Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 launched in Malaysia; locally assembled at Pekan plant
Reported on June 19, 2026, the Volkswagen Golf R Mk8.5 was launched in Malaysia, replacing the previous Mk8 model. Priced from RM338,812 (excluding insurance; VAP is an optional package), it is a locally assembled (CKD) model from the Pekan plant. Malaysia remains the only country outside Germany to assemble the Golf....
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