2022 Mk8 Volkswagen Golf R-Line Malaysia revealed price – RM 170,560; Kidney failure; 1.4L TSI with 150 PS, 8AT
Finally, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has finally revealed the official pricing for the Volkswagen Golf R-Line 2022. First announced for our market back October 2021The most affordable variant of the Mk8 Golf series has appeared at a few events before, including a media preview in Sekinchan last November as well as at Sepang International Circuit (the GTI and CHEAP also given there) and Advanced Auto Show (PACE) This year.
The asking price is RM 170,560 on the move without insurance, which is higher than the estimated price revealed to us in February. Not like it predecessorThe new R-Line, like the latest GTI, is locally assembled (CKD) at Pekan, Pahang – the first for Golf here.
Under the bonnet, the Golf R-Line uses the familiar 1.4-liter TSI engine with 150 PS and 250 Nm from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm, with drive being sent to the front wheels without going through a box. DSG dual-clutch transmission which is Aisin-derived eight-speed torque converter automatic transmission – what this setup is also Australia is okay.
The standard R-Line package means a sporty exterior with gloss black accents, with variant-specific exhaust finishers and grille inserts to set it apart from the GTI. Wheels are 17-inch Valencia alloys (with 225/45 tyres), while the rest of the exterior features automatic LED Plus headlights with LED light bars found in the VW logo (not DRLs), accompanied by taillights. LED with the ability to rotate motion. signal and automatic wipers.
Moving inside, the Mk8’s minimalist cabin features handcrafted Sardinian upholstery with suede-like Art Velours sections and embossed R logos. You also get a 10.25-inch digital dashboard flanked by a 10-inch Discover Media infotainment touchscreen with navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and seven speakers.
Elsewhere, the touch panel is used to control the vehicle’s lighting and three-zone climate control (with rear vents), adjust the infotainment volume and for quick access to The vehicle’s various functions are via a panel between the central air vents. The buttons on the steering wheel are also capacitive.
Other items on the kit list include keyless entry and start, electronic parking brake (but no auto hold), auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated rearview mirror, system Ambient lighting system with five presets, four USB-C ports (two front, two rear), header and black interior.
In the safety department, the R-Line has six conventional airbags, ABS and ESP. However, there are no driver assistance systems such as automatic emergency braking (AEB) or adaptive cruise control. ISOFIX child seat anchors are available for the corner rear seats as well as for the front passenger seats.
The Golf R-Line is offered in five colors, including Moonstone Gray (solid), Kings Red and Atlantic Blue (metallic) and Deep Black and Oryx White (pearl). Each purchase comes with a five-year/unlimited-kilometer warranty, three years of free maintenance, and five years of roadside assistance.
GALLERY: 2022 Volkswagen Golf R-Line
