Volkswagen has refreshed its Gol model, which is the best selling car in South America. This is the fifth generation Gol based on the Mk4 Polo platform, facelifted with a new look also seen on the current Polo. With the new face, the Gol looks contemporary as a basic car although the Gol Voyage sedan does remind us a bit of the Proton Saga BLM.
The Gol is very basic inside, which is entirely expected for a basic “people’s car”, although it may be a strange view for the majority of Malaysians who consider Volkswagen as a premium brand. The Gol’s steering wheel and meter cluster design will be familiar to VW owners, but it comes with stick shift, manual air con, fabric seats and a basic radio.
The facelifted Gol adds on a bi-fuel 1.0-litre engine which makes 72 hp when using petrol and 76 hp when filled with ethanol, which is big in South America. With ethanol, the Gol 1.0 does 0-100 km/h in 12.9 seconds on to a 165 km/h top speed.
I quite like the back-to-basics, utilitarian nature of cars like the Gol, at basic prices of course!
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments mostly express skepticism about VW's positioning in Malaysia, with many criticizing its apparent rebranding as a "people's car" while noting high prices and poor after-sales service. Several commenters compare the Gol and Polo models to national cars like Saga and Savvy, suggesting the Gol resembles a basic, low-cost vehicle. There is general disappointment about VW’s quality, price, and the tax system, with some claiming VW is not a premium brand and mentioning that in Europe VW is more affordable. A few comments highlight that VW's engine technology (like the TSI) is highly regarded globally. Overall, sentiments are mixed but lean towards skepticism about VW’s value proposition in Malaysia, with some noting the car is basic and overpriced for local standards.