Announced last week, 2023 Volkswagen Mk8 Golf GTI has been updated for the Malaysian market currently includes the IQ.Drive driver assistance feature set and is currently priced at RM246,012 on the road uninsured. We can now bring you a comprehensive, live gallery showing the latest version of the most beloved perennial hot hatch.
Featured in the ID.Drive driver assistance suite are Travel Assist with adaptive cruise control (ACC), Side Assist with rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA), Front Assist (about) essentially Volkswagen’s trademark for automatic emergency braking (AEB), Emergency Assist and Lane Keeping Assist.
Marking the latest release of the Mk8 Golf GTI in Malaysia is the honeycomb mesh interior LED fog lights embedded in the lower corners of the front bumper, while most other exterior equipment has been carried over. ; The wagon is a set of 18-inch ‘Richmond’ design alloy wheels with 225/40 tires and red painted brakes. Here, the driveline continues to receive the ESC-based XDS differential lock.
The ADAS suite combines with other features including three-zone automatic climate control, active climate control front seats with power driver’s seat, multifunction leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, Digital Cockpit 10 .25-inch, Discover Media 10-inch infotainment system, ambient lighting with five preset themes, selectable driving modes, and Vehicle Dynamics Manager with Dynamic Chassis Control.
Other conveniences include a rearview camera with front and rear parking sensors, wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and wireless smartphone charging. In terms of upholstery, the Golf GTI 2023 is wrapped in black and light gray Vienne leather with GTI’s signature contrasting red border, and is combined with the ‘GTI’ logo on the upper part of the front seats.
The engine for the Mk8 Golf GTI continues to be a 2.0-liter TSI turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder petrol engine, producing 245 PS of power from 5,000 rpm to 6,200 rpm and 370 Nm of torque. from 1,600 rpm to 4,300 rpm. Outputs are sent to the front wheels, via a seven-speed wet-clutch DSG dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The Volkswagen Mk8 Golf GTI 2023 is priced at RM246,012 on-road excluding insurance and the choice of exterior colors for the Malaysian market includes Atlantic Blue, Kings Red, Deep Black, Moonstone Gray and Oryx White. The high-performance hatchback comes with a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty in Malaysia, with 3 years of free maintenance and 5 years of roadside assistance.
