The Malaysian-market Volkswagen Golf Mk7 has been treated to a minor update. We caught this 1.4 TSI variant at the Volkswagen Glenmarie showroom sporting a few new items that were not available before. Speaking to a sales advisor there, we’ve been told that Golf 1.4 TSI has been split into two trim lines now – a basic Comfortline and a Highline that features additional kit.
The Highline variant pictured here features a set of new 17-inch “Madrid” alloy wheels and slightly restyled headlamps with more chrome elements (apparently in place of the LED DRLs of old). Down the back, the Golf sports a new pair of LED taillights that’s of a similar design to the sportier Golf R.
Functional updates include a KESSY keyless entry system, while the interior now features a push-start button situated at the centre console (next to the gearshift). In front, driver and passenger will be hugged by a pair of new sport seats, while all seats come upholstered with a “Mel Stripe” fabric.
Also fitted to the Highline Golf are Park Assist and Rest Assist features. The former offers automatic parking into parallel spaces and also out of it. The latter, Rest Assist, is a drowsiness detection system, normally found further up the product line-up.
As mentioned, most of the items here are available on the Highline variant only, which is priced at RM159,888 (OTR, without insurance). The Comfortline variant, which sees less kit (and halogen headlamps instead of bi-xenon units) is priced at RM149,888. Note that both are more affordable than the standard Golf 1.4 TSI, which was listed at RM163,888.
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Hello VGM, Malaysians don’t want all this. VW owners and potential owners want 3 things.
1) 10 year warranty on the car and 20 year warranty on DSG
2) VW guarantee buyback our cars after 7 year loans
3) Free Towing 8x a year and free courtesy car 8x a year.
We are not interested in all the kits when you have to wait for the tow truck every other day to tow your car because of DSG breakdowns
One thing cannot tahan is the arrogance of the service advisers at Jln Sg Besi centre. They speak as if we the owners do not know anything about our car.
Pay RM149k so that you can spend almost a month annual/emergency leave in VW service centre? Good luck to you. I think VW should package in the new car with additional DSG gearbox which you will definitely need it within 24 months.
The rims are so ugly. Like aftermarket ones
This will just be my last and only VW! Full-stop
just heard VW will put in 10yo Vios 4-speeder Auto. #byebyetowing
As said always. Don’t touch VW without 10 years DSG warranty.
OMG…149k for VW G1.4TSI…hahaha..In OTO, selling 2012 model just abt 70K…think who wanna buy?
No use if still using the same old gearbox.
Trying to counter the competition from Mercedes A class I guess… A class is still a better choice than this
Golf is C-segment compete with Focus,308,Mazda 3 hb and Megane. A-class is smaller but in term of price , able to compete with GTi or golf R.
U are talking price competition. Not performance
It isn’t. The A class is an inferior car to this, ask any number of reviewer. Haven’t tried the A class, but the B class, and the BMW 1 series (F20), and of course the Golf. The B class feels much cheaper than either. Sound isolation is downright terrible, with massive tire roar. The previous gen Renault Megane is better than that. The Golf is on par with the BMW, maybe a bit posher feeling in terms of material choices. The BMW does have the better ride, both in terms of comfort and handling, and the steering is better. The BMW suffers badly in terms of space though, I’m quite small, and I started to feel a little claustrophobic. That’s part of the appeal, yes, and as driver I enjoyed it, but it might not be for everyone, and sadly at the rear and in the boot…
So no, I’d take the Golf. Preferably with the 6 speed manual gearbox.
Why bother? You can find 3-year old Golfs at 95k at Mudah.
3 year golf mk6 now mine only worth 80-85k. So yeah, private seller is selling around 90k.
Don’t get me wrong, i love my golf driving experience which comes with light and sound package, but man, these scandals are really uncalled for.
Gotta explain my previous post. What i meant was, VW shouldnt resort to such cheating tactics in order to “look good” and “leading the market” when it is not.
highline, comfort or even extravagant line also won’t help their sales.
better suspend your business until the DSG thingy is solved.
Haha! I don’t wanna talk about the gearbox cause there are a few above my comment, already, and a lot more yet to come.
Talking about facelift, or even an “all-new” model, VW is the most ridiculous of all. The market expecting a new look, and they will always always looks nothing different from the previous model. #faceliftjoke
Ford Focus any day over this worrysome lemon
I will buy A Class anytime over this VW
So the Highline is lower spec than the Standard? A bit confused with the last sentence
RM149k and get free car wash when u park your golf at selected shopping mall
Eh this was the original price before VW decided to hike their prices!!! Make it 130k then we’lol consider it cheaper.
Ford Focus already ditch the Dead Suddenly Gearbox (DSG). Not worth to buy a Germany Saga with so much risk of failure.
GOLF is officially dead …what is the point in this?. Value is gone…people who bought with 9 year loan are stuck…DSG problems is like rubbing salt to the wound….
Hey guys, I am looking forward in getting a used/demo unit Golf 1.4 MK7. I would like to seek honest opinions and feedbacks from owners, if they are still experiencing any problems after the gearbox update. I have been asking the showrooms and service centres and they all say the same thing – after update no problem. Thanks
Run for your lives!!!!
Honest feedback from me…..am one of the golf ex-owner…i own the car only for one year and I resell it at 100k to second hand car dealer.put aside the RM lost…..i love the car, the handling, the fuel consumption all superb but me and my family travel with 1car…..really cannot afford to have always breakdown……1st 3times…..car cannot start…ask to put the gear to ”P”….but the gear already at level P, still cannot start. One more time at KLIA….while driving suddenly all lights are on on my dashboard…..end up tow back to sg besi workshop. Now am driving honda city…..pls don compare as it is totally not the same segment but I am worry free for 1.5year now….this is my experience.
My 2013 Golf after software update and mineral oil, totally no problems at all. Running smooth till today.
My honest opinion is – run run run and never look back. I think it’s safe to say that VW owners in Malaysia are suffering. If you’re lucky, you might be able to drive it to the service center yourself, if not get a tow truck number on speed dial. Take it from me, an owner of a golf MK7 for 2 MONTHS. Now I’m happily driving a Mazda 3 sedan. Cheers!
Bought in 2013, mechatronic replaced within 12 months.
Gearbox lubricant change from synthetic to mineral and clutch replaced to “upgraded one” as per SC claim.
Touch wood, so far no problem thereafter like what most other owner comment.
looks like it’s mechatronic destined to be replace once around 30,000km. All in all, Mk7 is better than Mk6
I own a 2013 jetta. Juddering happened after one year and they replaced the new rev L version within 2 weeks. The synthetic gear oil was also replaced with mineral ones and VW gave me RM200 voucher for future servicing as a token of compensation for the inconvenience.
Now it’s been 3 years and I have not had the juddering anymore. Also touch wood, I have not had any tow truck experience and my Jetta hasn’t failed me on the road.
I recognize there are lots of grunts from previous owners especially when they didn’t have the mechatronic and new clutch fix a couple of years back. It seems rather strange the complaints still keep on coming and these “owners” kept humping on VW everytime paultan publishes an article on VW. If I am in their shoes, I would have sold the VW and bought a Vios long time ago. It’s interesting that people like to complain but chose not to do anything about it.
I have the Golf MK6 TSI SE version bought end of 2012. Just like you, the salesman convinced me that the gearbox problem was finally resolved. Been using it for almost 4 years, the car is still working good, no problem with gearbox at all, clocking 85,000 km.
I wonder if any of MK7 owner has ever experienced the legendary gearbox issue?
bro, stay away from any VW with a dsg7 dry clutch box..
With considering so long it is a 2012 onwards model. New meachtronics unit coupled with the clutch pack and improved synthetic gear oil has seen significantly much less failures.
Like the other bros who have recommended here my 3 year old 1.4 Jetta is 120k km in with no gearbox related problems. Only failure so far is the cigarette lighter which got stuck.
Honestly for a premium hatchback, there are better value choices (and better looking, mind you) options out there. My mum wanted the Golf but when it’s compared to the new Peugeot 308, the Golf in comparison looks bland, boring, and overpriced. the Peugeot is also more comfortable, better looking in our opinion. And actually more reliable than the Golf. Badges are only on the surface to fool your mindsets thinking premium is better, the real good car shines beyond the badge once u drive and own one. cheers
Peugeot far worst brand than VW. No quality at all. Problematic brand. I own a 408 and also jetta. VW more reliable n cheaper to run.
Wait until December for ‘Great VW Sale’ on unsold unit
You would be a lucky VW owner if you are able to drive yourself to the service center without having to call a tow truck. Why add in “push to start” if it’s going to die on you anyway haha
VW -realy taboleh pakai…..
I own a 2014 Jetta and planning to get the facelifted Subaru XV. But lo and behold, the car is only worth about RM55! Even then, not many used car dealers are willing to buy. I understand VW is selling pre-reg units at RM82K! Caught in a dilemma definitely!!
Onto the car, handling and comfort are good but fuel consumption is on the high side for town use; averaging 11km/100 litres. Last December, I felt the car reluctant to move after being caught for long periods in traffic jams and going up car park ramps at my condo and shopping malls. But VW claimed there was nothing amiss.
Recently, I get whirring sounds from the undercarriage at speeds averaging 70Kmh and scratching sounds when doing parallel parking. Furthermore, there was also an apparent lack of power when accelerating and there was knocking sound from the engine. But this seems to have gone away after I changed to Shell after having strictly used Caltex from day one of owning the car.
They should offer it with a manual gearbox too. It’s easy to use, it’s fun. In traffic jam just put into N and let go of the clutch. No need to press the clutch (which isn’t even heavy). Are you scared of rolling backwards? Leave the auto hold function on. Once you press the brakes, you can let go of them. Until you move forward (or in reverse backwards) the car will not move. The manual in a modern car like the Golf has nothing in common with the manual gearboxes you are used to from Perodua.
No more u shape drl light?right?