Volkswagen Passenger Automobiles Malaysia (VPCM) is kicking off 2024 by giving the Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk8 some updates. Final yr, the new hatch was improved with the addition of the IQ.Drive suite of superior driver help methods in addition to inset LEG fog lamps.

The newest revision to the Golf GTI’s package checklist sees two new options being added, with the primary being a 10-speaker, 480-watt Harman Kardon premium sound system which replaces the earlier seven-speaker, unbranded setup. There’s additionally a brand new head-up show which initiatives important info on the windscreen within the driver’s sight view.

Past these modifications, the remainder of the Golf GTI is unchanged from earlier than. Energy nonetheless comes from a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine rated at 245 PS and 370 Nm of torque. The mill is paired with a seven-speed moist dual-clutch transmission driving the entrance wheels, supported by an ESC-based XDS digital differential lock system.

Normal tools consists of 18-inch ‘Richmond’ alloy wheels, LED headlamps with dynamic flip indicators, three-zone local weather management, keyless entry and begin, an ambient lighting system, Car Dynamics Supervisor with Dynamic Chassis Management, a 10-inch Uncover Media infotainment system with wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster in addition to Vienna leather-based seat upholstery.

The aforementioned IQ.Drive suite consists of Journey Help with adaptive cruise management (ACC), Facet Help with rear cross site visitors alert (RCTA), Entrance Help (primarily Volkswagen’s branding for autonomous emergency braking – AEB), Emergency Help and Lane Help.

The up to date Golf GTI retails at RM252,990 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, inclusive of the newest model of the Volkswagen Assurance Bundle (VAP) that comes with a five-year, unlimited-mileage producer guarantee and five-year, 75,000-km free service bundle.

For context, that’s RM6,978 greater than earlier than, though the pre-update mannequin’s asking value of RM246,012 was with the older model of the VAP that offered a five-year, unlimited-mileage producer guarantee and a three-year, 45,000-km free service bundle. We’ll replace this publish with pricing unique of VAP (commonplace two-year guarantee) when it’s obtainable.

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