Volkswagen Malaysia to add two new cars in the second half of 2019

KUALA LUMPUR: At the media roundtable in Kuala Lumpur today, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) management revealed its plan to bring new cars in H2 of 2019. The list includes two cars, one being the brand’s flagship model called Arteon, and the other is the facelifted Passat.

The Volkswagen Arteon is the spiritual descendant of the CC that was revealed by the brand at the Geneva Motor Show 2017. Also, in the model lineup hierarchy, the Arteon sits above the Passat. The Arteon model that was previewed locally in 2018 featured a 2.0-litre TSI mill under is the hood that produced a maximum power of 280 PS along with a peak torque of 350 Nm. On the transmission front was a seven-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic unit, and it had a 4Motion AWD. The 4,862 mm sedan also showcased an XDS electronic differential lock, Dynamic Chassis Control, and 19-inch ‘Montevideo’ rims.

It is to be noted that the model that was earlier on display in Malaysia was borrowed from Singapore and Volkswagen Malaysia is close to finalising the specs for the local market.

Next car to come to the country is the Volkswagen Passat facelift. The new sedan will replace the ongoing model that’s being sold in Malaysia since 2016 and is built here locally. The German carmaker recently said that the revised sedan would be close to the Europen-spec model like the ongoing Passat.

The all-new Passat will feature a lot of visual changes like a new grille, front bumper, slimmer headlamps, revised triple-L LED tail lamp, new exhaust trim, and re-profiled bumper. Also, the Passat script logo will now reside on the tailgate under the Volkswagen logo.

With two new cars on their way to Malaysia, there is one that's been erased from the lineup. We are talking about the VW Beetle that now has been discontinued by the brand globally. Volkswagen Malaysia will be throwing a farewell party for the iconic car in July.