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Summarizing the 2025 Malaysia Auto Show, a large number of new cars were launched in Malaysia this year.
Michael
May 12, 2025
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General
Retail Price
RM 332,990
RM 195,500
Top Speed(km/h)
250
193
0-100km/h(s)
4.8
10.3
As Tested(L/100km)
7.8
-
Manufacturers Claim(L/100km)
7.8
7.6
Launched Year
2024
2023
On Sale
√
√
Warranty Manufacturer
5 years / Unlimited km * whichever comes first
5 years / 100,000 km
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Body
Segment
C-Segment
C-Segment
Length(mm)
4290
4625
Width(mm)
1789
1815
Height(mm)
1458
1730
Wheelbase(mm)
2630
2670
Weight(kg)
1554
1532
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fueltank(litres)
45
63
Boot Volume(L)
381
520
Engine
Capacity(cc)
1984
1995
Capacity(L)
2.0
2.0
Aspiration Form
Turbo
NA
Engine Power(PS)
320
156
Engine Power(kW)
235
-
Rpm at Max Hp(RPM)
5.600-6,500
6000
Engine Torque(Nm)
400
-
Rpm at Max torque(RPM)
2.000-5,600
4000
Cylinder Arrangement
Inline(L)
-
Number of Cylinders
4
4
Transmission
Number of gear
7
-
Transmission
DCT
CVT
Chassis Steering
Driven Wheels
All Wheel Drive
All Wheel Drive
Front Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
MacPherson Independent Suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link Independent Suspension
Double Wishbone Independent Suspension
Wheel Braking
Front Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Electric Parking Brake
Front Tyres
235 / 35R19
225 / 60 R17
Rear Tyres
235 / 35R19
225 / 60 R17
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Full Size
Off-road Performance
Ground Clearance
-
220
Active Safety Features
ABS/EBD
●
●
Electronic Stability Control(ESC)
●
-
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
-
Blind Spot Info System
●
-
Lane-keeping Alert
●
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
-
Collision Warning
●
●
Passive Safety Features
Airbags
7
7
Driver Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Passenger Seat Airbags
●
●
Front Side Airbags
●
●
Rear Side Airbags
●
●
Front Curtain Airbags
●
●
Rear Curtain Airbags
●
●
knee_airbags
-
●
Rear Airbags
●
-
ISOFIX
●
●
Airbag Disable Function
●
●
Driver Assistance Features
Cruise Control
ACC
-
Parking Sensor Front
●
-
Parking Sensor Rear
●
●
Parking Camera
rear cameras
rear cameras
Auto Parking
-
-
Auto Start/Stop
●
-
Hill Start Assist
●
-
Interior Features
Adjustable Steering Wheels
Manual
-
Multi-function Steering Wheel
●
●
Paddle Shift
●
●
Head-up Display
●
-
Instrument Cluster
Full LCD Monitor
-
In-car/Out-car Power Supply
Power Socket
-
-
Anti-theft Features
Door Lock
Keyless Operation
Keyless Operation
Seat Features
Seat Features(Front-Driver)
12-Way Power-Adjustable with Memory Function
8-way power adjustable
Seat Features(Passenger)
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
8-way power adjustable
Seat Features(Rear)
60:40 Split-folding with Load-through Feature
60:40 Split-folding
Air Conditioning Features
Front Air-con
Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-con
●
●
Lighting Features
Headlamps
LED
LED
Taillamps
LED
-
Daytime Running Lights
●
●
Auto Headlamps
-
●
Front Foglamps
-
●
Rear Foglamps
●
●
Interior Lighting
●
-
Glass/Rearview Mirror
Folding Wing Mirrors
●
●
Auto Wipers
●
●
Multimedia Features
Screen
touchscreen colour display.
Touchscreen
Screen Size(inch)
10
-
Speaker Brand
Harman Kardon
-
Speakers
10
-
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|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Golf R | Excellent performanceQuiet and comfortable rideRugged four-wheel chassis | Hatchback appearance is inconspicuousSeat fabric lacks gradeSteering wheel button operation is complexRear seat space is insufficientManual gear option will be discontinued in 2025Price is expensiveThe cool and handsome touring edition is not sold in the United States |
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