The New Golf GTI Unveiled with IQ. Drive

• Advanced safety features for a safer and more comfortable journey

• Recommended retail price of RM244,99

• DNA of the GTI has been improved and can be seen in both the exterior and interior details

Kuala Lumpur, 27th March 2023 – Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today unveiled the refreshed Golf GTI equipped with IQ. Drive, an innovative Driver Assistance System (DAS). The interior also offers updated new features such as wireless charging and embroidered GTI logo on the driver and front passenger seats. The new Golf now comes with the recommended retail price of RM244,990.

The IQ. Drive system is designed to assist drivers in making their journeys safer and more comfortable. The advanced safety features consist of Travel Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) which uses radar and various sensors to detect vehicles ahead, as well as Side Assist which acts as an active blind spot monitor, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert which warns drivers of potential danger when the reverse gear is engaged.

The Golf GTI also comes with Front Assist which is the Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) feature that uses a radar sensor integrated into the front of the vehicle to continuously monitor the distance to the vehicles ahead. In addition to detecting vehicles, the latest version of Front Assist also detects pedestrians and cyclists crossing the road.

The Lane Assist function on the other hand ensures that the driver stays in lane, using its camera-based lane-keeping assistant. If the vehicle deviates towards another lane when direction indicators are operated by the driver, the system automatically intervenes by steering back into line.  In addition, there is also an Adaptive Lane Guidance function that keeps the car within its own lane on an ideal line learned from the driver’s driving characteristics.

Fondly known as the ultimate hot hatchback, the Golf GTI is also now offered with a host of upgraded interior and exterior features such as new fog lights, electrically heated and adjustable folding mirrors and an additional centre airbag, with 7 airbags in total.

The Golf GTI prioritises exhilaration in every drive, as proven by the turbocharged engine generating a 245PS and 370Nm of torque – promising a thrilling and unforgettable experience coupled with added safety features for the ones behind the wheel.

Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM, said the company is committed in enhancing the safety of its cars through advancements in vehicle design and technology, such as the IQ. Drive system. “We are always striving to offer our customers the best possible ownership experience. The new safety feature for our latest Golf GTI model is just another example of our commitment to providing our owners with the highest level of safety and performance."

Bookings and test drive arrangements can be made at all authorised Volkswagen dealerships nationwide. For more information, visit here.