2026 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 launched in Malaysia – CKD; 333 PS 2.0T, larger infotainment; from RM357k

Volkswagen Golf R MK8.5 Arrives Locally-Assembled From RM339K

The latest Volkswagen Golf R arrives replacing the MK8, which was also locally-assembled. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has officially announced the arrival of the new Volkswagen Golf R, marking the latest evolutionary step for the brand’s iconic performance flagship. Celebrating a rich motorsport heritage, the updated hyper-hatch introduces an aggressive design overhaul, next-generation cabin digitalization, and the most powerful pr…

2026 Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 launched in Malaysia – CKD; 333 PS 2.0T, larger infotainment; from RM357k

Following its global debut in June 2024, the Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 has now been launched in Malaysia. Like the Mk8 model it replaces, the newer Mk8.5 continues to be a CKD offering, with Malaysia being the only country outside of Germany to locally assemble the Golf R – the hot hatch is assembled in Pekan. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is asking RM338,812 for the latest Golf R, with the on-the-road figure excluding insurance and th…