A hot hatchback icon now arrives with added Malaysian flavour, with the launch of the Volkswagen Golf GTI Sepang Edition in Malaysia.
Taking the locally assembled Mk8 Golf GTI as its base, the Golf GTI Sepang Edition is the first model in Malaysia to wear the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) badging, and Volkswagen Malaysia’s first collaboration for a special edition model, according to Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM).
The Golf GTI Sepang Edition is distinguished from the regular GTI with elements including a Sepang Edition emblem on the rear of the car, as well as a UV gloss-finished Sepang Edition emblem on the B-pillar.
Further equipment highlights on the Golf GTI Sepang Edition include “Richmond” 18-inch alloy wheels in a gunmetal grey matte finish, side decals, black-finished roof, front spoiler, rear diffuser, side skirts and side mirror covers.
Inside, the Sepang Edition gets a front and rear Universal Traffic Recorder 2.0 (dashcam) setup with Sony Starvis night-vision sensors. Also included with the Golf GTI Sepang Edition is original Volkswagen window tint, and a key holder with a certificate of authenticity. For exterior colours, the Golf GTI Sepang Edition is available in Atlantic Blue and King’s Red.
Powertrain for the Golf GTI Sepang Edition continues as standard Mk8 Golf GTI fare, packing a 2.0 litre turbocharged inline-four cylinder petrol engine producing 245 PS and 370 Nm of torque, driving the front wheels through a seven-speed wet-dual-clutch DSG automatic transmission.
Standard equipment includes the XDS electronic differential lock, while a range of parameters may be adjusted through the Vehicle Dynamics Manager with Dynamic Chassis Control.
Conveniences include the 10-inch Discover Media infotainment unit with Hello Volkswagen voice control, a 10-inch digital driver’s instrument panel, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wireless device charger and nine-speaker Harman Kardon audio system.
“This collaboration between Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Volkswagen marks an exciting new chapter for Malaysian motorsports culture. It represents more than just a car launch but a celebration of identity, pride and the shared passion that defines SIC,” Sepang International Circuit CEO Azhan Shafriman Hanif said in a statement.
“We are truly grateful to Volkswagen for bringing our legacy beyond the track. The Golf GTI Sepang Edition symbolises the Malaysian motorsport pride in a way that Malaysians can connect with,” he added.
The Volkswagen Golf GTI Sepang Edition is priced from RM264,012 on-the-road without insurance including the RM12,500 Volkswagen Assurance Package that brings a seven-year maintenance package, five-year unlimited mileage warranty and five years of roadside assistance (RM251,512 with the standard two-year unlimited mileage warranty and five-year roadside assistance).
For a limited time, the Volkswagen Golf GTI Sepang Edition is offered with an introductory 10.10 promotion for the first 10 units registered from October 9 to 16, which offers customers a 0% loan interest rate for 10 months of financing.
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What a disappointingly minimal effort collab.
A Sepang track stitching on the headrest would have been cool.
Satria GTI can conquer Sepang too
Nothing too special about this
Why would anybody want Sepang edition?
Is VW following past footsteps of Perodua introducing all sorts of variants but do not wish to introduce the Mk8.5?
your german friends would be LMFAO when they see u drive such edition
what’s even the point of the collab if it doesn’t include a power bump or something ? also no offense but so many sepang edition badges is overkill lol. like sure girl we know.
Its not even available in Sepang Blue. Low effort energy by VW.
Malaysian just want cheap basic VW Golf, not this expensive version
They are just finding ways to dump stock as it’s not moving so they can bring in the 8.5. Quite lame attempts too.
good effort from VW especially since none of the homegrown malaysian brands – perodua,proton,bufori,geely – even bother to launch a similar collaboration with SIC. perhaps home minister should consider to bestow NRIC upon the ceo of VW because they uploaded the Dignity and Marwah of malaysia, such an honour.
7 maintenance package, tempting is there a KM mileage cap on those years.
must be hire some lazy ex proton marketing team
where are the overpricing? Loss making? Amg gt overaccelerate and can’t brake?
This is the price as that of a BMW 320i. I would rather get the BM.
What’s the 0-100 km/h time? Too disappointing to publish is it?
no need to republish again something which the whole world already knows because 0-100 time has remained same ever since the stone age, sorry i mean since Mk5 was launched 15 years ago.
Been VW owner for almost a decade and sold the vehicle recently. VW is powerful, solid handling and elegant finishing touch interior. However the oil leaking, water pump and engine overheat always happened after 6 years. The maintenance cost of VW is high, major service at SC is always RM4k++. After warranty went outside service cheaper by almost half. But problem is repairing always RM1k and above plus need to leave the car to workshop few days. It is tiring of owning VW seriously.