Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has finally announced the price of the locally assembled Golf R, at the recommended retail price of RM332,990. The price is inclusive of Volkswagen Assurance Package (VAP), which supports owners with 5 years maintenance, 5 years unlimited mileage warranty, and 5 years roadside
assistance.
The Golf R comes standard with the “R Performance Package”, which includes titanium Akrapovič exhaust, 19-inch Estoril alloy wheels, a new rear spoiler, as well as “Drift” and “Special” modes. The “Drift” and “Special” modes – accessible through the “R” button on the steering wheel, extend the range of customisation modes for the drivetrain and chassis to inject even more excitement to the driving experience.
In “Drift” mode, torque is prioritised to the rear wheels for fluid and controlled slides while the “Special” mode adjusts suspension settings for optimum contact, offering driving performance best experienced on backroads.
Specifically designed for the Nürburgring-Nordschleife, the “Special” mode gives the Golf R a set-up that meets the distinctive requirements of what is probably the most demanding racetrack in the world.
The 2.0TSI 4-cylinder turbo engine pushes out 320 PS and 400 Nm of torque. With a 7-speed wet-type, dual-clutch DSG transmission, the Golf R rockets from 0-100 km/h in just 4.8 seconds to reach a maximum speed of 250 km/h. Stability and traction is maintained via its 4MOTION all-wheel drive system with performance torque vectoring.
Visually, the flagship of the Golf range is identified by its motorsportinspired R front bumper and R radiator grille. Three colour choices are available – the signature Lapiz Blue, Deep Black and Pure White. The sportiness of the Golf R in the interior is evident with R decorative trim in Carbon Grey, premium Nappa sport leather seats complete with iconic R styling, as well as the R performance steering wheel with blue backlit R button and shift paddles.
Other new features include a Head-Up Display (HUD) that is projected to the windscreen, 10-inch Discover Pro infotainment system, with audio by a 10-speaker, 480-watt Harman Kardon sound system, wireless smartphone charging and automatic high beam assist.
The Golf R is supported with IQ.DRIVE technology and advanced driver assistance systems such as Travel Assist with Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Side Assist, Front Assist, Lane Assist and Emergency Assist.
Denyu Bostandzhiev, Managing Director of VPCM is delighted to introduce the Golf R for sale in Malaysia. “The Golf R represents the pinnacle of what the Volkswagen R team is capable of. R models stood for the brand’s most powerful and best of the best, and the Golf R is the brand’s sportiest and most emotion-invoking one, inspiring generations of hatchback fans.”
“To have this performance hatchback be locally assembled, is truly an achievement for us. Even better, our delight is doubled as we are able to introduce this history-making model in the country at such a competitive price point. Stock is limited, so I urge fans to place their bookings today!”
The Golf R is currently on display at the Malaysia Autoshow, happening from 22nd May to 26th May 2024 at MAEPS in Serdang. Also on show at the Volkswagen booth located in Hall 2 will be the all-new Touareg R-Line 4MOTION and Arteon R-Line 4MOTION.
