The third of the four Volkswagen Golf Mk7.5 models introduced by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is the facelifted Volkswagen Golf GTI. The car was introduced today along with the refreshed Golf R and Golf 1.4 TSI Sportline and R-Line models.
The variant’s EA 888 2.0 litre TSI unit puts out 230 PS at 4,700 rpm to 6,200 rpm and 350 Nm from 1,500 to 4,600 rpm, a 10 PS increase from the Mk7 and identical to the pre-facelift with a Performance Pack added on.
The mill continues to be mated to a six-speed, wet dual-clutch DSG transmission. Performance figures for the Golf GTI include a 0-100 km/h time of 6.4 seconds and a 248 km/h top speed.
Exterior changes include a new front bumper and the inclusion of Advanced Adaptive LED headlamps – which replace the bi-xenons seen previously – with dynamic light assist and dynamic cornering lights, while the rear features full LED tail lights. The latter, being standard fit on all refreshed Golf models, also comes with a dynamic turn signal function.
The local specification includes Vienna leather interior upholstery with red trimming and accents, 18-inch Milton Keynes alloy wheels and 225/40 series tyres, Adaptive Chassis Control (DCC), an Air Care dual-zone climatronic system and a 1,440 x 540 pixel 12.3-inch Active Info Display virtual instrument cluster, which is configurable and offers five different views.
Other items on the list are front/rear fog lamps, keyless access start/lock, driver profile selection, cruise control and automatic headlights/wipers, along with dress up bits such as a GTI sports steering wheel with paddle-shifters, brushed stainless steel pedals, illuminated scuff plates and chrome exhaust tips.
The GTI features an 8.0-inch Discover Media infotainment system with Bluetooth, SD card, USB and AUX-in connectivity and navigation. Park assist and a rear-view camera is also fitted, as is App-Connect, the latter offering smartphone screen mirroring functionality via Apple CarPlay, Android Auto or MirrorLink.
As it is with all the Golf models in the range, the GTI features seven airbags, ESC and the Proactive Occupant Protection System, which uses sensors to detect situations in which an accident is likely to occur and prepares the vehicle and its occupants for an impending collision.
Five exterior colours are available for the Golf GTI, and these are Deep Black, Pure White, Iridium Grey, Tornado Red and Dark Iron Blue.
The facelifted Volkswagen Golf GTI goes for RM239,990 (on-the-road without insurance) and is covered by a VPCM package that includes a five-year factory warranty with five years of free roadside assistance and three years/45,000 km free service. You can check out the full specifications of the Volkswagen Golf GTI at CarBase.my.
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Good hot hactch
Yup. This is the world’s number 1 hot hatch. Mercedes A Class AMG is 2nd and BMW 1 Series is 3rd.
Golf 1.4TSI engine inferior to Suprima 1.6Turbo
This is wet clutch DSG. Not as bad as dry clutch DSG but still kaki breakdown.
DSG is DSG. It will breakdown a lot but not as often as the dry clutch
buyer beware
Wet clutch has never breakdown. Dont lie
RM240k now. 2 years down the road, as with all VWs, this car will be RM100k.
u save Rm140k plus 3 years warranty left
Not that you can afford this anyway, so shut up
DSG wet clutch can also breakdown. Had to replace clutch & mechatronic of my GTi mark6 after ~90k km (8yrs). Before that, no problem at all. But somehow, car’s transmission did not feel the same after that.
Bro, do you own a VW with DSG? Can you share experience a bit own the breakdown? If not, please don’t make sweeping statement…
Work harder… One day you might be able to afford a 1 series and enjoy your life too
hahahaha , work harder to just to buy 1 series beemer , John u make my day
Work harder to afford a 1 series and enjoy your life. or Proton for life
agree good hatch, it’d be ven better if they bring in the Jetta version of this- everything the GTI is plus a boot!
Just add a little bit more and buy a A45 Mercedes AMG or a CLA45 AMG Mercedes. Got many pre reg also for sale. More or less same price.
At least Mercedes got name and status. 100X better car
Better buy japan cars…
Why? Just why? Give me 5 reasons.
bmw 330e anytime better than this, better performance, better space, most important, branding one level up than VW
Buy then sell. Because maintenance is so high… Hmmmm.
Bmw free maint for 5 year. What is high? U high bro?
very plain looking car
1/4 million bucks for a golf gti. Laugh die me.
Volvo V40 : same engine output and performance, tons of features but price at only RM180k before discount.
Less time spent in workshop too.
Eh bodoh. Mana ada GTI kat workshop? Yang ada semua dry clutch less power model.GTI is wet clutch la mangkuk!
Lembu bangang macam ko ni memang tak ada kawan pakai GTi. U ingat dry clutch saja ke masalah kat VW? Bebal tahap maslan ko ni.
Ais kacang chill bro , no need to used bad words here , if disagree the bashers why you involved Ahmad Maslan , please no politics ,
Keyboard warrior detected
If Subaru designer has to be sacked, then vw designer must be sacked too….no double standard, ok?
Since no rv as Volvo, better get S40 180k, can save the rm60k for high maintenance cost….
My dream car
Vw nowdays very good rv…pls support..tq
Good rv? My friend 2 years old polo can only trade in rm40k
Consider good lo can get 40k. In fact Can get any amount also good already for a sick car
Good… if u r 2nd hand dealer. Haha
VW now days very good rv , oh men are sure , I think the people from another planet only want to buy second hand VW
Did you buy one?
Volkswagen Malaysia isn’t interested in active safety features like autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, radar cruise control, rear cross traffic alert and automatic reverse braking? All of these features are potentially life saving and work well in my Australian-spec Golf. Shame!
More of these vehicles needed to keep tow truck operators happy
This is a superb car