlier, the all-new third generation of the Volkswagen Touareg has been unveiled in Beijing. The new car is 77mm longer, 44mm wider but 7mm shorter than before. The exterior styling has been completely revised according to VW's latest design language seen in Indian market cars like the Tiguan-the merged front headlight and grille combination being a standout feature. The car will be powered by a range of engines which includes a 3.0 V6 diesel engine in two states of tune, 286PS and 600Nm, as well as with 232PS and 500Nm. A 3.0 V6 petrol with 335bhp and 332lb ft. and a 415bhp, 664lb ft 4.0 V8 diesel will be offered in some markets. The 362bhp plug-in hybrid version will arrive later in 2019 with 600km range. The car shares its MLB structure with the likes of the Audi Q7, Lamborghini Urus and Bentley Bentayga. This saves the Touareg 106kgs and improves it dynamically. Prices for the new Touareg will start from GBP 50,000 (Rs 46 lakh) excluding taxes … [Read more...] about 2019 Volkswagen Touareg unveiled in Beijing