2018 Volkswagen Golf R-Line, GTI and R Mk7.5 in Malaysia – what to expect; preliminary details

2018 Volkswagen Golf R-Line, GTI and R Mk7.5 in Malaysia – what to expect; preliminary details

We now have preliminary details of the new Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 range, after it was first teased on Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia’s (VPCM) official website. At launch, three models will be offered to customers, including the Golf R-Line, Golf GTI and Golf R.

On the Golf R-Line, a 1.4 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine will provide 150 PS and 250 Nm of torque, with drive going to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch DSG transmission.

As befitting the model name, the Golf R-Line comes with the range-topping R’s sporty styling. This includes a full bodykit – new front and rear bumpers, honeycomb mesh lower intake and high-gloss black air intake screens.

It isn’t confirmed if the R-Line package will see changes to the interior as well. In other markets, the R-Line interior package consists of sport seats, sport steering wheel with contrast stitching, Dark Diamond Flag inlays and black rooflining.

2018 Volkswagen Golf R-Line, GTI and R Mk7.5 in Malaysia – what to expect; preliminary details

Standard equipment on the Golf R-Line are adaptive LED headlights (replacing the previous bi-xenon units), LED DRLs, Air Care dual-zone Climatronic system, 12.3-inch Active Info Display, App Connect (smartphone connectivity) and Driver Profile Selection.

Moving to the high-performance Golf models, the Golf GTI will come with a more powerful 2.0 litre TSI unit that serves up 230 PS and 350 Nm. That is 10 PS more than the current GTI on sale, and all of it is directed frontwards through a six-speed DSG.

Like the Golf R-Line, the GTI model will come with a 12.3-inch Active Info Display and App Connect, but there’s also an eight-inch Discover Media infotainment system. Other items include an Adaptive Chassis Control system, chrome exhaust tips and Vienna leather interior upholstery.

As for the range-topping Golf R, it gets a 2.0 litre TSI engine that serves up 290 PS instead of 310 PS. This follows the same path set by the current Golf R on sale, where the engine is detuned for our market. With a seven-speed DSG, the Golf R will sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds.

2018 Volkswagen Golf R-Line, GTI and R Mk7.5 in Malaysia – what to expect; preliminary details

On the equipment front, there’s a more advanced Discover Pro infotainment system (with gesture control function) to go along with a larger 9.2-inch touchscreen. Other bits of kit noted in our previous report include 19-inch wheels, paddle shifters, chrome exhaust tips, Park Distance Control, Vienna leather upholstery, Driver Profile Selection and adaptive LED headlights.

All Golf models will feature seven airbags and the Proactive Occupant Protection System, the latter first making its debut in the latest Polo. The system uses sensors to situations in which an accident is likely to occur and prepares the vehicle and its occupants for an impending collision – e.g. automatically tensioning the safety belts as well as closing the side windows and sliding sunroof.

Keep in mind that these details (and photos) may not be fully representative of local models that will go on sale here, and we’ll have to wait for an official launch to verify them. In the meantime, what do you think of the new Golf Mk7.5 range?

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Comments

  • Leafable on Mar 19, 2018 at 5:12 pm

    Was launch 2 years ago. It’s considering old by the time it reach Malaysia.

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    • If CKD here, then its worth the wait.

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      • Rajoo Selvam on Mar 19, 2018 at 5:42 pm

        ckd or cbu no difference. price usually pathetic less 10k

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        • Polo went from 110k to 80k when CKD. Stop the lies.

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          • Rajoo Selvam on Mar 19, 2018 at 7:59 pm

            BMW and Mercedes reduce so little. No effect also. Same with most Japanese cars from CBU to CKD

            Polo cannot sell so now its even 40k

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          • Meaning VW gips better prices for their cars and not rake profits like others. So why still complain it goes down by so much?

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      • ahmadjohnson97 on Mar 20, 2018 at 5:57 pm

        No. Please remain CBU.

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    • Rajoo Selvam on Mar 19, 2018 at 5:41 pm

      Better buy AMG A45

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  • 12yrsold on Mar 19, 2018 at 5:28 pm

    In short, the Golf R-Line, GTi & ‘R’ is for those who cannot wait the the Mk-8. Am sure the NEW Golf Mk-8 will have better/improved quality, tech & power later especially the Golf ‘R’ where it is lagging behind his German cousins & Ford in terms of POWER.

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  • lilytan on Mar 19, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    We want the new polo

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  • This is a great car and selling very well in advanced countries like Europe. It should have launched here earlier though

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  • halloha560 on Mar 19, 2018 at 7:25 pm

    Buy Volkswagen Better, Don’t buy Toyota cause Volkswagen models are nicer design compare to Toyota models. Where Toyota models looks getting more uglier and uglier including upcoming Toyota models, Toyota have not enough safety features compare to Volkswagen that Volkswagen have enough safety features and also Toyota interior design is very boring and seems that Toyota interior features as well as exterior features is very basic features compare to Volkswagen models that interior and exterior of Volkswagen design is nicer, spacious and comfortable. Not only that, Volkswagen have advanced interior and exterior features compared to Toyota. Lastly, Volkswagen Design are nicer models.

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    • Wan azemi on Mar 21, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      Is unfair for comparison between Toyota & VW, let make comparison between VW & Audi or Benz or BMW, which they are all from Germany breed…

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    • Lucas Abdullajandro on Mar 24, 2018 at 12:21 pm

      Also volkswagen is the best in breaking down and left stranded by the road with its 7 spd shitsg gearbox, now even made into its latest golf LOL

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  • the driver on Mar 19, 2018 at 7:45 pm

    One very important question – when will we have the Golf TSi with the 1.5 l engine rather than the aging 1.4 engine. Power remains the same but the engine is much more refined in comparison

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  • Have money for brand new Golf? Buy Golf R straightaway. Case closed.

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  • Give malaysian golf 1.4 tsi CKD only..

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  • just bring the latest polo la

    we prefer to play polo than play golf ^^

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  • Akan rosak duduk sc dalam setahun mcm jadi furniture di sana..

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  • My 2013 MK7 1.4 Golf is spending more time in the service centre than on the road since August 2017. I have not even seen my car since January.

    Can VPCM give me an acceptable solution?

    How do you expect anyone to have the confidence to buy a VW?

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    • Wan azemi on Mar 21, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      1.4 was problem item, just change to 2.0 for more perfection….I’ve been advised by specialist of Germany motor…

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    • 2013 where got mk7 golf bro? Unless mk6

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  • I have the same problem with you bro,
    Your Golf have problems, both my Honda HR-V and Jazz also have many problems. Knocking sounds and startup problems on both cars. Pengsan bro.
    My Dad’s new Accord facelift with Honda Sensing also have problems. Honda Sensing software can rosak while driving home on the Kesas highway. WTF?

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    • haha..liar detected, must be at vw sc changing some sensor which has failed for 20th time yet still in denial.

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  • Aven Yong on Mar 20, 2018 at 3:43 pm

    When will 7seated Atlas arrived in Malaysia?

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  • ahmadjohnson97 on Mar 20, 2018 at 6:03 pm

    Hopefully there’s officially an option for manual transmission for GTi and R.

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  • Civic type r is better choice to get

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