Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM)
introduced Golf R in three-door models. We’ve seen a
dealer communique stating that 10 units of the Golf R three-door will be making
its way here, arriving sometime in mid-August.
In terms of specifications, the equipment list will
mirror that of the five-door, save three items – not found on the three-door R
are the Kessy keyless access lock/start feature, exterior mirror memory
function and power adjustable driver seat, the last a natural move given the
rear ingress/egress needed for the bodystyle.
Otherwise, the standard equipment list includes
Advanced Adaptive LED headlamps with dynamic light assist and Adaptive Chassis
Control (DCC) as well as Vienna R leather interior upholstery and an R sports
steering wheel with paddle shifters.
Also on, an Air Care dual-zone climatronic system, a
configurable 12.3-inch Active Info Display virtual instrument cluster and a
9.2-inch touchscreen Discover Pro infotainment system, which features an
eight-speaker audio system and a 10 GB jukebox.
Like the five-door, the three-door is equipped with
a 2.0 litre TSI engine offering 290 PS at 5,500 to 6,500 rpm and 380 Nm from
2,000 to 5,400 rpm. It’s paired with a seven-speed, wet dual-clutch DSG
transmission, with power transferred to all four wheels via the automaker’s
4Motion all-wheel drive system.
Safety-wise, the car is equipped with seven airbags,
ESC and a Proactive Occupant Protection System. The 10 cars will be available
in a single exterior shade, Lapiz Blue metallic, and feature the same 19-inch
Pretoria Black alloys and 235/35 profile tyres worn by the local five-door R.
The three-door Volkswagen Golf R is priced at
RM 268,888, which is exactly RM 10k less than the five-door R
variant (RM 278,888) following the brand’s GST zero-rated price revisions.
