VW Golf MK8 Launched, RM155k for R Line, RM211k for GTi and RM357k for Golf R / YSKhong Driving
At last, the Mk8 Golf is here in Malaysia, starting prices from RM155k for the 1.4 litre R Line to RM222k for the GTi and RM357k
for the Golf R.
Here is a quick introduction, and we hope to be able to get a test car real soon.
The highlight of the R Line is the 8-speed auto transmission,
For the GTi is is the engine upgrade to 245PS and 370Nm of torque, with the 7-speed wet clutch DSG retained.
The R goes to 320 PS and 400 Nm of torque.


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