Bernama has reported that the locally assembled CKD version of the Volkswagen Passat 1.8 will be launched tomorrow. The national news agency got the news from Group Managing Director of DRB-Hicom, Datuk Seri Mohd Khamil Jamil, after the opening of International College of Automotive (ICAM) yesterday.
The DRB boss told reporters that about 70 units of the Passat 1.8 model will be marketed initially. No price was given though, as they are still awaiting government’s approval.
This comes as a bit of a surprise, since Volkswagen Group Malaysia only recently launched the fully imported Passat in mid October, alongside fellow CBU models Jetta and CrossTouran. In CBU form, the D-segment Passat is powered by a 1.8-litre TSI engine with 160 PS and 250 Nm, paired to a 7-speed DSG ‘box.
Kit includes 17-inch alloys, bi-Xenon headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights, RCD 510 touch-screen, 6-disc CD changer / eight=speaker audio system and leather seats. Other items include cruise control, electric parking brake with auto-hold function and hill-hold control, PDC for the front and rear and a tyre pressure monitoring system. It is priced at RM184,888.
We’ll keep tabs, in the meantime you can read our review of the CBU Passat here.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express excitement about the launch of the CKD Volkswagen Passat 1.8, with speculation that it will be priced between RM150k to RM160k, making it competitive compared to Japanese and Korean models. Many appreciate VW's value for money, advanced technology, and features such as 7-speed DSG and twin-charge engines, though some worry about lowered specs in CKD versions. There is discussion about potential government approval and pricing strategies, alongside debates about import taxes and market positioning. Several comments highlight the importance of waiting for official prices and specifications, and skepticism remains about the actual price drop versus perceived value. Overall, the sentiments are optimistic about the Passat's market entry, with expectations that it will be an attractive alternative to existing models in Malaysia.