Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has begun teasing the arrival of the new Arteon facelift, which was first revealed globally last June, and will be available here in R-Line 4Motion guise when launched. Those who are interested can now register their interest, although VPCM’s dedicated page doesn’t provide much in the way of details.
The facelift introduces a number of exterior updates, most notably a new light strip that visually connects the headlamps at the front. This cue is clearly seen in the image posted on the ROI page, although other details like the revised R-Line bumpers and taillights remain hidden in the shadows.
Expect a revamped interior as well, with a dashboard that sports redesigned air vents, new trim pieces and the removal of the analogue clock. A new steering wheel design and touch-based climate controls, the latter placed below the MIB3 infotainment touchscreen system, are some of the other changes.
Shifting our attention to the R-Line 4Motion, such a variant isn’t new to us, as Volkswagen PHS Autohaus did bring in a fully-imported (CBU) unit in the past. However, only one example was offered for sale, and no others were brought in afterwards. As such, the only variant of the current, pre-facelift Arteon that remained available is the locally-assembled (CKD) 2.0 TSI R-Line.
That changes with the facelifted model, as the R-Line 4Motion is set to be become a permanent fixture in the Arteon range. Aside from standard all-wheel drive and a seven-speed DSG wet dual-clutch transmission, the variant also features a 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder TSI engine that makes 280 PS (276 hp) and 400 Nm of torque, if we refer to Volkswagen Germany’s website.
Those figures eclipse the front-wheel drive 2.0 TSI R-Line that serves up 190 PS (188 hp) and 320 Nm from its 2.0 litre TSI engine, so if performance is a big thing for you, the R-Line 4Motion is the highest you can go since there’s no full-fat Arteon R on the way. We’ll have more details about the new Arteon facelift when it makes its launch debut in Malaysia, so stay tuned.
2020 Volkswagen Arteon R-Line facelift
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Since VW Arteon does not come standard with the rear wheel drive only. The 4 motion is the best that we could get from VW.
Nice VW Malaysia. Please introduce 2 specs for this R-Line 4 motion. One with almost as little conveniences and safety features so that many people can buy this.
Another spec is with all the conveniences and the safety features, for those who has extra money and doesn’t want to install it from the third party shops.
Nice VW Malaysia.
I think there are so many interested in this car but when it doesn’t even come with basic safety systems it becomes such a turn off. It can’t attract buyers based on looks alone so Volkswagen Malaysia better not drop the ball on this one.
A lot who interested in this car end up go buy bmw 3series d. Those interest in the lower range go get a 320i and higher r range got 330i d. Buying car start with heart and end with brain. Malaysian cerdik punya.
Yes. Lack of AEB was one of reason why Arteon dropped from my consideration last year.
Any news on when mk8 is launching here?
when Camry, Accord & Mazda6 all selling $200K ish… this VW coupe car a real bargain.
Not sure about the reliability of this DSG engine but VW cars are prone to have a lot of headache problems and their aftersales services is popular being refered as “Sangat Teruk”
ROI = Return on Investment?
Pretty sure it’s registration of interest
bring in shooting brake version!!!
RM290k-300k
No active safety (ACC, Traffic Jam Assist), no talk!!
This is a niche area, in between mass D segment and the luxury brands C segment. Fully loaded D vs bare bones luxury C. Affordable respected brand vs luxury badge.